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Urdu(March 17, 2021) — Eric Shattuck, assistant professor of research in the UTSA Institute for Health Disparities Research (IHDR) at The University of Texas at San Antonio, is studying the phenomenon of social distancing in response to infectious disease and…
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Pick up the pace!
New study finds slow walkers four times more likely to die from Covid-19
Consumption of added sugar doubles fat production
Sugar is added to many common foodstuffs, and people in Switzerland consume more than 100 grams of it every day. The high calorie content of sugar causes excessive weight and obesity, and the associated diseases. But does too much sugar…
Does shielding the vulnerable from COVID19 work?
Funding for new study to assess evidence
Sleep troubles may complicate the grieving process
Those who have persistent trouble sleeping may have an especially difficult grieving process after the death of a loved one, a new study co-authored by a University of Arizona researcher finds. Most people who lose a close friend or family…
While drowning numbers soar, beach safety programs are largely unevaluated
Australia may be leading the way on coastal drowning research, but a study led by UNSW has identified the need for more evidence to support prevention strategies.
Racial disparities in heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes death rates have minimally improved over last two decades
Black adults in rural areas have high mortality rates from high blood pressure, diabetes, but improvement seen in stroke outcomes, urban areas
Striving to lower suicide risk among homebound older adults through $1.3M project
Homebound older adults often face a sense of loneliness few could imagine. Caretakers have long sought ways to heal the pain of isolated aging adults and lower their risk of suicide. The COVID-19 pandemic has only intensified the challenge. A…
Artificial intelligence calculates suicide attempt risk
A machine learning algorithm that predicts suicide attempt recently underwent a prospective trial at the institution where it was developed, Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Over the 11 consecutive months concluding in April 2020, predictions ran silently in the background as…
New spherical nucleic acid ‘drug’ kills tumor cells in humans with glioblastoma
Early clinical trial shows experimental drug crosses blood-brain barrier to trigger death of brain tumor cells
Hip fracture outcomes worse during busy periods
Elderly people are at greater risk of dying from hip surgery if surgeons are in a hurry
Study: Political, economic, social factors affect local decisions about death penalty
Broad political, economic, and social factors influence disciplinary punishment. In particular, over the last half century, such considerations have shaped jurisdictions’ use of the death penalty, which has declined considerably since the 1990s. A new study examined the factors associated…
JNCCN: New evidence on need to address muscle health among patients with cancer
Results of new study underscore the need for the development and testing of nutrition and fitness interventions, as muscle quality significantly correlates with symptom burden, healthcare utilization, and survival
Study finds increased risk of death among breast cancer patients who drink sugar-sweetened soda
Women who reported drinking non-diet soda five times or more per week were 85% more likely to die from breast cancer
New app developed to choose the best therapy for each dementia patient
The app caters for disorders such as anxiety, depression or aggressiveness
Hypertension disorders of pregnancy increase risk of premature maternal mortality
New study suggests women with history of HDPs may have greater risk of cardiovascular disease-related deaths
Life expectancy falling for adults without a bachelor’s degree
While educational gaps have widened, racial gaps have narrowed
CVIA has just published a new issue, Volume 5 Issue 3
Important new papers on COVID-19 and Cardiology
After old age, intellectual disability is greatest risk factor for death from COVID-19
A study of national data shows the devastating impact the pandemic has had on those with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers.
Failing to see the forest for the trees may prevent better cardiovascular outcomes
Managing single risk factors like blood pressure rather than looking at overall risk may be wasting scarce resources in countries where cardiovascular disease (CVD) is on the rise, according to a new study. Researchers looked at country-specific levels of cardiovascular…
Studies examines characteristics of patients with cancer who died by suicide
Individuals with cancer face a higher risk of suicide than people in the general population, but little is known about the characteristics of patients with cancer who have died by suicide. A new study published in Psycho-Oncology compared the characteristics…
‘Silent epidemic of grief’ leaves bereaved and bereavement care practitioners struggling
Major changes in bereavement care have occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, amid a flood of demand for help from bereaved people, according to new research from the University of Cambridge. The first major study of pandemic-related changes in bereavement care has found that the switch to remote working has helped some services to reach out, but many practitioners feel they do not have capacity to meet people’s needs.
