Archive: 04/02/2021

Where Black Americans will travel farther than whites for COVID-19 vaccination

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy and West Health Policy Center found that in many parts of the country, Black people are less likely than white people to live near a pharmacy, clinic, hospital ...

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Clinical trial: Using MRI for prostate cancer diagnosis equals or beats current standard

The results of a Phase III randomized clinical trial have shown that when it comes to detecting clinically significant prostate cancer, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with targeted biopsies (MRI-TBx) matches the current ...

Feb 4, 2021

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Adolescent involvement with firearms linked to gun violence in adulthood

A new study by Northwestern University researchers finds involvement with firearms by high-risk youth is associated with firearm violence during adulthood.

Feb 4, 2021

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Stopping intestinal bacteria in their tracks

The intestine harbors the greatest number of immune cells in our body. Since the intestine is constantly exposed to various antigens like bacteria and food, appropriate induction of gut immune cells plays a pivotal role in ...

Feb 4, 2021

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Researchers explore link between 'Alzheimer's gene' and COVID-19

A City of Hope-led research team found that the same gene that increases the risk for Alzheimer's disease, ApoE4, can increase the susceptibility to and severity of COVID-19.

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Outbreak of UK virus variant detected in Italian town

Health experts warned on Thursday of new coronavirus variants beginning to circulate in Italy, as authorities pinpointed an outbreak of a UK strain in a northern town.

Feb 4, 2021

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First batch of Russian Covid vaccine arrives in Iran

A first batch of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine arrived Thursday in Iran, the regional country hardest hit by the pandemic, which has charged US sanctions have hindered its fight against COVID-19.

Feb 4, 2021

Sweden, Denmark to develop digital vaccine 'passports'

Sweden on Thursday announced it would start the development of digital vaccine certificates, to be used for travel and potentially more, following a similar move by Denmark a day earlier.

Feb 4, 2021

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UK says new study vindicates delaying 2nd virus vaccine shot

Britain's health chief said Wednesday that a new study suggesting that a single dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine provides a high level of protection for 12 weeks supports the government's strategy of delaying ...

Feb 4, 2021

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Help for borderline personality disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder, or BPD, is the most common personality disorder in Australia, affecting up to 5% of the population at some stage, and Flinders University researchers warn more needs to be done to meet this ...

Feb 4, 2021

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