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Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BQ.1.1

Researchers characterized the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron BQ.1.1 sub-variant.

9 Dec 2022

New study describes two major possible onsets of the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers have analyzed millions of SARS-CoV-2 genomes and identified two major genetic drivers of the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

9 Dec 2022

Study finds disparities in breast cancer screening, treatment access for underserved communities

Barriers to breast cancer screening remain despite Medicaid expansion for preventive screening tests and implementation of patient navigation programs under the Affordable Care Act, with women from underserved communities experiencing disproportionately low rates of screening mammography, according to a study that was conducted by New York Medical College (NYMC) School of Medicine (SOM) faculty and students and recently published in BMC Women’s Health.

9 Dec 2022

Enveloped viruses show greater cross-species transmission, according to new research

New research found that enveloped viruses harbor greater cross-species transmissibility and are more likely to cause zoonotic infections than nonenveloped viruses.

9 Dec 2022

How have smoking trends changed during the COVID-19 pandemic in England?

A new study covered over 100,000 adults interviewed in person or over the phone to uncover sustained changes in smoking and cessation from 2017-2022.

9 Dec 2022

‘An Arm and a Leg’: He made a video about health insurance terminology that went viral

A 30-minute video about health insurance terminology has racked up more than a million views.

9 Dec 2022

To attract in-home caregivers, California offers paid training — and self-care

One November afternoon, Chris Espedal asked a group of caregivers — all of whom work with people who have cognitive impairments, behavioral health issues, or complex physical needs — to describe what happens when their work becomes too much to bear.

9 Dec 2022

Study reveals the presence of metal particles in cannabis vape liquids

Vaping can lead to exposure to metals, with lead levels exceeding tolerance limits in most of the analyzed samples.

9 Dec 2022

Hospital financial decisions play a role in the critical shortage of pediatric beds for RSV patients

The dire shortage of pediatric hospital beds plaguing the nation this fall is a byproduct of financial decisions made by hospitals over the past decade, as they shuttered children's wards, which often operate in the red, and expanded the number of beds available for more profitable endeavors like joint replacements and cancer care.

9 Dec 2022

What is the importance of vitamin B12 supplementation in plant-based diets?

Researchers emphasize the importance of vitamin B12 supplementation for individuals consuming a plant-based or vegan diet.

9 Dec 2022

Microbiomes in female reproductive tract linked to pregnancy following use of ART

Specific microbial profiles are associated with better conception rates from assisted reproductive technology.

9 Dec 2022

Logical Biological exhibit at MEDICA

Logical Biological were delighted to exhibit for the first time at MEDICA, in Dusseldorf, Germany from 14 – 17 November 2022.

From Logical Biological 8 Dec 2022

Vaping during pregnancy may give babies a greater propensity to develop pulmonary disease

Babies born to mothers who vape during pregnancy are at greater risk of developing pulmonary dysfunction, according to a new mouse study from The Ohio State University.

8 Dec 2022

UH researchers investigate how traumatic experiences affect mental and physical health of migrants

In a first of its kind study, University of Houston psychology researchers are investigating how the trauma experienced by migrants before and during the journey to the United States affects their mental and physical health.

8 Dec 2022

High levels of arsenic contamination in water linked to antibiotic resistance carriage among children

In rural Bangladesh, areas with high levels of arsenic contamination in drinking water, compared to areas with less contamination, have a higher prevalence of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli in both water and child stool samples, according to a new study publishing December 8, 2022 in PLOS Pathogens by Mohammad Aminul Islam of Washington State University, and colleagues.

8 Dec 2022

Researchers gain new insights into ADHD drug's mechanism of action

For decades, doctors have treated kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with methylphenidate, a stimulant drug sold as Ritalin and Concerta, making it one of the most widely prescribed medications aimed at the central nervous system.

8 Dec 2022

People show prejudice, discriminatory attitudes towards unvaccinated individuals during the pandemic

Across all inhabited continents of the world, people show prejudice and discriminatory attitudes towards individuals not vaccinated against COVID-19.

8 Dec 2022

Mindfulness at work benefits not only the individual but the whole work community

At work, mindfulness, 'present-moment awareness', benefits not only the individual but the whole work community, comes up in Laura Urrila's doctoral dissertation in human resource management.

8 Dec 2022

Study reveals how the HOXA5 gene may work to suppress breast cancer formation

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have revealed how the gene HOXA5 may work to suppress formation of breast cancers.

8 Dec 2022

Complementary, alternative therapies for heart failure have some benefits and potential risks

There are some benefits and potentially serious risks when people with heart failure use complementary and alternative medicines (CAM), to manage symptoms, so involving the health care team is important for safety, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

8 Dec 2022

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Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BQ.1.1

New study describes two major possible onsets of the COVID-19 pandemic

Study finds disparities in breast cancer screening, treatment access for underserved communities

Enveloped viruses show greater cross-species transmission, according to new research

How have smoking trends changed during the COVID-19 pandemic in England?

‘An Arm and a Leg’: He made a video about health insurance terminology that went viral

To attract in-home caregivers, California offers paid training — and self-care

Study reveals the presence of metal particles in cannabis vape liquids

Hospital financial decisions play a role in the critical shortage of pediatric beds for RSV patients

What is the importance of vitamin B12 supplementation in plant-based diets?

Microbiomes in female reproductive tract linked to pregnancy following use of ART

Logical Biological exhibit at MEDICA

Vaping during pregnancy may give babies a greater propensity to develop pulmonary disease

UH researchers investigate how traumatic experiences affect mental and physical health of migrants

High levels of arsenic contamination in water linked to antibiotic resistance carriage among children

Researchers gain new insights into ADHD drug's mechanism of action

People show prejudice, discriminatory attitudes towards unvaccinated individuals during the pandemic

Mindfulness at work benefits not only the individual but the whole work community

Study reveals how the HOXA5 gene may work to suppress breast cancer formation

Complementary, alternative therapies for heart failure have some benefits and potential risks

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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

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