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Comparing post–COVID-19 symptoms two years after SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers compared the presence of post–coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms among hospitalized and non-hospitalized patients in Spain.

17 Nov 2022

SARS-CoV-2 antibodies persist in breast milk following two and three COVID-19 vaccine doses

A new study assesses anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels in breast milk obtained from lactating individuals following two or three COVID-19 vaccine doses.

16 Nov 2022

Jynneos vaccine for Monkeypox not linked to hospitalization, serious cardiac events

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers investigated the incidence of cardiac AESIs (adverse events of special interest) among Kaiser Permanente Northwest (KPNW) members who had received JYNNEOS vaccinations against the monkeypox (MPX) virus.

16 Nov 2022

Study explores how corporal punishment may impact neural systems to produce adverse effects

Don't spank your kids. That's the conventional wisdom that has emerged from decades of research linking corporal punishment to a decline in adolescent health and negative effects on behavior, including an increased risk for anxiety and depression.

16 Nov 2022

SARS-CoV-2 infection triggers reactivation of latent viruses in people with chronic fatigue syndrome

COVID-19 reactivated viruses that had become latent in cells following previous infections, particularly in people with chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME/CFS.

16 Nov 2022

The player-coaches of addiction recovery work without boundaries

Sarah Wright stops by her peer support specialist's hotel room-turned-office in this Denver suburb several times a day.

16 Nov 2022

Minority women's perinatal experiences overshadowed by isolation and fear due to changing COVID-19 policies

Black, Indigenous and other women of color who were pregnant or gave birth during the pandemic said these experiences were overshadowed by isolation, confusion and fear, much of it caused by unclear or frequently changing institutional policies, according to a new study.

16 Nov 2022

New drug could be a game changer for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

Cisplatin is a chemotherapy indicated to fight tumors in many types of cancer. However, it does have major side effects – especially kidney toxicity, that can lead to acute kidney failure.

15 Nov 2022

Utilizing marine sources to extract DHA to treat Alzheimer’s

The anti-neurodegenerative effects of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and DHA-rich phospholipids (DH-PL) derived from fisheries and aquaculture byproducts.

15 Nov 2022

Do SSRIs lower the risk of long COVID?

Researchers conducted a retrospective study to determine whether SSRIs with immunomodulatory and antiplatelet properties can decrease the risk of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC).

15 Nov 2022

The brain's claustrum behaves more like a high-speed internet router, research finds

Tucked underneath the brain's outer, wrinkly cortex is a deeply mysterious area, known as the claustrum. This region has long been known to exchange signals with much of the cortex, which is responsible for higher reasoning and complex thought.

14 Nov 2022

Moderna's bivalent boosters trigger strong antibody response against latest subvariants

Moderna reports the efficacy of a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster dose.

14 Nov 2022

New fentanyl vaccine could prevent deadly opioid from entering the brain

A research team led by the University of Houston has developed a vaccine targeting the dangerous synthetic opioid fentanyl that could block its ability to enter the brain, thus eliminating the drug's "high."

14 Nov 2022

Mast cells in synovial tissue may explain why women report worse osteoarthritis pain than men

Investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have discovered that at the time of total knee replacement, women have significantly increased levels of immune cells called mast cells in synovial tissue surrounding the knee joint than men.

14 Nov 2022

New wrist-worn device can assess functional impact of chronic pain

Effectively treating chronic pain is challenging because pain experiences are highly subjective. To select the best treatments, physicians rely on patient perceptions, costly tests, and lengthy examinations.

14 Nov 2022

AI tool uses CT scans to identify patients at risk of reduced blood flow to the heart

Cedars-Sinai investigators and colleagues have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that uses computed tomography (CT) scans to identify patients at risk of reduced blood flow to the heart.

14 Nov 2022

Obese patients undergoing knee replacement have higher risk of revision surgery, study finds

University of Queensland research has revealed Australians undergoing a knee replacement operation are at a higher risk of needing further surgery if they're obese.

14 Nov 2022

Restorative neurostimulation continues to be effective in treating low-back pain for three years

A study has found that restorative neurostimulation continues to be effective in treating low-back pain caused by multifidus dysfunction after three years.

14 Nov 2022

Harnessing the natural potential of venom for drug discovery

Steven Trim, Founder and Cheif Scientific Officer at Venomtech, tells NewsMedical how UK-based Venomtech® harnesses the power of naturally-produced venoms obtained from a collection of nearly 200 species of spiders, scorpions, and centipedes to create compound libraries for drug discovery.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 14 Nov 2022

Study assesses musculoskeletal health needs of underserved patients

To improve the health of a community, the first step is to identify its most pressing needs. To that end, in 2022 Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) implemented a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach to assess musculoskeletal health needs, identify health disparities and support the development of initiatives to address unmet needs.

14 Nov 2022

Pain News and Research

Latest Pain News and Research

Comparing post–COVID-19 symptoms two years after SARS-CoV-2 infection

SARS-CoV-2 antibodies persist in breast milk following two and three COVID-19 vaccine doses

Jynneos vaccine for Monkeypox not linked to hospitalization, serious cardiac events

Study explores how corporal punishment may impact neural systems to produce adverse effects

SARS-CoV-2 infection triggers reactivation of latent viruses in people with chronic fatigue syndrome

The player-coaches of addiction recovery work without boundaries

Minority women's perinatal experiences overshadowed by isolation and fear due to changing COVID-19 policies

New drug could be a game changer for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

Utilizing marine sources to extract DHA to treat Alzheimer’s

Do SSRIs lower the risk of long COVID?

The brain's claustrum behaves more like a high-speed internet router, research finds

Moderna's bivalent boosters trigger strong antibody response against latest subvariants

New fentanyl vaccine could prevent deadly opioid from entering the brain

Mast cells in synovial tissue may explain why women report worse osteoarthritis pain than men

New wrist-worn device can assess functional impact of chronic pain

AI tool uses CT scans to identify patients at risk of reduced blood flow to the heart

Obese patients undergoing knee replacement have higher risk of revision surgery, study finds

Restorative neurostimulation continues to be effective in treating low-back pain for three years

Harnessing the natural potential of venom for drug discovery

Study assesses musculoskeletal health needs of underserved patients

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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