Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Unusual late influenza spring-wave in Canada 2022

In a Eurosurveillance paper, researchers look into the impact of COVID-19 measures on influenza circulation in Canada between 2020 and 2022 and the vaccine effectiveness against late-season influenza illness due to A(H3N2) ...

Neuroscience

People match confidence levels to make decisions in groups

When trying to make a decision with another person, people tend to match their confidence levels, which can backfire if one person has more expertise than the other, finds a new study led by UCL and University of Oxford researchers.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

CDC lowers estimate of Omicron's prevalence in U.S.

In an update that illustrates just how challenging it is to track the spread of a fast-moving virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday lowered its estimate of how prevalent the Omicron variant ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Dyslexic's research set to help fellow sufferers

A University of Derby student inspired by her own experience to examine the challenges dyslexic students face at University, was surprised and delighted to see her research published in a top psychological journal.

Oncology & Cancer

PTSD symptoms tied to higher risk for ovarian cancer

(HealthDay)—Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms are associated with an increased risk for ovarian cancer, especially among premenopausal women, according to a study published online Sept. 5 in Cancer Research.

Neuroscience

Arousal exerts an unconscious influence on what we see

A new study from UCL researchers finds that subtle, unconscious increases in arousal - indicated by a faster heartbeat and dilated pupils - shape our confidence for visual experiences.

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