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Obesity may negatively affect kidney function in women with type 2 diabetes

Obesity may negatively affect kidneys function in people with type 2 diabetes, particularly in women, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

22 Feb 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant rapidly takes over Delta viral strain in Norwegian households

Researchers compared the secondary attack rates SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta variants of concern in Norwegian households.

22 Feb 2022

Severity of SARS-CoV-2 infections with Omicron BA.2 variant relative to the BA.1 variant in South Africa

Researchers estimated the clinical severity of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 sublineage relative to the BA.1 variant in South Africa.

22 Feb 2022

REGEN-COV antibody combination to prevent COVID-19 severity

A new study assessed the effectiveness of REGEN-COV, a combination of casirivimab and imdevimab monoclonal antibodies, in the prevention of COVID-19 disease severity.

22 Feb 2022

SARS-CoV-2 reinfection risk in the population of the Abruzzo Region of Italy

Researchers evaluated the incidences of SARS-CoV-2 reinfections, hospitalizations, and death among the previously infected population of the Abruzzo region in Italy.

22 Feb 2022

Studies continue to prove ivermectin for COVID-19 treatment ineffectual

Researchers from hospitals around Malaysia have been looking into the efficacy of the controversial drug ivermectin as a possible COVID-19 treatment.

22 Feb 2022

Automata raises US $50 million in series B financing to accelerate automation in life science

Automata – the automation company helping life sciences rapidly innovate, diagnose and discover at scale – today announces it has raised US$50 million in Series B funding.

From Automata 22 Feb 2022

SARS-CoV-2 occurrence compared with other respiratory viruses in children with acute respiratory infections

The current study examined the incidence of COVID-19 in children with ARI relative to other respiratory viruses during the second and third waves.

22 Feb 2022

Time-based sensitivity of COVID-19 serological testing

In a recent study under consideration at Scientific Reports and posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers evaluated the impact of time on the sensitivity of four severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) serological assays using samples from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) staff testing of antibody responses study(Co-Stars) in the United Kingdom (UK).

22 Feb 2022

Using IgG antibody assay to Identify natural SARS-CoV-2 infection in vaccinees

A recent study published in the journal of Mayo Clinic Proceedings predicted the seroprevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) natural infection in vaccinated individuals.

21 Feb 2022

Broad-spectrum antiviral activity of picolinic acid against SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A virus

Researchers investigate the potential of picolinic acid (PA) as an anti-SARS-CoV-2 treatment option.

21 Feb 2022

Study shows how neighborhood-level social vulnerability impacts COVID-19 hospitalization outcomes

COVID-19 has sent nearly 900,000 Americans to the hospital in the past two years. A new study shows that the ZIP codes they came from had a lot to do with how sick they were when they got to the hospital, and how much care they needed once they were there.

21 Feb 2022

Higher consumption of vegetables unlikely to affect cardiovascular disease risk, study shows

A sufficient intake of vegetables is important for maintaining a balanced diet and avoiding a wide range of diseases.

21 Feb 2022

ecancer's pioneering initiative aims to improve the care of cancer patients in poorest countries

ecancer, the global cancer education charity, is launching a pioneering initiative, with funding from Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), which aims to improve the care of cancer patients in the poorest countries across the world.

21 Feb 2022

Poll: Most parents have limited knowledge about CBD products for children

Products containing cannabidiol (CBD), a chemical compound naturally found in marijuana and hemp, have been used in recent years to help adults manage medical issues like chronic pain and mood disorders.

21 Feb 2022

Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on BMI of obese and normal-weight children in Switzerland

A new study evaluated the effects of the COVID-19-related lockdown on the BMI of children treated for obesity.

21 Feb 2022

Treatment with direct-acting antivirals reduces emergency visits, hospitalizations among hepatitis C patients

Researchers at Henry Ford Health System, as part of a national hepatitis C collaborative, report that patients with chronic hepatitis C who are treated with direct-acting antiviral medicines are less likely to be hospitalized or seek emergency care for liver and non-liver related health issues.

21 Feb 2022

Full schedule of CoronaVac vaccine shown to be highly effective in children

A recent study on vaccine effectiveness showed that a complete primary immunization with CoronaVac effectively protects against severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) for children and adolescents between 6 and 16 years of age – consistent with the results from phase 2 clinical trials. The paper is currently available on the Preprints with The Lancet* server while it undergoes peer review.

20 Feb 2022

New set of clinical guidelines published to aid better diagnosis and management of endometriosis

Scientists from UCL and UCLH have informed a new set of clinical guidelines to aid better diagnosis and management of endometriosis - a chronic condition that causes severe pelvic pain and reduced fertility for millions of women worldwide.

18 Feb 2022

International Aspirin Foundation publishes a report on the work of highly commended investigators

The International Aspirin Foundation has published a report of the Winner and Highly Commended awardees, present at the prestigious Emerging Aspirin Investigator Award Ceremony.

18 Feb 2022

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Obesity may negatively affect kidney function in women with type 2 diabetes

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant rapidly takes over Delta viral strain in Norwegian households

Severity of SARS-CoV-2 infections with Omicron BA.2 variant relative to the BA.1 variant in South Africa

REGEN-COV antibody combination to prevent COVID-19 severity

SARS-CoV-2 reinfection risk in the population of the Abruzzo Region of Italy

Studies continue to prove ivermectin for COVID-19 treatment ineffectual

Automata raises US $50 million in series B financing to accelerate automation in life science

SARS-CoV-2 occurrence compared with other respiratory viruses in children with acute respiratory infections

Time-based sensitivity of COVID-19 serological testing

Using IgG antibody assay to Identify natural SARS-CoV-2 infection in vaccinees

Broad-spectrum antiviral activity of picolinic acid against SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A virus

Study shows how neighborhood-level social vulnerability impacts COVID-19 hospitalization outcomes

Higher consumption of vegetables unlikely to affect cardiovascular disease risk, study shows

ecancer's pioneering initiative aims to improve the care of cancer patients in poorest countries

Poll: Most parents have limited knowledge about CBD products for children

Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on BMI of obese and normal-weight children in Switzerland

Treatment with direct-acting antivirals reduces emergency visits, hospitalizations among hepatitis C patients

Full schedule of CoronaVac vaccine shown to be highly effective in children

New set of clinical guidelines published to aid better diagnosis and management of endometriosis

International Aspirin Foundation publishes a report on the work of highly commended investigators

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