Phenome study reveals alternate associations with SARS-CoV-2 risk loci
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) displays a broad array of symptoms and can vary widely and alarmingly in severity. Many report only mild symptoms such as coughing or temporary loss of taste (anosmia), while others end up in intensive care with…
Read MoreVery High Risk of Epilepsy 1 Year After Stroke
Patients who experience stroke have a “very high” risk of epilepsy 1 year later, new research shows. Results from a large registry study reveals patients who experienced a severe intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) had an almost 10% chance of developing epilepsy or…
Read MoreNasal vaccine provides broad-based protection against heterologous respiratory viruses in mice
The emergence of COVID-19 variants such as delta and omicron have sent scientists scrambling to determine whether existing vaccinations and boosters are still effective against new strains of SARS-Cov-2. A new response to the rapidly mutating virus might be found…
Read MoreCOVID-19 booster program accelerated, 22 million people in the UK have received top-up jabs
More than 22 million people in the UK have now received a COVID-19 top up jab, as the booster program is accelerated this winter. People aged 40 and over in England are now able to book their booster a month…
Read MoreResearchers develop potential oral treatment for COVID-19
Eugenol, an oily liquid extracted from cloves and a Southeast Asian plant known as holy basil, has been effective in treating mice infected with COVID-19 in a laboratory study, according to newly published research results in the Journal of Neuroimmune…
Read MoreNew drug combo may improve family-donated stem cells as blood cancer treatment
A drug combination can safely prevent transplanted stem cells (graft) from attacking the recipient’s (host) body, allowing them to develop into healthy new blood and immune cells, a new study shows. Researchers say stem cell transplantation, especially from members of…
Read MoreMicrofluidics show promise as safer, simpler treatment option for severe neonatal jaundice
Research by the Oregon State University College of Engineering has led to a promising potential therapy for neonatal jaundice that’s more safe, simple and convenient than the blood transfusions currently given to babies suffering from the most dangerous forms of…
Read MoreHow can I stop dandruff in winter? Eight ways to keep your scalp healthy this season
Beauty blogger shows how to fix dandruff using mouthwash 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…
Read MoreSurveillance After ESD for Dysplasia and Early-Stage GI Cancer
The American Gastroenterological Association recently published a Clinical Practice Update Commentary outlining surveillance strategies following endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of dysplasia and early gastrointestinal cancer considered pathologically curative. The suggested practice advice, which was put together by Andrew Y. Wang,…
Read MoreInd. Gov. Holcomb Frustrated With Absurd Vaccine-Refusal Reasons
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — With Indiana’s COVID-19 hospitalizations doubling in the past month, Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb expressed frustration Tuesday at the “absurd” reasons some cite for…
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