Medical
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Animal-based protein recommended for people being treated for cancer
If you're being treated for cancer, don't leave meat, fish and dairy off your plate, University of Alberta experts advise.
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Men with high levels of body fat may be at risk for osteoporosis
Men with high levels of body fat have lower bone density and may be more likely to break a bone than those with normal levels of body fat,...
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Policy changes needed to better support pregnant elite female athletes, say researchers
When a female elite athlete announces her pregnancy, she can prepare herself for a slew of congratulatory messages wishing her well—on her...
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Screening assays identify TMPRSS2 inhibitors from drug repurposing candidates useful as COVID-19 therapeutic
Researchers used an assay toolset for discovering new transmembrane protease serine 2 inhibiting drug repurposing candidates, that can be useful as...
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Clinical severity of COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 variants and the effectiveness of mRNA vaccines against them
A recent study examined the clinical severity of the SARS-CoV-2 Alpha, Delta, and Omicron VOCs and compared vaccine effectiveness against each VOC.
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Potential new diagnostic marker for ulcerative colitis discovered
An international research collaboration has discovered a potential new diagnostic marker for ulcerative colitis in a trans-ethnic analysis of...
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Development of QCC-targeting therapeutic agents may lead to new cancer treatments
Announcing a new review article publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Quiescent cancer cells (QCCs) reversibly reside in G0 phase, thus...
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New research confirms the safety of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines for people with cancer
New research in the February 2022 issue of JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network confirms that mRNA vaccine for COVID-19 are...
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Study provides new understanding of caffeine's protective effects on the cardiovascular system
Scientists have a new understanding of the protective effects of caffeine on the cardiovascular system. While its stimulant effects have long been...
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Neutralizing antibody ABP-310 found to be highly potent against SARS-CoV-2 variants including Omicron
In a new study, a team of researchers described the efficacy of ABP-310, a neutralizing antibody, against SARS-CoV-2 variants, including Omicron.
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Properties and pharmacokinetics an oral drug candidate for COVID-19 treatment
Researchers studied the preclinical PK) and in vitro ADME properties of GS-441524, a potential oral drug for COVID-19 treatment.
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Study explores protection against Omicron and Delta infections by COVID-19 vaccination and previous infection
A new study demonstrated that infection- and vaccine-induced protection induced by the primary COVID-19 vaccination was much reduced for the...
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Rapid generation and evaluation of an mRNA vaccine candidate specific to Omicron
A recent study demonstrated the development of a potential SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant-specific mRNA vaccine candidate.
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Long COVID: Anti-Allergy Drug Found To Provide Relief For Lingering Symptoms
Medical experts have recommended antihistamines for people suffering from the lingering and debilitating symptoms of long COVID.
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US Plans to Roll Out COVID-19 Shots for Children Under 5 Years in February
The US government is planning to roll out COVID-19 shots for children under the age of 5 as soon as February 21, according to a document from the...
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Earlier COVID-19 Infection Protects Against Omicron Symptoms in 56% of Cases
Recovering from COVID-19 protects against infection with the Omicron variant only 56% of the time, but it does dramatically reduce the risk of...
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EU Pushes for COVID Vaccinations in Africa
Top European Union officials said on Wednesday low absorption of COVID-19 vaccines in African countries had become the main problem in the global...
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Trametinib: New Go-To for Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Carcinoma?
For the first time, a randomized trial has reported positive results in patients with this particular type of ovarian cancer. Medscape Medical...
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Masks Should Still Be Worn in Schools for COVID, Despite State Changes: White House
Students and teachers should continue to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in schools, even as states lift mask mandates, White House...
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Sweden Declare Pandemic Over, Despite Warnings From Scientists
Sweden scrapped almost all of its few pandemic restrictions on Wednesday and stopped most testing for COVID-19, even as the pressure on the...
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Perinatal Deaths From COVID Show 'Extensive' Placental Damage
Researchers stress the importance of vaccination for pregnant women to avoid catastrophic outcomes of childbirth. Medscape Medical News
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Brain Network Fingerprints Predict Impairment in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
New approach allows for subject-specific characterization of the disease. First Look
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Do Latest SURPASS Findings With Twincretin in Diabetes Impress?
SURPASS-5 is latest published trial of a novel investigational once-weekly twincretin drug; editorialist says it leaves a number of unanswered...
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Breast Cancer Now Leading Cause of Cancer Death in Black Women
Breast cancer has overtaken lung cancer as the leading cause of cancer death in Black women, although lung cancer remains the leading cause of...
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Feds Crack Down on Nurses Diverting Fentanyl Meant for Patients
Two nurses sentenced for diverting medication for their own use, while a third charged with replacing fentanyl with saline. Also, a nurse...