S.Africa Covid cases at highest level in months South Africa is witnessing a "worrying" spike in coronavirus cases after a relative lull in new infections, official data showed Friday. Apr 22, 2022 0 49
Mask mandates return to US college campuses as cases rise The final weeks of the college school year have been disrupted yet again by COVID-19 as universities bring back mask mandates, switch to online classes and scale back large gatherings in response to upticks in coronavirus ... Apr 22, 2022 0 51
Spinal oxygen sensors—SOS—critical sensors for when the body has low to no oxygen University of Calgary researchers have identified a new oxygen sensing mechanism in a small population of spinal cord neurons capable of protecting the brain and other vital organs from low oxygen (hypoxia). As blood oxygenation ... Apr 22, 2022 0 83
Some cases of long COVID-19 may be caused by an abnormally suppressed immune system A UCLA-led team of researchers studying the effect of the monoclonal antibody Leronlimab on long COVID-19 may have found a surprising clue to the baffling syndrome, one that contradicts their initial hypothesis. An abnormally ... Apr 22, 2022 1 675
An ocean in your brain: Interacting brain waves key to how we process information For years, the brain has been thought of as a biological computer that processes information through traditional circuits, whereby data zips straight from one cell to another. While that model is still accurate, a new study ... Apr 22, 2022 1 503
Effect of outreach reminders on adolescent well child visits and COVID-19 vaccination rates: A randomized clinical trial Researchers with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center conducted a randomized clinical trial to determine the effectiveness of outreach reminders on adolescent well child visits and COVID-19 vaccination rates. Findings ... Apr 22, 2022 0 10
Less invasive, more precise surgery, performed by a magnetic needle Imagine a tiny, untethered needle that can enter the body through an incision no larger than a pin prick to perform biopsies, suture wounds, and even deliver cancer-fighting chemotherapy directly to tumors. Controlled by ... Apr 22, 2022 0 233
Canada eases virus travel measures for kids aged 5 to 11 Unvaccinated children aged five to 11 traveling with a fully vaccinated adult will no longer need a COVID-19 test to enter Canada beginning Monday, the federal government said. Apr 22, 2022 0 3
Philadelphia lifts indoor mask mandate enacted 4 days ago The indoor mask mandate that was reinstated in Philadelphia on Monday due to rising coronavirus cases has now been lifted because the situation is improving, the city's health department said Thursday. Apr 22, 2022 0 7
Eating habits during COVID-19 pandemic What effect have self-isolation and quarantine had on body weight and diet during the COVID-19 pandemic? Research published in the International Journal of Environment and Health looks at this troubling issue. Apr 22, 2022 0 2
