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CDC: COVID-19 vaccines recommended for young children

Today, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) recommendation that all children 6 months through 5 years of age should receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

23 Jun 2022

Molecular tumor profiling in pediatric cancer patients significantly impacts clinical care

Results of a study of molecular tumor profiling in young patients revealed a high rate of genetic alterations with potential for impacting clinical care, including clarifying diagnoses and treatment with matched, precision cancer drugs.

23 Jun 2022

Novel liquid biopsy test can quickly identify cancer DNA in patients with metastatic breast cancer

A novel, automated liquid biopsy test in development by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center can accurately detect the presence of cancer DNA in the blood of patients with metastatic breast cancer within five hours.

23 Jun 2022

U-M researchers reveal how a mutated protein acts as risk factor in Parkinson’s disease

In about a fifth of the cases of Parkinson’s disease, look to a small, malfunctioning protein in the lysosome as a risk factor, say University of Michigan researchers.

23 Jun 2022

Researchers discover two important novel aspects of APOE4 gene in Alzheimer's patients

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder and the most common cause of dementia, affecting more than 5.8 million individuals in the U.S.

23 Jun 2022

Zeus Invests in Global Expansion Program to Increase Catheter Manufacturing Capacity

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From Zeus Inc. 23 Jun 2022

Two connected companies wound-up in court after abusing covid support loans

Momz Love Limited and Unique Homes Lettings were wound-up in the High Court in the public interest and the Official Receiver was appointed the Liquidator of the companies.

23 Jun 2022

Study quantifies the effect of early free sugar intake on dental caries

Free sugar consumption was measured in children enrolled in the Barwon Infant Study at age 18-months and 4-years.

23 Jun 2022

American College of Radiology issues risk mitigation strategies to address contrast media shortage

GE Healthcare was forced to shut a production plant in April because of a COVID-19 outbreak in Shanghai, China.

23 Jun 2022

Study links post-COVID symptoms with alterations in gut microbiota

A team of scientists has recently highlighted the significance of gut microbiota alterations induced by SARS-CoV-2 in triggering post-COVID-19 symptoms.

23 Jun 2022

People on plant-based diets eat little fruit, vegetables and whole grains

Half of those who are on a plant-based diet eat fewer whole grain products, fruits and vegetables than what the authorities recommend.

23 Jun 2022

Researchers measure temperature-dependent photovoltaic external quantum efficiency to transform the future of solar cells

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From Linkam Scientific Instruments 23 Jun 2022

Scientists reveal mutational frequency in SARS-CoV-2 proteome based on structural characteristics

Scientists have focused on studying the mutational frequency of SARS-CoV-2 proteome based on structural characteristics.

23 Jun 2022

Women less likely to receive timely treatment for heart attack despite improvements to care

Despite overall improvements to care for a heart attack, women are less likely to receive timely treatment, according to a new study in Annals of Emergency Medicine.

23 Jun 2022

New funding to help advance scientific understanding of skin disorders in children and young people

For children and young people, skin disorders can have a devastating impact on physical and mental wellbeing, yet effective treatments are few and far between.

23 Jun 2022

Listeria-based booster vaccine strategy offers improved protection against recurrent colorectal cancer

Colorectal, pancreatic, esophageal and stomach cancers - some of the deadliest kinds of cancer - have high recurrence rates where the cancer comes back even after successful surgery or radiation treatment.

23 Jun 2022

Is the ability to complete a 10- second one-legged stance associated with all-cause mortality?

Researchers investigated the association between a complete 10-second one-legged stance and all-cause mortality.

23 Jun 2022

Study examines the impact of neoliberalism on oral health of Australian indigenous peoples

A study examining the detrimental effect of neoliberalism on the oral health of Australian indigenous peoples will be presented by Brianna Poirer of the University of Adelaide, Australia during the “Keynote Address; Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network I” session on Thursday, June 23rd, 2022 at 3:45 p.m. China Standard Time (UTC+08:00) at the 100th General Session and Exhibition of the IADR, to be held in conjunction with the 5th Meeting of the IADR Asia Pacific Region.

23 Jun 2022

Non-traditional pet owners at increased risk of zoonotic diseases

Contact with non-traditional pets increases the risk of exposure to zoonotic pathogens, which are pathogens that spread between animals and people.

23 Jun 2022

Trump’s legacy looms large as Colorado aims to close the Hispanic insurance gap

Armando Peniche Rosales has a crooked toe that for years has predicted the weather, growing sensitive when rain or cold is coming.

23 Jun 2022

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CDC: COVID-19 vaccines recommended for young children

Molecular tumor profiling in pediatric cancer patients significantly impacts clinical care

Novel liquid biopsy test can quickly identify cancer DNA in patients with metastatic breast cancer

U-M researchers reveal how a mutated protein acts as risk factor in Parkinson’s disease

Researchers discover two important novel aspects of APOE4 gene in Alzheimer's patients

Zeus Invests in Global Expansion Program to Increase Catheter Manufacturing Capacity

Two connected companies wound-up in court after abusing covid support loans

Study quantifies the effect of early free sugar intake on dental caries

American College of Radiology issues risk mitigation strategies to address contrast media shortage

Study links post-COVID symptoms with alterations in gut microbiota

People on plant-based diets eat little fruit, vegetables and whole grains

Researchers measure temperature-dependent photovoltaic external quantum efficiency to transform the future of solar cells

Scientists reveal mutational frequency in SARS-CoV-2 proteome based on structural characteristics

Women less likely to receive timely treatment for heart attack despite improvements to care

New funding to help advance scientific understanding of skin disorders in children and young people

Listeria-based booster vaccine strategy offers improved protection against recurrent colorectal cancer

Is the ability to complete a 10- second one-legged stance associated with all-cause mortality?

Study examines the impact of neoliberalism on oral health of Australian indigenous peoples

Non-traditional pet owners at increased risk of zoonotic diseases

Trump’s legacy looms large as Colorado aims to close the Hispanic insurance gap

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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