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Medicaid expansion associated with increase in survival rates among patients newly diagnosed with cancer

A new large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was associated with an increase in two-year overall survival rates among patients newly diagnosed with cancer, especially among non-Hispanic Black people and people living in rural areas.

18 May 2022

Health screening and genetic tests may help detect people who carry a gene for familial hypercholesterolemia

Health screening and genetic tests might identify more than 1 million U.S. adults who carry a gene for familial hypercholesterolemia, a common genetic disorder that causes elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, known as "bad cholesterol," which may lead to premature heart attack or death, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

18 May 2022

Study explores neurologic complications in pediatric COVID-19 cases

Researchers evaluated neurologic complications in pediatric cases of COVID-19.

18 May 2022

Researchers show the feasibility of a comprehensive sequencing approach in pediatric and young adult cancers

New findings from researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and published today in the journal Nature Communications report the results of using a comprehensive sequencing approach on 114 pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients with solid tumors.

18 May 2022

Developing innovative approaches to combat urinary tract infections

The German government is providing about 2.4 million Euros for a new research group in infectious diseases at JMU Würzburg.

18 May 2022

High-risk prescribing practices associated with increased risk of disability among older adults

For many, good health and longevity is only achievable with the help of prescription drugs. However, researchers in Japan have recently identified that some "high-risk" prescribing practices may be a cause for concern among older adults.

18 May 2022

Children's Colorado first in the world to implant the newly FDA-approved G-Armor Stent

Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) is the first hospital in the world to implant the newly FDA-approved G-Armor Stent. Although the stent is designed to be used in the smallest of patients, it was first implanted in a Colorado father of two.

18 May 2022

Maternity Disparities Taskforce focuses on supporting women’s health before and during pregnancy

Minister for Women's Health Minister Maria Caulfield and Chief Midwifery Officer Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent co-chaired the second meeting of the Maternity Disparities Taskforce this week (Monday 16 May 2022).

18 May 2022

Gestational diabetes mellitus in overweight and obese pregnant women may increase COVID-19 severity

Researchers reported that gestational diabetes mellitus and obesity were associated with severe COVID-19.

18 May 2022

Combined COVID-19 vaccination regimen found to induce more potent anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies

Researchers assessed the vaccine-induced humoral responses against SARS-CoV-2 post four different vaccination regimens comprising homologous and heterologous vaccine doses.

18 May 2022

‘That’s just part of aging’: Long covid symptoms are often overlooked in seniors

Nearly 18 months after getting covid-19 and spending weeks in the hospital, Terry Bell struggles with hanging up his shirts and pants after doing the laundry.

18 May 2022

New covered California leader urges renewal of enhanced federal aid for health premiums

When she was Pennsylvania's insurance commissioner, Jessica Altman, the appointee of a Democratic governor, often bumped against the political limits of health care policy in a state where Republicans controlled the legislature.

18 May 2022

How better ventilation can help ‘covid-proof’ your home

For two years, you beat the odds. You masked, kept your distance, got your shots.

18 May 2022

3D printed masks versus N95 masks against COVID-19

Researchers assessed 3D printed masks as an alternative to N95 respirators against SARS-CoV-2.

18 May 2022

Case report: human breast milk from vaccinated woman clears persistent SARS-CoV-2 infection

A new study published in the journal Viruses aimed to report the effects of plasma infusion and then breastmilk ingestion as a therapy for persistent SARS-CoV-2 infection in a patient with a common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) phenotype.

18 May 2022

Consumption of cranberries could improve memory, ward off dementia, and lower 'bad' cholesterol

Adding cranberries to your diet could help improve memory and brain function, and lower ‘bad’ cholesterol – according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UK).

18 May 2022

Emerging DNA-based sensors are promising tools for food safety

In a recent study published in the journal TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, researchers discussed the current trends, challenges, and future of the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)-based sensors in real-time and rapid food contaminants analysis.

18 May 2022

A novel method for SARS-CoV-2 sentinel surveillance

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers monitored coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission trends using a new sentinel surveillance framework.

18 May 2022

Dotmatics supports Umicore Corporate R&D in processing of experimental data

Dotmatics, a leader in R&D scientific software connecting science, data, and decision-making, today announced it has been selected by Umicore Corporate Research and Development, which is part of global materials technology and recycling company Umicore, as informatics partner for its Corporate R&D (CRD) digitalization project.

From Dotmatics 18 May 2022

Exosomes derived from γδ-T cells synergized with radiotherapy can control nasopharyngeal carcinoma

A research team at LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong discovered that exosomes derived from γδ-T cells (γδ-T-Exos) synergised with radiotherapy can control nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) by overcoming the radioresistance of NPC cancer stem cells (CSCs) and preserve their tumor-killing and T cell-promoting activities in the immunosuppressive NPC microenvironment.

18 May 2022

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Medicaid expansion associated with increase in survival rates among patients newly diagnosed with cancer

Health screening and genetic tests may help detect people who carry a gene for familial hypercholesterolemia

Study explores neurologic complications in pediatric COVID-19 cases

Researchers show the feasibility of a comprehensive sequencing approach in pediatric and young adult cancers

Developing innovative approaches to combat urinary tract infections

High-risk prescribing practices associated with increased risk of disability among older adults

Children's Colorado first in the world to implant the newly FDA-approved G-Armor Stent

Maternity Disparities Taskforce focuses on supporting women’s health before and during pregnancy

Gestational diabetes mellitus in overweight and obese pregnant women may increase COVID-19 severity

Combined COVID-19 vaccination regimen found to induce more potent anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies

‘That’s just part of aging’: Long covid symptoms are often overlooked in seniors

New covered California leader urges renewal of enhanced federal aid for health premiums

How better ventilation can help ‘covid-proof’ your home

3D printed masks versus N95 masks against COVID-19

Case report: human breast milk from vaccinated woman clears persistent SARS-CoV-2 infection

Consumption of cranberries could improve memory, ward off dementia, and lower 'bad' cholesterol

Emerging DNA-based sensors are promising tools for food safety

A novel method for SARS-CoV-2 sentinel surveillance

Dotmatics supports Umicore Corporate R&D in processing of experimental data

Exosomes derived from γδ-T cells synergized with radiotherapy can control nasopharyngeal carcinoma

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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