Archive: 16/11/2021

Ellipsys percutaneous fistula durable for hemodialysis access

(HealthDay)—A percutaneous arteriovenous fistula (pAVF) created by an interventionalist in the office-based lab provides durable access for hemodialysis through five years, according to a study presented at Kidney Week, ...

Nov 16, 2021

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Older-looking brains linked to lower birth weight and genes

In brain scans of almost 1500 people throughout Europe, researchers of the Lifebrain consortium found that people with "older-looking" brains had both lower birth weight and genes for smaller brains, compared with those with ...

Nov 16, 2021

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Tracking transmission of distinct SARS‑COV‑2 variants from China and Europe to West Africa

At the onset of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, fears emerged that it would overwhelm the weak health systems in many African countries. However, it turned out that Europe and America had much higher incidences and fatality rates ...

Nov 16, 2021

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CDC warns of E. coli outbreak linked to baby spinach

(HealthDay)—Ten people in seven states have been sickened in an E. coli outbreak linked to baby spinach, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday.

Nov 16, 2021

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Study shows immune cells against COVID-19 stay high in number six months after vaccination

A recent study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers provides evidence that CD4+ T lymphocytes—immune system cells also known as helper T cells—produced by people who received either of the two available messenger RNA ...

Nov 16, 2021

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Face masks don't hide emotions from kids: study

For children, masks don't mask the emotions of others, a new study shows.

Nov 16, 2021

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Health class may influence heart risk in south asians

A health education class tailored to South Asian culture was associated with improvements in certain cardiac risk factors and lower odds of death among participants, a new study shows.

Nov 16, 2021

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COVID-19 booster shot helps vast majority of cancer patients

Most cancer patients who had no measurable immune response after being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 were helped by a third vaccine dose, according to a new study by investigators at the Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center ...

Nov 16, 2021

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Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing presents updated statement on preoperative stoma site marking

Choosing and marking a stoma site, with accompanying patient education, is an important part of care for patients who may need an ostomy. Professionals involved in the care of patients undergoing stoma surgery will find a ...

Nov 16, 2021

Software to reduce emergency hospital admissions gets mixed report from family doctors

A software tool meant to help reduce emergency hospital admissions is of limited use and benefit to patients, a new study of family doctors' views and experiences has revealed.

Nov 16, 2021

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