Archive: 24/09/2021

Obesity a threat to adults with autism, but there may be help

(HealthDay)—Eating well and exercising regularly can be a challenge for anyone. But for those with autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disabilities, that challenge is exponentially greater.

Sep 24, 2021

Survivors of domestic violence at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19

Women with general practitioner (GP) recorded exposure to domestic abuse or violence were at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 during the first two waves of the pandemic in the UK, finds a new study led by the University ...

Sep 24, 2021

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New potential factor contributing to severity of COVID-19 identified

The University of Kent's School of Biosciences and the Institute of Medical Virology at Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main, have identified a protein that may critically contribute to severe forms of COVID-19.

Sep 24, 2021

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'Typhoid Mary' still stalks the world, but scientists show older vaccine works against the old foe

Even as COVID-19 continues its rampage across the globe, an older health nemesis continues a more clandestine and increasingly deadly spread.

Sep 24, 2021

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First biosimilar approved for macular degeneration, other eye conditions

(HealthDay)—The first biosimilar to Lucentis (ranibizumab injection) has been approved for the treatment of neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration and other eye diseases and conditions, the U.S. Food and Drug ...

Sep 24, 2021

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More than one-third of children sleep less than recommended

(HealthDay)—Overall, 34.9 percent of children aged 4 months to 17 years sleep less than recommended for their age, according to research published in the Sept. 24 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

Sep 24, 2021

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Patients at higher-rated dialysis centers more likely to get on kidney transplant waitlists

Dialysis centers, the gatekeepers of kidney transplantation waitlisting, produce more data and inspire more policies today than ever before. However, existing Dialysis Facility Compare (DFC) quality metrics for these centers ...

Sep 24, 2021

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Photobiomodulation for Alzheimer's disease with modulated 1070-nm light

AD is associated with progressive impairments in memory, language, orientation, and other cognitive skills that affect daily activities throughout the disease course, ultimately leading to death. There is a dire need for ...

Sep 24, 2021

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Scientists suggest pregnant women only take paracetamol/acetaminophen if medically necessary

A group of 13 scientists from the U.S., the U.K., Scotland, Israel, Europe, Canada, Brazil and Australia has penned a consensus statement regarding the use of paracetamol/acetaminophen (APAP) by pregnant women. In their paper, ...

Sep 24, 2021 report

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Signs of efficacy of new targeted agents and immunotherapies for multiple cancers

Data from early clinical trials presented at the ESMO Congress 2021 suggest that new anticancer treatments are on the horizon, with a clear emphasis on precision medicine. Despite medical research suffering setbacks ...

Sep 24, 2021

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