Archive: 22/04/2020

New study could lead to therapeutic interventions to treat cocaine addiction

A new study explains how cocaine modifies functions in the brain revealing a potential target for therapies aimed at treating cocaine addiction. The study was published this week in Cell Reports.

Apr 22, 2020

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Personalized device could support multiple COVID-19 patients from a single ventilator

As the pandemic swept across the nation in March, so did urgent questions about the virus' potential strain on the healthcare system.

Apr 22, 2020

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Which foods do you eat together? How you combine them may raise dementia risk

It's no secret that a healthy diet may benefit the brain. However, it may not only be what foods you eat, but what foods you eat together that may be associated with your risk of dementia, according to a new study published ...

Apr 22, 2020

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Diabetes reversed in mice with genetically edited stem cells derived from patients

Using induced pluripotent stem cells produced from the skin of a patient with a rare, genetic form of insulin-dependent diabetes called Wolfram syndrome, researchers transformed the human stem cells into insulin-producing ...

Apr 22, 2020

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New systematic review captures what makes a positive post-birth experience for new mothers

A new qualitative systematic review conducted to inform the scope of a new World Health Organization (WHO) post-birth (postnatal) guideline identifies four clear themes for a positive experience in mothers across 15 different ...

Apr 22, 2020

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Retired doctor says his mobile phone app is 'perfect' for tracking coronavirus

A retired doctor says a mobile phone app he created a few years ago can help patients avoid going to doctor's offices so they don't catch—or spread—the new coronavirus.

Apr 22, 2020

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Virus will be with us for a long time: WHO

COVID-19 will stalk the planet for a long time to come, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, warning that most countries were still in the early stages of tackling the pandemic.

Apr 22, 2020

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EU approves merger of Pfizer off-patent unit and Mylan

The European Commission on Wednesday authorised a merger of US drug giant Pfizer's off-patent business unit with the pharmaceutical company Mylan to create a global powerhouse for lower-cost medicines.

Apr 22, 2020

Two cats in NY state test positive for virus

Two pet cats in New York state have tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first cases in companion animals in the United States, federal officials said Wednesday.

Apr 22, 2020

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Salt substitution could prevent almost half a million deaths from CVD in China

A nationwide intervention to replace regular household salt with potassium-enriched salt substitutes in China could prevent nearly half a million cardiovascular deaths per year, according to a new modelling study published ...

Apr 22, 2020

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