Individuals who were already pregnant at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic had a 50 percent lower exposure to SARS-CoV-2 compared with those who became pregnant after the pandemic began and the general population, according to a new model created…

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With the projected influx of refugees coming to Canada, particularly with global crises such as the war in Ukraine, it is imperative to understand the health outcomes of refugees who settle in Canada. A new study from the University of…

British Heart Foundation: Understanding blood clots We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the targeted imaging agent Cytalux (pafolacianine) for use in lung cancer surgery. This injectable diagnostic binds to cancerous tissue and glows when stimulated by near-infrared light, making it easier for surgeons…

A recent study explored whether a molecule unrelated to insulin could perform the same role as insulin. Using cryo-electron microscopy, the researchers identified a small non-insulin-related protein that can activate the human insulin receptor. This finding paves the way for…

MONTPELLIER, France — How can we adapt the rhetoric surrounding emotional, relationship, and sexual health education, commonly known as “EARS” in France, without clear understanding of the practices and expectations of young people? A study presented at the French-speaking sexology…

As a kid, I was pretty blessed. My fridge was full and my toy box was overflowing — and the holidays were an event. Gifts were piled below and beside our tree. But all that changed in the summer of 1995,…

BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China raced to vaccinate its most vulnerable people on Thursday in anticipation of waves of COVID-19 infections, with some analysts expecting the death toll to soar after it eased strict controls that had kept the pandemic at…

The study covered in this summary was published on Research Square as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed. Key Takeaway Patients with multiple myeloma were diagnosed at a significantly higher rate through emergency care during the COVID-19…