Post-bariatric hypoglycemia is a silent danger after surgery A serious side effect of weight-loss surgery can take more than a year to appear. Vanessa Hurta is spreading the word. Sep 1, 2021 0 2
Lack of global standards for COVID-19 certificates creates 'barrier to their successful implementation' The lack of global standards for coronavirus certificates is a key barrier to their successful implementation around the world, a new report warns. Sep 1, 2021 0 2
AI test screens for COVID-19 26% faster than lateral flow tests An artificial intelligence (AI) test performed by the bedside in 10 minutes quickly and safely triages patients coming to hospital for COVID-19, a University of Oxford-led study has shown. Sep 1, 2021 0 8
New gene therapies may soon treat dozens of rare diseases, but expense may limit availability for many Zolgensma—which treats spinal muscular atrophy, a rare genetic disease that damages nerve cells, leading to muscle decay—is currently the most expensive drug in the world. A one-time treatment of the life-saving drug ... Sep 1, 2021 0 16
Experimental monoclonal antibody combo shows significant efficacy against COVID-19 As part of the NIH-sponsored ACTIV-2 clinical trial for COVID-19 outpatients, preliminary data revealed that a new combination monoclonal antibody treatment reduced hospitalizations and death by 78 percent in high-risk patients. ... Sep 1, 2021 0 19
New study on lives of people with Parkinson's and their caregivers Results of a new European study published in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease may help improve clinical practice by shedding light on the lives of people with PD and their caregivers, re-emphasizing the many challenges ... Sep 1, 2021 0 5
South African health experts have identified a new lineage of SARS-CoV-2 As a team of South African researchers we have identified a new lineage of SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19. A lineage represents a genetically distinct virus population with a common ancestor. This virus may be designated ... Sep 1, 2021 0 0
Do genetics control who our friends are? It seems so with mice Have you ever met someone you instantly liked, or at other times, someone who you knew immediately that you did not want to be friends with, although you did not know why? Sep 1, 2021 0 257
Why is a third COVID-19 vaccine dose important for people who are immunocompromised? A number of countries including the United States and the United Kingdom are moving to make a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine available to people who are immunocompromised. Sep 1, 2021 0 4
9,000 Australians surveyed about their mental health needs post-COVID The COVID-19 pandemic has taken an enormous toll on people's mental health around the world. Sep 1, 2021 0 8
