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Model simulations show no need for DEX dose adjustments in COVID-19 patients with liver disease

A recent study sed PBPK modeling to demonstrate the use of DEX PKs for the treatment of COVID-19 in patients with liver impairment.

17 Nov 2021

Clinically applicable strategy for early identification of IFN-AAB-positive COVID-19 patients

Researchers from the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin have been investigating the presence of these antibodies in hospitalized COVID-19 patients to examine the potential of using them as a biomarker for severe disease.

17 Nov 2021

Raising awareness of stroke and how to prevent it

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Patrick Brouwer, the head of worldwide medical affairs for CERENOVUS, about stroke and how to prevent it.

From CERENOVUS 17 Nov 2021

Excess mortality reveals infection speed in COVID-19 is low with seasonal infection patterns and escape variants

Researchers from the University of Wurzburg in Germany have been attempting to create a new method for determining the R0 using excess mortality data.

17 Nov 2021

Proposed acquisition of Life Sciences manufacturer Adaptas Solutions for $271m

IMI plc (“IMI” or the “Group”) announces the proposed acquisition of Adaptas Solutions (“Adaptas”) for an enterprise value of $271m (£202m1).

From Norgren Life Science 17 Nov 2021

SARS-CoV-2-related smell loss lasts longer than previously thought

A recent study discusses the long-term prevalence of olfactory dysfunction in COVID-19 patients.

17 Nov 2021

Game animals as potential drivers of disease emergence

A study characterized the total virome of game animals from five mammalian orders using the total RNA sequencing technique.

17 Nov 2021

Effect of contact networks on SARS-CoV-2 transmission and control

A study demonstrated that the social contacts created in different activity settings affect interventions needed to control outbreaks.

17 Nov 2021

Interactions between SARS-CoV-2 S protein and ACE2 receptor using fluorescence correlation spectroscopy

Researchers used advanced two-color fluorescence cross-correlation spectroscopy to demonstrate the interaction between human ACE2 and the S1 subunit of SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV.

17 Nov 2021

Phantosmia, parosmia, and dysgeusia in COVID-19 patients

A team of researchers investigated qualitative aspects of olfactory and gustatory symptoms such as phantosmia, parosmia, and dysgeusia and their possible co-relation with the adaptive immune system.

17 Nov 2021

Olympus announces first results of its AI-based pathology diagnostic tool for gastric cancer

The results of Olympus’ ongoing joint research program to create an AI-based pathology diagnostic tool with the potential to streamline pathologists’ workloads were announced at the Japan Society of Digital Pathology Study annual meeting.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 17 Nov 2021

Efficacy of UVC light prototype devices for inactivating SARS-CoV-2

Researchers examined the efficacy of UVC light prototype devices to understand the duration and wavelength of UVC radiation needed for SARS-CoV-2 inactivation.

17 Nov 2021

Texas abortion law harms survivors of rape and incest, activists say

The Safe Alliance in Austin, Texas, helps survivors of child abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence. Before Texas’ new abortion law took effect, the organization counseled a 12-year-old who had been repeatedly raped by her father.

17 Nov 2021

Patients get stranded out of network as insurer-hospital contract talks fall apart

In September, when Shelly Azzopardi went to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital with abdominal pain, she didn't worry about her insurance.

17 Nov 2021

Congressional doctors lead bipartisan revolt over policy on surprise medical bills

The detente that allowed Congress to pass a law curbing surprise medical bills has disintegrated, with a bipartisan group of 152 lawmakers assailing the administration's plan to regulate the law and medical providers warning of grim consequences for underserved patients.

17 Nov 2021

California plans for a post-roe world as abortion access shrinks elsewhere

With access to abortion at stake across America, California is preparing to become the nation's abortion provider.

17 Nov 2021

Commonly prescribed anticoagulants may increase UTI severity

New research by the Centenary Institute suggests that commonly prescribed anticoagulants – medicines, such as aspirin, that help prevent blood clots – may make urinary tract infections (UTIs) more severe.

17 Nov 2021

New technology could revolutionize treatment of pediatric burns

Burns are one of the most common injuries suffered by Australians and one of the top causes of death in children under four. While survival rates for burns patients have improved substantially, treating paediatric burns remains challenging, especially with the rise of multi-drug resistant bacteria.

17 Nov 2021

Study finds lower-quality thrombectomy outcomes for Hispanic ischemic stroke patients

A study involving UT Southwestern neurology researchers found lower-quality outcomes for Hispanic ischemic stroke patients who receive endovascular thrombectomies than for comparable white and Black patients.

17 Nov 2021

New imaging software can accurately diagnose jaundice in the blink of an eye

Imagine a system that can detect within one second whether a newborn baby has jaundice, a condition affecting 60 per cent of infants, and in severe cases leading to brain damage and hearing loss.

17 Nov 2021

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Model simulations show no need for DEX dose adjustments in COVID-19 patients with liver disease

Clinically applicable strategy for early identification of IFN-AAB-positive COVID-19 patients

Raising awareness of stroke and how to prevent it

Excess mortality reveals infection speed in COVID-19 is low with seasonal infection patterns and escape variants

Proposed acquisition of Life Sciences manufacturer Adaptas Solutions for $271m

SARS-CoV-2-related smell loss lasts longer than previously thought

Game animals as potential drivers of disease emergence

Effect of contact networks on SARS-CoV-2 transmission and control

Interactions between SARS-CoV-2 S protein and ACE2 receptor using fluorescence correlation spectroscopy

Phantosmia, parosmia, and dysgeusia in COVID-19 patients

Olympus announces first results of its AI-based pathology diagnostic tool for gastric cancer

Efficacy of UVC light prototype devices for inactivating SARS-CoV-2

Texas abortion law harms survivors of rape and incest, activists say

Patients get stranded out of network as insurer-hospital contract talks fall apart

Congressional doctors lead bipartisan revolt over policy on surprise medical bills

California plans for a post-roe world as abortion access shrinks elsewhere

Commonly prescribed anticoagulants may increase UTI severity

New technology could revolutionize treatment of pediatric burns

Study finds lower-quality thrombectomy outcomes for Hispanic ischemic stroke patients

New imaging software can accurately diagnose jaundice in the blink of an eye

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