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Insight into the future of genetic testing

In this interview, we speak to Sheetal Parmar, vice president of medical affairs and head of clinical services at Natera, about their cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing services.

From Natera 15 Apr 2022

Comparison of breakthrough infections in healthcare workers between 3 and 4-dose BNT162b2 vaccine recipients

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15 Apr 2022

New short-course treatment effective against HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis

A new short-course treatment is effective against HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis with fewer serious side effects, and has the potential to reduce the length and cost of hospital admissions, a study shows.

15 Apr 2022

Chronic tiredness in people with sleep apnea can have serious implications for road safety

Up to half of older adults may have sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing and sleep are briefly interrupted many times a night.

14 Apr 2022

Booster dose of mRNA vaccine highly effective in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection

A booster dose of mRNA vaccine significantly decreases the risk of being infected with either the delta or omicron COVID-19 variants, according to scientists at the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (RMCOEH), a program partnership between the University of Utah and Weber State University.

14 Apr 2022

Healthy lifestyle may reduce the risk of dementia and extend life expectancy

A US study published by The BMJ today suggests that a healthy lifestyle is associated with a longer life expectancy among both men and women, and they lived a larger proportion of their remaining years without Alzheimer's disease.

14 Apr 2022

CDC report shows a continual surge in sexually transmitted diseases in US in 2020

The CDC reported a rise in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the United States (US) during 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

14 Apr 2022

About one in four adults has a liver condition that is a risk factor for heart disease

It is estimated that about one in four adults worldwide has a liver condition that is a risk factor for heart disease, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association's peer-reviewed journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology.

14 Apr 2022

Additional booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine help protect solid organ transplant recipients

Additional booster doses of vaccine against COVID-19 are particularly important for those who are immunosuppressed, namely those who have had solid organ transplants, a new study shows.

13 Apr 2022

CDC study highlights effectiveness of COVID-19 booster vaccination against reinfection and hospitalization

A new study has stated that the third booster dose of mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines is 68% effective in preventing reinfection-related hospitalization among persons with a history of SARS-CoV-2.

13 Apr 2022

Private equity ownership of nursing homes triggers Capitol Hill questions — and a GAO probe

In his State of the Union address last month, President Joe Biden focused attention on how private equity ownership of nursing homes can affect residents' health.

13 Apr 2022

Study finds a consistent temporal association between mask use and COVID-19 vaccination status

In a recent study, both vaccinated and unvaccinated participants from the COVID-19 Community Research Partnership (CRP) had their mask-wearing habits evaluated.

13 Apr 2022

Reducing Laboratory Waste to Help Save Our Planet

In this interview, we speak to Ali Safavi, CEO of Grenova, about their technology and how it is helping to reduce laboratory waste, making science more sustainable.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 13 Apr 2022

New standardized rounding tool reduces duration of mechanical ventilation for weaning patients

A Tennessee hospital reduced the amount of time patients required mechanical ventilation (MV) by nearly half, with a new standardized rounding tool that emphasizes weaning efforts.

13 Apr 2022

Pod-based e-cigarette use alters the inflammatory state across multiple organ systems

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine report that daily use of pod-based e-cigarettes alters the inflammatory state across multiple organ systems including the brain, heart, lungs and colon. Effects also vary depending on the e-cigarette flavor, and can influence how organs respond to infections, such as SARS-CoV-2.

13 Apr 2022

Review: 52% of the global population affected by headache disorder every year

A new review of the evidence suggests 52% of the global population are affected by a headache disorder every year, with 14% reporting migraines. The review is published in The Journal of Headache and Pain.

12 Apr 2022

New analysis finds more cancer diagnosis through emergency routes in the UK

More cancers are being diagnosed through emergency routes in the UK than in comparable high-income countries, according to new analysis by the International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership (ICBP), which is hosted by Cancer Research UK.

12 Apr 2022

Prenatal exposure to maternal social disadvantage may affect infant brain volumes at birth

Poverty and crime can have devastating effects on a child's health. But a new study from researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that some environmental factors influence the structure and function of young brains even before babies make their entrances into the world.

12 Apr 2022

Nemours Children’s Health scientists receive two NIH grants to advance pediatric cancer research

Nemours Children's Health researchers have received two grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) totaling $5 million.

12 Apr 2022

Machine-learning approach predicts development of conduct disorder with high accuracy

Conduct disorder (CD) is a common yet complex psychiatric disorder featuring aggressive and destructive behavior.

12 Apr 2022

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Insight into the future of genetic testing

Comparison of breakthrough infections in healthcare workers between 3 and 4-dose BNT162b2 vaccine recipients

New short-course treatment effective against HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis

Chronic tiredness in people with sleep apnea can have serious implications for road safety

Booster dose of mRNA vaccine highly effective in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection

Healthy lifestyle may reduce the risk of dementia and extend life expectancy

CDC report shows a continual surge in sexually transmitted diseases in US in 2020

About one in four adults has a liver condition that is a risk factor for heart disease

Additional booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine help protect solid organ transplant recipients

CDC study highlights effectiveness of COVID-19 booster vaccination against reinfection and hospitalization

Private equity ownership of nursing homes triggers Capitol Hill questions — and a GAO probe

Study finds a consistent temporal association between mask use and COVID-19 vaccination status

Reducing Laboratory Waste to Help Save Our Planet

New standardized rounding tool reduces duration of mechanical ventilation for weaning patients

Pod-based e-cigarette use alters the inflammatory state across multiple organ systems

Review: 52% of the global population affected by headache disorder every year

New analysis finds more cancer diagnosis through emergency routes in the UK

Prenatal exposure to maternal social disadvantage may affect infant brain volumes at birth

Nemours Children’s Health scientists receive two NIH grants to advance pediatric cancer research

Machine-learning approach predicts development of conduct disorder with high accuracy

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