An international team of scientists is tracking a newly-identified, potentially dangerous virus that has jumped from animals to humans to infect at least 35 people in northeast China. The Langya henipavirus, also called "Langya" or "LayV," was first detected in 2018 in a 53-year-old farmer who sought treatment for a fever at a hospital in the northeastern Chinese provi...
People taking antipsychotic medication may need testing for heart problems before starting treatment and at regular intervals during their treatment. Detecting heart problems such as rhythm disturbances can inform the choice of medicines, their dosing, whether to stop them, and potentially avoid severe cardiac events. NICE has identified there is an unmet clinical need ...
Substantial increases in cardiovascular trends may contribute to a rising burden on the US healthcare system and highlight the need for equitable access to prevention education and treatments now to prevent future disease, authors of the study, Reza Mohebi (Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA) et al have warned. The researchers arrived at their conclusion using data fro...
Background Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative pathogen of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, is an enveloped, positive-sense, single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the human betacoronavirus family. The virus and its more aggressive variants have caused unprecedented damage to the global healthcare system, with more tha...
The research, published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association, may be useful in developing a non-invasive, early screening tool for detecting blockages in the carotid arteries that can lead to strokes. "Between 2% and 5% of strokes each year occur in people with no symptoms, so better and earlier detection of stroke risk is needed," study author Dr....
Scientists aren't sure what causes the condition, known as cerebral small vessel disease, or CSVD. Previous research shows CSVD contributes to about half of dementia cases, a quarter of clot-caused strokes and most bleeding strokes. For the new study, researchers looked at data from 3,067 older adults in Lishui, China. The study team ranked each person's cardiovascular ...
The scientific statement from the American Heart Association highlights the need for more data on strategies to improve cardiovascular health for people who are socially isolated or lonely, as well as more robust evidence showing how these experiences affect brain health. "Over four decades of research has clearly demonstrated that social isolation and loneliness are bo...
Allergies are genetically acquired immune reactions, so not everyone experiences them. Say you inhaled some pollen while taking a stroll through a park during springtime. For a regular person, this might be of little or no consequence. But for someone hypersensitive to pollen granules, this could initiate a set of reactions that physically manifest as symptoms of an alle...
Using their automated cell culture platform, the scientists collaborated with Google Research to successfully identify new cellular hallmarks of Parkinson’s disease by creating and profiling over a million images of skin cells from a cohort of 91 patients and healthy controls. “Traditional drug discovery isn’t working very well, particularly for complex diseases like Pa...
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 22, 2022) – Spring allergies are a tale as old as time – but the ferocity with which they land can sometimes pack a surprise punch for those who suffer with allergy symptoms. “People still have Covid on their minds,” says allergist Mark Corbett, MD, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). “They might...
At the completion of the AHSP, the Level 4 shell space was prepared to accommodate eight ORs, two Cath labs, and two Interventional Radiology (IR) rooms. In preparation of the build out of Level 4, Cedars‐Sinai programmed the shell space to accommodate a greater demand, which included more ORs in the same amount of space. In the process of designing the floor to meet the...
Empowering animal health professionals to expand patient care with telehealth is the primary objective of a new coalition of more than 30 veterinary associations and industry businesses. Founded by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Veterinary Study Groups, and Merck Animal Health, the Coalition for Connected Veterinary Care says it will collaborate acr...
WASHINGTON, DC — Genetic testing of saliva samples identifies the SARS-CoV-2 virus more quickly than testing of nasal swabs. The research is published March 21 in Microbiology Spectrum, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology. “That is important because people can spread COVID-19 before they know that they have it,” said co-author Donald K. Milton, MD, DrPH, ...
A new, robustly detailed retrospective cohort study on the incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in more than 4,500,000 adult cancer patients published in JACC: CardioOncology. Clinical trials in oncology generally exclude patients with CVD, and randomized controlled trials on CVD generally do not include detailed cancer-related information. In this study, researche...
A recent analysis in Circulation: Heart Failure combined data from three large heart disease trials to study potential lifestyle and behavioral risk factors associated with coronary heart disease, heart failure, and stroke. In all three studies, higher coffee intake was associated with a lower risk of heart failure. This benefit of coffee drinking did not apply to decaff...
HOUSTON, TX — Details about variants hiding in the deluge of genetic SARS-CoV-2 sequences would be good to know, if only researchers can get to them. A new program developed at Rice University’s George R. Brown School of Engineering will make it possible, at least for “intrahost variants,” those that appear in genome data from the same COVID-19-positive person. A Rice ...
The team has designed a fabric that works like a microphone, converting sound first into mechanical vibrations, then into electrical signals, similarly to how our ears hear. All fabrics vibrate in response to audible sounds, though these vibrations are on the scale of nanometers—far too small to ordinarily be sensed. To capture these imperceptible signals, the researche...
“There are many potential advantages of an inhalable formulation compared to an injectable vaccine,” said Atip Lawanprasert, graduate student in biomedical engineering and a lead author of the study, published in the journal Biomacromolecules. “One is avoidance of needles. Inhalable vaccines might be able to help increase the rate of vaccination because so many people ar...
