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Confidence in COVID-19 restrictions leads to good mental health

In March 2020, Covid-19 was declared a global pandemic, and governments around the world imposed restrictions to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus.

19 Sep 2020

Ineffective immune responses may be responsible for COVID-19 mortality rates in men and the elderly

News-Medical speaks to Dr. Nicole Lieberman about her latest research that discovered delayed immune responses may affect COVID-19 mortality rates.

18 Sep 2020

Key China COVID-19 study produced results that influenced subsequent research on coronavirus

Early in the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a small study in China produced results that influenced subsequent research on the virus.

18 Sep 2020

ACC’s initiative can help cardiologists address critical patient needs, deliver high-quality care

The American College of Cardiology's ongoing COVID-19 response initiative is welcoming support from the Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company Alliance to continue providing real-time clinical guidance on COVID-19.

18 Sep 2020

High fructose corn syrup increases risk factors for heart disease, diabetes

Consuming high fructose corn syrup appears to be as bad for your health as consuming sugar in the form of fructose alone, according to a new study from researchers at the University of California, Davis.

18 Sep 2020

Omega-3 intake is associated with reduced risk of coronary heart disease events

A new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings provides the most comprehensive analysis of the role of omega-3 dosage on cardiovascular prevention to date.

18 Sep 2020

Strong causative link between smoking and bleeding in the brain

A decade ago, in a Nordic Twin Cohort study involving 79,664 twins from Denmark, Finland, and Sweden, researchers looked at risk factors of SAH other than genes.

17 Sep 2020

T cells on the front line of COVID-19 response

In the new study, published in the journal Cell, the team has found that the uncoordinated responses produced by the immune system, especially in people who are more than 65 years old, maybe the reason why older adults are more at risk.

17 Sep 2020

MDI Biological Laboratory receives €280,000 to address the problem of tendon injury

Modern medicine has made tremendous strides in replacing organs and hips. But what about those all-important tendons, which enable joint movement by connecting muscle to bone? Tendon injuries, such as those in the knee, elbow, Achilles tendon and rotator cuff (shoulder) exact a huge cost in terms of health care, productivity and quality of life.

17 Sep 2020

Australian stinging tree could pave way for novel painkillers

Australia is well known for having many of the world's most venomous creatures, ranging from snakes, spiders, jellyfish, centipedes, fish, ticks, bees, and ants. 21 of the 25 most venomous snakes in the world are all from Australia. The country is also home to dangerous plants, like the Australian stinging tree.

17 Sep 2020

Virtual screening tool simplifies the process of diagnosing pulmonary hypertension

The COVID-19 pandemic has increasing numbers of doctors caring for patients virtually. While critical to protecting patient health during a pandemic, however, virtual care presents unique challenges, especially when it comes to diagnosis.

17 Sep 2020

Non-invasive neurotechnology can improve insomnia symptoms and autonomic function

For people with chronic insomnia, a good night's sleep is elusive. But what if insomnia symptoms could be alleviated by simply listening to one's own brainwaves?

17 Sep 2020

CNIC researchers uncover a mechanism explaining how macrophages regulate obesity

Macrophages are immune system cells. They are essential in the early response to infections, and they also have a key role in the proper functioning of our tissues and the regulation of obesity.

17 Sep 2020

Researchers secure NIH funding to study differences in glioblastoma between males and females

A team led by researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute has secured $10.4 million over five years from the National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute to explore at the molecular level the differences in glioblastoma between males and females.

17 Sep 2020

Women with prolonged fertility have elevated dementia risk

Women with a longer reproductive period had an elevated risk for dementia in old age, compared with those who were fertile for a shorter period, a population-based study from the University of Gothenburg shows.

17 Sep 2020

Combined use of three drugs linked with lower lung cancer incidence and mortality

Combined use of aspirin, statins, and metformin is associated with decreased lung cancer incidence and mortality, according to a study published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology.

17 Sep 2020

Smart drug delivery system may help treat spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders

A Rutgers-led team has created a smart drug delivery system that reduces inflammation in damaged nervous tissues and may help treat spinal cord injuries and other neurological disorders.

17 Sep 2020

Study finds increased risk of serious complications in children taking oral steroids

Children who take oral steroids to treat asthma or autoimmune diseases have an increased risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and blood clots, according to Rutgers researchers.

17 Sep 2020

Entrepreneurs to present their healthcare innovations in virtual event

Both events will be held online; free registration and information is available at http://bit.ly/M2D2 Challenge Events.

17 Sep 2020

Salk institute to establish world-class consortium to study cellular and tissue aging in humans

The Salk Institute will establish a world-class San Diego Nathan Shock Center (SD-NSC), a consortium with Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Institute (SBP) and the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego), to study cellular and tissue aging in humans.

17 Sep 2020

Cardiology News and Research

Latest Cardiology News and Research

Confidence in COVID-19 restrictions leads to good mental health

Ineffective immune responses may be responsible for COVID-19 mortality rates in men and the elderly

Key China COVID-19 study produced results that influenced subsequent research on coronavirus

ACC’s initiative can help cardiologists address critical patient needs, deliver high-quality care

High fructose corn syrup increases risk factors for heart disease, diabetes

Omega-3 intake is associated with reduced risk of coronary heart disease events

Strong causative link between smoking and bleeding in the brain

T cells on the front line of COVID-19 response

MDI Biological Laboratory receives €280,000 to address the problem of tendon injury

Australian stinging tree could pave way for novel painkillers

Virtual screening tool simplifies the process of diagnosing pulmonary hypertension

Non-invasive neurotechnology can improve insomnia symptoms and autonomic function

CNIC researchers uncover a mechanism explaining how macrophages regulate obesity

Researchers secure NIH funding to study differences in glioblastoma between males and females

Women with prolonged fertility have elevated dementia risk

Combined use of three drugs linked with lower lung cancer incidence and mortality

Smart drug delivery system may help treat spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders

Study finds increased risk of serious complications in children taking oral steroids

Entrepreneurs to present their healthcare innovations in virtual event

Salk institute to establish world-class consortium to study cellular and tissue aging in humans

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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