UK reports 32 deaths from clots after AZ jabs A total of 168 people have suffered rare blood clots after taking the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine in Britain, and 32 have died, the UK's medicines regulator said Thursday. Apr 22, 2021 0 66
Dutch coronavirus infections rise ahead of lockdown easing Dutch caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Thursday defended his decision to ease his country's lockdown next week even after the Netherlands recorded 9,648 new coronavirus infections— the highest daily increase since ... Apr 22, 2021 0 5
A new method for fighting 'cold' tumors Not all cancerous tumors are created equal. Some tumors, known as "hot" tumors, show signs of inflammation, which means they are infiltrated with T cells working to fight the cancer. Those tumors are easier to treat, as immunotherapy ... Apr 22, 2021 0 17
Miniaturized models of neuron-muscle interactions give insight in ALS Skeletal muscles enable voluntary movements and are controlled by a special type of neurons called motor neurons, which make direct contact with skeletal muscles through so-called neuromuscular junctions (NMJs). It is through ... Apr 22, 2021 0 3
International research teams explore genetic effects of Chernobyl radiation In two landmark studies, researchers have used cutting-edge genomic tools to investigate the potential health effects of exposure to ionizing radiation, a known carcinogen, from the 1986 accident at the Chernobyl nuclear ... Apr 22, 2021 0 67
Researchers trace spinal neuron family tree Spinal cord nerve cells branching through the body resemble trees with limbs fanning out in every direction. But this image can also be used to tell the story of how these neurons, their jobs becoming more specialized over ... Apr 22, 2021 0 187
Lithium treats intellectual defects in mouse model of Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Mice with symptoms that mimic Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) have difficulty with learning and generating new neurons in the hippocampus. However, according to a new study by Thomas Pak, Calvin Carter, and Val Sheffield of the ... Apr 22, 2021 0 65
Anti-aging compound improves muscle glucose metabolism in people A natural compound previously demonstrated to counteract aspects of aging and improve metabolic health in mice has clinically relevant effects in people, according to new research at Washington University School of Medicine ... Apr 22, 2021 0 354
Medical record analysis links cannabis use disorder in pregnancy to infant health problems A new study of nearly five million live births recorded in California from 2001 to 2012 found that babies born to mothers diagnosed with cannabis use disorders at delivery were more likely to experience negative health outcomes, ... Apr 22, 2021 0 6
Shingles is not caused by COVID-19 vaccines. Here's the science Physicians in Israel recently reported that six women with autoimmune disorders developed the painful rash known as shingles 3 to 14 days after they received a first or second dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. Apr 22, 2021 0 27