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Study evaluates risk estimates of myocarditis and pericarditis from mRNA-1273 and BNT162b2 vaccines

A new study assesses whether the risk of myocarditis and pericarditis differs between the two mRNA vaccines.

23 Mar 2022

T-cell and neutralizing antibody response after a third COVID-19 vaccine dose in hemodialysis patients

Researchers compare the impact of a third mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in hemodialysis patients by measuring antibody levels and IFN-γ responses.

23 Mar 2022

Researchers aim to study the underlying pathophysiology of diastolic heart failure

Of the estimated five million patients in the U.S. diagnosed with heart failure annually, nearly half will have heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Also known as diastolic heart failure, HFpEF occurs when the heart's lower left chamber loses its ability to relax and fill up with enough blood in between in each heartbeat.

23 Mar 2022

$Local anesthetic use for hip fracture patients on the day of admission is increasing, data suggests$

Local anesthetic use for hip fracture patients on the day of admission is increasing, data suggests

Patients with traumatic injuries who are treated in the emergency room are susceptible to opioid-related adverse drug effects. Increased use of regional anesthesia can be helpful in the effort to reduce the use of opioids. However, it's not clear how often patients receive regional anesthesia prior to going to the operating room.

23 Mar 2022

Study shows effectiveness of community-based group exercise program for older people with mobility limitations

Results from a major study into the effectiveness of a community-based group exercise program designed for people aged 65 and over with mobility limitations shows that REACT prevents physical decline and is cost-effective to run. The team behind it say it should be rolled out nationwide.

23 Mar 2022

Detection of immune and clotting dysfunction in plasma and saliva after SARS-CoV-2 infection

It is becoming increasingly clear that individuals recovering from acute coronavirus disease (COVID-19) may develop post-acute sequelae (Post-Acute Coronavirus Syndrome, PACS).

23 Mar 2022

Monitoring SARS-CoV-2 Ct values during early infection

A new study tracks the fluctuations in viral load in people recently infected with SARS-CoV-2.

22 Mar 2022

PROCOVAXED: Promoting COVID vaccination in emergency departments

Researchers examine the reasons behind COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy emergency department patients when educated through vaccine messaging platforms.

22 Mar 2022

Burst wave lithotripsy may provide an effective alternative for noninvasive treatment of kidney stones

An innovative technique called burst wave lithotripsy (BWL) may provide an effective, more accessible alternative for non-invasive treatment of kidney stones, according to initial human studies reported in The Journal of Urology, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association

22 Mar 2022

The relative performance of OPS, NPS, and saliva for detecting the Delta and Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variants

Scientists have worked extensively hard to contain the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the rapid transmission of SARS-CoV-2.

22 Mar 2022

Research reveals significant decrease in gastrointestinal infections during first 6 months of the pandemic

The number of reported gastrointestinal infection outbreaks more than halved during the first 6 months of the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK, compared with the previous 5-year average, while lab confirmed cases fell by a third, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

22 Mar 2022

More than a quarter of parents say their adolescent has seen a mental health specialist

Amid growing concerns for children's mental health during the pandemic era, more than a quarter of parents say their adolescent-aged child has seen a mental health specialist – with nearly 60 % of those reporting a visit within the past year – a new national poll suggests.

22 Mar 2022

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Study evaluates risk estimates of myocarditis and pericarditis from mRNA-1273 and BNT162b2 vaccines

T-cell and neutralizing antibody response after a third COVID-19 vaccine dose in hemodialysis patients

Researchers aim to study the underlying pathophysiology of diastolic heart failure

Local anesthetic use for hip fracture patients on the day of admission is increasing, data suggests

Study shows effectiveness of community-based group exercise program for older people with mobility limitations

Detection of immune and clotting dysfunction in plasma and saliva after SARS-CoV-2 infection

Monitoring SARS-CoV-2 Ct values during early infection

PROCOVAXED: Promoting COVID vaccination in emergency departments

Burst wave lithotripsy may provide an effective alternative for noninvasive treatment of kidney stones

The relative performance of OPS, NPS, and saliva for detecting the Delta and Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variants

Research reveals significant decrease in gastrointestinal infections during first 6 months of the pandemic

More than a quarter of parents say their adolescent has seen a mental health specialist

Flo; Much more than a period tracker

Length of stay distributions of hospitalized COVID-19 cases during a mixed Omicron-Delta epidemic in Australia

Closed Loop Medicine announces completion of precision medicine clinical trial for patients with high blood pressure

Family-based behavioral treatment helps improve weight-related outcomes in children

Saliva tests detect SARS-CoV-2 virus more quickly than nasal swabs

CHOP and Penn Medicine join hands to address environmental hazards and protect vulnerable children

Influence of vitamin D and age on first SARS-CoV-2 vaccine dose efficacy

Diabetes incidence after infection with COVID-19

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Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

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