Health
Trust in NHS advice key to COVID vaccine uptake, study finds
People's trust in the NHS was linked to increased uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic, a study suggests.
Feb 13, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Swedish study highlights dissatisfaction with postnatal care during the pandemic
"An absurd decision," "a scandal," and "I meant nothing." These are some harsh words when describing the ban on partners in postnatal wards during the pandemic, from a partner perspective. A study from the University of Gothenburg ...
Feb 13, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Q&A: Professor discusses climate change's negative effects on mental health
Associate professor and clinical psychologist, Sarah Lowe's research centers on the long-term mental health consequences of traumatic and stressful life events that affect individuals and communities, including those related ...
Feb 13, 2024
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Data-driven app results in 25% fewer emergency hospital admissions from care homes
The use of a digital remote monitoring technology in care homes has been found to reduce hospital A&E attendances by 11% and emergency admissions by 25% in a new study from the Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) Better Care ...
Feb 12, 2024
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Medical research
Severe lung damage caused when flu is followed by infection with measles-like virus, study finds
Infection with a measles-like virus causes catastrophic lung failure in ferrets previously infected with influenza virus or respiratory syncytial virus, according to a study by researchers in the Center for Translational ...
Feb 8, 2024
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Neuroscience
Scientists develop low-cost device to make cell therapy safer
A tiny device built by scientists at MIT and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology could be used to improve the safety and effectiveness of cell therapy treatments for patients suffering from spinal cord ...
Feb 7, 2024
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Medical research
Organic compound found in trees could prevent contact lens eye infections
A new study suggests a naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses, worn by millions of people worldwide.
Feb 7, 2024
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Medical research
New guidelines for genetics research focus on equity, inclusion
Researchers at the University of Oregon have come up with new recommendations designed to promote inclusive and equitable genetics research, an area where medical science has had a checkered history.
Feb 6, 2024
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Neuroscience
Findings indicate favorable safety profile for CL2020 Muse cell-based therapeutic for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive loss of motor functions, which eventually leads to death within five years of its onset. This disease causes weakness and atrophy ...
Feb 1, 2024
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Can we treat cellular aging like a disease for higher impact care?
Expected life span for human beings has been extended significantly over the last century, thanks to medical advancements that have resulted in vaccines to prevent common infectious diseases, improved sanitation practices ...
Feb 1, 2024
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