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UrduWhat The Study Did: This observational study used data from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system to examine what risk factors are associated with hospitalization, mechanical ventilation and death among patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Authors: George N. Ioannou, B.M.B.Ch.,…
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Cincinnati Children’s scientists identify hormone that might help treat malabsorption
Human intestinal organoids grown from stem cells used to model congenital disorder in babies
Children’s immune response more effective against COVID-19
Children and adults exhibit distinct immune system responses to infection by the virus that causes COVID-19, a finding that helps explain why COVID-19 outcomes tend to be much worse in adults, researchers from Yale and Albert Einstein College of Medicine…
Healthier lifestyles may increase lifespan even in people with multiple chronic conditions
A very healthy lifestyle is associated with up to 6.3 years longer life for men and 7.6 years for women, regardless of the presence of multiple chronic conditions, according to a study published September 22 in the open-access journal PLOS…
Black women may be less likely to receive timely treatment for breast cancer
New research suggests that Black women experience longer waits for treatment initiation than white women after a breast cancer diagnosis, and their duration of treatment is prolonged. The findings are published early online in Cancer , a peer-reviewed journal of…
Biomarker indicating neurodegeneration identified in the eye
Boston – A new study led by Boston Medical Center researchers indicates a well-known biomarker that serves as a marker for earlier diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases is now detectable in the eye. Neurofilament light chain, a protein previously detected in…
Changes in hospitalizations for alcohol use disorder in US
What The Study Did: Changes over nearly two decades in the rate of hospitalizations and in-hospital deaths from alcohol use disorder in the U.S. were examined in this study. Authors: Jasvinder A. Singh, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., of the University of Alabama…
Middle-aged Americans report more pain than the elderly
PRINCETON, N.J.–As people age, they tend to report more acute or chronic pain — a common sign of getting older. Yet, in the United States, middle-aged adults are now reporting more pain than the elderly, according to a paper published…
Tracking the working dogs of 9/11
A study of search and rescue dogs led by the School of Veterinary Medicine showed little difference in longevity or cause of death between dogs at the disaster site and dogs in a control group.
Potential new drug to mitigate SARS-CoV-2 infection consequences
Researchers at the University of Malaga study how ‘4-PBA’ treatment modulates the inflammatory response in severe cases of COVID-19
CU researchers call for national ethics guidelines when student health surveys uncover suicide-risk
Study finds an ethics gap for surveyors to respond to localized student health concerns
CNIC researchers discover a mechanism allowing immune cells to regulate obesity
Researchers at the CNIC have discovered a mechanism explaining how macrophages regulate obesity
Stroke scans could reveal COVID-19 infection
New research from King’s College London has found that COVID-19 may be diagnosed on the same emergency scans intended to diagnose stroke. The findings have important implications in the management of patients presenting with suspected stroke through early identification of…
Potent drug supply drop, not domestic drug policies, likely behind 2018 OD death downturn
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 16, 2020 – The slight decline in drug overdose deaths in 2018 coincided with changing Chinese regulations on a powerful type of opioid, rather than the result of U.S. efforts to curb the overdose epidemic, a University of…
Clinical trial to study psilocybin therapy for depression in cancer patients
New approach studies psilocybin, an active ingredient in so-called “magic mushrooms” in treatment space designed for its use
Oral radiography can reveal chronic coronary artery disease
A study found a link between carotid artery calcification observable in radiographs and coronary artery disease as well as several oral infections.
Biomarker reveals how aggressive biliary tract cancer is in patients
The cancer called biliary tract cancer (BTC) is not the most widespread form of cancer. In western countries, about 1.6 in 100.000 gets the diagnose every year. It is, however, a very aggressive form of cancer. The majority of patients…
Gun laws in neighboring states affect state gun deaths, new evidence
Weaker gun laws in neighboring states appear to increase gun deaths in adjoining states, and strong gun laws may be negated by more permissive laws among neighboring states, according to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine
IU researchers receive grant to deploy collaborative dementia care model across Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS–Supported by a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Indiana University School of Medicine and its partners have launched a 36-month venture to enhance, strengthen and expand supports for people…
Changes in premature deaths from drug poisonings, suicide, alcohol-induced causes in US
What The Study Did: Researchers compared changes from 2000 to 2017 in premature deaths in the U.S. due to drug poisonings, suicide and alcohol-induced causes by geographic areas and demographic characteristics. Authors: Meredith S. Shiels, Ph.D., of the National Cancer…
Factors associated with suicide risk after leaving military service
What The Study Did: This observational study investigated demographic and military service characteristics associated with suicide risk among U.S. veterans after the transition from active military service to civilian life. Authors: Mark A. Reger, Ph.D., of the Veterans Affairs Puget Sound…
COVID ventilator patients can have permanent nerve damage
Prone positioning saves lives, but nerve pressure injuries impair arms and legs
Study highlights ‘systematic opposition’ to regulation in tackling NCDs from food industry
A new study out this week during the Global Week for Action on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) highlights that global public health regulation intended to tackle unhealthy diets, a key risk factor for NCDs, is being consistently opposed by the food…
Rural COVID-19 mortality highest in counties with more blacks and hispanics
A recent study by researchers from Syracuse University shows that the average daily increase in rural COVID-19 mortality rates has been significantly higher in counties with the largest percentages of Black and Hispanic residents.
