Archive: 14/07/2020

Better hip replacements when surgeon operates often

The higher the proportion of primary hip replacement operations a surgeon performs annually, the better the results are, a thesis at the University of Gothenburg shows. On the other hand, it makes little difference to the ...

Jul 14, 2020

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How South Korea protects health care workers from COVID-19

Fourth-year School of Medicine student SeungJu Jackie Oh was completing a dedicated research year in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery when COVID-19 closed the medical school. Oh quickly shifted her focus ...

Jul 14, 2020

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Only half of states have guidelines for a ventilator shortage, researchers report

Only 26 states have publicly available guidelines for the allocation of ventilators in a public health emergency, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, the guidelines vary widely from state to state.

Jul 14, 2020

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Researchers reveal discovery of new cancer drug fadraciclib

Scientists have revealed details of the discovery of a new cancer drug that could be used to treat a range of cancer types, including some blood cancers and solid tumors.

Jul 14, 2020

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While coronavirus cases spike in the South, the Northeast seems to have it under control—here's what changed

"Hospital Capacity Crosses Tipping Point in U.S. Coronavirus Hot Spots"—Wall Street Journal

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Artemisinin: fighting coronavirus with this antimalarial drug is risky

Since the beginning of the pandemic, much work has been done to test whether antimalarial drugs can treat COVID-19. Hydroxychloroquine, the most well known, has been found to be ineffective. But in Africa, another drug has ...

Jul 14, 2020

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More deaths in Victoria, as NSW COVID cluster triggers reactions in Queensland and South Australia

Uncertainty surrounding a cluster of COVID-19 cases linked to a Sydney hotel has prompted reactions from the Queensland and South Australian governments, as the Victorian situation continues to be critical.

Jul 14, 2020

Five activities that can protect your mental and physical health as you age

No one is immune to developing chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cancer or arthritis as they get older. But research shows social activities, like joining clubs, interest groups or volunteering, are linked to better ...

Jul 14, 2020

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Office-based exercise could reduce heart disease risk by 15%

Employers could help staff reduce their risk of heart disease by 15 percent if they introduced specialised exercise bikes to the workplace, according to new research.

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Q&A: Getting to a COVID-19 vaccine as fast and as safely as possible

The novel coronavirus is not expected to disappear anytime soon. With physical distancing, virus testing, contact tracing, and potentially new therapeutics, we may be able to keep it partially at bay. But many eyes are looking ...

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