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"Living" systematic review captures and updates evidence on "long COVID"

Researchers in the United Kingdom have set up a “living” systematic review in response to the rapidly emerging evidence-base for “long COVID” – the term used to refer to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms that persist for longer than would usually be expected.

10 Dec 2020

Fan therapy may offer relief for patients with advanced cancer experiencing breathlessness

Blowing air from a fan into the face of patients with advanced cancer experiencing breathlessness, and other nonpharmacologic interventions, may offer symptom relief, according to new research directed by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center investigators.

10 Dec 2020

Mental distress increases among smokers in England during COVID-19 pandemic

Scientists have conducted a survey in England to investigate the association between smoking habits and distress during the COVID-19 pandemic.

10 Dec 2020

Proactive management of COVID-19 risk can support employees' return to work

A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation, published by IOS Press, is committed to helping organizations manage the challenges they face during the COVID-19 pandemic by publishing robust, evidence-based research, and commentary. All articles featured here and in the WORK COVID-19 Collection are freely available.

9 Dec 2020

Modulation of oral microbiota impacts the cardiovascular benefits of sport

Exercise plays a key role in maintaining good physical and mental health throughout life. There is an increasing amount of scientific evidence that some of the immune system and metabolism benefits provided by sport are related to the thousands of millions of bacteria that colonize the digestive tract, from the mouth to the intestines, known as microbiota.

9 Dec 2020

Mastectomy and reconstructive surgery may increase risk of becoming persistent drug users

Women who receive mastectomy and reconstructive surgery as part of breast cancer treatment may face the risk of developing persistent use of opioids and sedative-hypnotic drugs, according to data presented at the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held Dec. 8-11.

9 Dec 2020

Depressed children, teenagers have higher risk of premature death and wide range of diseases

Depressed children and teenagers have an increased risk of suffering from premature death and a wide range of illnesses later in life.

9 Dec 2020

Mice study identifies action mechanism of a promising drug against Alzheimer's disease

A study conducted on mice published in the journal Geroscience has identified the action mechanism of a promising compound against Alzheimer's disease, developed by the team of Medical Chemistry and Pharmacology at the University of Barcelona.

9 Dec 2020

Developing antimicrobial products with resistance to coronavirus

In this interview, News-Medical spoke to Charles Churchman, Co-founder of Veraco, about their antimicrobial products that have been designed to have resistance to coronavirus.

9 Dec 2020

COVID-19 lockdown measures negatively impact children's mental health

The first lockdown led to a significant increase in symptoms of depression among children, highlighting the unintended consequences of school closures, according to a new study from the University of Cambridge.

9 Dec 2020

People with Bartonella infection exhibit neuropsychiatric symptoms, skin lesions

Bartonella bacteria are increasingly recognized as an emerging infectious disease threat. A new study by North Carolina State University researchers has found additional instances of Bartonella infection in humans who exhibited neuropsychiatric symptoms, a subset of whom also had skin lesions.

8 Dec 2020

COVID-19 crisis increases burden of dementia caregivers

Caregivers of people with dementia and milder forms of neurocognitive disorder bear a heavy burden.

7 Dec 2020

Henry Ford and United Outstanding Physicians join hands to enhance cancer care

Henry Ford Cancer Institute and United Outstanding Physicians, a physician organization comprising nearly 1,000 independent private practice physicians across Southeast Michigan, have come together to enhance cancer care and make navigating the cancer journey easier for their patients.

7 Dec 2020

Monash researchers isolate high-quality sperm using acoustic waves

Monash University researchers have combined acoustic waves and fluid dynamics to create a new approach for separating high-quality sperm in assisted reproduction - opening new windows for infertile couples to have a family of their own.

7 Dec 2020

Study proposes new plan to help reduce financial hardships for cancer patients

Until you or a loved one are facing treatment for a cancer diagnosis, you may not realize the cost associated with treatment and doctor visits.

6 Dec 2020

Researchers urge policymakers to prioritize people with diabetes for COVID-19 vaccination

Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers have discovered individuals with type 1 and type 2 diabetes infected with COVID-19 are three times more likely to have a severe illness or require hospitalization compared with people without diabetes.

5 Dec 2020

Digital breast tomosynthesis offers improved cancer detection and lower false negative rates

Breast cancer screening with digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) offers significant advantages over digital mammography, including improved cancer detection and lower false negative rates, according to a study published in Radiology.

4 Dec 2020

Researchers investigate potential strategies to protect children from intimate partner violence

Some of the most affected by domestic violence are also the youngest. Each year, more than 6% of all children in the United States are exposed to domestic violence and require intervention services from various agencies, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

4 Dec 2020

Study provides detailed view of the brain’s ventral striatum activity involved in decision-making

Neuroscientists have provided clear visual evidence that a region of the human brain known as the ventral striatum kicks in during decision-making to weigh the costs versus the benefits of making a physical effort.

4 Dec 2020

Study offers hope to parents and kids who face real danger from peanut exposure

It's a peanut-filled world--or at least it can feel that way for kids with peanut allergies. But a new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia and BC Children's Hospital gives hope to parents and kids who face real danger from exposure to peanuts.

3 Dec 2020

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

"Living" systematic review captures and updates evidence on "long COVID"

Fan therapy may offer relief for patients with advanced cancer experiencing breathlessness

Mental distress increases among smokers in England during COVID-19 pandemic

Proactive management of COVID-19 risk can support employees' return to work

Modulation of oral microbiota impacts the cardiovascular benefits of sport

Mastectomy and reconstructive surgery may increase risk of becoming persistent drug users

Depressed children, teenagers have higher risk of premature death and wide range of diseases

Mice study identifies action mechanism of a promising drug against Alzheimer's disease

Developing antimicrobial products with resistance to coronavirus

COVID-19 lockdown measures negatively impact children's mental health

People with Bartonella infection exhibit neuropsychiatric symptoms, skin lesions

COVID-19 crisis increases burden of dementia caregivers

Henry Ford and United Outstanding Physicians join hands to enhance cancer care

Monash researchers isolate high-quality sperm using acoustic waves

Study proposes new plan to help reduce financial hardships for cancer patients

Researchers urge policymakers to prioritize people with diabetes for COVID-19 vaccination

Digital breast tomosynthesis offers improved cancer detection and lower false negative rates

Researchers investigate potential strategies to protect children from intimate partner violence

Study provides detailed view of the brain’s ventral striatum activity involved in decision-making

Study offers hope to parents and kids who face real danger from peanut exposure

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