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Synthetic viral vector and surgical approach enable efficient gene transfer into the inner ear of primates

A synthetic viral vector and a novel surgical approach developed at Mass Eye and Ear has enabled efficient gene transfer into the inner ear of nonhuman primates, a research team working towards the development of effective treatments for hearing loss and vestibular disorders has reported.

15 Mar 2022

Survey reveals severe shortage of pharmacy technicians in hospitals and health systems

Hospitals and health systems are experiencing severe shortages of pharmacy technicians, with a majority of pharmacy administrators in a recent survey reporting turnover rates of at least 21% in 2021, and nearly 1 in 10 noting they had lost 41% or more of their technicians.

15 Mar 2022

Disability-free life expectancy improving even for people with common chronic conditions

The number of healthy years a person lives is, on average, increasing even for people with common chronic conditions, according to a new study publishing March 15th in PLOS Medicine by Holly Bennett of Newcastle University, UK, and colleagues.

15 Mar 2022

Study determines the effect of mandatory facemask use in schools to manage the COVID-19 pandemic

New research reported the efficacy of facemasks in managing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2, in schools.

15 Mar 2022

Contact tracing data from the first COVID-19 pandemic wave in Shandong Province, China

Researchers evaluated SARS-CoV-2 transmission risks in different contact settings for prioritizing disease control from potential super-spreaders and their contacts.

15 Mar 2022

Medicare Advantage plans send pals to seniors’ homes for companionship — and profits

Widowed and usually living alone, Gloria Bailey walks with a cane after two knee replacement surgeries and needs help with housekeeping.

15 Mar 2022

Identification of linear B cell epitopes in the SARS-CoV-2 proteome that are conserved in humans coronaviruses

Researchers identified and validated multiple linear B-cell epitopes in the SARS-CoV-2 proteomes conserved in humans coronaviruses.

15 Mar 2022

Research finds many undetected cancer cases due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Research in the March 2022 issue of JNCCN - Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network examined data from the Ontario Cancer Registry from September 25, 2016 through September 26, 2020, to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the number of new cancer cases detected.

14 Mar 2022

Study raises hopes for effective treatment of infant B acute lymphoblastic leukemia

New research has begun to unravel the mystery of why a particular form of leukemia in infants has defied efforts to improve outcomes, despite significant improvements in treating older children.

14 Mar 2022

Link between 'bad' cholesterol and CVD outcomes may not be as strong as previously believed

New research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has revealed that the link between 'bad' cholesterol (LDL-C) and poor health outcomes, such as heart attack and stroke, may not be as strong as previously thought.

14 Mar 2022

New smartphone app can calculate users’ genetic risk for coronary artery disease

A Scripps Research team developed a smartphone app that can calculate users' genetic risk for coronary artery disease (CAD) - and found that users at high risk sought out appropriate medication after using the app.

14 Mar 2022

Can wearables transform the future of healthcare?

In partnership with SLAS 2022, we spoke to Professor Michael Snyder about his latest research that investigates wearables and their future within healthcare.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 14 Mar 2022

Modeling study assesses the effectiveness facemasks before and after COVID-19 vaccination

Scientists simulate different scenarios using facemasks through a computational Monte Carlo simulation model.

14 Mar 2022

UCI researchers reveal new details about a key enzyme that makes DNA sequencing possible

In a paper published today in Sciences Advances, researchers in the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of California, Irvine revealed new details about a key enzyme that makes DNA sequencing possible.

12 Mar 2022

New insight about how blood clots are formed during wound healing

Research carried out by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has revealed new information about how blood clots are formed during wound healing.

11 Mar 2022

Updated results from ongoing study on the effect of a BNT162b2 booster dose on anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies

Researchers assessed the increase in Pfizer/BioNTech BNT162b2 vaccine efficacy on administering a homologous booster dose.

11 Mar 2022

Study finds greater financial worries and lower rates of psychological distress among immigrants

Compared to US-born individuals, immigrants to the United States have increased financial worries – especially related to things like retirement and medical costs, reports a study in the March issue of the Journal of Psychiatric Practice.

11 Mar 2022

Most cancer patients develop antibodies after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, study shows

Cancer patients who have compromised immune systems due to their disease or therapy remain at high risk for COVID-19 infection.

10 Mar 2022

HMHI announces a $5 million gift to support the new Mental Health Crisis Care Center

Huntsman Mental Health Institute announced a generous $5 million gift from Kem and Carolyn Gardner to support the Mental Health Crisis Care Center. Expected to open in 2024 and located on 3300 South between 900 and 1000 West in South Salt Lake, the new center will be named the Kem and Carolyn Gardner Mental Health Crisis Care Center.

10 Mar 2022

Study shows vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 and severe disease in dialysis patients

Multiple studies have shown that individuals with kidney failure who are undergoing dialysis mount weaker antibody responses after COVID-19 vaccination than people in the general population, but new research indicates that these individuals' immune responses are still capable of protecting against SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe COVID-19.

10 Mar 2022

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Synthetic viral vector and surgical approach enable efficient gene transfer into the inner ear of primates

Survey reveals severe shortage of pharmacy technicians in hospitals and health systems

Disability-free life expectancy improving even for people with common chronic conditions

Study determines the effect of mandatory facemask use in schools to manage the COVID-19 pandemic

Contact tracing data from the first COVID-19 pandemic wave in Shandong Province, China

Medicare Advantage plans send pals to seniors’ homes for companionship — and profits

Identification of linear B cell epitopes in the SARS-CoV-2 proteome that are conserved in humans coronaviruses

Research finds many undetected cancer cases due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Study raises hopes for effective treatment of infant B acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Link between 'bad' cholesterol and CVD outcomes may not be as strong as previously believed

New smartphone app can calculate users’ genetic risk for coronary artery disease

Can wearables transform the future of healthcare?

Modeling study assesses the effectiveness facemasks before and after COVID-19 vaccination

UCI researchers reveal new details about a key enzyme that makes DNA sequencing possible

New insight about how blood clots are formed during wound healing

Updated results from ongoing study on the effect of a BNT162b2 booster dose on anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies

Study finds greater financial worries and lower rates of psychological distress among immigrants

Most cancer patients develop antibodies after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, study shows

HMHI announces a $5 million gift to support the new Mental Health Crisis Care Center

Study shows vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 and severe disease in dialysis patients

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