Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Expert explains monkeypox outbreak
The UK Health Security Agency is investigating four new cases of monkeypox in the UK. There are now a total of six confirmed cases.
May 18, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Real-time epidemic forecasting tool to support global outbreak monitoring
Imperial researchers have developed a new forecasting tool to support global outbreak monitoring for COVID-19 and other deadly diseases.
May 13, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Well-being program using singing can improve quality of life and breathlessness after COVID-19
An online breathing and well-being program helps improve quality of life and breathlessness for people recovering from COVID-19, according to a new study.
Apr 28, 2022
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Kisspeptin hormone can enhance human bone activity
Kisspeptin, a naturally-occurring hormone, has been found to increase the activity of bone-forming cells in the body for the first time.
Apr 11, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Magic mushroom compound increases brain connectivity in people with depression after use
Psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms, helps to "open up" depressed people's brains, even after use, enabling brain regions to talk more freely to one another.
Apr 11, 2022
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Overweight & Obesity
Expert's book uses scientific evidence to help people lose weight
An Imperial researcher specializing in obesity has published a new book aiming to help people reach a healthy body weight.
Apr 11, 2022
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Pediatrics
Trial identifies most effective breathing support for children in intensive care
A commonly used means of delivering extra oxygen to children in intensive care is not as effective as many clinicians assume, new research has found.
Apr 7, 2022
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Health
Lockdown reduced children's contacts with GPs but increased remote appointments
Young people's contacts with GPs in England dropped by 41% overall during the first COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 compared with previous years.
Apr 5, 2022
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Overweight & Obesity
Study points to worrying fitness levels in some young teens
A worrying proportion of young adolescents may have poor cardiorespiratory fitness that could hamper their levels of activity, a study suggests.
Apr 4, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study shows COVID risk greater for those with poorly controlled or severe asthma
Children and adults with asthma that is severe or poorly controlled are at greater risk of hospitalization with COVID-19, a major study shows.
Mar 31, 2022
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