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Study describes the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric primary care mental health visits

A new study describes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric primary care mental health visits.

22 Apr 2022

Study assesses whether early targeted treatment of patent ductus arteriosus improves outcomes in extreme preterm babies

A randomized controlled trial evaluates if selective early treatment of patent ductus arteriosus reduces death or bronchopulmonary dysplasia at 36 weeks in extreme preterm babies.

22 Apr 2022

AI-based system improves bladder cancer treatment response assessment

In a small but multi-institutional study, an artificial intelligence-based system improved providers' assessments of whether patients with bladder cancer had complete response to chemotherapy before a radical cystectomy (bladder removal surgery).

22 Apr 2022

Study examines adolescent perspectives on mental health benefits and risks related to TikTok use

A new study examines adolescent perspectives on mental health benefits and risks associated with TikTok use. Findings from the study will be presented during the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2022 Meeting, taking place April 21-25 in Denver.

22 Apr 2022

Researchers identify new factors that can predict breast cancer recurrence

Genetics and other factors that can determine if a woman is at risk for a recurrence of breast cancer have been identified by investigators at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, providing new research avenues for preventing a new tumor from developing.

22 Apr 2022

Study demonstrates increased incidence of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron breakthrough infection in cancer patients

Scientists have demonstrated the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in cancer patients residing in Austria and Italy.

22 Apr 2022

How does SARS-CoV-2 infection affect the diversity of the gut microbiome?

Researchers have been investigating differences in the fungal gut microbiome in patients with mild-to-severe coronavirus disease 2019.

22 Apr 2022

Rapid infusion of NaHCO3 bolus after extensive resuscitation leads to higher blood flows to the brain and heart

A new study examines the effect of rapid infusion of 2meq/kg of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) in an ovine model on gas exchange and coronary and cerebral perfusion in the immediate post-resuscitation phase.

22 Apr 2022

Incidence of venous thromboembolism following COVID-19 vaccination

Researchers investigated the association between genetic predisposition to venous thromboembolism and increased risk of thrombosis post-COVID-19 vaccination.

22 Apr 2022

Efficacy of vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 sublineages in Sweden

Researchers compared the vaccine effectiveness against infections by SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 sublineages in Sweden.

22 Apr 2022

Continual genomic surveillance in Africa provides insights into evolving SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

Researchers described how SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequencing efforts in Africa helped identify two of the five SARS-CoV-2 VOCs, and their early analysis.

22 Apr 2022

US Rep. Gaetz’s diagnosis of what’s driving insulin costs misses the root cause

At the end of March, after the House passed a bill that would cap the cost of insulin at $35 per month for insured consumers, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) tweeted about why he voted against the legislation.

22 Apr 2022

The diversity of transcriptional targets between four different coronavirus nsp1 proteins

Researchers investigated variations in the host immune response-elicited by non-structural protein 1 of coronaviruses.

22 Apr 2022

Interleukin-6 levels predict early withdrawal of COVID-19 patients from mechanical ventilation

Researchers reported that plasma IL-6 levels in patients with ARDS due to COVID-19 could predict early withdrawal from mechanical ventilation.

22 Apr 2022

Study suggests SARS-CoV-2 is undergoing evolutionary changes at the functional RNA level in addition to the amino acid level

Researchers demonstrated SARS-CoV-2 evolution at the transcriptional level.

22 Apr 2022

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Study describes the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric primary care mental health visits

Study assesses whether early targeted treatment of patent ductus arteriosus improves outcomes in extreme preterm babies

AI-based system improves bladder cancer treatment response assessment

Study examines adolescent perspectives on mental health benefits and risks related to TikTok use

Researchers identify new factors that can predict breast cancer recurrence

Study demonstrates increased incidence of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron breakthrough infection in cancer patients

How does SARS-CoV-2 infection affect the diversity of the gut microbiome?

Rapid infusion of NaHCO3 bolus after extensive resuscitation leads to higher blood flows to the brain and heart

Incidence of venous thromboembolism following COVID-19 vaccination

Efficacy of vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 sublineages in Sweden

Continual genomic surveillance in Africa provides insights into evolving SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

US Rep. Gaetz’s diagnosis of what’s driving insulin costs misses the root cause

The diversity of transcriptional targets between four different coronavirus nsp1 proteins

Interleukin-6 levels predict early withdrawal of COVID-19 patients from mechanical ventilation

Study suggests SARS-CoV-2 is undergoing evolutionary changes at the functional RNA level in addition to the amino acid level

Antibody escape in SARS-CoV-2 Omicron spike protein

Study demonstrates that a low-dose, bivalent, unmodified mRNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is highly efficacious

Booster dose of BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine induces a high cross-neutralizing response against SARS-CoV-2 variants

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