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Viral load reduction effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 BNT162b2 mRNA booster vaccine wanes with time

In a new study, researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of the SAR-CoV-2 reverse transcriptase - quantitative polymerase chain reaction test measurements.

9 Mar 2022

“Love Yourself” - Taking Charge of Your Fibroid Health

In this interview, we speak to Cynthia Bailey and Dr. Yan Katsnelson about the importance of spreading awareness surrounding fibroids.

9 Mar 2022

Mushroom-derived compounds have potential for use as COVID-19 therapeutic

Researchers conducted virtual screening and validation of molecules derived from mushrooms for their activity against the main protease SARS-CoV-2.

9 Mar 2022

Rabies transmission via vampire bats identified in Brazil

In a new study, researchers evaluated the concerns regarding the hematophagous bat-borne rabies in Brazil.

9 Mar 2022

Patient-derived circulating tumor cells could be used to identify drug targets for leptomeningeal disease

Leptomeningeal disease is a rare complication of several different types of cancer, including melanoma. It occurs when tumor cells migrate to the cerebrospinal fluid and the tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal column known as the meninges.

8 Mar 2022

Researchers unravel how parent's gene impact the behavior of children

Parenting is not the only way moms and dads impact the behavior of their offspring. Genes matter, too. And although most of our genes are inherited in pairs - one copy from each parent - moms and dads exert their genetic influence in different ways.

8 Mar 2022

Ketogenic diet leads to significant improvements in MS symptoms

Patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) who adopted a high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet saw significant improvements in their MS – including reductions in neurologic disability, fatigue and depression and heightened overall quality of life, a new study finds.

8 Mar 2022

Rising global temperatures likely to increase the health burden from hyponatremia

Global warming is likely to increase the number of people requiring hospitalization due to critically low sodium levels in the blood, a condition known as hyponatremia.

8 Mar 2022

FUJIFILM Healthcare Europe presents ECHELON™ Smart Plus™

ECHELON™ Smart Plus™ with ‘REALISE Plus’ boosts you to the next level, thanks to an impressive enhancement of the SynergyDrive™ Automation Suite.

From FUJIFILM Corporation 8 Mar 2022

Researchers develop scoring tools to determine hospitalization and mortality risk in COVID-19 patients

Researchers conducted a large retrospective study on a cohort of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 SARS-CoV-2 patients, developing and validating a simple and precise scoring tool to risk stratify COVID-19 ambulatory and emergency department patients for subsequent hospitalizations and mortalities.

8 Mar 2022

Orbit Discovery and WuXi AppTec sign agreement to access peptide discovery and optimisation technologies

Orbit Discovery is pleased to announce the commencement of a partnership with WuXi AppTec, a leading global provider of R&D and manufacturing services.

8 Mar 2022

Study finds Omicron BA.2 responsible for more but less infectious breakthrough infections

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers evaluated the severity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron (B.1.1.529) infections between December 23, 2021, and February 20, 2022, in Qatar to understand how Omicron subvariants, vaccination, and prior infection status impacted these cases.

8 Mar 2022

Feinberg second-year medical students screen patients for food insecurity

As part of their second-year MD curriculum, a group of Feinberg students recently designed and implemented a community quality improvement project, screening patients for food insecurity at their Education-Centered Medical Home (ECMH) site, the CommunityHealth Clinic, on Chicago's West side.

7 Mar 2022

French study shows COVID vaccine efficacy 94% against severe outcomes

A recent paper published on the medRxiv preprint server utilized data from three national databases containing an abundance of information on Covid-19 screening (SI-DEP), vaccination (VAC-SI), and hospitalizations (SI-VIC) in France to provide additional perspectives on vaccine effectiveness and its evolution over the year 2021 in the French context.

7 Mar 2022

Older adults under severe financial strain more likely to die within six months after heart attack

Older adults who report being under severe financial strain were substantially more likely to die within six months of having a heart attack compared to those with moderate or no financial strain, according to a new study led by University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers.

7 Mar 2022

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Viral load reduction effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 BNT162b2 mRNA booster vaccine wanes with time

“Love Yourself” - Taking Charge of Your Fibroid Health

Mushroom-derived compounds have potential for use as COVID-19 therapeutic

Rabies transmission via vampire bats identified in Brazil

Patient-derived circulating tumor cells could be used to identify drug targets for leptomeningeal disease

Researchers unravel how parent's gene impact the behavior of children

Ketogenic diet leads to significant improvements in MS symptoms

Rising global temperatures likely to increase the health burden from hyponatremia

FUJIFILM Healthcare Europe presents ECHELON™ Smart Plus™

Researchers develop scoring tools to determine hospitalization and mortality risk in COVID-19 patients

Orbit Discovery and WuXi AppTec sign agreement to access peptide discovery and optimisation technologies

Study finds Omicron BA.2 responsible for more but less infectious breakthrough infections

Feinberg second-year medical students screen patients for food insecurity

French study shows COVID vaccine efficacy 94% against severe outcomes

Older adults under severe financial strain more likely to die within six months after heart attack

World's largest genetic study reveals fresh details about severe Covid-19

Evaluating SARS-CoV-2 IgG seroprevalence in the Okinawa islands of Japan

Could oropharyngeal microflora predict COVID-19 patients' need for respiratory support?

Study to examine the risks for brain disorders from repetitive head impacts in contact sports

New treatment strategy makes pancreatic tumors sensitive to immunotherapy, mice study shows

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Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

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