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COVID-19 virus can be detected in tears collected by swabbing, research finds

Research led by scientists at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil has found that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can be detected in tears collected by swabbing.

16 Feb 2023

Elevated level of α-synuclein aggregates in stool samples can indicate early form of Parkinson’s

The so-called isolated REM-sleep behavior disorder is a condition that can provide an indication of Parkinson's disease well in advance.

16 Feb 2023

ACC Cardiovascular Summit to focus on increased role of telehealth post COVID-19

The American College of Cardiology's Cardiovascular Summit will feature several poster presentations on the increased role of telehealth in cardiovascular care since the COVID-19 pandemic.

16 Feb 2023

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences presenting at SLAS2023

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a global leader in laboratory automation and innovation, will have a full team of dedicated professionals and informative programming at the upcoming Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) International Conference and Exhibition.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences 16 Feb 2023

Most health and nutrition claims on infant formula not supported by robust clinical trial evidence

Most health and nutrition claims on infant formula products seem to be backed by little or no high quality scientific evidence, finds an international survey published by The BMJ today.

16 Feb 2023

In the wake of COVID restrictions being lifted, kids' screen time has remained high

In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated whether the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic-related social changes such as attending classes from home and social distancing measures resulted in a sustained increase in children's screen time.

16 Feb 2023

Pharma companies could provide new, affordable drugs by refocusing their spending, experts say

High drug prices are not justified by industry's spending on research and development (R&D), argue experts in The BMJ today.

16 Feb 2023

New measure of physical balance could help identify people with Alzheimer's risk

Physical balance may not seem like it would be associated with cognitive function. But now, researchers from Japan have developed a new way to predict cognitive problems according to physical balance.

16 Feb 2023

Research looks to determine prevalence of organ impairment in long-COVID patients

In a recent study published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, researchers assessed the association of long coronavirus disease (COVID) with multiple organ dysfunction.

16 Feb 2023

Non-invasive FFRCT offers greater accuracy in heart disease diagnosis than other traditional tests

As a patient with a family history of heart disease, Karen Moore has always been diligent about monitoring her heart health.

16 Feb 2023

An oral and on-demand male contraceptive

Researchers identify a soluble adenylyl cyclase (sAC) inhibitor that has the potential to be used as an on-demand oral contraceptive for men.

16 Feb 2023

Omicron has higher risk of in-hospital mortality compared to influenza

In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers compared the hospital outcomes of patients infected with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variant with those of influenza patients in Switzerland, assess the current disease burden due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

16 Feb 2023

The kids are not OK

Teen girls "are experiencing record high levels of violence, sadness, and suicide risk," according to a new survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

16 Feb 2023

Long-COVID associated with a greater likelihood of unemployment

In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers assessed the unemployment rates among individuals who developed post–coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) condition (PCC) or long COVID after an acute severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection to determine the functional and neurocognitive impairment levels associated with long COVID.

16 Feb 2023

Chest CT findings and pulmonary function in COVID-19 patients

In a recent study published in the Radiology journal, researchers performed the longitudinal evaluation of chest computerized tomography (CT) findings along with pulmonary function in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.

16 Feb 2023

After recovering from mild to moderate COVID-19, asthma control deteriorates

In a recent study published in the Respiratory Research journal, researchers in Hong Kong assessed the deterioration of asthma control in patients recovering from mild to moderate coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

16 Feb 2023

How well are people with diabetes being supported?

A recent study published in the journal Patient Education and Counseling aimed to determine the mismatch between the actual support received and the desired level for diabetic patients. The study also evaluated this mismatch's impact on patients' health outcomes.

16 Feb 2023

How does alcohol affect blood pressure?

Drinking is part of human society worldwide. However, alcohol consumption has been strongly linked to human diseases, including dementia, liver cirrhosis, and neurological conditions. A recent research paper examined whether drinking was related to hypertension, the root factor in morbidity and mortality caused by cardiovascular disease (CVD).

16 Feb 2023

Adults who received COVID-19 vaccines reported short-term reductions in depressive and anxiety symptoms

A recent study on Swedish adults explored the prevalence of mental health symptoms before and after immunization with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines. The study is published in the journal PLOS ONE.

16 Feb 2023

Nut consumption and its impact on human and environmental health

Researchers examine the impacts of nut consumption on human health and the environment.

16 Feb 2023

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COVID-19 virus can be detected in tears collected by swabbing, research finds

Elevated level of α-synuclein aggregates in stool samples can indicate early form of Parkinson’s

ACC Cardiovascular Summit to focus on increased role of telehealth post COVID-19

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences presenting at SLAS2023

Most health and nutrition claims on infant formula not supported by robust clinical trial evidence

In the wake of COVID restrictions being lifted, kids' screen time has remained high

Pharma companies could provide new, affordable drugs by refocusing their spending, experts say

New measure of physical balance could help identify people with Alzheimer's risk

Research looks to determine prevalence of organ impairment in long-COVID patients

Non-invasive FFRCT offers greater accuracy in heart disease diagnosis than other traditional tests

An oral and on-demand male contraceptive

Omicron has higher risk of in-hospital mortality compared to influenza

The kids are not OK

Long-COVID associated with a greater likelihood of unemployment

Chest CT findings and pulmonary function in COVID-19 patients

After recovering from mild to moderate COVID-19, asthma control deteriorates

How well are people with diabetes being supported?

How does alcohol affect blood pressure?

Adults who received COVID-19 vaccines reported short-term reductions in depressive and anxiety symptoms

Nut consumption and its impact on human and environmental health

Advancing Drug Safety Assessment With AI, Predictive Modeling, and Human-Relevant Data

AI-powered analytics and experimental validation

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

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