Patients with lasting symptoms of COVID-19 who completed a six-week, supervised rehabilitation program demonstrated significant improvements in exercise capacity, respiratory symptoms, fatigue and cognition, according to researchers at the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre—a partnership…
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The ebb and flow of COVID-19 vaccine support: What social media tells us about Australians and the jab
Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout has hit yet another crossroads. Public confidence has wavered following the federal government’s announcement last week that the Pfizer vaccine was the preferred choice for people under age 50. The advice was based on an extremely…
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Two studies support key role for immune system in shaping SARS-CoV-2 evolution
Two studies published in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens provide new evidence supporting an important role for the immune system in shaping the evolution of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. These findings—and the novel technology behind them—improve understanding of…
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Neuroscientists identify brain circuit motifs that support short-term memory
Humans have the innate ability to store important information in their mind for short periods of time, a capability known as short-term memory. Over the past few decades, numerous neuroscientists have tried to understand how neural circuits store short-term memories,…
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Bushfire volunteers need more support after answering the call
It’s a largely overlooked aspect of mental health care that needs swift resolution—which is why volunteers are being asked by Flinders University’s Professor Sharon Lawn and David Lawrence from The University of Western Australia to participate in a study that…
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Full-dose blood thinners decreased need for life support and improved COVID outcomes
Full-dose anti-coagulation (blood thinner) treatments given to patients hospitalized for COVID-19 reduced the requirement of vital organ support in a large clinical trial conducted worldwide. With large numbers of COVID-19 patients requiring hospitalization, this treatment is expected to reduce the…
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Meghan Markle Is 'Overwhelmed' With Support She Received After Miscarriage
Not alone. Meghan Markle has been flooded with support after opening up about her and Prince Harry’s July miscarriage. Celebs Share Support for Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Following Miscarriage “Meghan has no regrets whatsoever about sharing her grief,” a source…
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Children face extensive wait times for costly private mental health support
Parents are facing extensive wait times and substantial out-of-pocket costs when seeking private mental health support for their children, according to a new study. The research led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and published in the Journal of…
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Study suggests greater social support linked to lower diabetes distress
New research reveals a perceived lack of support from family and friends affects a patient’s ability to manage type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. Among vulnerable populations, the necessary modifications…
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COVID-19 boosts support for U.S. healthcare system and unemployment benefits
The spread of COVID-19 has increased Americans’ support for government healthcare, unemployment insurance and “big government,” a new study reveals. Researchers from the University of Exeter Business School, along with researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and the Autonomous University…
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