Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Global shortage of anti-virus masks: WHO chief
The world is running out of masks and other protective equipment against the novel coronavirus, the World Health Organization chief warned on Friday.
Feb 7, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
World has 'window of opportunity' to halt virus spread: WHO chief
The dramatic measures taken by China to rein in the deadly new coronavirus outbreak have prevented significant spread abroad, providing a "window of opportunity" to halt transmission, the World Health Organization said Tuesday.
Feb 4, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Professors create free research-backed games to train your brain
University professors from New York and California designed and developed three digital games—available online and in the iOS and Google Play app stores—to help its users' brains work more efficiently. While some digital ...
Jan 17, 2020
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Health
Self-regulation leaves bad taste as food industry fails to drop the salt
Major Australian food manufacturers are failing to deliver on voluntary commitments to make healthier products when it comes to salt, according to a new study of salt levels in foods on our supermarket shelves.
Jan 9, 2020
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Health
Government-funded day care helps keep seniors out of nursing homes and hospitals
Two mornings a week, a van arrives at the Escondido home of Mario Perez and takes him to a new senior center in this northern San Diego County town, where he eats a hot lunch, plays cards and gets physical therapy to help ...
Jan 7, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New treatment for viral arthritis reveals impressive results in Phase 2 human clinical trial
Griffith University's Institute for Glycomics and Melbourne-based company Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: PAR) have reported impressive results from their Phase 2A clinical trials of a new drug candidate to treat ...
Dec 13, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study: Lack of psychological support for those dealing with infertility in the UK
Psychological support for those dealing with infertility and its treatment is received by only just half of those who want it in the U.K.—with many left to suffer with anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts, according ...
Dec 6, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Infant morbidity decreases with incentive-based prenatal tobacco interventions
Colorado is taking a critical step to protect low-income women during their pregnancy through incentive-based smoking cessation interventions. A new study from the Colorado School of Public Health at the Anschutz Medical ...
Dec 6, 2019
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Medications
Industry executives: Profits drive rising prices for MS drugs
U.S. Medicare patients with multiple sclerosis often pay, on average, nearly $7,000 out of pocket to treat their condition each year. And, even though drug companies have provided no new treatment breakthroughs, the price ...
Nov 26, 2019
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Genetics
Singapore completes whole genome sequencing analysis of multi-ethnic Asian populations
A new genetic databank has been established containing the completed whole-genome sequencing (WGS) data of close to 5,000 Singaporeans. Worldwide, WGS is increasingly used in research and healthcare to identify genetic variations ...
Oct 18, 2019
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