Researchers from the University of Sheffield and Stanford University in the US have discovered there are specific genetic signals in people who develop severe coronavirus infection. It is known that age, body mass index and pre-existing health problems account for some of the disparities, but genetics also play a significant role. This pioneering research aimed to address why some people […]
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This Morning's Dr Chris discusses the signs of high cholesterol 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 can unsubscribe at any time. More info Recent tests on mice have found it is possible to […]
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The study covered in this summary was published on ResearchSquare.com as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed. Key Takeaway Prophylactic therapy with beta blockers or with dexrazoxane may protect against cardiac dysfunction caused by chemotherapy regimens containing anthracyclines (ANT) or trastuzumab (TZB). Why This Matters ANT and TZB are both effective in the treatment of breast cancer […]
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – The amount of intravenous contrast media used for CT scans could be reduced by about 80% by using a combination of dose-reduction strategies, researchers report. In April of this year, a global shortage of iodinated contrast media occurred due in large part to supply-chain issues fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic. The shortage is expected to […]
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The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) have awarded three researchers from Nova Scotia funding to study the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on various populations and to propose initiatives to respond to these populations’ needs. The following researchers received funding: Janet Curran, PhD, RN, a clinician scientist at IWK Health Centre, Halifax, received $490,758 from CIHR and the New […]
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A new study finds a simple way to help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar. Researchers observed that the participants who drank a shot of whey protein before their meals had evened out blood sugar levels after eating. The study participants also had two extra hours each day with healthy blood glucose levels thanks to the whey protein. A […]
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Despite its unappetizing-sounding French translation — “burnt cream”— crème brûlée is a decadent treat. It’s made with a creamy custard base and a hard sugar top, which adds a surprising burst of flavor to the cream when you break […]
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Mayo Clinic researchers studied the outcomes of 483 high-risk patients treated for COVID-19 with a five-day oral regimen of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir, together marketed as Paxlovid. Only a handful developed COVID-19 rebound symptoms, and the researchers say more studies are needed to determine why. Overall, the treatment benefited everyone in the study. All recovered, including the patients who developed rebound […]
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In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers observed that immunoglobulin A (IgA) responses against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) are modest and wane much sooner than IgG responses. Study: SARS-CoV-2-neutralizing humoral IgA response occurs earlier but modest and diminishes faster compared to IgG response. Image Credit: Corona Borealis Studio/Shutterstock Background IgA antibodies are the […]
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The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a drug called baricitinib as the first oral tablet for treating severe alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder affecting more than 300,000 people in the United States every year. Alopecia causes either temporary or permanent patchy hair loss that can affect any hair-bearing site of the body, leading to emotional distress. The condition […]
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