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Study shows how neighborhood-level social vulnerability impacts COVID-19 hospitalization outcomes

COVID-19 has sent nearly 900,000 Americans to the hospital in the past two years. A new study shows that the ZIP codes they came from had a lot to do with how sick they were when they got to the hospital, and how much care they needed once they were there.

21 Feb 2022

The 'Ross procedure' may be a more favorable option for aortic valve replacement in younger adults

The "Ross procedure" may be a more favorable option for aortic valve replacement among patients under 50 years old than more standard mechanical or biological replacements, according to a new study from The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

21 Feb 2022

Vaping has significant cardiovascular effect on adolescent males but not females, mouse study finds

A new study by researchers at The Ohio State University College of Medicine gives insight into what happens to the cardiovascular system of adolescents when they vape.

21 Feb 2022

Higher consumption of vegetables unlikely to affect cardiovascular disease risk, study shows

A sufficient intake of vegetables is important for maintaining a balanced diet and avoiding a wide range of diseases.

21 Feb 2022

TTUHSC expert wins NIH renewal grant to continue research on neurological disorders

According to the Global Burden of Disease study, neurological disorders are the leading cause of disability and the second leading cause of death after heart disease.

21 Feb 2022

Study offers new understanding of how the immune system reacts to COVID-19

Little has been known to date about how the immune system's natural killer (NK) cells detect which cells have been infected with SARS-CoV-2.

21 Feb 2022

Prime Minister sets out the Government's plans to live with and manage COVID

Vaccines will remain the first line of defense against Covid-19 as the Prime Minister sets out the Government's plans to live with and manage the virus.

21 Feb 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant prompts system sciences and precision medicine

In a new review study, researchers aimed to describe the emergence of the Omicron variant, its structure, its impact on health and health systems, and the challenges that can be expected due to this variant.

21 Feb 2022

Generic version of Viagra could be the long-waited remedy for dogs with megaesophagus

Sildenafil, the generic version of the drug known as Viagra, could be the long-waited remedy for a group of dogs with a rare disorder called megaesophagus.

21 Feb 2022

HIV patient treated with blood stem cell transplant for leukemia achieves long-term remission

A patient living with HIV who received a blood stem cell transplant for high-risk acute myeloid leukemia has been free of the virus for 14 months after stopping HIV antiretroviral drug treatment, suggesting a cure, according to the Weill Cornell Medicine physician-scientists who performed the transplant and managed her care

21 Feb 2022

Behavioral scientist to present findings from the Northwestern Juvenile Project at AAAS meeting

Northwestern University behavioral scientist Linda Teplin will present research on Saturday, Feb. 19 from her groundbreaking Northwestern Juvenile Project at the upcoming 2022 annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The meeting, "Empower with Evidence," will take place online Feb. 17-20.

21 Feb 2022

First study in North America uses genetic testing to identify people at risk of heart disease

Dignity Health in Arizona is launching the first research study in North America in which genetic testing is used to identify men and women at risk of developing heart disease based on the makeup of their DNA.

21 Feb 2022

Researchers develop novel anti-SARS-CoV-2 Omicron vaccine candidate

Researchers have developed a new vaccine candidate that is specifically targeted against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

20 Feb 2022

Music therapy is beneficial for patients with sickle cell disease

A new study from University Hospitals (UH) Connor Whole Health found patients with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) who participated in music therapy learned new self-management skills and improved their ability to cope with pain.

18 Feb 2022

Codiak's publication highlights the ability of exoASO-STAT6 to selectively target tumor-associated macrophages

Codiak BioSciences, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering the development of exosome-based therapeutics as a new class of medicines, today announced the online publication of a new manuscript, Exosome mediated genetic reprogramming of tumor associated macrophages by exoASO-STAT6 leads to potent monotherapy anti-tumor efficacy, in the American Association for the Advancement of Science's journal, Science Advances.

18 Feb 2022

Researchers use an integrated approach to reveal constituents in a multi-herb Chinese medicine

Rooted in ancient knowledge and principles, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been used to treat many diseases, sparking the interest of pharmaceutical researchers. TCM formulas are quite complex, requiring multiple herbs for their formulation.

18 Feb 2022

Brain organization differs between boys and girls with autism, shows study

Brain organization differs between boys and girls with autism, according to a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine.

18 Feb 2022

Antibiotic treatment after birth affects a newborn's gut microbiome

Treating babies with antibiotics in the first week of life is linked with a decrease in healthy bacteria necessary amongst others to digest milk and an increase in antimicrobial resistance, research suggests.

18 Feb 2022

Study identifies a protein complex critical for regulating apoptosis and necroptosis

Cell death plays an important role in normal human development and health but requires tightly orchestrated balance to avert disease. Too much can trigger a massive inflammatory immune response that damages tissues and organs. Not enough can interfere with the body's ability to fight infection or lead to cancer.

18 Feb 2022

Combination of three drugs extends the survival of patients with metastatic, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer

Results from an international, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 clinical trial indicate that adding the androgen-receptor inhibitor darolutamide to androgen-deprivation therapy and chemotherapy prolongs the survival of men with metastatic, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, a disease that is fatal in most cases.

18 Feb 2022

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Study shows how neighborhood-level social vulnerability impacts COVID-19 hospitalization outcomes

The 'Ross procedure' may be a more favorable option for aortic valve replacement in younger adults

Vaping has significant cardiovascular effect on adolescent males but not females, mouse study finds

Higher consumption of vegetables unlikely to affect cardiovascular disease risk, study shows

TTUHSC expert wins NIH renewal grant to continue research on neurological disorders

Study offers new understanding of how the immune system reacts to COVID-19

Prime Minister sets out the Government's plans to live with and manage COVID

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant prompts system sciences and precision medicine

Generic version of Viagra could be the long-waited remedy for dogs with megaesophagus

HIV patient treated with blood stem cell transplant for leukemia achieves long-term remission

Behavioral scientist to present findings from the Northwestern Juvenile Project at AAAS meeting

First study in North America uses genetic testing to identify people at risk of heart disease

Researchers develop novel anti-SARS-CoV-2 Omicron vaccine candidate

Music therapy is beneficial for patients with sickle cell disease

Codiak's publication highlights the ability of exoASO-STAT6 to selectively target tumor-associated macrophages

Researchers use an integrated approach to reveal constituents in a multi-herb Chinese medicine

Brain organization differs between boys and girls with autism, shows study

Antibiotic treatment after birth affects a newborn's gut microbiome

Study identifies a protein complex critical for regulating apoptosis and necroptosis

Combination of three drugs extends the survival of patients with metastatic, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer

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