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Clinical discussions on diet-associated NAFLD and COVID-19 mortality risk among PPI users

The August issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology includes clinical discussions of diet-associated NAFLD risk and increased risk of mortality from COVID-19 among PPI users.

16 Aug 2021

Children in poverty have smaller volumes of certain subcortical brain regions, study finds

Children in poverty are more likely to have cognitive and behavioral difficulties than their better-off peers. Plenty of past research has looked into the physical effects of childhood poverty, or documented mental health disparities between socioeconomic classes.

16 Aug 2021

Primate study shows benefit of mRNA vaccine booster shot against SARS-CoV-2 variants

In a recent bioRxiv* preprint research paper, a large group of US scientists demonstrate how a booster dose of the mRNA-1273 vaccine can substantially improve both the potency and range of neutralizing antibody responses and mediate protection against upper and lower airway infection by a range of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants of concern – even those relatively resistant to in vitro neutralization.

16 Aug 2021

First dose of COVID-19 vaccine to be offered to all young people aged 16 to 17 in England

All young people aged 16 to 17 in England are to be offered the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by Monday 23 August to give them the vital protection provided by the vaccine before returning to school in September, the Health and Social Secretary Sajid Javid has announced today (15 August).

16 Aug 2021

Cost of NHS Test and Trace tests for international arrivals to be reduced in the UK

UK holidaymakers will benefit from cheaper travel testing packages, with the price of some tests to fall by a fifth from today.

16 Aug 2021

Excluding race factor from kidney function estimates may affect clinical outcomes for Black cancer patients

Removing race as a factor in a kidney function-estimating equation used to guide cancer treatment dosing and eligibility may decrease the proportion of Black patients recommended to receive full doses of anticancer drugs.

16 Aug 2021

Study explores how racial minorities have been unequally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

Racial minorities comprise around a quarter of Utah's population but represent a third of COVID-19 cases in the state. A similar story has played out across the country. Why have racial minorities been unequally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic?

16 Aug 2021

Transcranial focused ultrasound shows promise to treat forms of chronic pain

Neuromodulation comprises a range of therapeutic approaches to relieving symptoms, such as pain or tremors, or to restore movement or function.

16 Aug 2021

SARS-CoV-2 Spike may trigger production of antibodies that cross-react with human thrombopoietin to induce thrombocytopenia

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infected individuals often suffer from thrombocytopenia, a condition associated with low platelet counts. The cytokine thrombopoietin regulates platelet count. Previous studies have reported that thrombocytopenia can increase the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mortality rate by about five times.

16 Aug 2021

Research suggests toll-like receptor 4 appears to play role in severe COVID

A group of researchers re-evaluated their previously proposed hypothesis, which stated that the TLR4 activated by the spike glycoprotein S1 domain increases ACE2 expression and, thereby, aids in COVID-19 infection.

16 Aug 2021

Modeling the spread and development of SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks in the US

In a research paper recently uploaded to the medRxiv* preprint server, high-resolution contact data is utilized to characterize severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission in the USA, considering infections' mobility and seasonality and vaccination status seroprevalence within the population.

15 Aug 2021

Direct evidence in hamsters shows SARS-CoV-2 is airborne

Evidence suggests that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can be transmitted without contact by respiratory droplets and aerosols bearing the virus when coughing, sneezing, speaking, and breathing. The virus has been cultured from aerosols collected nearby COVID-19 patients, and such aerosols can linger in still air for hours.

15 Aug 2021

Role of neutrophil-epithelial interactions in SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers discuss the relationship between airway neutrophils and SARS-CoV-2 infection to determine the impact that neutrophils have on COVID-19.

15 Aug 2021

Utah warns of Delta variant eroding COVID vaccine effectiveness

A recent study finds a reduction in vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 in Utah corresponding to the spread of the Delta variant in the region.

15 Aug 2021

COVID-19 prevention strategies for the U.S. food industry

A new study discusses the measures that should be taken to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 among food industry workers.

15 Aug 2021

Certain intestinal bacteria induce cross-reactive IgA responses to the SARS-CoV-2 spike RBD

A new study finds that human gut bacteria can induce antibodies of the immunoglobulin A (IgA) subtype that cross-react with the SARS-CoV-2 spike RBD.

15 Aug 2021

Quick, inexpensive leptospirosis test strip kit to help lower death and disability risk

The Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University has brought out a quick, inexpensive, and easy-to-use leptospirosis test strip kit to help lower the risk of disability from internal organ failure and death, with the hopes of distributing them to community hospitals across the country.

14 Aug 2021

World-first trial of third dose COVID-19 booster vaccine shows improved protection in transplant patients

Scientists with the Ajmera Transplant Centre at UHN have conducted a first-in-the-world randomized placebo-controlled trial of third dose COVID-19 booster vaccine for transplant patients that shows substantially improved protection.

14 Aug 2021

Study helps to clarify the post-clinical trial needs of cancer patients

Cancer clinical trials (CCTs) provide patients an opportunity to receive experimental drugs, tests, and/or procedures that can lead to remissions. For some, a CCT may seem like their only option. Yet little is known about the experiences of patient participants who withdraw from CCTs.

14 Aug 2021

Researchers take a key step toward a new concept for brain-computer interface system

Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are emerging assistive devices that may one day help people with brain or spinal injuries to move or communicate.

14 Aug 2021

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Clinical discussions on diet-associated NAFLD and COVID-19 mortality risk among PPI users

Children in poverty have smaller volumes of certain subcortical brain regions, study finds

Primate study shows benefit of mRNA vaccine booster shot against SARS-CoV-2 variants

First dose of COVID-19 vaccine to be offered to all young people aged 16 to 17 in England

Cost of NHS Test and Trace tests for international arrivals to be reduced in the UK

Excluding race factor from kidney function estimates may affect clinical outcomes for Black cancer patients

Study explores how racial minorities have been unequally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

Transcranial focused ultrasound shows promise to treat forms of chronic pain

SARS-CoV-2 Spike may trigger production of antibodies that cross-react with human thrombopoietin to induce thrombocytopenia

Research suggests toll-like receptor 4 appears to play role in severe COVID

Modeling the spread and development of SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks in the US

Direct evidence in hamsters shows SARS-CoV-2 is airborne

Role of neutrophil-epithelial interactions in SARS-CoV-2 infection

Utah warns of Delta variant eroding COVID vaccine effectiveness

COVID-19 prevention strategies for the U.S. food industry

Certain intestinal bacteria induce cross-reactive IgA responses to the SARS-CoV-2 spike RBD

Quick, inexpensive leptospirosis test strip kit to help lower death and disability risk

World-first trial of third dose COVID-19 booster vaccine shows improved protection in transplant patients

Study helps to clarify the post-clinical trial needs of cancer patients

Researchers take a key step toward a new concept for brain-computer interface system

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