Archive: 19/11/2020

With cold weather forcing patrons inside, how safe are restaurants?

(HealthDay)—Restaurants are under increasing pressure to provide a safe dining environment as winter approaches and the United States enters what could be the worst wave yet of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nov 19, 2020

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Insights on a mechanism to stop COVID-19 replication

Stopping the replication of SARS-CoV-2 is likely possible thanks to a compound called EBSELEN, (2-phenyl-1,2-benzoselenazol-3(2H)one), a glutathione peroxidase mimic. a group of researchers from the Politecnico di Milano ...

Nov 19, 2020

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Adding omega-3 fatty acids does not cut high CV risk

(HealthDay)—A carboxylic acid formulation of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid (omega-3 CA) does not improve outcomes among statin-treated patients at high cardiovascular risk, according to a study published ...

Nov 19, 2020

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Patients strongly favor banning bacon in hospitals, according to new survey

A majority of hospitalized patients favor eliminating processed meats—including bacon, deli meat, and sausage—from hospital menus to reduce cancer risk, according to a new survey published in the Journal of Hospital Management ...

Nov 19, 2020

Why masks belong at your Thanksgiving gathering, and how to properly clean and wear them

COVID-19 has disrupted our daily lives, and it is poised to completely disrupt the holiday season. As people make holiday plans and think about ways to reduce the risks to their loved ones, a strategy is essential.

Nov 19, 2020

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Q&A: For some older adults, a pandemic of loneliness

Because of COVID-19's social distancing safety precautions, many people are not only living in fear of the virus daily, but many are feeling isolated and alone. UConn Today sat down with the Chair of the Department of Psychiatry ...

Nov 19, 2020

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How to read results from COVID vaccine trials like a pro

It's been a busy week or so for news about COVID vaccines. First we heard preliminary clinical trial results from the Pfizer vaccine, then the Russian Sputnik V vaccine. This week, we heard about the Moderna vaccine. All ...

Nov 19, 2020

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COVID-19 vaccines: How Pfizer's and Moderna's 95% effective mRNA shots work

The COVID-19 pandemic has driven a massive allocation of resources towards producing solutions, from identifying life-saving medications, tracking how the virus spreads and ultimately to preventing infection with vaccines.

Nov 19, 2020

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Mediterranean diet tied to 30 percent risk reduction for diabetes in Women's Health Study

The Mediterranean (MED) diet—rich in olive oil, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds—is a recommended way to reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other adverse health outcomes. But exactly how ...

Nov 19, 2020

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Study of 'exceptional responders' yields clues to cancer and potential treatments

In a comprehensive analysis of patients with cancer who had exceptional responses to therapy, researchers have identified molecular changes in the patients' tumors that may explain some of the exceptional responses. The results ...

Nov 19, 2020

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