EU defends vaccine trials as UK gives first OK EU officials insisted Wednesday that the bloc has not fallen behind in the race to deploy a coronavirus vaccine, as former member Britain authorised one that Europe is still evaluating. Dec 2, 2020 0 2
COVID-19 can impact young children's hearts A 2-month-old infant diagnosed with COVID-19 experienced reversible myocardial injury and heart failure, similar to COVID-19 related heart issues seen in adults, according to a case published in JACC: Case Reports. The infant ... Dec 2, 2020 0 5
Study on placenta membrane cells identifies genetic markers associated with preterm birth A new research study from the March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center led by investigators at the University of Chicago has identified new genetic markers associated with gestational length, providing new insights into ... Dec 2, 2020 0 49
Small and large birth weight linked to genetics of mother and baby—except in tiniest babies Genetics of mother and baby contribute to most cases where babies are born very large or very small, according to new research. Dec 2, 2020 0 33
Stay home for the holidays or get tested twice, CDC urges Don't travel over the upcoming holidays. But if you must, consider getting coronavirus tests before and after, U.S. health officials urged Wednesday. Dec 2, 2020 0 2
UN agency removes cannabis from strictest drug category The U.N. Commission on Narcotic Drugs voted Wednesday to remove cannabis and cannabis resin from a category of the world's most dangerous drugs, which could impact the global medical marijuana industry. Dec 2, 2020 0 6
Vaccine 1st puts spotlight on German pharma company BioNTech The email that arrived in the ancient German city of Mainz shortly before 1 a.m. in the morning marked a turning point in the global effort to deliver a reliable vaccine against the coronavirus pandemic—and for the little-known ... Dec 2, 2020 0 2
Q&A: COVID-19 and multisystem inflammatory syndromes in children and adults DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have been hearing about this pediatric syndrome that affects children with COVID-19. A friend recently said it can affect adults, too. Can you explain what these syndromes are and what I need to do to ... Dec 2, 2020 0 3
Telemedicine use disparity during COVID-19 among head and neck cancer patients The use of telemedicine services has shown to be exceptionally effective in meeting the health care needs of patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. But an analysis by Henry Ford Health System found that socioeconomic ... Dec 2, 2020 0 3
Personality changes predict early career outcomes Data analysis of a 12-year longitudinal study examining the importance of personality changes during young adulthood indicates personality growth has real-world career benefits. Kevin Hoff, assistant professor of industrial-organizational ... Dec 2, 2020 0 38