Genetics
Research identifies frequent genetic causes of cerebral palsy
Researchers have discovered a strong link between genetic changes known to cause neurodevelopmental disabilities and cerebral palsy.
Feb 02, 2021
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Vaccination
Government leaders should not skip to the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line
Government leaders should not be allowed to move to the front of the line for COVID-19 vaccinations unless the criteria for such prioritization is well reasoned, clearly articulated in advance, and transparently applied, ...
Jan 26, 2021
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Dentistry
Dental practices rebound as U.S. dentists look forward to COVID vaccine
The coronavirus pandemic hit dental practices hard early in 2020, as COVID-19 fears kept millions of Americans from seeking routine oral health care.
Jan 21, 2021
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Medical research
Messenger RNA: How a long shot idea led to COVID-19 vaccines
Hungarian-born scientist Katalin Kariko's obsession with researching a substance called mRNA to fight disease once cost her a faculty position at a prestigious US university, which dismissed the idea as a dead end.
Dec 16, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Another study casts doubt on 'convalescent plasma' as COVID-19 treatment
(HealthDay)—Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, anecdotal reports suggested that infusing very sick patients with the blood plasma of people who'd survived the disease might help boost outcomes.
Nov 25, 2020
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Health
Hospitals competing for nurses as US coronavirus cases surge
As the coronavirus pandemic surges across the nation and infections and hospitalizations rise, medical administrators are scrambling to find enough nursing help—especially in rural areas and at small hospitals.
Nov 02, 2020
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Medical economics
US family health insurance premiums surpass $21,000 before the pandemic
The average premium for family coverage in employer health plans is up about 4% this year to more than $21,000—and employers are picking up more of the tab.
Oct 08, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers develop novel COVID-19 swabs to address global and local shortage
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there has been a global surge in demand for nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs, a key element in testing for SARS-CoV-2. Singapore is no exception. Commercially available NP swabs used in COVID-19 test ...
Jul 13, 2020
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Genetics
Robotic technology speeds arrhythmia gene classification
Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators have used high-throughput robotic technology to rapidly study and classify variations in a gene linked to heart rhythm disorders and cardiac conditions.
Jun 17, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pandemic is changing your next doc appointment
(HealthDay)—In response to the coronavirus pandemic, many doctors' offices and clinics have made changes to protect patients, care providers and staff.
Jun 10, 2020
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