COVID delays in IVF treatment has biggest impact on women over 40 Delays to IVF treatment brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic could reduce the amount of live births in women over 40 by almost a quarter. Jan 20, 2021 0 38
Lockdown, quarantine and self-isolation: How COVID restrictions affect our mental health In the year since the city of Wuhan, China, went into the world's first coronavirus lockdown, we have all had to live under some form of pandemic-related restriction. Jan 20, 2021 0 57
New type of artificial corneal implant that integrates directly into the eye wall A team of doctors and researchers at CorNeat, an Israel ophthalmic medical device company, has developed and implanted into a patient a new type of artificial cornea that integrates directly into the eye wall. Members of ... Jan 20, 2021 report 1 234
How does SARS-CoV-2 get in your head and destroy your sense of smell? One of the early indicators of imminent SARS-CoV-2 infection is a sudden and complete loss of smell and taste. Often, these symptoms persist long after infection has been seemingly cleared. How might a virus like this get ... Jan 20, 2021 feature 2 655
History shows that vaccine rollout is always a bit shambolic "The scientists have done it," said the UK prime minister, Boris Johnson in December 2020, hailing the development of the new COVID-19 vaccine. Johnson insisted that this success brought "sure and certain knowledge" that ... Jan 20, 2021 0 23
Are pricy air ambulance rides really saving more lives? Air ambulance service is pricey, but promises lifesaving speed by providing rapid straight-line helicopter transport for critically ill patients. Jan 20, 2021 0 48
NICE approves new maintenance treatment for ovarian cancer A new targeted treatment has been recommended by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for some adults with advanced high-grade epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer Jan 20, 2021 0 50
Having plants at home improves psychological well-being during lockdown An international study coordinated by the Research Group for Urban Nature and Biosystems Engineering (NATURIB) from the University of Seville's Escuela Técnica Superior of Agricultural Engineering emphasizes that having plants ... Jan 20, 2021 0 32
Proteomic analysis reveals when and how which proteins are degraded in cancer cells by autophagy pathways A fundamental process by which cellular components are degraded is autophagy. Defects in autophagy pathways are strongly associated with multiple human diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders and cancer. Despite their ... Jan 20, 2021 0 43
Remote, online support for at-home blood pressure management is effective, low-cost At-home blood pressure monitoring using a web-based system offering personalized support and linked to a remote healthcare professional can result in better hypertension management than face-to-face consultations, finds a ... Jan 20, 2021 0 37
