Novel approach to COVID-19 vaccine shows early promise A Western University team's novel approach to developing a COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in inducing a robust immune response, early data shows. Dec 20, 2021 0 41
WHO chief says 2022 must be year 'we end the pandemic' The world must pull together and make the difficult choices needed to end the COVID-19 pandemic within the next year, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday. Dec 20, 2021 0 7
Factors ID'd for severe GI effects of SARS-CoV-2 in children (HealthDay)—Overall, 9.5 percent of children with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) or multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) have severe gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations, according ... Dec 20, 2021 0 22
Scientists create mind-blowing tool to 'see' millions of brain cell connections in mice To solve the mysteries of how learning and memory occur, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists have created a system to track millions of connections among brain cells in mice—all at the same time—when the animals' whiskers ... Dec 20, 2021 0 178
Identifying new drug combo for liver cancer via CRISPR-Cas9 screen A research team of LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has successfully repurposed an approved drug ifenprodil, a vasodilator, to be used in combination with the FDA-approved first-line drug sorafenib ... Dec 20, 2021 0 2
Molnupiravir cuts risk for severe COVID-19 illness in adults (HealthDay)—For nonhospitalized, unvaccinated adults with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 and at least one risk factor for severe disease, molnupiravir reduces the risk for hospitalization or death, according to a study published ... Dec 20, 2021 0 57
Pediatricians can play key role in HIV testing, prophylaxis (HealthDay)—In a clinical report published online Dec. 20 in Pediatrics, recommendations are presented for addressing HIV testing and preexposure and postexposure HIV prophylaxis in adolescents and young adults. Dec 20, 2021 0 12
Proctor & Gamble recalls Pantene, Herbal Essences products due to benzene Proctor & Gamble has voluntarily recalled several dry shampoo sprays and hair conditioner spray products with brand names Pantene, Herbal Essences, Aussie and Waterless because of benzene contamination. Dec 20, 2021 0 108
Researchers develop new approach to analyzing complex genetics underlying spina bifida Weill Cornell Medicine researchers are using machine learning, a form of artificial intelligence, to shed light on genetic mutations associated with spina bifida. In this birth defect, the neural tube that forms the spinal ... Dec 20, 2021 0 45
Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents get kids to try healthier foods? Q: My kids are such picky eaters. How can I get them to try healthier options? Dec 20, 2021 0 7