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Overuse injuries that nag runners may stem from leaning too far forward

The ubiquitous overuse injuries that nag runners may stem from an unlikely culprit: how far you lean forward.

12 Jul 2021

Urban environment with high levels of air pollution associated with childhood obesity risk

Children living in urban areas with high levels of air pollution, noise and traffic may be at higher risk of childhood obesity, according to a study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)--a centre supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation--and the University Institute for Primary Care Research Jordi Gol (IDIAP Jordi Gol). The study was funded by the La Marató de TV3 Foundation.

12 Jul 2021

Study: Diet rich in fermented foods boosts microbial diversity, decreases inflammation

A diet rich in fermented foods enhances the diversity of gut microbes and decreases molecular signs of inflammation, according to researchers at the Stanford School of Medicine.

12 Jul 2021

Researchers receive NIH grant to explore how imaging can help predict atrial fibrillation recurrence

A team led by researchers from Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University have received a $2.95 million grant over four years from the National Institutes of Health to explore how imaging can be used to predict the risk of atrial fibrillation recurrence.

12 Jul 2021

New research examines the elimination of the B.1.362 + L452R variant in Israel

Is it possible to completely get rid of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants? New research led by Neta S. Zuckerman of Sheba Medical Center in Israel suggests it’s possible. Their report details the upsurge of a B.1.362 variant harboring the L452R mutation that eventually disappeared due to vaccination efforts and the presence of more robust variants.

12 Jul 2021

Millions of COVID-19 cases went undetected in the first six months of the pandemic, finds study

A new report published in the journal Science Translational Medicine estimates that potentially 16.8 million Americans were infected but not officially diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 by July 2020. In addition, the results suggest there were nearly five undetected coronavirus cases for every diagnosed coronavirus infection in the first six months of the pandemic.

12 Jul 2021

Novel method of gene therapy promises to transform the treatment of rare genetic disorder

A novel method of gene therapy is helping children born with a rare genetic disorder called AADC deficiency that causes severe physical and developmental disabilities.

12 Jul 2021

Chemicals found in common household products increase asthma risk

Commonly-used household products should carry a warning that they increase the risk of asthma, according to a new evidence review.

12 Jul 2021

Biden is caught in the middle of polarizing abortion politics

It took five months for the Biden administration to make a substantive policy change to advance abortion rights. And even that change was buried in a 61-page regulation setting rules for 2022's Affordable Care Act enrollment.

12 Jul 2021

The progressive increase in transmissibility and virulence of emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants could lead to a significantly more deadly pandemic

Researchers from Toronto University, Canada, recently showed that these emerging VOCs were linked to increased virulence, as determined by hospitalization risk, ICU admission, and mortality. This study is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint server.

12 Jul 2021

Review of scientific evidence supports zoonotic origin for SARS-CoV-2 with zero biological evidence for laboratory leak scenario

Recently, an international team of biologists, led by professors from the University of Sydney and the University of Edinburgh, critically reviewed currently available scientific evidence that may throw some light on the origin of the virus that causes COVID-19.

12 Jul 2021

Why we may never know whether the $56,000-a-year Alzheimer’s drug actually works

The Food and Drug Administration's approval in June of a drug purporting to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease was widely celebrated, but it also touched off alarms.

12 Jul 2021

Immersion in virtual reality can be used to alleviate the discomfort of medical procedures

Pain relief typically involves anesthetic but VR also provides a new technology to limit some of the pain experienced in medical procedures.

12 Jul 2021

New self-sustainable energy collection device is able to harvest energy from the sweat of fingertips

A self-sustaining energy harvesting device that requires no physical exercise can accumulate 300 mJ of energy in a 10-hour sleep period.

12 Jul 2021

Scientists identify novel entry receptors for SARS-CoV-2

Scientists from the Northeastern University, China, and University of Michigan, USA, have recently identified five potential entry receptors for SARS-CoV-2. These receptors specifically express in SARS-CoV-2-infected cells and have a high binding affinity for the viral spike protein.

12 Jul 2021

mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine CV07050101 demonstrates limited immunogenicity in non-human primates

Scientists from the US and Germany have recently evaluated the efficacy of an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate, CV07050101, in inducing humoral and cellular immune responses in non-human primates. The study reveals that prime-boost immunization with the vaccine candidate induces only limited immunity against SARS-CoV-2.

12 Jul 2021

Curbing COVID-19 through border controls and restricted entry

In our latest interview, we spoke to Dr. Sheng-Chia Chung about her latest research that investigated curbing COVID-19 transmission through border controls.

12 Jul 2021

Useful strategies can help alleviate mental health problems during the pandemic

In spite of many clinical options, people with mental health problems including eating disorders often do not access professional help within the crucial first 12 months – in part because of lack of information in the community about accessing targeted services.

12 Jul 2021

PSMF survey: Only 45% of patients feel in control of their health

The COVID-19 pandemic took the world by storm in 2020 and drew attention to healthcare performance, access and resource use.

12 Jul 2021

Net benefit of covid-19 vaccinations in children remains unclear, say experts

The net benefit of vaccinating children is unclear, and vulnerable people worldwide should be prioritized instead, say experts in The BMJ today.

12 Jul 2021

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Overuse injuries that nag runners may stem from leaning too far forward

Urban environment with high levels of air pollution associated with childhood obesity risk

Study: Diet rich in fermented foods boosts microbial diversity, decreases inflammation

Researchers receive NIH grant to explore how imaging can help predict atrial fibrillation recurrence

New research examines the elimination of the B.1.362 + L452R variant in Israel

Millions of COVID-19 cases went undetected in the first six months of the pandemic, finds study

Novel method of gene therapy promises to transform the treatment of rare genetic disorder

Chemicals found in common household products increase asthma risk

Biden is caught in the middle of polarizing abortion politics

The progressive increase in transmissibility and virulence of emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants could lead to a significantly more deadly pandemic

Review of scientific evidence supports zoonotic origin for SARS-CoV-2 with zero biological evidence for laboratory leak scenario

Why we may never know whether the $56,000-a-year Alzheimer’s drug actually works

Immersion in virtual reality can be used to alleviate the discomfort of medical procedures

New self-sustainable energy collection device is able to harvest energy from the sweat of fingertips

Scientists identify novel entry receptors for SARS-CoV-2

mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine CV07050101 demonstrates limited immunogenicity in non-human primates

Curbing COVID-19 through border controls and restricted entry

Useful strategies can help alleviate mental health problems during the pandemic

PSMF survey: Only 45% of patients feel in control of their health

Net benefit of covid-19 vaccinations in children remains unclear, say experts

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