Study investigates incident diabetes burden and risk in post-acute COVID-19 patients
In a recent study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, researchers examined the post-acute risk and burden of incident diabetes beyond the initial 30 days of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Study: Risks and burdens of incident diabetes in long…
Read MoreBiologists discover gene deletion behind abnormality in blood cancer cells
The mystery is being unraveled of why the control centers, or nuclei, of certain blood cancer cells have a distinctly odd shape. These new research findings provide clues on the origins and progression of these cancers, and could suggest ways…
Read MoreOhio Bill Bans ‘Co-Pay Accumulator’ Practice by Insurers
The Ohio House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would enable patients to use drug manufacturer coupons and other co-pay assistance as payment toward their annual deductible. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, approximately 1 in 4 Americans have…
Read MoreStatins side effects: The toilet sign indicating liver damage – contact a GP ‘immediately’
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Read MoreResearchers find a ‘vicious cycle’ between excessive daytime napping and Alzheimer’s dementia
Daytime napping is common among older adults. The longitudinal relationship between daytime napping and cognitive aging, however, is unknown. A new cohort study by investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital found a bidirectional link between the two: excessive daytime napping…
Read MoreIdaho Senate Fails to Override Coronavirus Vaccine Bill Veto
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Senate on Thursday failed to override Republican Gov. Brad Little’s veto of legislation making it illegal for most businesses to require the coronavirus vaccine. The Senate didn’t muster the two-thirds majority vote necessary to…
Read MoreSmart glove to train young surgeons
A glove is being trialed at Liverpool Hospital that gives surgical trainees instant and accurate feedback. Researchers say the gloves could also be used by musicians and artists. Engineers at Western Sydney University have invented a new surgical glove built…
Read MoreThe mucosal antibody response to SARS-CoV-2
The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the rapid outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has claimed more than 6.1 million lives worldwide. Scientists have worked at a record speed to understand various aspects of SARS-CoV-2,…
Read MoreNanotherapy for micro-preemies protects lungs and brains in lab study
Very premature babies need extra oxygen and mechanical intervention to breathe, but this damages their lungs, causing a chronic lung disease called bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). These babies have smaller and weaker lungs that can’t send as much oxygen to their…
Read MoreAre you an ecto, endo or mesomorph?
Have you ever wondered why it’s harder for you to build muscle as quickly as your friend does? Or worried that you’re just not built to run? Here’s how knowing your body type can help you move smarter. We’ve all…
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