RNA molecules in maternal blood may predict pregnancies at risk for preeclampsia

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Small non-coding RNA molecules, called microRNAs (miRNAs), found and measured in the blood plasma of asymptomatic pregnant women may predict development of preeclampsia, a condition characterized by high blood pressure and abnormal kidney function that affects roughly 5 to 8 percent of all pregnancies. Preeclampsia is responsible for a significant proportion of maternal and neonatal deaths, low birth weight and […]

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Coronavirus UK: Businesses warned to flush out water supply to avoid DEADLY bacteria

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The Legionella bacteria is naturally present in water systems and causes Legionnaires’ disease. The bacteria, which is fatal in 10 percent of cases, can lead to serious illnesses in people aged over 50, smokers and those with underlying health conditions. Public Health England (PHE) has now released guidance to businesses before they consider reopening as part of the Government’s plans […]

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Uncovering Alzheimer’s disease: Researchers examine impact of menopause on cognitive function

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Characterized by a buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain, Alzheimer’s is an irreversible disease that leads to memory loss and a decrease in cognitive function. More than 5 million Americans suffer with the brain condition, which is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. While the causes of Alzheimer’s are not fully understood, scientists believe genetic, […]

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LiveChat, Infermedica debut free chatbot for COVID-19 risk assessment

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Healthcare chatbots have been on the market for some time, but they arguably have never been as needed as they are today during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although chatbots cannot replace experienced physicians and nurses, they certainly can prove helpful when hospitals are overloaded, and when consumers have medical questions while needing to stay at home. WHAT HAPPENED Two tech companies, […]

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New SARS-CoV-2 test can detect neutralizing antibodies in an hour

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Researchers at the Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore have announced a new blood test for neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and have formed public and private partnerships to begin working toward making the tests clinically available. The surrogate virus neutralization test or cPass differs from other commercially available kits because it allows rapid detection of neutralizing […]

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Higher fiber saves lives, but food processing may remove benefits

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Eating more fiber can improve life expectancy for those with diabetes, Otago researchers say. Type 2 diabetes has reached epidemic proportions worldwide, is associated with serious medical complications, and increases the risk of dying from COVID-19. Two recent studies from University of Otago researchers have shown eating more dietary fiber improves life expectancy, although food processing may remove these benefits. […]

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Study highlights importance of emergency department in hospital readmissions

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Emergency departments may play a surprising role in the reduction of readmission rates following the implementation of Medicare’s Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, according to a recent analysis. Charleen Hsuan, assistant professor of health policy and administration at Penn State, led a study that examined what happens to discharged patients when they returned to a hospital’s emergency department. The results were […]

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Parent depression linked to reduced empathy toward kids, increasing risk for adverse outcomes

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Parents with greater depression symptoms report experiencing less empathy—even toward their own children, according to a new Vanderbilt report published in PLOS ONE. This phenomenon could lead to significant long-term negative impacts for these children, the researchers say. “Feeling understood and accepted is important for everyone, but especially in the context of the parent–child relationship,” said senior author Kathryn L. […]

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Corona-pandemic: How successful are the measures against the Virus? – Naturopathy Naturopathy Specialist Portal

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COVID-19: the analysis clearly shows the effect of different Corona-measures Contact prohibitions, nightlife restrictions, closed kindergartens and schools: Since the middle of March were, respectively, apply in Germany, drastic measures to contain the Coronavirus pandemic. But what will that achieve? The simulations of the research teams. Only recently, the Federal constitutional court has rejected the extension of the Corona-measures. Many […]

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Research advances understanding of differences in effects of cannabis use

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Researchers at Center for BrainHealth, part of The University of Texas at Dallas, recently published findings underscoring differences between men and women’s craving or desire to consume cannabis when exposed to a specific situation. By examining differences in neural (physical) and subjective (behavioral) craving responses, and measuring the relative contributions of each as it relates to heavy cannabis use, they […]

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