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Zinc could improve the brain defects caused by rare genetic disorder

Pediatric encephalopathies of genetic origin cause severe motor and intellectual disabilities from birth. One of these diseases, first identified in 2013, is caused by mutations in the GNAO1 gene.

10 Oct 2022

Metformin reduces risk of severe COVID-19 in diabetic patients

A new study determines whether antidiabetic agents can reduce complications in COVID-19 patients with diabetes.

10 Oct 2022

Evaluating graphene field effect biosensor for ultraprecise and simultaneous influenza and SARS-CoV-2 detection

In a new study, researchers developed an antibody (Ab)-modified graphene field effect transistor (GFET)-based biosensor for ultraprecise and rapid influenza A virus (IAV) and SARS-CoV-2 protein detection and differentiation.

10 Oct 2022

Factors associated with COVID‐19 vaccination hesitancy among French healthcare workers

A recent study describes the results from interviews of healthcare workers to determine factors associated with their vaccine hesitancy.

10 Oct 2022

Men are biologically older than women, study finds

A study at the University of Jyväskylä found that men are biologically older than women. The observed sex difference is partially explained by men's more frequent smoking and larger body size.

10 Oct 2022

Chronic liver disease in COVID-19 patients

A recent study summarizes the clinical outcomes of COVID-19 patients with chronic liver disease.

10 Oct 2022

Study suggests colleagues and household members increase SARS-CoV-2 infection risk in hospital employees, not COVID-19 patients

In a new study, researchers conducted an observational study to assess severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) seroprevalence and infection status among Jena University Hospital (JUH) employees.

10 Oct 2022

Sartorius releases the 6th edition of its popular live-cell analysis handbook

Sartorius, a leader in new technologies for real-time, live-cell imaging and analysis, has released the 6th edition of its popular Live-Cell Analysis Handbook.

From Sartorius 10 Oct 2022

World Mental Health Day 2022: Mental Health for All

News-Medical speaks to Prof. Charlotte Hanlon, psychiatrist and researcher, about her work within the field of Global Mental Health and the importance of raising awareness around this year's theme, "Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority."

10 Oct 2022

Scientists explore kinetics of naturally induced anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in the Kenyan population

In a new study, researchers investigated the breadth and longevity of immunity induced by natural severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) exposure among the Kenyan population.

10 Oct 2022

Reduced expression of interleukin 8 and interferon-gamma cytokines identified in long COVID

In a new study, researchers compared serum cytokine expression among healthy individuals and those with PASC [post-acute sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)].

10 Oct 2022

Effect of COVID-19 mRNA vaccination on COVID-19 severity during Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 predominance periods

In a new study, researchers estimated the association of first-generation messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines (BNT162b2, mRNA-1273) with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related medical encounters.

10 Oct 2022

FGC-affected women reflect the possible connection between FGC and intimate relationships

Health professionals point to risks and lack of medical outcomes in clitoral reconstruction, while women who have undergone the operation experience great psychological benefits.

10 Oct 2022

Consuming water with fluoride at levels used for public supplies is safe: study reassures

Research from The University of Queensland has found no link between community water fluoridation and adverse effects on children's brain development.

10 Oct 2022

Study reveals an increase in the prevalence of digestive diseases

Data from a new pan-European study on the burden of digestive diseases, presented today at UEG Week 2022 and published in the United European Gastroenterology Journal, highlights a worrying increase in the prevalence of several digestive diseases since 2000. These include chronic liver diseases, pancreatitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis, vascular intestinal disorders and coeliac disease in children. In addition, the incidence and mortality rates for all digestive cancers combined have increased by 26% and 17% respectively in the period 2000-2019.

10 Oct 2022

Diet plays an important role in the success of immunotherapy

Eating a Mediterranean diet, rich in fiber, mono-unsaturated fatty acids and polyphenols, has been associated with improved immunotherapy response rates and progression-free survival in advanced melanoma patients, a new study presented today at UEG Week 2022 has found.

10 Oct 2022

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Zinc could improve the brain defects caused by rare genetic disorder

Metformin reduces risk of severe COVID-19 in diabetic patients

Evaluating graphene field effect biosensor for ultraprecise and simultaneous influenza and SARS-CoV-2 detection

Factors associated with COVID‐19 vaccination hesitancy among French healthcare workers

Men are biologically older than women, study finds

Chronic liver disease in COVID-19 patients

Study suggests colleagues and household members increase SARS-CoV-2 infection risk in hospital employees, not COVID-19 patients

Sartorius releases the 6th edition of its popular live-cell analysis handbook

World Mental Health Day 2022: Mental Health for All

Scientists explore kinetics of naturally induced anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in the Kenyan population

Reduced expression of interleukin 8 and interferon-gamma cytokines identified in long COVID

Effect of COVID-19 mRNA vaccination on COVID-19 severity during Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 predominance periods

FGC-affected women reflect the possible connection between FGC and intimate relationships

Consuming water with fluoride at levels used for public supplies is safe: study reassures

Study reveals an increase in the prevalence of digestive diseases

Diet plays an important role in the success of immunotherapy

Fast Track to Fertility program can significantly speed up the time to treatment

New class of drugs can safely counter allergic asthma without creating vulnerability to infections

UW Medicine identifies a case of Legionella pneumonia

New technique may help move or break up kidney stones with minimal pain and no anesthesia

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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