Archive: 06/08/2020

New studies highlight racial disparities among stroke patients with COVID-19

Two new studies indicate that racial disparities related to outcomes exist among stroke patients, including one study that specifically examines stroke patients with COVID-19. The abstracts were presented today at the Society ...

Aug 6, 2020

Research suggests viability of brain computer to improve function in paralyzed patient

Researchers demonstrated the success of a fully implantable wireless medical device called a stentrode brain-computer interface designed to improve functional independence in patients with severe paralysis. The abstract was ...

Aug 6, 2020

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WHO says 'vaccine nationalism' cannot beat virus

The World Health Organization on Thursday warned against "vaccine nationalism," saying vaccine-hogging richer countries would not be safe coronavirus havens if poor nations remained exposed.

Aug 6, 2020

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NYC begins registering travelers at COVID-19 checkpoints

New York City opened new traveler checkpoints Thursday to register visitors and residents returning from checkpoints don't involve the police, but the city's Sheriff's Office, which enforces civil law, said it would pull ...

Aug 6, 2020

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At least 50 COVID cases in Belgian meat plant

At least 50 employees from a Belgian pork plant have tested positive for the coronavirus, including cross-border workers from France, the local mayor said Thursday.

Aug 6, 2020

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Scientists call for broader use of faster COVID tests

(HealthDay)—As coronavirus cases continue to surge across America, scientists on Wednesday called for widespread adoption of simpler, less accurate tests, as long as they're given often and quickly.

Aug 6, 2020

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More European nations tighten virus curbs as global deaths top 700,000

More countries across Europe imposed new travel restrictions and containment measures on Thursday with fears growing over a second wave of coronavirus infections as global deaths from the pandemic climbed over 700,000.

Aug 6, 2020

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Researchers discover key to dialogue between brain cells to protect against stroke

Research led by Nicolas Bazan, MD, Ph.D., Boyd Professor and Director of the Neuroscience Center of Excellence at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, and Ludmila Belayev, MD, LSU Health New Orleans Professor of Neuroscience, ...

Aug 6, 2020

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New clinical practice guidelines on acute myeloid leukemia in older adults

Today, ASH published new guidelines to help older adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and their health care providers make critical care decisions, including if and how to proceed with cancer treatment and the need for ...

Aug 6, 2020

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Sports settings may help engage Australian men in weight loss

Men in Australia are more likely than women to be obese, yet they are underrepresented in weight loss trials. A study published in PLOS Medicine, by Eleanor Quested at Curtin University in Perth, Australia and colleagues ...

Aug 6, 2020

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