More Americans would get lung cancer screening under new guidelines (HealthDay)—The number of Americans recommended for routine CT scans to spot lung cancer just got a lot bigger. Mar 9, 2021 0 3
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome at significantly increased risk of COVID-19 Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are at a significantly increased risk of contracting COVID-19 than women without the condition, new research led by the University of Birmingham has revealed. Mar 9, 2021 0 8
Amyloid plaque mutation map opens new avenues for early detection of Alzheimer's disease A study published in the journal eLife made all the possible mutations in the amyloid beta peptide and tested how they influence its aggregation into plaques, a pathological hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. The comprehensive ... Mar 9, 2021 0 9
Study discovers new therapeutic approach for reducing the risk of thrombosis Thrombotic occlusion of blood vessels, which leads to myocardial infarctions, strokes and venous thromboembolisms, is the major cause of death in the western hemisphere. Therefore, it is of critical importance to understand ... Mar 9, 2021 0 2
Universal prosodic cues facilitate learning in both animals and humans Prosody is a branch of linguistics that analyses and formally represents the elements of oral expression such as pitch, tones and intonation. A study published in Cognition on 5 February shows that there are universal prosodic ... Mar 9, 2021 0 4
Study reveals process to explain how maternal stress triggers idiopathic preterm birth Preterm birth is a leading cause of infant deaths and illness in the U.S.—yet its underlying molecular causes remain largely unclear. About 40 to 50% of preterm births, defined as births before 37 weeks of pregnancy, are ... Mar 9, 2021 0 32
A new predictive model helps identify those at risk for severe COVID-19 Researchers at the Buck Institute analyzed data from the COVID-19 Symptom Tracker app used by 3 million people in the United Kingdom, adding the use of immunosuppressant medication, use of a mobility aid, shortness of breath, ... Mar 9, 2021 0 7
Study: Increase in taking HIV meds using Amazon Prime model Home delivery of HIV medicines in South Africa significantly increased viral suppression compared to those who received clinical care, according to a study by researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Mar 9, 2021 0 4
White House provides $250 million to reduce COVID-19 inequities (HealthDay)—The Biden administration will provide $250 million in federal grants to community organizations that encourage underserved and minority populations to get COVID-19 vaccinations and follow safety measures to ... Mar 9, 2021 0 0
Voucher program makes healthy eating easier for food-insecure people As soon as Joseph Angelo enrolled in Vouchers 4 Veggies, he started to replace processed foods with fruits and vegetables. Mar 9, 2021 0 3
