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Oral antivirals Molnupiravir and Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir lower COVID-19 risks in type 2 diabetes patients

Research investigates the effectiveness of oral antiviral medications, Molnupiravir and Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir, in treating patients with type 2 diabetes and mild to moderate COVID-19. The study aims to determine the efficacy of these medications in reducing adverse outcomes in this specific population.

24 May 2023

Unraveling the Epstein-Barr virus enigma: The puzzling role in multiple sclerosis development

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) has a significant role in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), with evidence linking EBV infection to increased MS risk and immune dysregulation. Understanding the mechanisms underlying this connection is crucial for advancing MS therapies and prevention strategies.

24 May 2023

Hypnotic drug class may not have increased the risk of exacerbations and death among COPD patients

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients newly prescribed non-benzodiazepine benzodiazepine receptor agonists (NBZRAs) such as zolpidem (Ambien, Intermezzo and other brands), a class of hypnotic drugs prescribed for insomnia, did not have an increased risk of exacerbations requiring hospitalizations or of death than those prescribed other types of hypnotics, according to research published at the ATS 2023 International Conference.

24 May 2023

Study shows a direct link between high consumption of ultra-processed foods and psychosocial difficulties in adolescents

Adolescents who consume a greater amount of ultra-processed foods and drinks have more difficulties in terms of mental health, according to new research carried out by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) and the Girona Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBGI), which analyses the habits of five hundred Spanish adolescents aged between 13 and 18.

24 May 2023

Processed danger: Industrial food additives and the health risks to children

Researchers explore the potential negative health effects on children due to the use of industrial additives in processing.

23 May 2023

Test, isolate, conquer: Study shows testing with self-isolation trumps physical distancing in epidemic control

Researchers discuss the effectiveness of physical distancing and testing with self-isolation as measures to control viral transmission during an epidemic.

23 May 2023

Chocoholics rejoice: Regular chocolate consumption linked to slightly lower risk of mortality in women

Researchers examine the relationship between chocolate consumption and mortality in women.

23 May 2023

Are flavored e-cigarette bans effective?

Researchers explore the effects of flavored e-cigarette bans on the use of e-cigarettes.

23 May 2023

The antimicrobial potential of nanoparticles

Nanoparticles have widely been used as advanced tools for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of infectious diseases.

23 May 2023

Cannabis use, emotions, and mental health: Unraveling the young adult connection

Emotion dysregulation mediates the association between cannabis use and mental health in young adults, with sex-dependent effects observed in female users. Interventions targeting emotion dysregulation are crucial for improving mental health outcomes in female, young adult cannabis users.

23 May 2023

Brain imaging reveals the truth: Social media friends can't replace real friends

Especially for young people, social media influencers and celebrities create an illusion of closeness, leading to potentially problematic fake friendships. A new study used brain imaging to explore whether the unilateral friendships formed on social media are comparable to real reciprocal friendships.

23 May 2023

Gut check: Our microbiome's vitamin factory could redefine personal health

Research highlights the crucial role of vitamins in metabolic and regulatory processes. It explores the microbial contribution of essential vitamins, such as vitamin K and B-group vitamins, in the gastrointestinal tract, emphasizing their impact on human health and the gut microbiome.

23 May 2023

International clinical trial to evaluate new combinations of generic antibiotics for treating neonatal sepsis

An international clinical trial co-led by UCL (University College London) researchers will evaluate much-needed new antibiotic combinations for newborn babies with sepsis.

23 May 2023

Reseachers use CT scans to track the progression of emphysema over time

Researchers at National Jewish Health evaluating computerized tomography (CT) scans of emphysema progression in the COPDGene® study showed that, during a span of 10 years, participants with pre-existing emphysema who continued smoking had the largest decline in adjusted lung density (ALD).

23 May 2023

Transcatheter edge-to-edge procedure to repair leaky mitral valves found to be safe and effective

Long-awaited outcomes data of transcatheter edge-to-edge procedures to repair patients' leaky mitral valves revealed the minimally invasive procedure to be safe and effective in nearly 90% of patients, according to Cedars-Sinai physician-scientists.

23 May 2023

New trial data validates a rapid diagnostic test for sepsis

Critical care physician Hollis O'Neal, MD, MSc, Associate Professor of Medicine at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine's Baton Rouge campus, presented data that validate a rapid diagnostic test for sepsis at the American Thoracic Society 2023 International Conference.

23 May 2023

Magnetic stimulation treats depression by reversing the direction of abnormal brain signals

Powerful magnetic pulses applied to the scalp to stimulate the brain can bring fast relief to many severely depressed patients for whom standard treatments have failed.

23 May 2023

Warming temperatures may increase the transmission potential of Zika or dengue in Brazil by 2050

The transmission potential of Zika or dengue in Brazil may increase by 10% to 20% in the next 30 years due to warming temperatures linked to climate change, according to University of Michigan researchers.

23 May 2023

Research finds fever to be the most common non-respiratory feature of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Fever was found to be the most common non-respiratory feature of infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to research published at the ATS 2023 International Conference.

23 May 2023

FDA clearance of BU-developed bionic pancreas brings new hope for Americans with type 1 diabetes

A bionic pancreas - a wearable, pocket-sized, automated insulin delivery device - that was first developed in a Boston University lab has been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The iLet Bionic Pancreas is now commercially available, bringing fresh hope to the almost two million Americans with type 1 diabetes.

23 May 2023

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Oral antivirals Molnupiravir and Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir lower COVID-19 risks in type 2 diabetes patients

Unraveling the Epstein-Barr virus enigma: The puzzling role in multiple sclerosis development

Hypnotic drug class may not have increased the risk of exacerbations and death among COPD patients

Study shows a direct link between high consumption of ultra-processed foods and psychosocial difficulties in adolescents

Processed danger: Industrial food additives and the health risks to children

Test, isolate, conquer: Study shows testing with self-isolation trumps physical distancing in epidemic control

Chocoholics rejoice: Regular chocolate consumption linked to slightly lower risk of mortality in women

Are flavored e-cigarette bans effective?

The antimicrobial potential of nanoparticles

Cannabis use, emotions, and mental health: Unraveling the young adult connection

Brain imaging reveals the truth: Social media friends can't replace real friends

Gut check: Our microbiome's vitamin factory could redefine personal health

International clinical trial to evaluate new combinations of generic antibiotics for treating neonatal sepsis

Reseachers use CT scans to track the progression of emphysema over time

Transcatheter edge-to-edge procedure to repair leaky mitral valves found to be safe and effective

New trial data validates a rapid diagnostic test for sepsis

Magnetic stimulation treats depression by reversing the direction of abnormal brain signals

Warming temperatures may increase the transmission potential of Zika or dengue in Brazil by 2050

Research finds fever to be the most common non-respiratory feature of SARS-CoV-2 infection

FDA clearance of BU-developed bionic pancreas brings new hope for Americans with type 1 diabetes

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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