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ACR appreciates the passage of key drug pricing reforms in the Inflation Reduction Act

The American College of Rheumatology today applauded the passage of key drug pricing reforms in the Inflation Reduction Act that will improve rheumatology patients' access to needed drug therapies and treatments.

15 Aug 2022

Study offers more quantitative insights into long-term health risks of thirdhand smoke exposure

Some smells seem to seep into everything they touch. Tobacco smoke is one of the worst offenders.

15 Aug 2022

Cancer-related fatigue contributes to balance problems following exposure to chemotherapy for breast cancer

For many women who have undergone chemotherapy for breast cancer, cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a persistent side effect – and one that contributes to ongoing balance problems, suggests a paper in Rehabilitation Oncology, official journal of APTA Oncology, an academy of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

15 Aug 2022

Philippines’ inadequate measures have led to failure in reducing the incidence of rabies

The Philippines' inadequate measures to control rabies led to its failure to reduce the incidence of the deadly viral disease transmitted mainly through the bite of dogs and other animals, new research suggests.

15 Aug 2022

Methamphetamine use is pervasive and drives overdoses in rural communities across the U.S.

Methamphetamine remains a stubbornly prevalent illicit substance in large swaths of rural America, according to a new study by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University and other institutions.

15 Aug 2022

E-cigarette use may help people decrease their dependence on combustible cigarettes

Electronic cigarettes have attracted media and consumer attention for claims of their addictive nature, variety of flavors and increased use among teens, sparking regulatory oversight and policies.

15 Aug 2022

Scientists explore nanomolar inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 infection via unmodified peptide targeting spike protein pre-hairpin intermediate

In a new study, scientists identified an unmodified peptide addressing pre-hairpin spike (S) protein intermediate inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 infection.

15 Aug 2022

Costly Chemicals; The Health and Economic Impact of 'Forever Chemicals'

With PFAS being commonly found in households worldwide, what are the health and economic impacts of these forever chemicals? In this interview, we speak to Dr. Linda Kahn to find out more!

15 Aug 2022

American Heart Association and Cardiovascular Research Foundation join forces to produce joint education programs

Two leaders in cardiovascular disease science, research and education, the American Heart Association (Association) and the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF), are joining forces to strengthen and expand educational opportunities focused on advancing the latest research in cardiovascular disease and interventional therapies.

15 Aug 2022

Single-dose therapeutic interfering particle lowers SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis and shedding among hamsters

Researchers reported that a single-dose therapeutic interfering particle (TIP) lowers SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis and shedding among hamsters.

15 Aug 2022

COVID-19 vaccines are proven safe for use in pregnancy

In a new study, researchers investigated the incidence of significant health events among pregnant females after COVID-19 vaccination across seven Canadian provinces between November 1, 2021, and May 9, 2022.

15 Aug 2022

MHRA approves first bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine

An updated version of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna that targets two coronavirus variants (known as a "bivalent" vaccine) has today been approved for adult booster doses by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) after it was found to meet the UK regulator's standards of safety, quality and effectiveness.

15 Aug 2022

‘Still a lot of pain’: Four years after mass shooting, Texas community grapples with fallout

In May 2018, after a high school shooting killed 10 people, the Santa Fe Resiliency Center opened in a church. Any resident could see a counselor, attend a support group, and take part in a healing mandala coloring class, music therapy, or a workshop on emotional first aid — all free of charge.

15 Aug 2022

For medically vulnerable families, inflation’s squeeze is inescapable

Deborah Lewis rose from bed before dawn and signed in to her phone so she could begin delivering fast food, coffee, and groceries to residents in this western patch of the Mojave Desert where test pilot Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier generations ago.

15 Aug 2022

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ACR appreciates the passage of key drug pricing reforms in the Inflation Reduction Act

Study offers more quantitative insights into long-term health risks of thirdhand smoke exposure

Cancer-related fatigue contributes to balance problems following exposure to chemotherapy for breast cancer

Philippines’ inadequate measures have led to failure in reducing the incidence of rabies

Methamphetamine use is pervasive and drives overdoses in rural communities across the U.S.

E-cigarette use may help people decrease their dependence on combustible cigarettes

Scientists explore nanomolar inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 infection via unmodified peptide targeting spike protein pre-hairpin intermediate

Costly Chemicals; The Health and Economic Impact of 'Forever Chemicals'

American Heart Association and Cardiovascular Research Foundation join forces to produce joint education programs

Single-dose therapeutic interfering particle lowers SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis and shedding among hamsters

COVID-19 vaccines are proven safe for use in pregnancy

MHRA approves first bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine

‘Still a lot of pain’: Four years after mass shooting, Texas community grapples with fallout

For medically vulnerable families, inflation’s squeeze is inescapable

Community health centers’ big profits raise questions about federal oversight

SARS-CoV-2 S protein and RNA fragments remain in convalescent SARS-CoV-2 patients with PASC

Study shows astrocytes as breeding grounds of SARS-CoV-2 during brain infection

What can recent COVID-19 self-test data of the United States tell us?

The symptoms and quality of life among individuals with post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2

Is the level of circulating SARS-CoV-2 RNA or spike protein associated with acute disease severity?

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AI-powered analytics and experimental validation

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