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Marijuana-dependent patients may face higher infection rates following knee and shoulder arthroscopy

Patients who are dependent on marijuana may face higher infection rates following knee and shoulder arthroscopy - a minimally invasive surgery in which a small camera is inserted to diagnose and sometimes treat injury - according to a study presented at the Scientific Forum of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2022.

17 Oct 2022

Livers have a cumulative age of at least 100 years, researchers find

There is a small, but growing, subset of livers that have been transplanted and have a cumulative age of more than 100 years, according to researchers from University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, and TransMedics, Andover, Massachusetts.

17 Oct 2022

Certain hospital room features may influence patient outcomes after high-risk operations

Certain hospital room features, such as having a window view and distance from a nursing station, may influence clinical outcomes after undergoing high-risk operations, according to research findings presented at the Scientific Forum of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2022

17 Oct 2022

Public perceptions of wastewater use for community health monitoring in the United States

A new PLOS One journal paper by University of Louisville researchers underscored public perceptions of sewer surveillance and security issues associated with sewage monitoring that could be modified through educational programs.

17 Oct 2022

Selective immunoglobulin A deficiency a risk factor for severe COVID-19

In a recent study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, researchers in New Zealand gathered evidence to show that selective immunoglobulin A deficiency (sIgAD) is an understated risk factor for severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

17 Oct 2022

Advances in nasal delivery of antibiotics

In a recent study published in the Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, researchers reviewed the advances and challenges in the intranasal delivery of antibiotics.

17 Oct 2022

Inhalation therapeutics against COVID-19

A recent study published in the Pulmonary Pharmacology & Therapeutics journal described different inhalation therapeutic agents for treating respiratory viral infections like coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

17 Oct 2022

COVID-19 vaccines show favorable immunogenicity and efficacy in people living with HIV

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases, researchers assessed the efficacy of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines in people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

16 Oct 2022

A rare case of Hashimoto encephalopathy after COVID vaccination

In a recent ‘Letter to the Editor’ published in the English edition of the journal Neurologandiacute, researchers reported the rare occurrence of Hashimoto encephalopathy in a recipient of the (COVID-19) vaccine Spikevax. Spikevax, research name mRNA-1273, is a COVID-19 vaccine based on the messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) technology.

16 Oct 2022

Reduced initiation and duration of breastfeeding in SARS-CoV-2-positive mothers

A recent study published in the journal Academic Pediatrics evaluated the associations between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and early breastfeeding.

16 Oct 2022

Researchers examine how fermented vegetables affect inflammation markers in women

Western females can consume 0.5 g of fermented vegetables each day for six weeks without experiencing any major side effects

16 Oct 2022

High TNF receptors levels could predict COVID-19 mortality and disease severity

High levels of TNFR might successfully predict the increased severity of COVID-19.

16 Oct 2022

Transition in the management of COVID-19

A review of the current approaches to managing COVID-19, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive measures.

16 Oct 2022

Favorable survival outcomes among COVID-19 lung transplant recipients

The survival rate of lung transplant recipients with COVID-19 respiratory failure was not significantly different than other patients.

16 Oct 2022

In silico studies identify potent plant metabolites capable of inhibiting SARS-CoV-2

In silico studies assess the binding efficacy of phytoconstituents against active sites of SARS-CoV-2.

16 Oct 2022

Study finds a possible new target to fight osteoarthritis

Wear and tear on joints can lead to inflammation, breakdown of cartilage and development of osteoarthritis.

14 Oct 2022

Structure of the irregular neuronal connection strengths contains a hidden order, study finds

In the brain, our perception arises from a complex interplay of neurons that are connected via synapses. But the number and strength of connections between certain types of neurons can vary.

14 Oct 2022

Research sheds light on specific protein interaction that could provide new treatment strategy to combat Cholera

Bacterial infectious diseases are still a huge contributor to global disease burden and with antibiotic resistance on the rise worldwide there is an urgent need for novel treatment strategies against bacteria.

14 Oct 2022

Intimate partner violence common and chronic among young sexual, gender minorities assigned male at birth

Intimate partner violence is chronic among young sexual and gender minorities assigned male at birth (YSGM-AMAB), with bisexual, transgender and lower-income people in this group having the highest likelihood of victimization, a Rutgers study has found.

14 Oct 2022

SARS-CoV-2 envelope structural protein found to form voltage-activated and calcium-activated calcium channels

In a new study, researchers investigated severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) envelope (E) protein activity in terms of calcium cations (Ca2+) cations.

14 Oct 2022

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Marijuana-dependent patients may face higher infection rates following knee and shoulder arthroscopy

Livers have a cumulative age of at least 100 years, researchers find

Certain hospital room features may influence patient outcomes after high-risk operations

Public perceptions of wastewater use for community health monitoring in the United States

Selective immunoglobulin A deficiency a risk factor for severe COVID-19

Advances in nasal delivery of antibiotics

Inhalation therapeutics against COVID-19

COVID-19 vaccines show favorable immunogenicity and efficacy in people living with HIV

A rare case of Hashimoto encephalopathy after COVID vaccination

Reduced initiation and duration of breastfeeding in SARS-CoV-2-positive mothers

Researchers examine how fermented vegetables affect inflammation markers in women

High TNF receptors levels could predict COVID-19 mortality and disease severity

Transition in the management of COVID-19

Favorable survival outcomes among COVID-19 lung transplant recipients

In silico studies identify potent plant metabolites capable of inhibiting SARS-CoV-2

Study finds a possible new target to fight osteoarthritis

Structure of the irregular neuronal connection strengths contains a hidden order, study finds

Research sheds light on specific protein interaction that could provide new treatment strategy to combat Cholera

Intimate partner violence common and chronic among young sexual, gender minorities assigned male at birth

SARS-CoV-2 envelope structural protein found to form voltage-activated and calcium-activated calcium channels

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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