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Post-Infection COVID-19 Vaccination Halved Risk of Reinfection During Omicron Surge: Shanghai Study Claims
Wed Feb 07 2024
A groundbreaking study conducted in Shanghai reveals that post-infection COVID-19 vaccination can halve the risk of reinfection during the Omicron surge, providing crucial evidence to influence global vaccination strategies and policies. The findings...
Violence Against Women: Study Claims WHO Guidelines Fall Short
Tue Jan 09 2024
Global Disparity in Health Policies Addressing Violence Against Women: Alignment with WHO Guidelines Falls Short A research study reveals a significant gap between the existence of violence against women (VAW) policies and their actual alignment with...
Epidural Bupivacaine Shows Promise in Reducing Early Post-surgical Pain for Lumbar Decompression Patients
Tue Jan 09 2024
Epidural bupivacaine has shown promise in reducing early post-surgical pain for lumbar decompression patients, potentially providing a new tool in the fight against opioid dependency and improving patient recovery. A Dutch research team found that a ...
Key Factors Linked to Decreased Physical Function in Systemic Sclerosis Patients Identified
Mon Jan 08 2024
New research reveals the key factors linked to decreased physical function in systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients, shedding light on the multifactorial nature of physical impairment beyond the direct symptoms of the disease, and highlighting the import...
Danes with Chronic Conditions Face Steep Medication Costs Despite Welfare
Fri Jan 05 2024
Danish Adults with Multiple Chronic Conditions Face Heavy Expenses for Medications, Reveals Study A study conducted in Denmark highlights the financial strain faced by individuals with multiple chronic conditions, revealing that those with five or mo...
Dengvaxia® Dengue Vaccine Shows Potential in 6 Year Study in Brazil
Thu Jan 04 2024
New Study Reveals Varied Effectiveness of Dengvaxia® Vaccine in Brazil: Despite being ineffective against one dengue serotype, the vaccine has shown promising results in reducing probable dengue cases, especially against certain serotypes, among resi...
Challenges Chicago Overcame to Provide Vital Services to Drug Users During The Pandemic
Wed Jan 03 2024
Chicago Drug Users Maintain Access to Vital Services During Pandemic Despite Initial Challenges A new study conducted by the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health and collaborators sheds light on the experiences of individuals who in...
Alcohol in Tanzania: Study Unveils Social Bonds, Health Risks, and Gendered Stigma
Wed Jan 03 2024
Study uncovers the intricate social dynamics, health risks, and gendered stigmatization associated with alcohol use in Northern Tanzania, shedding light on the complex interplay between cultural practices and the detrimental effects of alcohol consumpt...
New Treatment Shows Promise for Helping Veterans With PTSD Quit Tobacco
Wed Jan 03 2024
A new study conducted by researchers from Duke University School of Medicine proposes a novel multimodal treatment, combining transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), to increa...
mHealth Addiction Studies Struggle to Find and Keep Participants
Wed Jan 03 2024
A critical review by researchers from the University of Auckland highlights the recruitment and retention challenges faced by mHealth interventions in addiction studies, raising concerns about the reliability of outcomes and suggesting the need for div...
Some Addiction Psychologists Dislike "Preaddiction” Label
Wed Nov 01 2023
Examining the Pros and Cons of the Proposed 'Preaddiction' Label: What it could mean for Substance Use Disorder.
The Promising Potential of Holography in Medicine
Sat Oct 28 2023
The Promising Potential of Holography in Medicine: Enhancing Surgery, Medical Education, and Telemedicine. Discover how holography is revolutionizing healthcare.
TacoGFN: A New Tool for Structure-Based Drug Design
Thu Oct 12 2023
A new tool - TacoGFN promises to automate structure-based drug discovery with a new approach and better performance over existing methods
Nucleoside Analogues Could Help Prevent Liver Cancer in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients
Thu Oct 05 2023
New study shows nucleos(t)ide analogues may help prevent liver cancer in chronic hepatitis B patients. #hepatitisB #livercancer #research
Improved Understanding of Insomnia Used in New Medications
Mon Sep 25 2023
New Research Explores Promising Drugs for Insomnia, Offering Hope for Improved Treatment Options #insomnia #sleepdisorder #pharmacology
ReMIND Database: A Game-Changer for Brain Tumor Research
Mon Sep 25 2023
Discover the ReMIND Database, a game-changer for brain tumor research, providing valuable resources for studying these complex conditions. #BrainTumorResearch #DataScience
New Study Reveals Potential Target for Preventing Brain Metastasis in Breast and Lung Cancer Patients
Tue Sep 05 2023
New study discovers gene linked to brain metastasis in breast and lung cancer patients, could lead to new treatments.
New Metric Improves Cardiac MRI Analysis
Wed Aug 30 2023
New Metric Improves Cardiac MRI Analysis; Deep neural networks detect and enhance failed segmentations, boosting accuracy and efficiency.
Link Between STI Symptoms and Stillbirth in Sub-Saharan Africa
Tue Aug 29 2023
New study in sub-Saharan Africa reveals link between STI symptoms and stillbirth, calling for urgent screening and treatment.
Significant Increase in Cruciate Ligament Surgeries in Japan
Mon Jul 17 2023
A new study conducted in Japan has revealed an increase in the number of cruciate ligament (CL) surgeries over the past six years. The study utilized data from the National Database of Health Insurance Claims and Specific Health Checkups of Japan to...