Predictors of Severe Disease ID’d in Children With SARS-CoV-2

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THURSDAY, Nov. 19, 2020 — Predictors of severe disease have been identified for children with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), according to a study published online Nov. 13 in The Journal of Pediatrics. Danielle M. Fernandes, M.D., from the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore in Bronx, New York, and colleagues characterized demographic and clinical features of pediatric SARS-CoV-2 syndromes […]

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Diabetes drug has kidney-protective effects in patients with advanced kidney disease

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A recent analysis indicates that a drug shown previously to slow kidney disease progression is effective even in patients with advanced disease. The results appear in an upcoming issue of CJASN. The Canagliflozin and Renal Events in Diabetes with Established Nephropathy Clinical Evaluation (CREDENCE) trial demonstrated that canagliflozin, a diabetes medication within a class called sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) […]

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How long can sperm survive?

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We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. A staggering 300 million sperm cells are released per ejaculation, and only one is needed to make a baby. If you aren’t trying to get pregnant, you might be wondering how long sperm can survive once it […]

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3 million currently contagious with coronavirus in US: report

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Dr. Jonathan Rothberg on the development of new at-home rapid coronavirus test Chairman of Homodeus and inventor of ‘Detect’ Dr. Jonathan Rothberg explains how at-home rapid test will work and provides timeline for mass distribution. A recent estimate projected that over 3 million people in the U.S. have active coronavirus infections with the potential to spread it to others, per reports. Jeffrey […]

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Five easy ways to relieve your anxiety at home

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We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Anxiety is a very common condition that can leave patients feeling scared or full of panic. During the coronavirus lockdown, you may be feeling more anxious than normal. But there are a number of ways to relieve […]

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A gene mutation that protects against disease

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Canadian scientists looking at a rare genetic mutation think they may have discovered the proverbial fountain of youth. But it’s not for everyone: so far, the mutation has only been found in a handful of French-Canadian families. Called PCSK9Q152H, the mutation of the PCSK9 gene was initially thought to protect against cardiovascular diseases. Recent studies reveal that it may protect […]

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AI Model May Predict Immunotherapy Response in Melanoma

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THURSDAY, Nov. 19, 2020 — An algorithm that combines deep learning on histology slides and patient clinical data may predict immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) response in patients with advanced melanoma, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in Clinical Cancer Research. Paul Johannet, M.D., from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine in New York City, and colleagues used a […]

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Study of ‘exceptional responders’ yields clues to cancer and potential treatments

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In a comprehensive analysis of patients with cancer who had exceptional responses to therapy, researchers have identified molecular changes in the patients’ tumors that may explain some of the exceptional responses. The results demonstrate that genomic characterizations of cancer can uncover genetic alterations that may contribute to unexpected and long-lasting responses to treatment, according to the researchers. The results appeared […]

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Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine safe, induces immune response in older adults

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Fox News Flash top headlines for November 19 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. Oxford University and AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine candidate was safe, boosted an immune response, and was better tolerated among older adults, according to phase 2 clinical trial data. Researchers recruited 560 participants, 240 of which were aged 70 or older. The […]

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