Pensioner left ‘screaming in pain’ during 25-hour ambulance wait
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Read MoreAntibiotics shortages as surging illnesses spur demand
Europe and North America have seen shortages of the key antibiotic amoxicillin and other medications as surging illnesses particularly among children have increased demand for the drugs. Hospitals in many countries have come under pressure from a rising number of…
Read MoreNasal antibodies decline nine months after COVID-19 infection, study finds
A new study finds that antibodies produced in the nose decline nine months after COVID-19 infection, while antibodies found in the blood last at least a year. Antibodies in the nasal fluid (known as immunoglobulin A, or IgA) provide first-line…
Read MoreExercise reduces COVID-19 severity risk
In a recent study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers investigate the association between physical activity and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity outcomes among demographically diverse individuals suffering or not suffering from chronic medical conditions in a…
Read MoreSurvival Varies Widely for Cardiac Arrests in US Cath Labs
The chance of surviving a cardiac arrest varies widely across hospitals in the United States, even when the arrest occurs in the highly controlled setting of a cardiac catheterization lab, a new study indicates. Among 4787 patients who arrested in…
Read MoreFirst cell-type specific multiomic study of the HIV brain
In a recent article published in the journal Molecular Cell, researchers present a valuable data resource that provides in-depth insights into cellular and genetic mechanisms governing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) integration and expression in the human brain. Study: HIV integration in the…
Read MoreSwiss to Keep COVID Shots Free in 2023
ZURICH (Reuters) – Switzerland will again offer COVID-19 vaccinations for free next year, the government said on Friday, describing them as a key element in fighting the pandemic. “In the coming year, recommended COVID-19 vaccinations will therefore also be reimbursed…
Read MoreMaking a bad thing worse: ‘Belief in just deserts’ regarding COVID-19 infection
Perceptions of the causes of illness vary widely across the global population. But now, researchers from Japan have found new information about the perception that individuals with COVID-19 deserved to get infected. In a study recently published in PeerJ, researchers…
Read MoreIncreased incidence of menstrual disturbances after COVID vaccination in girls aged 12-15: Study
The first reports that several women experienced menstrual disturbances after coronavirus vaccination came early in summer 2021. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) promptly introduced questions about menstrual disturbances into ongoing population studies. The first results indicated that coronavirus…
Read MoreStranded dolphins’ brains show common signs of Alzheimer’s disease
The brains of three species of stranded dolphins show classic markers of human Alzheimer’s disease, according to the most extensive study into dementia in odontocetes (toothed whales). The new pan-Scotland research, a collaboration between the University of Glasgow, the Universities…
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