Archive: 21/07/2020

U.S. COVID-19 cases could be way beyond 'Official' count, study finds

(HealthDay)—Far more Americans have been infected with COVID-19 than reported case counts reflect, a new government report suggests.

Jul 21, 2020

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Researchers identify subject-specific component to perceptual learning ability

Developing expertise usually requires a variety of skills, and some people can become experts while others can't. Common practice in perceptual learning research has treated ubiquitous individual learning differences as random ...

Jul 21, 2020

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Face masks making things tough for the deaf

(HealthDay)—As the debate over face masks continues, few may realize how the coverings make it hard for the 48 million Americans with hearing loss to communicate with others.

Jul 21, 2020

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Freeze-framing the shape-shifting SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

The rod-like spike proteins on the surface of SARS CoV-2 are the tip of the spear of the COVID-19 pandemic. The spikes bind to human cells via the ACE2 receptor and then dramatically change shape, jack-knifing to fuse the ...

Jul 21, 2020

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Recommendations updated for barrier method use among teens

(HealthDay)—In an American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement, published online July 20 in Pediatrics, updated recommendations are presented relating to use of barrier methods for adolescents engaging in sexual activity.

Jul 21, 2020

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Keep flossing: study ties gum disease to higher cancer risk

(HealthDay)—Want to avoid cancer? Consider brushing and flossing more often.

Jul 21, 2020

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Congress begins talks on coronavirus aid package as cases pass 3.8 million

(HealthDay)—With U.S. coronavirus cases surging past 3.8 million on Tuesday, Congress is negotiating yet another pandemic relief package for cash-strapped Americans.

Jul 21, 2020

More online advance directives completed during COVID-19

(HealthDay)—There has been an increase in completion of advance directives (ADs) during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a research letter published online July 20 in JAMA Network Open.

Jul 21, 2020

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Assessing symptoms, blood, stool markers best for identifying pediatric IBD

(HealthDay)—For pediatric patients with nonbloody diarrhea, evaluating symptoms plus blood and stool markers is the optimal test strategy for predicting inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online ...

Jul 21, 2020

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Mumbai deploys 'smart helmets' to screen for coronavirus

As coronavirus infections climb in Mumbai, authorities in India's worst-hit city are turning to high-tech "smart helmets" to speed up screenings and identify suspected cases in the financial capital's densely-populated slums.

Jul 21, 2020

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