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New COVID-19 mRNA vaccine is safe and highly immunogenic as a heterologous booster: Study

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has resulted in more than 600 million confirmed cases and 6.5 million deaths worldwide.

3 Jul 2023

New correlation improves management and post-resuscitation care for patients

Newly-identified correlation could improve management and optimize post-resuscitation care for individual patients.

3 Jul 2023

Using AI might afford large-scale evaluation for splenomegaly on CT examinations

According to an accepted manuscript published in ARRS' own American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), using an automated deep-learning AI tool, as well as weight-based volumetric thresholds, might afford large-scale evaluation for splenomegaly on CT examinations performed for any indication.

3 Jul 2023

Vitamin D deficiency contributes to increased inflammation in older adults

Deficient vitamin D status in older adults is associated with higher inflammation levels, as measured by C-reactive protein (CRP). Optimizing vitamin D levels could potentially modulate inflammation in this population.

2 Jul 2023

Can the keto diet be used to treat migraines?

Dietary interventions, such as ketogenic therapy, show promise in reducing the frequency and severity of headaches, providing potential relief for individuals worldwide.

2 Jul 2023

DASH diet reduces uric acid levels

Researchers evaluate the effects of the ketogenic diet and DASH diet on serological uric acid levels.

2 Jul 2023

Long work hours and poor work-life balance threaten health of Singapore's young professionals

Long work hours among young adults hinder healthy behaviors, impacting population health. Understanding these barriers is crucial for targeted health promotion efforts.

2 Jul 2023

Study finds nighttime speed limits not effective in reducing e-scooter injuries

Study aimed to examine whether nighttime speed restrictions are associated with the incidence of e-scooter-related injuries. The results showed that the nighttime speed limit was not associated with reduced injury incidence.

2 Jul 2023

COVID-19 severity linked to autoantibodies against blood clotting protein

Study investigates the occurrence of ADAMTS13 antibodies in COVID-19 patients and their association with disease severity and lower ADAMTS13 activity. The findings suggest the need to include ADAMTS13 antibodies in diagnosing and managing SARS-CoV-2 infections.

2 Jul 2023

Inappropriate antibiotic use in low and middle-income countries disrupts infant gut health, fuels antimicrobial resistance

Overuse of antibiotics contributes to the problem of drug-resistant bacteria. Developing countries and young children are particularly affected. Review examines how antibiotics affect gut bacteria and drug resistance in infants in low- and middle-income countries.

2 Jul 2023

Skipping nightly toothbrushing could heighten cardiovascular disease risk

Research investigated the impact of toothbrushing timing on cardiovascular disease risk. The study found that brushing teeth at night was associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk compared to not brushing at all.

2 Jul 2023

How does space affect the immune system of astronauts?

Research explores the effects of microgravity and radiation on the immune system in space conditions. It emphasizes the need to understand these effects for future long-duration space missions and highlights knowledge gaps for further investigation.

2 Jul 2023

Covid deaths plummet in England, but dementia and heart disease remain a concern

New Government figures show a higher than average number of deaths last month. Dementia was the biggest killer in England and heart disease in Wales.

1 Jul 2023

Multiple drug targets for the treatment of influenza identified using AI program

Poolbeg Pharma, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focusing on infectious and other prevalent diseases with a high unmet medical need, announces a significant breakthrough in its world first influenza Artificial Intelligence ('AI') Programme with CytoReason.

1 Jul 2023

OVUM highlights the potential of AI in revolutionizing IVF

The reproductive and fertility wellness brand, OVUM, highlights the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing the In vitro fertilization (IVF) field.

1 Jul 2023

Scientists can study neuronal morphology by harnessing the power of AI with Aivia 12

Leica Microsystems, a leader in microscopy and scientific instrumentation, has released version 12 of Aivia, its flagship AI image analysis software.

1 Jul 2023

Smidt Heart Institute patient plans to climb Peru's Machu Picchu after successful robotic surgery

The summit is a good place to be

1 Jul 2023

Spanish researchers develop new immunotherapy combination for liver cancer

Spanish researchers at Cima University of Navarra have developed a new immunotherapy combination that improves efficacy in animal models of hepatocellular carcinoma. This is a proof of concept that lays the foundations for the application of this treatment in patients with the most common liver cancer.

1 Jul 2023

Frailty increases risk of death after surgical CPR, study shows

It’s estimated that around 25% of patients who have a cardiac arrest and receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in a normal hospital setting will survive.

1 Jul 2023

Ticks can be attracted to hosts by static electricity

Ticks can be attracted across air gaps several times larger than themselves by the static electricity that their hosts naturally accumulate, researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered.

30 Jun 2023

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New COVID-19 mRNA vaccine is safe and highly immunogenic as a heterologous booster: Study

New correlation improves management and post-resuscitation care for patients

Using AI might afford large-scale evaluation for splenomegaly on CT examinations

Vitamin D deficiency contributes to increased inflammation in older adults

Can the keto diet be used to treat migraines?

DASH diet reduces uric acid levels

Long work hours and poor work-life balance threaten health of Singapore's young professionals

Study finds nighttime speed limits not effective in reducing e-scooter injuries

COVID-19 severity linked to autoantibodies against blood clotting protein

Inappropriate antibiotic use in low and middle-income countries disrupts infant gut health, fuels antimicrobial resistance

Skipping nightly toothbrushing could heighten cardiovascular disease risk

How does space affect the immune system of astronauts?

Covid deaths plummet in England, but dementia and heart disease remain a concern

Multiple drug targets for the treatment of influenza identified using AI program

OVUM highlights the potential of AI in revolutionizing IVF

Scientists can study neuronal morphology by harnessing the power of AI with Aivia 12

Smidt Heart Institute patient plans to climb Peru's Machu Picchu after successful robotic surgery

Spanish researchers develop new immunotherapy combination for liver cancer

Frailty increases risk of death after surgical CPR, study shows

Ticks can be attracted to hosts by static electricity

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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