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Stevens researchers aim to develop AI tool capable of detecting COVID-19 related “fake news”

As the COVID-19 pandemic surged, the World Health Organization and the United Nations issued a stark warning: an "infodemic" of online rumors and fake news relating to COVID-19 was impeding public health efforts and causing unnecessary deaths.

28 Oct 2021

Low- and middle-income parents receiving universal payments increase spending on children

When given cash with no strings attached, low- and middle-income parents increased their spending on their children, according to Washington State University research.

28 Oct 2021

Chest discomfort associated with a heart event may be felt beyond the chest

Chest discomfort associated with a heart attack or heart event may often be felt beyond the chest, with many people reporting pain in their shoulders, arms, jaw, neck, back and upper abdomen.

28 Oct 2021

Chatbot could be an effective tool to help reduce vaccine hesitancy

What if a few minutes of interaction with a chatbot could effectively address vaccine concerns? In an article published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied (28 October 2021), researchers from the CNRS, INSERM, and ENS-PSL show that such an interface is indeed capable of swaying the vaccine-hesitant.

28 Oct 2021

Unique breath test is highly accurate in identifying COVID-19 in critically ill patients

Instead of an invasive nasal swab, researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are exploring the use of a unique breath test for the rapid screening of patients for COVID-19.

28 Oct 2021

More strategic COVID-19 testing can reduce reliance on costly preventative interventions

Strategically increasing testing capacity, either by making diagnostic tests faster or more available, can reduce reliance on costly preventative interventions, such as distancing and shutdowns, according to a team of researchers led by Penn State.

28 Oct 2021

Breakthrough COVID infections in Northeast Italy showing waning vaccine protection

Researchers analyze an outbreak of breakthrough infections in a small nursing home in Northerneastern Italy.

28 Oct 2021

Study of "dented" internal clocks reveals why shift workers gain weight and develop diabetes

A study of "dented" internal clocks seems to have provided evidence for a theory as to why people who work late or irregular hours are susceptible to weight gain and diabetes.

28 Oct 2021

Study unravels how cells protect against influenza A viruses

Human cells use a protein named TBC1D5 to route influenza A viruses inside host cells for destruction, preventing the virus from spreading replicated copies of itself to other cells, according to a study published in Nature Microbiology.

28 Oct 2021

How long does natural or vaccine-induced immunity to COVID last?

Researchers present a comprehensive assessment on SARS-CoV-2 induced immunity.

28 Oct 2021

Importance of boosters after priming with J&J Ad26.COV2.S COVID-19 vaccine

A new study compares healthcare workers who underwent homologous Ad26.COV2.S booster vaccination to those who underwent heterologous boosting.

28 Oct 2021

A novel approach to improve the stability of Remdesivir

A recent study discusses a novel method to enhance the stability of Remdesivir.

28 Oct 2021

Combining clinical and EEG factors can help better predict treatment response in epilepsy patients

Combining electroencephalogram (EEG) data with clinical observations can help doctors to better determine whether generalized epilepsy patients will respond to treatment, according to a study led by Rutgers researchers.

28 Oct 2021

Diet-associated molecules in the gut are linked with aggressive prostate cancer

Cleveland Clinic researchers have shown for the first time that diet-associated molecules in the gut are associated with aggressive prostate cancer, suggesting dietary interventions may help reduce risk. Findings from the study were published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

28 Oct 2021

'Theta activity' in the brain found to be divergent for people with mental health conditions

A new review of current literature, conducted by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London, has found that irregular responses in the brain to challenging tasks and mistakes could be key to understanding common links between abnormal behaviors in a range of mental illness and cognitive disorders.

28 Oct 2021

Third dose of Covid-19 vaccine benefits dialysis patients

In some patients, the immune system responds poorly to the second vaccination dose. This changes with the third shot.

28 Oct 2021

New application makes it possible to monitor the symptoms of people at risk for psychosis

A team from the UNIGE has developed an application that makes it possible to monitor the frequency and intensity of the symptoms of people at risk for psychosis on a daily basis, in order to be able to adapt their medical follow-up and determine the cause of the appearance of symptoms.

28 Oct 2021

87% of the patients still favor root canal treatment for badly damaged teeth

Few patients regret having a severely damaged tooth saved by a root canal filling. A University of Gothenburg thesis shows that 87 percent would choose the same treatment again, if in need, although pain and discomfort around the tooth are common.

28 Oct 2021

Experts create deep learning network capable of detecting disease biomarkers with high accuracy

Researchers are developing a deep learning network capable of detecting disease biomarkers with a much higher degree of accuracy.

28 Oct 2021

Study offers hope for a new therapeutic option for patients with severe asthma

A new monoclonal antibody therapy shows promise in offering an alternative treatment for patients suffering from moderate-to-severe asthma. Research led by Michael E. Wechsler, MD, MMSc, director of the National Jewish Health Cohen Family Asthma Institute, found that itepekimab was safe and effective in a phase 2 trial published online today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

28 Oct 2021

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Stevens researchers aim to develop AI tool capable of detecting COVID-19 related “fake news”

Low- and middle-income parents receiving universal payments increase spending on children

Chest discomfort associated with a heart event may be felt beyond the chest

Chatbot could be an effective tool to help reduce vaccine hesitancy

Unique breath test is highly accurate in identifying COVID-19 in critically ill patients

More strategic COVID-19 testing can reduce reliance on costly preventative interventions

Breakthrough COVID infections in Northeast Italy showing waning vaccine protection

Study of "dented" internal clocks reveals why shift workers gain weight and develop diabetes

Study unravels how cells protect against influenza A viruses

How long does natural or vaccine-induced immunity to COVID last?

Importance of boosters after priming with J&J Ad26.COV2.S COVID-19 vaccine

A novel approach to improve the stability of Remdesivir

Combining clinical and EEG factors can help better predict treatment response in epilepsy patients

Diet-associated molecules in the gut are linked with aggressive prostate cancer

'Theta activity' in the brain found to be divergent for people with mental health conditions

Third dose of Covid-19 vaccine benefits dialysis patients

New application makes it possible to monitor the symptoms of people at risk for psychosis

87% of the patients still favor root canal treatment for badly damaged teeth

Experts create deep learning network capable of detecting disease biomarkers with high accuracy

Study offers hope for a new therapeutic option for patients with severe asthma

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