Phase 1 open-label trial shows SARS-CoV-2 DNA vaccine induces durable immune response
The currently available coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines have markedly reduced the burden of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) where available. Still, the global disparity in availability and concerns regarding the emergence of vaccine-evading mutants continue to encourage…
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How to have fit knees for life
If knee replacement surgery already seems like a rite of passage at a certain age, just wait until 2030. By then the current numbers – around 65,000 a year – are predicted to jump by 276 per cent thanks to…
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High blood pressure: The refreshing red drink shown to ‘significantly’ lower hypertension
High blood pressure: NHS doctor explains causes 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…
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Implantable tech could be a game-changer for heart patients
Implantable heart technology is being used in Manchester to assess when a patient is at high risk of dying, thanks to University of Manchester and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust-led research. The implantable pacemakers and defibrillators contain multiple sensors that…
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Unvaccinated people benefit from family members getting jabbed
Unvaccinated people have an up to 97% reduced risk of contracting COVID-19 as more of their family members gain immunity through vaccination or infection, study finds Having vaccinated people in a person’s family can significantly reduce their likelihood of contracting…
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Nearly 20% of adults have elevated troponin levels after major non-cardiac surgery
About 20% of adults who have major non-cardiac surgery had elevated troponin levels, yet nearly all of them did not have symptoms of injury, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association. People with cardiovascular risk factors…
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Adults with disability less likely to have received COVID-19 vaccine
(HealthDay)—Adults with a disability are less likely to report having received one or more doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, although they are more likely to report higher endorsement of the vaccine as protection, according to research published in the Oct….
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J&J vaccine prevents SARS-CoV-2-induced thrombosis and inflammation in hamsters
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in an intense focus on the development of vaccines. Animal models have been utilized to evaluate the efficacy of newly developed vaccines and to define molecular and immunologic correlates of protection. Study:…
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Pfizer COVID Vaccine Antibodies May Disappear in 7 Months: Study
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Antibody levels may wane after 7 months for people who got the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, according to a new study published on the bioRxiv preprint server. In…
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How to exercise without hurting your knees
Want to know how to exercise without hurting your knees? Unfortunately, knee pain is an extremely common ailment, with one in four adults suffering from frequent knee pain, according to a recent paper in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Exercise…
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