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Study identifies signifiers of severe COVID-19 disease and death
Why do some people with COVID-19 experience little more than a sniffle while others end up on a ventilator? And among critically ill patients, why do some eventually recover while others do not?
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You're breathing potential carcinogens inside your car, says study
The air inside all personal vehicles is polluted with harmful flame retardants—including those known or suspected to cause cancer—according to a new study published in Environmental Science & Technology. Car manufacturers ...
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Study: Progression of herpesvirus infection remodels mitochondrial organization and metabolism
Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä have found that herpesvirus infection modifies the structure and normal function of the mitochondria in the host cell. The new information could help to understand the interaction ...
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Ion channel discovery offers hope for long COVID patients
Researchers from Griffith University's National Center for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases (NCNED) have made a discovery that could bring relief to those struggling with long COVID.
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Study compares vestibular endolymphatic hydrops grading methods in Meniere disease
In a study published online April 17 in the European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, different grading methods for vestibular endolymphatic hydrops (EH) and the severity of hearing loss are compared in Meniere disease ...
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Recreational ultraviolet use tied to cases of photokeratitis
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation used for outdoor recreational purposes can be associated with photokeratitis, according to a brief report published online May 2 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
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Doppler ultrasound feasible for first-line diagnosis of giant cell arteritis
For patients with high clinical suspicion of giant cell arteritis (GCA), color Doppler ultrasound of the temporal artery as a first-line diagnostic tool can avoid the need for other diagnostic tests, according to a study ...
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Parathyroid hormone treatment helps slow development of osteoporosis, researchers find
Applying a pretreatment of a parathyroid hormone, commonly used to increase bone mass to combat osteoporosis, can help improve cartilage health and slow the development of osteoarthritis, Cornell researchers have found.
May 6, 2024
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Vagus nerve activation of the spleen shows promise to treat infections
One of the main roles of the spleen is to help the body's immune system fight infections. The spleen does this through producing and regulating antibodies—antibody production is negatively affected in various conditions, ...
May 6, 2024
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Dengue is now endemic in more than 100 countries—here's what you need to know
Over the last 20 years, there has been a tenfold increase in reports of dengue—an infectious disease that spreads to humans through the bite of infected Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes.
May 6, 2024
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Study shows impact of education on epilepsy care in Saudi Arabia
Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by recurrent seizures, which can lead to various psychological problems. While most cases are idiopathic, some may result from brain injury, stroke, or genetic mutations.
May 6, 2024
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Azithromycin shows promise for putting asthma into remission
Researchers at HMRI and the University of Newcastle have evaluated a drug called azithromycin, a macrolide antibiotic, to test if it would put moderate to severe asthma into remission.
May 6, 2024
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Study finds no increased risk of COVID-19 in veterans
The number of Scottish veterans who were hospitalized with COVID-19 or who died from the disease was no greater than in the wider community, according to new research published today.
May 6, 2024
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Multifrequency tympanometry could aid diagnosis of Meniere disease
Multifrequency tympanometry (MFT) could aid the diagnosis of Meniere disease (MD), according to a review published online March 4 in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.
May 6, 2024
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Instrument developed to assess quality of life in Meniere disease
A brief, valid instrument has been developed for assessing quality of life in Meniere disease, according to a study published online April 30 in The Laryngoscope.
May 6, 2024
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Survey of US parents highlights need for more awareness about newborn screening, cystic fibrosis
A national survey led by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago found that parents have insufficient knowledge of newborn screening in general and of cystic fibrosis (CF) in particular. Researchers asked specific ...
May 5, 2024
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Research strengthens case to treat COVID-19 with metformin, not ivermectin
Patients with COVID-19 had lower viral loads if treated with metformin, according to new University of Minnesota research that argues for broader use of the cheap anti-diabetes drug and against the controversial use of ivermectin.
May 4, 2024
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Lessons from COVID-19: Preparing for future pandemics means looking beyond the health data
The World Health Organization declared an end to the COVID-19 public health emergency on May 5, 2023. In the year since, only two provinces—Alberta and Ontario—have published proposals for dealing with future health emergencies.
May 4, 2024
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Study reveals how COVID-19 vaccines prevent severe disease
A study by scientists at the University of Oxford, has unveiled crucial insights into the way that COVID-19 vaccines mitigate severe illness in those who have been vaccinated.
May 3, 2024
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Placenta map reveals source of pregnancy complications from infections
The first panoramic view of infection pathways in the human placenta has been created, which could highlight potential drug targets to develop pregnancy-safe therapies for malaria, toxoplasmosis and listeria, all diseases ...
May 3, 2024
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