March SLAS Discovery explores COVID-19 drug therapies six months later
Oak Brook, IL – The March edition of SLAS Discovery features the cover article, “Therapeutic and Vaccine Options for COVID-19: Status After 6 Months of the Disease Outbreak” by Christian Ogaugwu (Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria ), Dawid Maciorowski,…
Adverse childhood and combat experiences may drive veterans’ suicidal thoughts
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The rate of suicide among post-9/11 military veterans has been rising for nearly a decade. While there are a number of factors associated with suicide, veterans have unique experiences that may contribute to them thinking about…
Study examines what makes people susceptible to fake health news
Source credibility, how info is presented have little influence; tagging unverified content makes difference
Prioritizing the oldest for COVID-19 vaccines saves more lives, potential years of life
Findings challenge idea that older people with shorter life expectancies should rank lower in coronavirus immunization efforts
How SARS-CoV-2’s sugar-coated shield helps activate the virus
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is coated with sugars called glycans, which help it evade the immune system; new research shows precisely how those sugars help the virus become activated and infectious and could help with vaccine and drug disc
Study suggests greater need for grief support due to COVID-19
Curtin University research has found people grieving a COVID-related death would benefit from timely support and care to reduce the high risk of experiencing problems in important areas of everyday life. Published in Journal of Pain and Symptom Management ,…
Disease tolerance: Skeletons reveal humans evolved to fight pathogens
As Covid-19 impacts lives around the world- a new skeleton study is reconstructing ancient pandemics to assess human’s evolutionary ability to fight off leprosy, tuberculosis and treponematoses with help from declining rates of transmission when the germs became widespread. The…
Study finds short window for donating convalescent plasma to COVID-19 patients
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The optimal timeframe for donating convalescent plasma for use in COVID-19 immunotherapy, which was given emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration in August 2020, is within 60 days of the onset of symptoms,…
What might sheep and driverless cars have in common? Following the herd
Researchers show how social component of moral decision-making can influence programming of autonomous vehicles and other technologies
Antibodies recognize and attack different SARS-CoV-2 spike shapes
The spikes on the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, change shapes; new research reveals ways that antibodies can recognize these different shapes and block the virus and informs the design of vaccines and antiviral therapies
One in five people in south London live with multiple long-term conditions
New research has found one in five people in the south London live with multimorbidity. The study, published today in the Lancet Regional Health by researchers from King’s College London and the NIHR Guy’s and St Thomas’ Biomedical Research Centre…
Tool encoded in coronaviruses provides a potential target for COVID-19
Viruses make copies of themselves during an infection, and new research sheds light on one of the coronavirus molecules that is important for this process, providing a potential drug target that could work for Covid-19 and other coronavirus outbreaks too.
ALS neuron damage reversed with new compound
Scientists identify first compound to repair degenerating brain cells in paralyzing disease
Yale scientists repair injured spinal cord using patients’ own stem cells
Intravenous injection of bone marrow derived stem cells (MSCs) in patients with spinal cord injuries led to significant improvement in motor functions, researchers from Yale University and Japan report Feb. 18 in the Journal of Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery .…
Mental health, substance use, suicidal ideation during COVID-19 pandemic
What The Study Did: This survey study compared patterns of mental health concerns, substance use and suicidal ideation during June and September of the COVID-19 pandemic and examined at-risk demographic groups. Authors: Mark É. Czeisler, A.B., Monash University in Clayton,…
COVID-19 may have caused the loss of more than 20.5 million years of life worldwide
Research published in the journal Scientific Reports, with prominent participation by the Centre for Research in Health and Economics (CRES-UPF) and the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, has calculated the years of life lost rate
‘Classic triad’ of symptoms misses positive COVID-19 cases, study finds
Extending the symptoms that trigger a PCR test for COVID-19 could help detect around a third more cases of the disease. New research led by researchers at King’s College London and published in the Journal of Infection suggests that restricting…
CT scans of Egyptian mummy reveal new details about the death of a pivotal pharaoh
New interpretations based on medical imaging suggest Seqenenre-Taa-II was executed by multiple attackers and embalmers had skillfully concealed some head wounds
University of Limerick research finds new link between personality and risk of death
Ground-breaking research led by University of Limerick, Ireland has revealed for the first time that the immune system directly links personality to long-term risk of death
George Mason, Rutgers partner to better inform HER2 breast cancer treatment
A George Mason University and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey collaboration received the U.S. Army’s Breast Cancer Research Program Breakthrough Award to indicate success likelihood of personalized HER2 biomarker breast cancer treatments
ACC urges COVID-19 vaccine prioritization for highest risk heart disease patients
Health policy statement recommends priority vaccination for specific heart disease patient populations not specified in CDC distribution guidance
Disease epidemic possibly caused population collapse in Central Africa 1600-1400 years ago
A new study published in the journal Science Advances shows that Bantu-speaking communities in the Congo rainforest underwent a major population collapse from 1600 to 1400 years ago, probably due to a prolonged disease epidemic, and that significant resettlement did…
Factors associated with racial differences in deaths among nursing home residents with COVID-19 in US
What The Study Did: This observational study describes differences in the number of COVID-19 deaths by nursing home racial composition and examines the factors associated with these differences. Authors: Rebecca J. Gorges, Ph.D., of the University of Chicago, is the corresponding…
Racial, ethnic differences in deceased organ donation
What The Study Did: Researchers examined changes in how organ donation from deceased donors differed by race and ethnicity in the United States over time. Authors: Dorry L. Segev, M.D., Ph.D., of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in…
Caution: 1918 influenza provides warning for potential future pandemic reemergence
EAST LANSING, Mich. – The 1918 influenza pandemic provides a cautionary tale for what the future may hold for COVID-19, says a Michigan State University researcher. After a decade studying a flu virus that killed approximately 15,000 Michigan residents, Siddharth…
Lundquist Institute receives $1.75 million grant from Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation
The grant will fund clinical trials to study the efficacy of psilocybin in treating the emotional suffering associated with terminal medical illness
Why Black men’s prostate cancer may be more responsive to immunotherapy
Discovery paves way to precision medicine for prostate cancer in all races
Definitely not the flu: risk of death from COVID-19 3.5 times higher than from flu
A new study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal ) found that the risk of death from COVID-19 was 3.5 times higher than from influenza . “We can now say definitively that COVID-19 is much more severe than seasonal…