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Compounds in green and black tea relax blood vessels by activating ion channel proteins

A new study from the University of California, Irvine shows that compounds in both green and black tea relax blood vessels by activating ion channel proteins in the blood vessel wall.

8 Mar 2021

Researchers identify new biomarkers associated with severity of COVID-19

A team of researchers from the CHUM Research Centre has identified new biomarkers associated with the severity of COVID-19 in infected patients.

8 Mar 2021

Rheumatoid arthritis drug improves outcomes in severely ill COVID-19 patients, finds new trial

Tocilizumab, an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, improves outcomes in severely ill COVID-19 patients, finds the results of a new trial conducted in hospitals across India -- one of the world's most ethnically diverse countries.

8 Mar 2021

Monoclonal antibodies can be an effective tool in the global fight against malaria

Scientists at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, in collaboration the Duke University, have confirmed that monoclonal antibodies can be an effective tool in the global fight against malaria.

8 Mar 2021

Despite modest progress, maternal and child undernutrition remains a key health concern

The Lancet today published the latest Series on Maternal and Child Undernutrition Progress, including three new papers that build upon findings from the previous 2008 and 2013 Series, which established an evidence-based global agenda for tackling undernutrition over the past decade.

8 Mar 2021

Study analyzes COVID fatality rate using age and GDP as proxies for the quality and abundance of healthcare

The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed over 2.5 million lives globally as of today. The case fatality rate (CFR) is an important parameter in COVID-19 mortality research and is defined as the ratio of the number of infected cases to the death toll number.

7 Mar 2021

People with vision impairment have higher risk of all-cause mortality

The global population is aging, and so are their eyes. In fact, the number of people with vision impairment and blindness is expected to more than double over the next 30 years.

5 Mar 2021

Specific brain regions respond opposingly to emotions linked with loneliness and wisdom

Research over the last decade has shown that loneliness is an important determinant of health. It is associated with considerable physical and mental health risks and increased mortality.

5 Mar 2021

Combined liver-cytokine humanization enhances human red blood cell production and survival

In a new study by the Yale Department of Immunobiology and Yale Cancer Center, researchers report combined liver and growth factor humanization enhances human red blood cell production and survival in circulation the immunodeficient murine host.

5 Mar 2021

One dose of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate boosts neutralizing antibody response in COVID-19 convalescents

A new study details the results from a single dose of the FINLAY FR 1A recombinant dimeric receptor-binding domain (RBD) base vaccine during a phase I clinical trial with 30 COVID-19 convalescents to test its capacity for boosting natural immunity.

5 Mar 2021

A SARS-CoV-2 spike protein adjuvant vaccine candidate produces durable rapid protection in vivo

A recent study reports the safety and high efficacy of an adjuvanted vaccine candidate against SARS-CoV-2 and the complications of COVID-19.

5 Mar 2021

UH pharmacologist to explore cause and treatment for left ventricular non-compaction cardiomyopathy

University of Houston pharmacologist Mingfu Wu has been awarded $2.5 million from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to explore the cause of and therapeutic treatment for left ventricular non-compaction cardiomyopathy (LVNC).

5 Mar 2021

Innovative cancer treatment effective in combating fungal infection in vitro and in mice

An innovative cell-based treatment for cancer has been found promising for the control of infections caused by fungi.

4 Mar 2021

Administering zinc supplements to Covid-19 patients may help reduce mortality and recovery time

Administering zinc supplements to Covid-19 patients with low levels of this element may be a strategy to reduce mortality and recovery time.

4 Mar 2021

Reduced ambulatory function in cancer survivors associated with increased risk of death

Bottom Line: Cancer survivors had a greater risk of reduced ambulatory function, which was associated with an increased risk of death.

4 Mar 2021

Researchers show potential benefits of delaying second mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose

The currently approved mRNA vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech help create neutralizing antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. Both companies designed their vaccines to be delivered in two doses. However, given the limited supply of vaccines worldwide, a new modeling study has suggested that vaccinating more people with the first dose and delaying the second could be an alternate route to achieving population immunity that could reduce mortality rates.

4 Mar 2021

Cell surface marker CD47 may allow early diagnosis of severe COVID-19

A new study reports the potential of the cell surface marker, CD47, as a biomarker for hyperinflammation, a characteristic feature of severe COVID-19.

4 Mar 2021

Researchers detect vaccine-induced SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in breast milk

A new paper released on the medRxiv* preprint server describes, for the first time, the detection of antibodies to the virus in human breast milk following the vaccination of lactating mothers. This could guide patients, their healthcare providers, and public health policymakers alike as to the deployment of the vaccines in pregnant and lactating mothers.

4 Mar 2021

Improving nurse staffing in New York hospitals could reduce deaths, save money

According to a new study published in Medical Care, improving hospital nurse staffing as proposed in pending legislation in New York state would likely save lives.

3 Mar 2021

Repeated attendance at mammography screening confers protection against breast cancer mortality

Attending the two most recent screening appointments before a breast cancer diagnosis protects against breast cancer death, according to a Queen Mary study of over half a million Swedish women conducted over 24 years.

3 Mar 2021

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Compounds in green and black tea relax blood vessels by activating ion channel proteins

Researchers identify new biomarkers associated with severity of COVID-19

Rheumatoid arthritis drug improves outcomes in severely ill COVID-19 patients, finds new trial

Monoclonal antibodies can be an effective tool in the global fight against malaria

Despite modest progress, maternal and child undernutrition remains a key health concern

Study analyzes COVID fatality rate using age and GDP as proxies for the quality and abundance of healthcare

People with vision impairment have higher risk of all-cause mortality

Specific brain regions respond opposingly to emotions linked with loneliness and wisdom

Combined liver-cytokine humanization enhances human red blood cell production and survival

One dose of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate boosts neutralizing antibody response in COVID-19 convalescents

A SARS-CoV-2 spike protein adjuvant vaccine candidate produces durable rapid protection in vivo

UH pharmacologist to explore cause and treatment for left ventricular non-compaction cardiomyopathy

Innovative cancer treatment effective in combating fungal infection in vitro and in mice

Administering zinc supplements to Covid-19 patients may help reduce mortality and recovery time

Reduced ambulatory function in cancer survivors associated with increased risk of death

Researchers show potential benefits of delaying second mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose

Cell surface marker CD47 may allow early diagnosis of severe COVID-19

Researchers detect vaccine-induced SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in breast milk

Improving nurse staffing in New York hospitals could reduce deaths, save money

Repeated attendance at mammography screening confers protection against breast cancer mortality

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Exploring the G:Box and for high-quality imaging

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