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Subjective social status may have stronger effects on cardiovascular health of Hispanics and Latinos

Hispanics and Latinos in the U.S. who perceive themselves as having higher social status are more likely to have ideal markers of cardiovascular health, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

20 Aug 2021

Research finds potential overuse of antibiotics in patients with severe SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia

Only 21 percent of patients with severe pneumonia caused by SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) have a documented bacterial superinfection at the time of intubation, resulting in potential overuse of antibiotics, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

20 Aug 2021

The human brain considers what has come before to anticipate the future when listening to music

Whether listening to a concerto by Bach or the latest pop tunes on Spotify, the human brain does not wait passively for the song to unfold. Instead, when a musical phrase has an unresolved or uncertain quality about it our brains automatically predict how the melody will end.

20 Aug 2021

Study illuminates genetic understanding of aggressive childhood leukemias

New research published today in JAMA Oncology reports how two separate DNA changes appear to predict aggressive childhood leukemias when they occur in combination.

20 Aug 2021

Novel system may enable noninvasive and more precise measurement of cerebral blood flow

In order to function properly, the brain requires a steady flow of blood through the cerebral arteries and veins, which deliver oxygen and nutrients and also remove metabolic byproducts. Therefore, cerebral blood flow is considered a vital and sensitive marker of cerebrovascular function. Optical methods offer a noninvasive approach for measuring cerebral blood flow.

20 Aug 2021

Study finds disparities in COVID-19 infection, mortality rates among Orange County residents

Socioeconomic, geographic and demographic factors all played critical roles in the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 mortality among Orange County residents last year, according to a study led by the University of California, Irvine.

20 Aug 2021

Study points to a novel strategy for developing broad-spectrum vaccines against coronaviruses

Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) found that 2003 SARS survivors who have been vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA vaccine produced highly potent functional antibodies that are capable of neutralizing not only all known SARS-CoV-2 variants of concerns (VOCs) but also other animal coronaviruses that have the potential to cause human infection.

20 Aug 2021

Chemical Insights, Underwriters Laboratories and GSU launch research initiative on vaping and e-cigarettes

Chemical Insights Research Institute, Underwriters Laboratories Inc., and Georgia State University's School of Public Health announced the launch of a research initiative on understanding human exposure and the potential health effects of vaping and e-cigarettes.

20 Aug 2021

Scientists develop nature-inspired steerable catheter for brain surgery

A team of engineers and physicians has developed a steerable catheter that for the first time will give neurosurgeons the ability to steer the device in any direction they want while navigating the brain's arteries and blood vessels.

19 Aug 2021

NCCN joins the growing call for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for healthcare workers

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network- a nonprofit alliance of leading cancer centers across the United States- joins the growing call for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for all eligible healthcare workers.

19 Aug 2021

Long-term circadian rhythm disruption induces Alzheimer's-like pathology in rats

Disrupted circadian rhythms, which can even be caused by chronic light exposure, affects normal physiological functions, resulting in anxiety, hyperactivity, and memory deficits.

19 Aug 2021

249,000 UK-donated AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines reach Ghana

A shipment of 249,000 UK-donated AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines has today (Wednesday, 18 August) arrived in Accra’s Kotoka International Airport.

19 Aug 2021

Prior treatment may impact efficacy of ACT-TIL in patients with metastatic melanoma

Patients with metastatic melanoma that had relapsed on anti-PD-1 therapies or BRAF/MEK inhibitors did not respond as well to an investigational therapy that involves the adoptive cell transfer of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (ACT-TIL) as patients naïve to these treatments.

19 Aug 2021

HMGA1 plays role in gastric cancer cell proliferation and metastasis

Aging-US published "HMGA1 promotes gastric cancer growth and metastasis by transactivating SUZ12 and CCDC43 expression" which reported that HMGA1 is overexpressed in GC cells and the high expression of HMGA1 was correlated with worse survival in GC patients using a bioinformatics assay.

19 Aug 2021

Cognitive rehabilitation found to be effective in treating multiple sclerosis-related cognitive dysfunction

In a review of recent literature, a team of researchers from Kessler Foundation conclude that cognitive rehabilitation programs are efficacious in treating multiple sclerosis-related cognitive dysfunction, and urge clinicians to consider this low-cost, low-risk, yet effective treatment approach for their patients.

19 Aug 2021

Study reveals mechanism behind male infertility caused by autoimmune disease

Investigators have found that the absence of autoimmune regulator (Aire) in mice results in fertility problems similar to those affecting men with autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type I (APS-1).

19 Aug 2021

Hidradenitis suppurativa: Discontinuation of adalimumab prior to surgery is not necessary

Hidradenitis suppurativa (Syn. Acneinversa) is one of the most troublesome and complicated skin diseases. The anti-inflammatory drug adalimumab can improve symptoms; however, patients also often have to undergo surgery.

19 Aug 2021

Research project identifies deficiencies in models used for assessing chemical safety at workplaces

A research project affiliated with the University of Helsinki's Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research has identified serious deficiencies in the Stoffenmanager and Advanced REACH Tool occupational exposure models used for assessing chemical safety and calls for the discontinuation of their use in statutory chemical safety assessment.

19 Aug 2021

Vaccines remain the most effective way to protect against COVID-19 Delta variant, study says

Obtaining two vaccine doses remains the most effective way to ensure protection against the COVID-19 Delta variant of concern dominant in the UK today, according to a study from the University of Oxford.

19 Aug 2021

Research uses mathematical modeling to find an equitable way for sharing vaccines between nations

New research from the University of Oxford and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, published today in Frontiers in Public Health, uses mathematical modeling to determine the most equitable way to share vaccines between nations.

19 Aug 2021

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Subjective social status may have stronger effects on cardiovascular health of Hispanics and Latinos

Research finds potential overuse of antibiotics in patients with severe SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia

The human brain considers what has come before to anticipate the future when listening to music

Study illuminates genetic understanding of aggressive childhood leukemias

Novel system may enable noninvasive and more precise measurement of cerebral blood flow

Study finds disparities in COVID-19 infection, mortality rates among Orange County residents

Study points to a novel strategy for developing broad-spectrum vaccines against coronaviruses

Chemical Insights, Underwriters Laboratories and GSU launch research initiative on vaping and e-cigarettes

Scientists develop nature-inspired steerable catheter for brain surgery

NCCN joins the growing call for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for healthcare workers

Long-term circadian rhythm disruption induces Alzheimer's-like pathology in rats

249,000 UK-donated AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines reach Ghana

Prior treatment may impact efficacy of ACT-TIL in patients with metastatic melanoma

HMGA1 plays role in gastric cancer cell proliferation and metastasis

Cognitive rehabilitation found to be effective in treating multiple sclerosis-related cognitive dysfunction

Study reveals mechanism behind male infertility caused by autoimmune disease

Hidradenitis suppurativa: Discontinuation of adalimumab prior to surgery is not necessary

Research project identifies deficiencies in models used for assessing chemical safety at workplaces

Vaccines remain the most effective way to protect against COVID-19 Delta variant, study says

Research uses mathematical modeling to find an equitable way for sharing vaccines between nations

Voltammetry and machine learning for real-time neurotransmitter detection

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