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New review highlights vast array of theoretical models used to understand mental health problems

A new review of the theoretical models used around the world to assess, diagnose, research, and treat mental health problems has highlighted the vast array of approaches which exist.

11 Feb 2022

Identifying and targeting ‘fence-sitters’ early in pandemic could help reduce vaccine hesitancy

Identifying adults who are ambivalent about vaccines early in a pandemic and finding community leaders who can help spread reliable information within their communities could help reduce vaccine hesitancy, according to a new University of Michigan study.

11 Feb 2022

Performance of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies improves only after previous infection, not vaccination

New research to be presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2022, Lisbon, 23-26 April) shows that, although over time the number of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies falls in both previously infected and vaccinated patients, the performance of antibodies improves only after previous infection (and not vaccination).

11 Feb 2022

Mechanical blood clot removal helps nearly half of stroke survivors to achieve good outcomes

Mechanical removal of blood clots reduced post-stroke disability in nearly half of "all-comer" real-world stroke patients in an international study, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2022.

11 Feb 2022

New collaborative center aims to address health disparities in multiple chronic diseases

A multi-institutional group in New York City has united to address health disparities in multiple chronic diseases through a new collaborative center.

11 Feb 2022

Pharmacological manipulation could restore microglia function after exposure to industrial toxin in utero

New research shows that exposure to the industrial byproduct TCDD in utero could cause the brain's immune system to go array later in life, damaging important brain circuits, and potentially giving rise to neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism and ADHD.

11 Feb 2022

New explanation for why older adults have difficulty retrieving memories

When a person tries to access a memory, their brain quickly sifts through everything stored in it to find the relevant information.

11 Feb 2022

New blood-clotting test uses only a single drop of blood and smartphone

Blood clots form naturally as a way to stop bleeding when someone is injured. But blood clots in patients with medical issues, such as mechanical heart valves or other heart conditions, can lead to a stroke or heart attack.

11 Feb 2022

High mortality associated with acute kidney injury increases the urgency for new treatments

One in four patients who developed a serious complication called acute kidney injury (AKI) in the hospital will die within one year, heightening the urgency for new treatment options to improve patients' survival, according to a Henry Ford Health System study.

11 Feb 2022

Lung cancer patients with coronary artery calcium burden have greater risk of cardiovascular events

Lung cancer patients with higher amounts of coronary artery calcium have an increased risk of an adverse cardiovascular event as a result of thoracic radiation therapy compared to patients with no coronary artery calcium.

11 Feb 2022

Novel wearable soft robotic armband could be a game changer for users of prosthetic hands

Typing on a keyboard, pressing buttons on a remote control or braiding a child's hair has remained elusive for prosthetic hand users.

11 Feb 2022

New insights into the effects of COVID-19 vaccination on dialysis patients

Two studies in CJASN offer a better understanding of the effects of COVID-19 vaccination on individuals with kidney failure who are undergoing long-term dialysis.

11 Feb 2022

Hazards of persistent and new clinical sequelae caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection among elderly patients

A new study estimated the risk and hazards of persistent and new clinical sequelae of the SARS-CoV-2 infection among elderly patients (above 65 years or older) during the post-acute phase of the infection.

11 Feb 2022

COPD patients more compliant with COVID-19 restrictions in the UK

A new study reports on the tendency among COPD patients in the UK to practice social distancing, compared to the public at large, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

11 Feb 2022

The impact of COVID-19 on people with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases

A survey demonstrated that patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases commonly experience augmented disease severity and disrupted treatment regimens of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs after acute COVID-19 course.

11 Feb 2022

Scientists decipher molecular cause of cerebral venous thrombosis

Cerebral venous thrombosis is a rare, often severe disease that has been brought to public attention by the Covid 19 pandemic. A research group from Würzburg has now succeeded for the first time in deciphering a molecular cause of this disease.

11 Feb 2022

Model shows booster doses and antiviral pills may enable relaxation of SARS-CoV-2 social distancing

Researchers suggest that social distancing could be relaxed in order to reduce the number of severe cases of COVID-19, rather than stop the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2.

11 Feb 2022

New tools may better help in prevention of heart disease in individuals with chronic kidney disease

A new study reveals that certain changes to models that predict the risk of developing cardiovascular problems in the general population can help clinicians improve risk prediction in individuals with kidney disease.

11 Feb 2022

Challenges in safely deprescribing common anticholinergic drugs

Medications with anticholinergic properties have been consistently associated with a wide range of adverse outcomes for older adults including cognitive impairment, yet these drugs continue to be commonly prescribed for depression, urinary incontinence, irritable bowel syndrome and Parkinson's disease.

11 Feb 2022

Yale researchers confirm the health benefits of moderate calorie restrictions in humans

Decades of research has shown that limits on calorie intake by flies, worms, and mice can enhance life span in laboratory conditions. But whether such calorie restriction can do the same for humans remains unclear.

11 Feb 2022

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New review highlights vast array of theoretical models used to understand mental health problems

Identifying and targeting ‘fence-sitters’ early in pandemic could help reduce vaccine hesitancy

Performance of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies improves only after previous infection, not vaccination

Mechanical blood clot removal helps nearly half of stroke survivors to achieve good outcomes

New collaborative center aims to address health disparities in multiple chronic diseases

Pharmacological manipulation could restore microglia function after exposure to industrial toxin in utero

New explanation for why older adults have difficulty retrieving memories

New blood-clotting test uses only a single drop of blood and smartphone

High mortality associated with acute kidney injury increases the urgency for new treatments

Lung cancer patients with coronary artery calcium burden have greater risk of cardiovascular events

Novel wearable soft robotic armband could be a game changer for users of prosthetic hands

New insights into the effects of COVID-19 vaccination on dialysis patients

Hazards of persistent and new clinical sequelae caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection among elderly patients

COPD patients more compliant with COVID-19 restrictions in the UK

The impact of COVID-19 on people with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases

Scientists decipher molecular cause of cerebral venous thrombosis

Model shows booster doses and antiviral pills may enable relaxation of SARS-CoV-2 social distancing

New tools may better help in prevention of heart disease in individuals with chronic kidney disease

Challenges in safely deprescribing common anticholinergic drugs

Yale researchers confirm the health benefits of moderate calorie restrictions in humans

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

How microplastics and bacteria interact to drive antibiotic resistance

Single-cell proteomics: Revealing proteome diversity from cellular heterogeneity to non-canonical biology

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