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Study investigates if prior SARS-CoV-2 infection increases sensitivity to toxin that induces parkinsonism

A recent study explored whether individuals who have recovered from mild to moderate or severe COVID-19 may have an increased risk for developing Parkinson’s disease in the future.

7 Feb 2022

Switching from metered-dose inhaler to a dry powder reduces carbon footprint of asthma treatment

Switching from a metered-dose inhaler to a dry powder version for maintenance therapy more than halves the carbon footprint of people with asthma, and without any worsening of their condition, finds a pharma industry sponsored study published online in the journal Thorax.

6 Feb 2022

Study examines community and individual risk factors that relate to higher risk of COVID-19

Black residents of Baton Rouge and New Orleans faced twice the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection as white residents, a study shows.

6 Feb 2022

Many COVID-19 patients still contagious after five days

A new study shows that a high proportion of individuals still test positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection using RATs after five days of quarantine.

6 Feb 2022

Older people at highest risk of death are least likely to receive effective COVID-19 treatment

People over age 65 at the highest risk for severe COVID-19 have often been the least likely to receive monoclonal antibodies (mAbs)—a highly effective treatment for the disease—both across and within U.S. states, according to new research co-authored by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

4 Feb 2022

Most online prostate cancer content lacks Black and Latinx representation, study reports

Despite their higher risks of advanced prostate cancer, Black and Latinx men are under-represented on websites and in online videos providing information and education regarding prostate cancer, reports a study in The Journal of Urology, an official journal of the American Urological Association.

4 Feb 2022

ESMO reiterates commitment to support "Close the care gap" campaign on World Cancer Day

ESMO, the leading professional organization for medical oncology, is joining the global community on the occasion of this year's World Cancer Day (WCD) to reiterate its strong commitment to supporting the "Close the care gap" campaign and securing greater access to care for all cancer patients, regardless of where they live, their financial situation or their lifestyle choices.

4 Feb 2022

Government announces two significant independent reviews to tackle health disparities

Plans to enable people across the country to live longer, healthier lives are moving forward with the government's announcement of leads for two significant independent reviews to tackle health disparities.

4 Feb 2022

Study evaluates the potential benefits of mass dipstick screening to detect hematuria

As the saying goes, "the sooner the better," and such is the case for the detection of kidney and urological diseases. Early detection is key, and may be achieved through the use of a dipstick urine test.

4 Feb 2022

Researchers suggest that visible blue light is a safe and variant-agnostic therapy against SARS-CoV-2

In a new study, researchers showed that 425 nm blue light can inactivate all major SARS CoV 2 variants.

4 Feb 2022

Review confirms reduced severity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection

Researchers review existing literature to quantify the transmissibility, immune evasion, reinfection, and severity of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

3 Feb 2022

The spread of menstrual irregularity and COVID-19 vaccines concerns on the web

researchers discuss their findings from an analysis of data searches with a focus on menstrual irregularities and COVID-19 vaccine concerns.

3 Feb 2022

Smartphone system sends COVID-19 exposure alerts to users in Missouri

Smartphones can help alert you if you've been exposed to someone with COVID-19. Washington University in St. Louis is expanding access to MO/Notify, a smartphone system that privately sends pop-up alerts to users in Missouri when they have spent time near someone who later tests positive for COVID-19.

3 Feb 2022

Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine given regulatory approval By MHRA

Nuvaxovid, the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Novavax, has today been given regulatory approval by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

3 Feb 2022

UVA Health receives federal grant to expand the program for battling burnout among healthcare providers

UVA Health has received $2.14 million in federal support to expand its nationally lauded program that is battling burnout among healthcare providers and helping them cope with the exhaustion caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

3 Feb 2022

Study reveals peripheral blood biomarkers able to predict COVID-19 clinical outcomes in ICU admission

A new study involved the development of an immunological biomarker screen that upon ICU admission can predict the length of ICU stay or death.

3 Feb 2022

Taking steps to prevent heart attack may help slow cognitive decline

Preventing heart attacks may help slow cognitive decline, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2022, a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health to be held in person in New Orleans, and virtually, Feb. 8-11, 2022.

3 Feb 2022

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Study investigates if prior SARS-CoV-2 infection increases sensitivity to toxin that induces parkinsonism

Switching from metered-dose inhaler to a dry powder reduces carbon footprint of asthma treatment

Study examines community and individual risk factors that relate to higher risk of COVID-19

Many COVID-19 patients still contagious after five days

Older people at highest risk of death are least likely to receive effective COVID-19 treatment

Most online prostate cancer content lacks Black and Latinx representation, study reports

ESMO reiterates commitment to support "Close the care gap" campaign on World Cancer Day

Government announces two significant independent reviews to tackle health disparities

Study evaluates the potential benefits of mass dipstick screening to detect hematuria

Researchers suggest that visible blue light is a safe and variant-agnostic therapy against SARS-CoV-2

Review confirms reduced severity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection

The spread of menstrual irregularity and COVID-19 vaccines concerns on the web

Smartphone system sends COVID-19 exposure alerts to users in Missouri

Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine given regulatory approval By MHRA

UVA Health receives federal grant to expand the program for battling burnout among healthcare providers

Study reveals peripheral blood biomarkers able to predict COVID-19 clinical outcomes in ICU admission

Taking steps to prevent heart attack may help slow cognitive decline

Researchers explore sex disparities in COVID-19 outcomes

Neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 variants induced by homologous and heterologous COVID-19 booster vaccination

Study finds pediatric acute upper airway infection cases have increased during the Omicron variant surge

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