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Is Guillain-Barré syndrome induced by SARS-CoV-2 vaccination?

Researchers investigated whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccines induced Guillain-Barré syndrome.

19 Jun 2023

Current estimates of national, state-level, and county-level prevalence of US adults reporting a lifetime diagnosis of depression

Researchers presented nationwide, statewide, and countywide depression prevalence estimates among US adults in 2020.

19 Jun 2023

CDC reports on vaccine effectiveness of bivalent COVID-19 vaccine among vaccinated vs. unvaccinated adults aged ≥65 years in 2022-23

CDC reported how coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mortality rates varied among unvaccinated and vaccinated adults aged ≥65 years.

19 Jun 2023

Could mutated blood cells hold the key to lower Alzheimer's risk?

Researchers tested whether clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) status was associated with Alzheimer's disease.

19 Jun 2023

Opentrons partners with Zymo Research to automate key microbiome chemistries on the Opentrons Flex™

Opentrons Labworks, Inc., a leader in lab automation and makers of accessible lab robotics and Zymo Research Corp, a life science reagent company, are collaborating to transform microbiome and metagenome analysis by fully automating comprehensive, end-to-end workflows from sample collection through library preparation on the Opentrons Flex.

From Opentrons 19 Jun 2023

Cortical thinning in young adults with history of heavy drinking since adolescence is linked to altered neurotransmission

During adolescence, the brain undergoes intense development and is particularly susceptible to the deleterious effects of alcohol use. According to findings from a recent follow-up study in Finland, young adults whose heavy drinking began in adolescence have lower cortical gray matter thickness and altered neurotransmission.

19 Jun 2023

‘Break the Silence’ campaign urges British fathers to discuss men's health issues with their sons

Men are often reluctant to talk about health matters, and that’s certainly true according to new research by GenesisCare, which reveals that nearly half (49%) of fathers admit they steer clear of talking about men’s health issues with their sons - because they don’t want to scare them (19%).

19 Jun 2023

AIHW report: Sports injury hospitalizations bounce back to pre-pandemic trends

In 2020-21, 66,500 Australians were admitted to hospital for injuries sustained while playing sport – an increase of 14,200 compared with the previous year, with the total number of injury hospitalizations largely in line with pre-COVID trends – according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

19 Jun 2023

New tele-robot with a ‘sense of touch’ gives clinicians the ability to ‘feel’ patients remotely

A first-of-its-kind robot which gives clinicians the ability to ‘feel’ patients remotely has been launched as part of a Finnish hospital pilot by deep tech robotics company Touchlab, a new tenant of the world-leading centre for robotics and artificial intelligence the National Robotarium.

19 Jun 2023

Exposure to beta-2 agonists not linked with reduced risk of Parkinson’s disease

Beta-2 agonists are bronchodilators commonly used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although beta-2 agonists have been associated with a reduced risk of Parkinson’s disease in some previous epidemiological studies, this association was not found in a recent register-based study from the University of Eastern Finland.

19 Jun 2023

PacBio collaborates with Radboudumc to explore genetic causes of rare and genetic diseases

PacBio, a leading developer of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions today announced a clinical research study with Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc) to explore genetic causes of rare and genetic diseases.

19 Jun 2023

Concussion can increase future injury risk in athletes

Concussions are an unfortunate reality of contact sports at junior and senior levels. Now, sports experts at the University of South Australia are suggesting extended recovery times may be needed for youth athletes suffering from head trauma as new research shows a concussion can increase future injury risk by 50%.

19 Jun 2023

Heart Foundation urges men to adopt healthier habits to improve physical and mental wellbeing

The Heart Foundation is urging men to think more about their daily behavior during this year’s Men’s Health Week.

19 Jun 2023

Cutting out the ‘longest incision in surgery’ from routine operations gives patients a comfortable recovery

Heart specialists at NHS Golden Jubilee are cutting out one of the ‘longest incisions in surgery’ from routine operations, giving Scottish patients a quicker, and almost pain-free, recovery.

19 Jun 2023

New method can create plant-based meat substitutes with better texture

Sales of plant-based meat products have levelled off in recent years, at least in part because current offerings lack the texture or mouthfeel of a nice T-bone steak or chicken breast.

18 Jun 2023

AI chatbots in dermatology: Promising, but proceed with caution, says new study

Study finds AI chatbots in dermatology show promise in answering patient questions and simplifying medical jargon, but limitations in accuracy and knowledge highlight the need for cautious integration into clinical practice.

18 Jun 2023

Smart drugs fall short as cognitive function enhancers

A recent Science Advances study investigated the effectiveness of three popular smart drugs, namely, modafinil (MOD), methylphenidate (MPH), and dextroamphetamine (DEX), against the difficulty of real-life daily tasks, i.e., the 0-1 knapsack optimization problem (“knapsack task”). A knapsack task is basically a combinatorial optimization task, the class of NP-time challenging problems.

18 Jun 2023

Herbal extracts for mental health: Are they safe for pregnant women?

Researchers evaluate the T-cell modulating effects of St. John’s wort, valerian, hops, lavender, and California poppy.

18 Jun 2023

University students experienced prolonged, high levels of psychological distress during the pandemic

Undergraduates at UK universities experienced prolonged and high levels of psychological distress and anxiety during the pandemic, according to a new study, tracking wellbeing over the course of 2020 to 2021.

18 Jun 2023

Exercise holds the key to improved physical function in older adults in residential care

Physical activity helps counter age-related physical decline in older adults, but its impact on those in residential care with functional dependency, multimorbidity, and polypharmacy remains uncertain. Study examines the effects of exercise interventions on physical function in this population.

18 Jun 2023

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Is Guillain-Barré syndrome induced by SARS-CoV-2 vaccination?

Current estimates of national, state-level, and county-level prevalence of US adults reporting a lifetime diagnosis of depression

CDC reports on vaccine effectiveness of bivalent COVID-19 vaccine among vaccinated vs. unvaccinated adults aged ≥65 years in 2022-23

Could mutated blood cells hold the key to lower Alzheimer's risk?

Opentrons partners with Zymo Research to automate key microbiome chemistries on the Opentrons Flex™

Cortical thinning in young adults with history of heavy drinking since adolescence is linked to altered neurotransmission

‘Break the Silence’ campaign urges British fathers to discuss men's health issues with their sons

AIHW report: Sports injury hospitalizations bounce back to pre-pandemic trends

New tele-robot with a ‘sense of touch’ gives clinicians the ability to ‘feel’ patients remotely

Exposure to beta-2 agonists not linked with reduced risk of Parkinson’s disease

PacBio collaborates with Radboudumc to explore genetic causes of rare and genetic diseases

Concussion can increase future injury risk in athletes

Heart Foundation urges men to adopt healthier habits to improve physical and mental wellbeing

Cutting out the ‘longest incision in surgery’ from routine operations gives patients a comfortable recovery

New method can create plant-based meat substitutes with better texture

AI chatbots in dermatology: Promising, but proceed with caution, says new study

Smart drugs fall short as cognitive function enhancers

Herbal extracts for mental health: Are they safe for pregnant women?

University students experienced prolonged, high levels of psychological distress during the pandemic

Exercise holds the key to improved physical function in older adults in residential care

Membrane proteins in focus: Turning high-risk targets into routine workflows

How metabolic phenotyping can detect viral infections in minutes

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

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