Certain types of face masks are unsafe for wearing in and around MRI machines, according to new research by scientists at Cardiff University. The team tested eight different types of commercially available filtering face piece (FFP3) respirators and found that five contained magnetic components that they regarded as ‘MRI unsafe’. Many masks contain metal nose strips ...
KA Imaging, a company that develops innovative X-ray imaging solutions, announced the initial results from a study examining the diagnostic value of single-exposure dual-energy subtraction radiography in lung lesion detection. In the study, a radiologist blinded to standard-of-care CT results was first asked to identify anomalies in the conventional X-ray. The same tas...
Singapore/Hamburg, August 1, 2022 - The globally active Eppendorf Group continues its growth track in Asia in a targeted manner and has opened a new site in Singapore. The new subsidiary is located in the heart of Singapore’s modern Biopolis science center and offers attractive office workplaces for sales and service activities, a modern pipette calibration laboratory an...
On the daily, dogs share the human world, including kids, in ways other animals do not. That side-by-side existence makes them more than extraordinary companions. When it comes to kids, dogs are getting involved in healthcare. Specifically, they are playing a big role in helping pediatric oncologists battle osteosarcoma. A shared disease Whether you are new to practice...
The scenario may be something like this: Pet owners come home to find their cat or dog dead, unexpectedly, with no sign of what exactly went wrong. The pet owners in this situation often turn to their veterinarian. Depending on the timing, they might turn to an emergency practice instead. In some cases, a veterinarian can determine the cause of death without too much d...
The challenges of the times have spurred innovations or prompted policy updates that were long overdue across industries, and dentistry is no different. This year, like the years before it, we will see more changes to dentistry—especially the locations in which we practice. Dental professionals and patients alike should gear up to expect smaller waiting rooms, digital c...
Veterinarians can now digitally prescribe compounded medications via a newly enhanced ecommerce platform. Online retailer, Chewy, has expanded the veterinary offerings available on its Practice Hub platform. Through the expanded service, DVMs can now create compounded medications in six formulations (capsule, oral liquid, chewable, transdermal gel, paste, and powder) wi...
Prevalence of hearing loss in Rhodesian Ridgebacks may soon be reduced, thanks to a new genetic discovery. A study of 185 Rhodesian Ridgebacks completed by canine genomics and biotechnology company, Embark Veterinary, has identified a recessive mutation linked to early-onset adult deafness (EOAD) in the breed. Using more than 220,000 genetic markers, the analysis locali...
Back at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, masks and protective gear were hard to get since nobody was fully prepared for the highly contagious SARS-CoV-2 virus. At hospitals, employees were forced to use disposable items such as KN 95 masks more than once to warrant at least a minimum level of protection. At the same time, research facilities tested ways of clea...
The Kessler Foundation study, published in Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, examined the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on health care among individuals with MS -- a chronic and progressive neurological disorder and the leading cause of non-traumatic disability among young and middle-aged adults. Researchers found high rates of health care disruption ...
In a previous interview with Dental Tribune International, CEO and co-founder of Neocis Dr Alon Mozes talked about the motivation behind his development of the Yomi robotic system and his passion for engineering and computer science. He also discussed some of the features and capabilities of Yomi, emphasising that the robot is capable of enhancing clinical procedures and...
At present, clinicians typically assess donor lungs using qualitative variables, such as donor health and lung size. One of the most important factors, lung inflammation, is difficult to assess, and clinicians will often play it safe and reject an organ if there is any doubt about it. This means that lungs that might actually be suitable for transplantation are often re...
The traditional method for organ transport is to simply pack it in ice in a beer cooler and hope for the best. This is arguably inadequate, as demonstrated by the recent GUARDIAN-Heart Registry multi-center study, which compared heart transplant recipients who received their new organ after traditional ice storage or transport in the SherpaPak. Those who received a heart...
Carl Zeiss Meditec and Precise Bio have partnered to develop and commercialize fabricated corneal tissue for transplants in patients that require endothelial keratoplasty and natural lenticule transplants for treating keratoconus and vision correction. Winston Salem, NC-based Precise Bio is a regenerative medicine company advancing the use of bio-printed tissues and org...
The second phase in Novant Health’s comprehensive investment into the Forsyth Medical Center, the critical care tower compliments the existing structure in both appearance and function. Adding additional square footage and more efficient floor plans on top of plenty of outdoor touches, the new addition will help consolidate movement throughout the space and further strea...
Digital technologies have filtered into nearly every facet of medicine, from drug discovery all the way to consumer fitness. But digital health isn't the only relative newcomer that could disrupt the status quo in health. The precision genomics space is also growing in popularity and use. What is precision genomics, and how will this space work with digital health? Pr...
By deploying VideaHealth AI in several of its supported practices, which include Gentle Dental and over 38 additional brands, 42 North Dental is equipping dentists with the power of AI for chair-side decision making. The VideaHealth AI solution, coupled with 42 North Dental’s relentless focus on delivering the highest quality patient experience possible, will set the ind...
The advantages of telehealth beyond enabling physician/patient relationships to continue virtually are now driving adoption in many aspects of care provision that were critically disrupted by the pandemic – most notably preventive healthcare, remote patient monitoring and chronic disease management. While clinicians derive great value from the flexibility and efficienci...
