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Opioid prescribing behavior can also be decreased by supply shortage, shows study

When evaluating the opioid crisis, research reveals that external factors - such as the volume of pre-filled syringes, or a default number of opioid tablets that could easily be ordered at discharge for the patient - can shift prescribing and compel emergency department (ED) physicians to administer or prescribe greater quantities of opioids.

6 May 2021

Study reports vitamin C inhibits SARS-CoV-2 virus main protease

Based on structural analysis, researchers found that vitamin C binds to 3CLpro, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) main protease essential in viral replication. In vitro cell inhibition studies also showed vitamin C could inhibit 3CLpro, indicating a possible new antiviral treatment method.

6 May 2021

Israeli study shows real-world efficacy of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine

Researchers have conducted an analysis of nationwide surveillance data from Israel demonstrating the real-world effectiveness of Pfizer-BioNTech’s BNT162b2 vaccine at protecting against infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – the agent that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

6 May 2021

Indian SARS-CoV-2 variant shows enhanced host cell entry and immune evasion

A study conducted by researchers in Germany has found that the B.1.617 variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that has emerged in India entered certain types of lung and intestine cells with slightly increased efficiency compared with the original wild-type strain.

6 May 2021

New technique can print life-like organ models in minutes

NIBIB-funded engineers at the University of Buffalo have fine-tuned the use of stereolithography for 3D printing of organ models that contain live cells.

6 May 2021

Advanced-stage kidney cancer more common in Hispanic and Native Americans in Arizona

Recently published research from the University of Arizona Health Sciences shows that advanced-stage kidney cancer is more common in Hispanic Americans and Native Americans than in non-Hispanic whites, and that both Hispanic Americans and Native Americans in Arizona have an increased risk of mortality from the disease.

6 May 2021

Large-scale study focuses on COVID-19 antibodies in asymptomatic and symptomatic patients

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researchers added to the understanding of the protective immune response against the SARS-CoV-2 virus in a study published in April in iScience.

6 May 2021

COVID-19 vaccination dramatically reduces symptomatic and asymptomatic infections

Vaccination dramatically reduced COVID-19 symptomatic and asymptomatic infections in St. Jude Children's Research Hospital employees compared with their unvaccinated peers, according to a research letter that appears today in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

6 May 2021

Study: Asthma attacks decreased among Black and Hispanic/Latinx patients during the pandemic

Asthma attacks account for almost 50 percent of the cost of asthma care which totals $80 billion each year in the United States. Asthma is more severe in Black and Hispanic/Latinx patients, with double the rates of attacks and hospitalizations as the general population.

6 May 2021

India's successful program to eliminate polio provides guidance for mass immunization initiatives

As India urgently scales up its vaccination campaign for the COVID-19 virus, a new study which examined the country's successful program to eliminate polio provides guidance on how this and future mass immunization campaigns can be successful, especially in vaccinating hard to reach groups.

6 May 2021

Nursing mothers' tweets help understand the factors influencing breastfeeding behaviors

Social media has become a platform for new mothers to openly share their experiences of the joys and challenges of parenthood.

6 May 2021

Researchers reveal how to effectively achieve and maintain a healthy weight loss

Almost one in five Danes live with obesity, which may have serious health consequences. In the world's most recognized medical journal, Danish researchers now document how to effectively achieve and maintain a healthy weight loss.

6 May 2021

Patient support program for painful conditions may also help avoid use of risky opioids

A program that provides ongoing support to patients with painful conditions and complex medication regimens may also help them avoid using potentially risky opioid pain medications, or reduce the amount they use, a new study finds.

6 May 2021

Defective epithelial barrier responsible for up to two billion chronic diseases

Humans are exposed to a variety of toxins and chemicals every day. According to the epithelial barrier hypothesis, exposure to many of these substances damages the epithelium, the thin layer of cells that covers the surface of our skin, lungs and intestine. Defective epithelial barriers have been linked to a rise in almost two billion allergic, autoimmune, neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases.

6 May 2021

New method for qualifying safe drug dosing regimens in pediatrics

Determining safe yet effective drug dosages for children is an ongoing challenge for pharmaceutical companies and medical doctors alike.

6 May 2021

Survey finds only 41% of people were interested in participating in the COVID-19 vaccine trials

Research conducted by the University of Birmingham shows in order to have an effective COVID-19 vaccination rollout it has to be widely accepted by the entire population.

6 May 2021

Study investigates 12-month respiratory outcomes in patients hospitalized for COVID-19

A new study has shown that most patients discharged from hospital after experiencing severe COVID-19 infection appear to return to full health, although up to a third do still have evidence of effects upon the lungs one year on.

6 May 2021

Study: Novavax Covid-19 vaccine is efficacious against the B.1.351 South African variant

The published data provide additional detail of an initial analysis conducted in January, while more robust data from a complete analysis of the study was subsequently shared in March 2021.

6 May 2021

Regular consumption of sardines helps prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes

The health benefits of sardines and oily fish are widely known: their high levels of unsaturated fats help to regulate cholesterol levels and prevent the onset of cardiovascular diseases. However, the benefits don't end there.

6 May 2021

Cancer patients experiencing a deep sense of loneliness and depression during the pandemic

Loneliness and social isolation have been significant problems for the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic, but for cancer patients these issues were particularly acute, likely due to isolation and social distancing, according to a new UCSF study.

6 May 2021

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Opioid prescribing behavior can also be decreased by supply shortage, shows study

Study reports vitamin C inhibits SARS-CoV-2 virus main protease

Israeli study shows real-world efficacy of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine

Indian SARS-CoV-2 variant shows enhanced host cell entry and immune evasion

New technique can print life-like organ models in minutes

Advanced-stage kidney cancer more common in Hispanic and Native Americans in Arizona

Large-scale study focuses on COVID-19 antibodies in asymptomatic and symptomatic patients

COVID-19 vaccination dramatically reduces symptomatic and asymptomatic infections

Study: Asthma attacks decreased among Black and Hispanic/Latinx patients during the pandemic

India's successful program to eliminate polio provides guidance for mass immunization initiatives

Nursing mothers' tweets help understand the factors influencing breastfeeding behaviors

Researchers reveal how to effectively achieve and maintain a healthy weight loss

Patient support program for painful conditions may also help avoid use of risky opioids

Defective epithelial barrier responsible for up to two billion chronic diseases

New method for qualifying safe drug dosing regimens in pediatrics

Survey finds only 41% of people were interested in participating in the COVID-19 vaccine trials

Study investigates 12-month respiratory outcomes in patients hospitalized for COVID-19

Study: Novavax Covid-19 vaccine is efficacious against the B.1.351 South African variant

Regular consumption of sardines helps prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes

Cancer patients experiencing a deep sense of loneliness and depression during the pandemic

How industrial hygiene flow calibration supports defensible exposure data

How electrical engineering ensures accurate calibration and patient safety

The importance of ketones from a clinical and medical perspective

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