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Is there an association between post COVID-19 syndrome and cognitive impairment?

Researchers examined the cognitive characteristics of patients with post-coronavirus disease 2019 syndrome.

21 Apr 2023

An exploration of the pathophysiological factors and abnormalities of coagulation of long-COVID

Researchers explored the pathophysiological variables and coagulation abnormalities associated with long coronavirus disease (COVID).

21 Apr 2023

Study claims that most Californian supermarket and store checkouts fail to meet healthy checkout standards

Researchers investigated US store checkout food and beverage setups.

21 Apr 2023

Short exposure to bright light before night shift may help reduce fatigue and errors

Nurses exposed to 40 minutes of bright light before their night shifts feel less fatigued and make fewer errors at work, according to a study led by McGill University. The nurses also slept better after their shifts.

20 Apr 2023

Using artificial intelligence to improve the predictability of epidemics

Before the first cases of COVID-19 became known, an algorithm based on artificial intelligence developed by a company in Canada had already detected a new virus which was spreading across the Chinese city of Wuhan.

20 Apr 2023

Study explores the culture of antibiotic prescribing in US hospital ICUs

In the United States, physicians in almost every specialty and role use antibiotics as part of their therapeutic armamentariums.

20 Apr 2023

Will they or won’t they (block the abortion pill)?

Supreme Court justices could act at any moment on access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Beyond reproductive health, their ruling could carry significant implications for states' rights and FDA independence and integrity.

20 Apr 2023

Common infections in mid- and late-life can worsen cognitive performance

A new study from a team led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that signs of common infections in a sample of middle-aged and older adults were associated with poorer performance on a test of global cognitive function.

20 Apr 2023

Houston-based cancer survivor donates $10 million to accelerate translational research and clinical trials

Vijay Goradia, a Houston-based businessman, philanthropist, and cancer survivor, has donated $10 million to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to speed translational research and clinical trials.

20 Apr 2023

Global Colorectal Cancer Awareness Report Reveals Lack of Symptoms Holding Hungarians Back from Screening

To uncover attitudes and the biggest challenges facing colorectal cancer (CRC) awareness and screening, BGI Genomics released its State of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Report, marking the first-ever global survey report on the world’s third most common cancer. This report seeks to motivate action to tackle the health challenges of today and tomorrow.

From BGI Genomics 20 Apr 2023

EAT-Lancet Healthy Reference Diet: environment and heart-friendly?

Researchers aimed to construct a diet score measuring adherence to the healthy reference diet (HRD).

20 Apr 2023

Omicron spike N679K mutation acts as a loss-of-function mutation attenuating SARS-CoV-2 in vitro & in vivo

Researchers explored the impact of a loss-of-function mutation in the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants on the expression of the spike protein.

20 Apr 2023

An exploration of the nutritional quality of meals at UK government-funded holiday clubs

Researchers explored the nutritional quality of meals at holiday clubs funded by the UK government.

20 Apr 2023

Lose weight, gain huge debt: NY provider has sued more than 300 patients who had bariatric surgery

Seven months after Lahavah Wallace's weight loss operation, a New York bariatric surgery practice sued her, accusing her of "intentionally" failing to pay nearly $18,000 of her bill.

20 Apr 2023

Are high-power chargers for electric vehicles safe for individuals with cardiac implantable electronic devices?

Researchers examined electromagnetic interference (EMI) risk for patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs)

20 Apr 2023

How did alcohol control policies reduce all-cause mortality in Baltic countries and Poland?

Researchers examined the impact of alcohol control policies on all-cause mortality between 2001 and 2020.

20 Apr 2023

Early use of dexamethasone associated with reduced mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 requiring breathing support

In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers examined the clinical use of dexamethasone for hospitalized patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) respiratory illness and explored the heterogeneity of treatment outcomes across different subgroups.

19 Apr 2023

Central African Republic experiences severe health and humanitarian emergency, study reveals

A new study by public health researchers presents stark evidence that the Central African Republic (CAR) is experiencing a severe health and humanitarian emergency, with what is likely the highest measured nationwide mortality rate in the world, a rate four times higher than a 2010 United Nations estimate.

19 Apr 2023

Race and socioeconomic deprivation linked to poor outcomes after lower extremity bypass

A Michigan Medicine study finds that Black and socioeconomically disadvantaged patients with a common vascular disease have more severe symptoms before bypass surgery – and are at greater risk for amputation and other complications after the procedure.

19 Apr 2023

The effect of moderate intensity exercise in pregnant women with cardiovascular disease

Researchers assess the effect of moderate-intensity exercise in pregnant women with cardiovascular disease.

19 Apr 2023

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Is there an association between post COVID-19 syndrome and cognitive impairment?

An exploration of the pathophysiological factors and abnormalities of coagulation of long-COVID

Study claims that most Californian supermarket and store checkouts fail to meet healthy checkout standards

Short exposure to bright light before night shift may help reduce fatigue and errors

Using artificial intelligence to improve the predictability of epidemics

Study explores the culture of antibiotic prescribing in US hospital ICUs

Will they or won’t they (block the abortion pill)?

Common infections in mid- and late-life can worsen cognitive performance

Houston-based cancer survivor donates $10 million to accelerate translational research and clinical trials

Global Colorectal Cancer Awareness Report Reveals Lack of Symptoms Holding Hungarians Back from Screening

EAT-Lancet Healthy Reference Diet: environment and heart-friendly?

Omicron spike N679K mutation acts as a loss-of-function mutation attenuating SARS-CoV-2 in vitro & in vivo

An exploration of the nutritional quality of meals at UK government-funded holiday clubs

Lose weight, gain huge debt: NY provider has sued more than 300 patients who had bariatric surgery

Are high-power chargers for electric vehicles safe for individuals with cardiac implantable electronic devices?

How did alcohol control policies reduce all-cause mortality in Baltic countries and Poland?

Early use of dexamethasone associated with reduced mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 requiring breathing support

Central African Republic experiences severe health and humanitarian emergency, study reveals

Race and socioeconomic deprivation linked to poor outcomes after lower extremity bypass

The effect of moderate intensity exercise in pregnant women with cardiovascular disease

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