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New risk measure can better predict pandemic spread than other models

COVID-19 is not the flu. The disease caused by the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus is more transmissible, and deadlier, than most influenza epidemics we've encountered in our lifetimes, and scientists and physicians are still learning new things about the disease and its long-term effects.

15 Oct 2021

Study finds high and increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods among Americans

Consumption of ultra-processed foods has increased over the past two decades across nearly all segments of the U.S. population, according to a new study by researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health.

15 Oct 2021

Global progress in tackling tuberculosis has been reversed by the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has reversed years of global progress in tackling tuberculosis and for the first time in over a decade, TB deaths have increased, according to the World Health Organization's 2021 Global TB report.

15 Oct 2021

Researchers explore how opioids may have become so widely abused

Researchers may have uncovered new answers on how to create safer opioids. Design a new opioid to bypass the part of brain that feels pleasure, but retain the analgesic properties, which make opioids one of the most effective pain relievers.

15 Oct 2021

New wearable and noninvasive device created for less intrusive glucose monitoring

Noninvasive glucose monitoring devices are not currently commercially available in the United States, so people with diabetes must collect blood samples or use sensors embedded under the skin to measure their blood sugar levels.

15 Oct 2021

Daily use of cannabidiol oil may shrink lung tumors

It may be worth exploring further the use of cannabidiol ('CBD') oil as a potential lung cancer treatment, suggest doctors in BMJ Case Reports after dealing with a daily user whose lung tumor shrank without the aid of conventional treatment.

15 Oct 2021

Contraceptive pill can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in women with PCOS, study reveals

A study led by the University of Birmingham has revealed for the first time that the contraceptive pill can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by over a quarter in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

15 Oct 2021

Study: Statin treatment slightly lowers COVID-19 mortality

Statins are a recommended and common intervention for preventing cardiovascular events by reducing levels of lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood. During the pandemic, it has been debated whether statins influence the risk of death from COVID-19.

15 Oct 2021

Phase 1 open-label trial shows SARS-CoV-2 DNA vaccine induces durable immune response

The efficacy and safety of a DNA-based vaccine are investigated, finding that the unique vaccine imparts a robust and long-lasting immunogenic response.

15 Oct 2021

Schedule online visits first? It’s the next big thing in health insurance

At the height of the covid-19 pandemic, people often relied on telemedicine for doctor visits. Now, insurers are betting that some patients liked it enough to embrace new types of health coverage that encourages video visits — or outright insists on them.

15 Oct 2021

Phase 2 study shows safety and immunogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 recombinant protein vaccine

The results of a phase 2 clinical trial featuring a SARS-CoV-2 recombinant protein vaccine developed by GlaxoSmithKline are reported, demonstrating a favorable immune response amongst both naïve and non-naïve adults with an acceptable safety profile.

15 Oct 2021

Chemotherapy Patients Benefit from Optimum Coolant Flow During Treatment

Titan Enterprises celebrates over 10 years of partnership development with Paxman Coolers Ltd (www.paxmanscalpcooling.com) as the company reports over 4,000 Paxman scalp-cooling systems are now installed around the world, reducing the likelihood of chemotherapy-induced alopecia.

From Titan Enterprises Ltd 15 Oct 2021

How to crush medical debt: 5 tips for using hospital charity care

What if a law passed but no one enforced it? That's essentially what has happened with one small but helpful rule about hospitals and financial assistance for medical bills.

15 Oct 2021

Advancing ethical recombinant antibody research with the customer in mind

In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Dr. Tillmann Ziegert, Managing Director at Biorbyt Ltd, about the balance between enhancing ethical research opportunities and keeping customers at center stage.

From Biorbyt 15 Oct 2021

The military as a disease vector and COVID-19

A recent systematic review aimed to study existing evidence for the military being a historically relevant disease vector that has been overlooked during the COVID-19 pandemic.

15 Oct 2021

Study detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in semen along with low sperm count

A new study reported findings of semen analysis from a prospective COVID-19 cohort study.

15 Oct 2021

Study finds menstrual bleeding changes after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination

A new study investigated menstrual bleeding patterns among current and former menstruating people, based on the premise that these bleeding changes were associated with changes in clotting or inflammation, which can affect the normal menstrual repair.

15 Oct 2021

Medical News

New risk measure can better predict pandemic spread than other models

Study finds high and increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods among Americans

Global progress in tackling tuberculosis has been reversed by the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers explore how opioids may have become so widely abused

New wearable and noninvasive device created for less intrusive glucose monitoring

Daily use of cannabidiol oil may shrink lung tumors

Contraceptive pill can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in women with PCOS, study reveals

Study: Statin treatment slightly lowers COVID-19 mortality

Phase 1 open-label trial shows SARS-CoV-2 DNA vaccine induces durable immune response

Schedule online visits first? It’s the next big thing in health insurance

Phase 2 study shows safety and immunogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 recombinant protein vaccine

Chemotherapy Patients Benefit from Optimum Coolant Flow During Treatment

How to crush medical debt: 5 tips for using hospital charity care

Advancing ethical recombinant antibody research with the customer in mind

The military as a disease vector and COVID-19

Study detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in semen along with low sperm count

Study finds menstrual bleeding changes after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination

Researchers develop new technique to improve understanding of how acid damages teeth

Scientists identify gene responsible for food-dependent form of Cushing's Syndrome

NIH RADx initiative announces $77.7 million to develop new rapid COVID-19 diagnostic tests

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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