Researchers show how AI-controlled sensors could save lives in ‘smart’ hospitals and homes
Stanford computer scientists and clinicians show how AI-controlled sensors could reduce fatal medical errors and improve patient outcomes
Study highlights possible causes of racial disparities in prostate cancer deaths
New research provides insights on the potential causes of racial disparities in deaths following prostate cancer surgery. The findings are published early online in CANCER , a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society (ACS). Black men not only have…
MIT press first reads series continues with ‘Viruses, pandemics, and immunity’
From MIT’s Arup K. Chakraborty and immunologist Andrey Shaw
Suicide on screen: Getting the message right can support better mental health outcomes
13 Reasons Why is just one of several widely successful shows to hit our screens in recent years that contains portrayals of suicide, sparking concerns from experts about the potential impact on vulnerable viewers. In a new paper, University of…
Fighting cardiovascular disease with acne drug
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a leading cause of heart failure, affecting 1 in 250 people. The disease is characterised by an increase in size of the left ventricle of the heart. The stretched heart muscle is then unable to pump…
Gun owner perceptions about firearm dangers suggest opportunities for improving gun safety
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — People who own guns and those living with gun owners are substantially less worried about the risk of firearm injuries than individuals living in homes without guns, says a new study by violence prevention experts at UC…
Probiotics may help manage childhood obesity
Conference abstract, observational, people
Vitamin D levels in the blood can predict future health risks and death
Conference abstract, observational, people
Could plants help us find dead bodies? Forensic botanists want to know
Search teams looking for human remains are often slowed by painstaking on-foot pursuits or aerial searches that are obscured by forest cover. In a Science & Society article appearing September 3 in the journal Trends in Plant Science , the…
Evaluating hormone-related targets and risks associated with COVID-19
The evidence for hormone involvement in COVID-19 infection and treatment will be evaluated and discussed by endocrine experts in a dedicated COVID-19 session at e-ECE 2020. The European Society of Endocrinology’s annual meeting is going online 5-9 September 2020 and…
Association between treatment with corticosteroids, risk of death among critically ill patients with COVID-19
What The Study Did: The results of seven randomized clinical trials with 1,703 critically ill patients with COVID-19 were combined to estimate the association between administration of corticosteroids compared with usual care or placebo and the risk of death after…
Effect of hydrocortisone on death, respiratory support among critically ill COVID-19 patients
What The Study Did: The purpose of this randomized clinical trial in France was to evaluate the effect of low-dose hydrocortisone for the treatment of ICU patients with COVID-19-related acute respiratory failure but the trial was stopped early. Authors: Pierre-François Dequin,…
Effect of hydrocortisone on death, organ support in patients with severe COVID-19
What The Study Did: This randomized clinical trial of patients with severe COVID-19 was stopped early after results from another trial were released but this study investigated whether intravenous hydrocortisone (administered either as a seven-day fixed-dose course or restricted to when shock…
Virus in the blood can predict severe COVID-19
A blood test on hospital admission showing the presence or absence of SARS-CoV-2 can identify patients at a high risk of severe COVID-19. Admitted patients without virus in their blood have a good chance of rapid recovery. This according to…
Heart disease signs improve when using arthritis medication
Drugs used to treat initial signs of rheumatoid arthritis also improve the early stages of heart disease, according to new research
Relatives in deep grief can be helped earlier
Many relatives who experience severe long-term grief reactions after bereavement have more frequent contact with their general practitioner already prior to bereavement, as well as a higher consumption of antidepressants and sedatives than those who have
New palliative care model shown to reduce costs without compromising on quality of care
Findings from a large-scale clinical trial testing a new palliative care model have shown to be lower cost, viewed positively by patients and their carers while showing no difference in patient-reported outcomes when compared with standard care. The Short-Term Integrated…
Following ‘Eatwell Guide’ diet could reduce your risk of dying early and lower your environmental footprint
First analysis of the government-recommended UK diet shows benefits for health and environment but too few people are following the guidelines
New therapy targets breast cancer metastases in brain
Combination therapy reduces tumor size, dramatically improves survival in mice
COVID-19 — Scenarios for the post-lockdown period in Italy
Infection has been reduced up to 70% as of May 1st. Thanks to developed model, scenarios can be drawn regarding future containment measures
Additional data on blood thinner efficacy for COVID-19 and insight on best possible regimens
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, Mount Sinai researchers were among the first to show that anticoagulation therapy was associated with improved survival among hospitalized COVID-19 patients. But many questions remained–about the size of the potential benefit, and about what dosage…
Gunshot injuries in California drop, but percentage of firearm death goes up
UC Davis Health study also shows that nonfatal firearm injury rates vary widely across California
Mount Everest summit success rates double, death rate stays the same over last 30 years
As the world’s tallest peak, Mount Everest draws more than 500 climbers each spring to attempt the summit during a small window of favorable conditions on the rugged Himalayan mountain that tops out at just over 29,000 feet. A new…
NUS researchers develop new system for accurate telomere profiling in less than 3 hours
The novel STAR assay can rapidly determine telomere dysregulation in cancers and age-related diseases in clinical settings
UC Berkeley demographers put COVID-19 death toll into perspective
Researchers calculate pandemic’s impact on US lifespan based on projected mortality rates