By Rae Ellen Bichell Monday, January 31, 2022 (Kaiser News) — What does it mean if a person’s rapid antigen test result comes back positive after five days of isolation due to covid-19? According to the experts, that person is most likely still carrying a viral load high enough to infect others. “Anytime you’re positive
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Getting tested for COVID-19 has become a daunting task since newer variants, such as omicron, emerged. The long lines at clinics and the not-so-affordable at-home test kits also make it hard for everyone to know their COVID-19 status. But a promising solution is in the works. The Bacticount App Researchers from the University of California,
A new Irish survey has highlighted the need for a national policy to implement effective high-quality Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) across Irish hospitals with the aim of reducing the risk of fractures in patients. The national survey, the first to be completed in Ireland, indicates that the implementation, and resourcing, of a national FLS would
Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street to make a statement at Parliament on January 31, 2022 in London, England. Dan Kitwood | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON — The interim findings of an investigation into Covid-19 lockdown-breaking parties at Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s office and residence have sharply criticized the culture
By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Although they report difficulty breathing and discomfort while wearing a face mask, most people with asthma still use them in public places during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study finds. University of Illinois Chicago researchers conducted an online survey of more than 500 adults
Despite the word “stealth” attached to the new omicron variant, experts said there is no reason to fear the new form of the novel coronavirus. Understanding BA.2 The new strain with the scientific name BA.2 is one of the three derivatives of the omicron variant. It has since been making headlines after being nicknamed “stealth
A new study by Norwegian researchers suggests that vaccine-induced immunological memory and the activation of recall responses in the body yields similar coverage for Omicron and Delta variants of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The paper is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint server while it undergoes peer review. Study: Breakthrough infections
A team of scientists from the United States has recently defined the substrate envelop of the main protease of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The study is currently available on the bioRxiv* preprint server while awaiting peer review. Study: Defining the Substrate Envelope of SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease to Predict and Avoid Drug Resistance.
Jan. 26, 2022 — For most parents, a child’s nap time is a chance to steal a few moments of rest to recharge for the storm of energy to come. Not for Laura Gould. In 1997, Gould was a young mother working as a physical therapist when her 15-month-old daughter, Maria, died during a nap.
Despite efforts by insurance companies and other payers to move toward compensating physicians based on the quality and value of care they provide, most physicians employed in group practices owned by health systems are paid primarily based on the volume of care they provide, according to a new study by RAND Corporation researchers. Examining a
In this article SPOT In this March 15, 2016 file photo, Bruce Springsteen, center, performs with Nils Lofgren, left, and Steven Van Zandt of the E Street Band during their concert at the Los Angeles Sports Arena in Los Angeles. Springsteen’s latest album, “Letter To You” will be released on Oct. 23. Chris Pizzello |
Jan. 27, 2022 — It turns out it’s the combination that counts, not what comes first. Strong immunity against coronavirus infection is about the same between people who got vaccinated and then had a breakthrough infection vs. others who got infected first and then received immunization, a new study reveals. Either way, people generally end
The science Fundamental science often finds applications beyond its original focus. Previously, scientists found applications for small diameter carbon nanotube porins in energy technology. Nanotube porins are tubes with walls just molecules thick that act as pores through the walls of a thin membrane of liposomes, a type of tiny synthetic particle. Scientists have now
In a new study, the group of Johan Auwerx at EPFL’s School of Life Sciences has made the first connection between muscular dystrophy and sphingolipids, a group of bioactive lipids. The study is published in Science Advances. Muscular dystrophy Muscular dystrophy is an umbrella term for diseases where gene mutations result in progressive weakness and
Prosecutors said that officers obtained a ledger documenting profits in excess of $1.5 million from the alleged illegal activity. Office of the District Attorney County of Suffolk Two nurses on New York’s Long Island are being charged with forging Covid-19 vaccination cards and entering the fake jabs in the state’s database, a scam that allegedly
TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso, look at the top medical stories of the week. This week’s topics include treating young children for peanut allergy,
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Red wine may be a guilty pleasure, but new research shows it might also be a powerful weapon against the ravages of Parkinson’s disease. Why? The antioxidants in red wine, and fruit such as berries for that matter, might slow progression of the
The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has announced its newest cohort of Damon Runyon Fellows, 13 outstanding postdoctoral scientists conducting basic and translational cancer research in the laboratories of leading senior investigators. This prestigious, four-year Fellowship encourages the nation’s most promising young scientists to pursue careers in cancer research by providing them with independent funding ($231,000
The latest Covid-19 wave during the busy holiday travel season caught the U.S. flat-footed when it came to one key tool in its pandemic-fighting arsenal: at-home rapid tests. “In the United States, we haven’t had federal guidance on how to make testing a regular part of your daily life or your daily week,” said Lindsey
So many women suffer form urinary tract infections (UTI’s) we are hearing about medications on T.V. commercials and even the radio. Some researchers have estimated that the likelihood of getting a UTI is 1 in 2 women. Many women have them repeatedly. It might seem silly, but after using the restroom there is a reason we are
The White House on Friday said 60 million U.S. households have ordered free at-home Covid test kits through the government’s new website. “Already tens of millions of tests have gone out the door and households around the country are already receiving tests so that people have tests on hand if need arises,” White House deputy
Jan. 28, 2022 — What if you could lower your cholesterol by eating foods that you like? A new study shows that when people were asked to eat “hedonically acceptable” snacks that contained ingredients known to lower cholesterol, nearly all of them did. In contrast, only about half of people asked to change their diets
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a complex and life-threatening vascular disease with high incidence worldwide. Termed the silent killer, most AAAs are asymptomatic, often going undetected until rupture, and involve a poorly understood set of mechanical and biochemical events. Epidemiologic studies have established associations between AAA and both vascular inflammation and increased stiffness. That the
A new study being led by Loughborough University will look at the role dentists can play in reducing obesity in the UK. Over 50% of the global population are living with being overweight and are at increased risk of developing diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. GPs and practice nurses have
While the average time of ejaculation is 5 minutes and 30 seconds, premature ejaculation occurs less than 1 minute and 30 seconds after penetration Premature ejaculation occurs when a man ejaculates too quickly during sexual intercourse. While the average time of ejaculation is roughly 5 minutes and 30 seconds, premature ejaculation occurs less than 1
When I was a kid, if I were told that I’d be writing a book about diet and nutrition when I was older, let alone having been doing a health related radio show for over 36 years, I would’ve thought that whoever told me that was out of their mind. Living in Newark, New Jersey,
Cooper Neill | Reuters There are already dozens of cases across almost half of the U.S. of a new Covid subvariant that’s even more contagious than the already highly transmissible omicron variant. Nearly half of U.S. states have confirmed the presence of BA.2 with at least 127 known cases nationwide as of Friday, according to
Jan. 28, 2022 — Long story short, we still have a lot to learn about long COVID-19. But it is a real phenomenon with real long-term health effects for people recovering from coronavirus infections. And diagnosing and managing it can get tricky, as some symptoms of long COVID-19 overlap with those of other conditions —
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