Archive: 02/12/2021

Tracking the neurons that make us social

Human beings, like most mammals, need social interactions to live and develop. The processes that drive them toward each other require decision making whose brain machinery is largely misunderstood. To decipher this phenomenon, ...

Dec 2, 2021

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Does cancer immunotherapy work differently in men vs. women?

A class of cancer immunotherapy called checkpoint inhibitors has revolutionized cancer treatment. It's a new way to attack the disease by unleashing the immune system. However, not every patient benefits from the treatment, ...

Dec 2, 2021

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'Mild cognitive impairment' in older age often disappears, study finds

(HealthDay)—A diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) might worry an older adult, who could see it as a stepping stone to dementia. But a new study suggests one does not necessarily lead to the other.

Dec 2, 2021

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Biden to announce plan to battle Omicron, Delta variants this winter

(HealthDay)—President Joe Biden plans to announce a new round of measures to protect Americans against the spread of coronavirus variants on Thursday.

Dec 2, 2021

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Pandemic stress, exhaustion weigh on health care workers

(HealthDay)—The pandemic is taking a toll on health care workers' sleep, which can put both their mental health and patient care at risk, researchers warn.

Dec 2, 2021

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Are pandemic-related stressors increasing young women's vulnerability to STIs?

Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have been awarded $2.6 million in research funding from the National Institutes of Health to study how pandemic-related stressors influence sexual behavior and risk of sexually ...

Dec 2, 2021

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Study shows how digital and molecular data can be integrated and used to improve health

Analyzing molecular characteristics and their variation during lifestyle changes, by combining digital tools, classical laboratory tests and new biomolecular measurements, could enable individualized prevention of disease. ...

Dec 2, 2021

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Germany locks unvaccinated out of public life; mandate looms

Unvaccinated people across Germany will soon be excluded from nonessential stores, restaurants and sports and cultural venues, Chancellor Angela Merkel announced Thursday, and parliament will consider a general vaccine mandate ...

Dec 2, 2021

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HPV-associated head and neck cancer blood test shows promise as a test to replace tissue biopsy

Researchers at Mass Eye and Ear and Mass General Hospital have developed a blood test, or liquid biopsy, for head and neck cancer associated with the human papilloma virus (HPV) that was shown in a new study to be more accurate, ...

Dec 2, 2021

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Refinement of genetic signals for psoriasis by combining European-origin and South Asian populations

A Michigan Medicine study found that combining genetic samples from patients of different ethnic backgrounds created a clearer picture for analyzing genetic variants in psoriasis patients and led to the discovery of new genetic ...

Dec 2, 2021

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