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Helpline data reveals mental health concerns during COVID-19 pandemic

The authors used data from helplines to estimate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the containment policies, and the income support policies separately.

22 Nov 2021

Adolescents with multiple concussions show disruption in the brain's default mode network

Adolescents and young adults with post-concussive symptoms who suffered three to five concussions showed disruption in the default mode network, an interconnected network of brain regions involved in wakeful rest and internal thoughts.

22 Nov 2021

‘An Arm and a Leg’: The insurance warrior’s battle plan

Health care — and how much it costs — is scary. But you're not alone with this stuff, and knowledge is power. "An Arm and a Leg" is a podcast about these issues, and its second season is co-produced by KHN.

22 Nov 2021

Success of covid antiviral pills hinges on access to speedy and accurate tests

Within a few weeks, perhaps before many Americans finish decorating for the holidays, the U.S. could have access to a new antiviral pill from Merck expected to alter the deadly trajectory of the covid-19 pandemic — with a second option from Pfizer to follow shortly after.

22 Nov 2021

Lifting DC’s strict indoor mask mandate triggers mix of confusion, anxiety and relief

A mile northeast of Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., along what's known as the H Street corridor, about half the people crowding the sidewalks are wearing masks.

22 Nov 2021

Using the contraceptive pill to reduce risk of type-2 diabetes in women with PCOS

In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Professor Weibke Arlt about her recent research into how the contraceptive pill affects type 2 diabetes in women with PCOS.

22 Nov 2021

CoronaVac vaccine booster strengthens protection against SARS-CoV-2

In a recent study published on the preprint medRxiv* server, an international team of scientists tested CoronaVac as a booster shot and measured its effects on immunity. Their findings showed increases in neutralizing antibodies and T cell response.

21 Nov 2021

Scientists discover several factors influencing waning immunity with the Pfizer COVID Vaccine

New research from Japan found several risk factors associated with greater waning immunity after vaccination. Old age and smoking were amongst those with some of the lowest antibody titers. Women more than men were also more likely to experience a rapid decline in antibody levels 3 to 6 months after receiving their second Pfizer-BioNTech dose.

21 Nov 2021

A canine coronavirus zoonotic spillover and tropism shift

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21 Nov 2021

Powerful database focuses on disarming deadly superbugs

Disarming superbugs that can cause deadly infections is the focus of a powerful database now housed at The University of Queensland.

21 Nov 2021

Quality of care declines with private equity ownership of nursing homes, study suggests

Nursing homes acquired by private equity companies saw an increase in emergency room visits and hospitalizations among long-stay residents and an uptick in Medicare costs, according to a new study from Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

21 Nov 2021

Importance of cross-neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 variants

A new study published in the journal mBio investigates different antibodies from convalescent donors that bind three separate domains of the SARS-CoV-2 spike. The results of this study suggest that the individuals exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 from the first wave have neutralizing antibodies against current variants.

21 Nov 2021

Review launched into impact of potential bias in the design and use of medical devices

A far-reaching review is being launched into the impact of potential bias in the design and use of medical devices.

21 Nov 2021

New prevention zone to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza

From 8pm on 21 November 2021, a new avian influenza prevention zone will be declared in parts of North Yorkshire in England, namely the districts of Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire, which means that it is a legal requirement for all bird keepers in that area to keep their birds indoors and to follow strict biosecurity measures in order to limit the spread of and eradicate the disease.

21 Nov 2021

Sheep at low-risk for infection with SARS-CoV-2

A team of scientists from the US has recently evaluated the susceptibility of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in sheep. The findings reveal that sheep are generally less susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, the susceptibility is relatively higher for the alpha variant of the virus. The study is currently available on the bioRxiv preprint server.

21 Nov 2021

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Helpline data reveals mental health concerns during COVID-19 pandemic

Adolescents with multiple concussions show disruption in the brain's default mode network

‘An Arm and a Leg’: The insurance warrior’s battle plan

Success of covid antiviral pills hinges on access to speedy and accurate tests

Lifting DC’s strict indoor mask mandate triggers mix of confusion, anxiety and relief

Using the contraceptive pill to reduce risk of type-2 diabetes in women with PCOS

CoronaVac vaccine booster strengthens protection against SARS-CoV-2

Scientists discover several factors influencing waning immunity with the Pfizer COVID Vaccine

A canine coronavirus zoonotic spillover and tropism shift

Powerful database focuses on disarming deadly superbugs

Quality of care declines with private equity ownership of nursing homes, study suggests

Importance of cross-neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Review launched into impact of potential bias in the design and use of medical devices

New prevention zone to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza

Sheep at low-risk for infection with SARS-CoV-2

Study sheds light on how residential distance from care impacts cancer diagnosis and survival

U of U Health supports Governor’s decision to authorize COVID-19 booster doses for all adults in Utah

TXA drug has minimal impact in controlling blood loss in severely injured trauma patients

Washington University joins international effort to support data science research and training in Africa

Human Proteoform Project aims to define the entire collection of proteins in the body

Voltammetry and machine learning for real-time neurotransmitter detection

How real-time off-gas analysis improves fermentation process control

Advancing Drug Safety Assessment With AI, Predictive Modeling, and Human-Relevant Data

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