Discovery of T-cells that protect against deadly pneumococcal disease A new study by University of Liverpool researchers reveals how resistance to bacteremic pneumonia is provided by a unique subset of lung T regulatory cells. Feb 8, 2023 0 75
Digital program gets school kids moving Every parent worries about how much time their child spends on screens, but what if screens could also provide the answer to growing levels of inactivity in Australian kids? Feb 8, 2023 0 24
No new variants in weeks after China ended zero-COVID: study No new variants of COVID-19 emerged in Beijing in the weeks after China ended its zero-COVID policy late last year, a new study said on Wednesday. Feb 8, 2023 0 68
Healthcare based on evidence improves patient outcomes and return on investment for hospitals A recent study examined patients' outcomes after receiving care based on scientific and clinical evidence. The work, which is published in Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, also reviewed the extent and type of evidence-based ... Feb 8, 2023 1 19
Worldwide prevalence rates and trends of eczema in youth New research published in Clinical & Experimental Allergy indicates that the burden related to eczema in young individuals is substantial in most countries. A median of 6% of both children and adolescents experience some ... Feb 8, 2023 0 4
Research identifies potential predictor of knee osteoarthritis after ACL surgery Arthritis in the knee's patellofemoral joint (PFJ) is common following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and may be linked with altered loading, or stress, at the joint. In a study published in the Journal ... Feb 8, 2023 0 18
The new prostate cancer blood test with 94 per cent accuracy Researchers at the University of East Anglia have helped develop a new blood test to detect prostate cancer with greater accuracy than current methods. Feb 8, 2023 0 7
Hand hygiene is focus of updated advice to prevent healthcare-associated infections Five medical organizations are recommending updated best practices for hand hygiene to protect patients and staff in healthcare settings. The recommendations emphasize the importance of healthy skin and nails and easy access ... Feb 8, 2023 0 4
Childhood mental health problems resulting from early-life adversity drive poorer cognitive performance in adolescence Early-life adversity—such as poverty, illness or family conflict—has long been linked to mental health difficulties and poorer cognitive functioning as children grow up. But how these factors interact and evolve over ... Feb 8, 2023 0 15
How does COVID-19 compare with bacterial and viral pneumonia for older patients in intensive care? New research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates that for older patients in intensive care units (ICUs), COVID-19 is more severe than bacterial or viral pneumonia. Feb 8, 2023 0 5