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seqWell’s plexWell technology selected by California Conservation Genomics Project for conservation genomics research

seqWell, a global provider of next-generation sequencing library technologies based on its proprietary plexWell™ multiplexing platform, today announced a partnership with California Conservation Genomics Project.

10 May 2022

BIDMC researchers seek to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in diabetes diagnosis

Diabetes is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States, affecting more than 34 million adults and generating $330 billion in annual healthcare expenditures.

10 May 2022

CDC/FDA reports on VAERS - no association between vaccines and increased mortality

A U.S. population-wide study published in medRxiv* preprint server provides information and context about deaths reported to VAERS following COVID-19 vaccination.

10 May 2022

Study finds rising chemical exposure among diverse group of pregnant women

A national study that enrolled a highly diverse group of pregnant women over 12 years found rising exposure to chemicals from plastics and pesticides that may be harmful to development.

10 May 2022

Poor vision in older adults often mistakenly conflated with mild cognitive impairment

Millions of older people with poor vision are at risk of being misdiagnosed with mild cognitive impairments, according to a new study by the University of South Australia.

10 May 2022

Living in close proximity to wildfires may increase cancer risk

A new study from McGill University finds higher incidence of lung cancer and brain tumors in people exposed to wildfires.

10 May 2022

mRNA boosters enhance neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 BA.1, BA.2 and BA.3

A study recently published in the journal Cell Host & Microbe has described that all three sublineages of the omicron variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) exhibit similar host cell entry efficiency and are neutralized equally by antibodies generated in response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) booster vaccination

10 May 2022

About 15 million additional deaths attributed to COVID-19 between January 2020 and December 2021

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new figures showing that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused almost 15 million deaths directly or indirectly. These deaths comprise the excess mortality over the two years 2020 and 2021, attributable to infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

9 May 2022

Remdesivir shows no significant effect on patients with COVID-19 in Solidarity trial

A recent study published in the journal The Lancet summarized the final results of the Solidarity trial which aimed at finding out which drugs were most effective at reducing the severity of the disease among hospitalized patients.

9 May 2022

More evidence that pediatric COVID vaccination prevents MIS-C

Researchers designed a nationwide pediatric COVID-19 research project based on real-time data since the early phase of the pandemic.

9 May 2022

Severe symptoms result in high titers of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies

Scientists have focused on determining the cause-effect relationship between SARS-CoV-2 antibody titers and COVID-19 disease severity.

9 May 2022

Telemedicine boom reduced racial gaps in primary care appointment completion rates

Historically, there has been racial inequity when it comes to primary care appointments, which are vital for managing and preventing chronic disease.

9 May 2022

Complimentary tests to quantify cognitive changes in dogs could aid humans with Alzheimer's disease

Researchers have found that a suite of complimentary tests can quantify changes in dogs suspected of suffering from cognitive decline.

9 May 2022

New UCF-developed online tool can provide disaster readiness report for a property

In some areas of the Southeast, such as Florida, the housing market is booming, but with hurricanes and other natural disasters posing annual threats, the true cost of owning a home in the region may be largely unknown.

9 May 2022

New wearable can continuously monitor several health stats simultaneously in real-time

Imagine being able to measure your blood sugar levels, know if you've had too much to drink, and track your muscle fatigue during a workout, all in one small device worn on your skin.

9 May 2022

Research finds an increase in loneliness associated with COVID-19 pandemic

People around the world experienced an increase in loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic, which, although small, could have implications for people's long-term mental and physical health, longevity, and well-being, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

9 May 2022

Urgent action needed to address disparities in women’s heart health

Investing in and improving research, awareness and equity in women's heart health are critical for the health and well-being of women, according to a new Presidential Advisory from the American Heart Association, published today in the Association's flagship journal Circulation.

9 May 2022

Cancer mortality in sub-Saharan Africa could reach 1 million by 2030 without rapid interventions

Annual cancer deaths in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) could reach 1 million by 2030, nearly double the 520,000 deaths from cancer that occurred in 2020.

9 May 2022

Q&A: COVID-19 pandemic has widened gender inequities in health

Health inequalities facing women and girls, already stark before the onset of COVID-19, have widened glaringly during the pandemic. Lockdowns restricted access to sexual and reproductive health services, increased violence against women, and interrupted girls’ education.

9 May 2022

COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed how auditors work, study reveals

COVID-19 has disrupted financial statement auditing globally and impacted group dynamics in an industry vital to the health of the economy, according to a new study.

9 May 2022

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seqWell’s plexWell technology selected by California Conservation Genomics Project for conservation genomics research

BIDMC researchers seek to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in diabetes diagnosis

CDC/FDA reports on VAERS - no association between vaccines and increased mortality

Study finds rising chemical exposure among diverse group of pregnant women

Poor vision in older adults often mistakenly conflated with mild cognitive impairment

Living in close proximity to wildfires may increase cancer risk

mRNA boosters enhance neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 BA.1, BA.2 and BA.3

About 15 million additional deaths attributed to COVID-19 between January 2020 and December 2021

Remdesivir shows no significant effect on patients with COVID-19 in Solidarity trial

More evidence that pediatric COVID vaccination prevents MIS-C

Severe symptoms result in high titers of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies

Telemedicine boom reduced racial gaps in primary care appointment completion rates

Complimentary tests to quantify cognitive changes in dogs could aid humans with Alzheimer's disease

New UCF-developed online tool can provide disaster readiness report for a property

New wearable can continuously monitor several health stats simultaneously in real-time

Research finds an increase in loneliness associated with COVID-19 pandemic

Urgent action needed to address disparities in women’s heart health

Cancer mortality in sub-Saharan Africa could reach 1 million by 2030 without rapid interventions

Q&A: COVID-19 pandemic has widened gender inequities in health

COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed how auditors work, study reveals

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