Archive: 16/12/2020

Experimental vaccine can counter dangerous effects of synthetic cannabinoids

Made in clandestine laboratories and sold widely across the United States, the diverse class of drugs known as synthetic cannabinoids presents a growing public health threat.

Dec 16, 2020

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Potential treatment approach kills lymphoma while sparing healthy cells

Scientists at Scripps Research have demonstrated a promising new strategy for treating lymphomas, a group of cancers that begin in infection-fighting cells of the immune system called lymphocytes.

Dec 16, 2020

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Pandemic has severely disrupted sleep, increasing stress and medication use

The COVID-19 pandemic is seriously affecting the sleep habits of half of those surveyed in a new study from The Royal and the University of Ottawa, leading to further stress and anxiety plus further dependence on sleep medication.

Dec 16, 2020

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Successful pilot integrates PrEP and syringe exchange services

When taken daily, pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, is a highly effective way to prevent HIV transmission, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now a new study shows that implementing PrEP distribution ...

Dec 16, 2020

Intensive control of blood glucose and blood pressure reduces CAN risk in diabetes

Intensive interventions to reduce blood glucose and blood pressure levels in type 2 diabetes reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (CAN), a frequent but underdiagnosed complication of diabetes ...

Dec 16, 2020

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New screening platform leads to discovery of next-generation prodrugs for type 1 diabetes

With nearly 2 million Americans battling type 1 diabetes, it is no surprise that clinical therapies for the disease are constantly evolving and improving. In type 1 diabetes mellitus, the body's immune system attacks and ...

Dec 16, 2020

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Despite lax rules, COVID-19 claims few lives in Haiti. Scientists want to know why.

In Haiti, they are acting like COVID-19 doesn't exist.

Dec 16, 2020

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Some states may lack facilities for administering COVID-19 vaccine to residents

As the biggest vaccination effort in U.S. history gets underway, several states may not have a sufficient number of facilities in some areas to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to all residents who want it, according to a ...

Dec 16, 2020

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Vaping could nearly triple the chance of smoking in teens

A new study offers strong evidence that kids who use e-cigarettes are more likely to take up smoking or smokeless tobacco, researchers say.

Dec 16, 2020

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Identifying a gene that could explain disparity in COVID-19 effects

The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate of City of Hope, has identified a specific genetic target that could help explain the tremendous variation in how sick those infected with COVID-19 become.

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