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XE COVID variant 10% more transmissible than Omicron
The World Health Organisation (WHO) say that the XE COVID variant (a mixture of two strains of Omicron) could be 10% more transmissible than Omicron itself.
Inflammation from COVID-19 can cause multi-organ damage
Severe cases of inflammation from COVID-19 can occur in some people – leading to cases of acute respiratory distress and multi-organ damage.
Non-English speaking patients have 35% higher chance of COVID death
Non-English speaking patients with COVID have a higher likelihood of needing ICU care and dying from the virus, say US scientists.
UK law now requires calorie information on menus
The UK government will now fine food businesses £2,500, if they don't put calorie information on menus.
CIHR: Supporting better health for all Canadians
CIHR was created in 2000 as an independent funding agency to provide leadership and support to health researchers and trainees across Canada, promoting better health for all.
Which is the better protection against COVID-19? Immunity or vaccination?
Researchers find the best protection against COVID-19 is vaccinations rather than natural immunity, when analysing how infection with SARS-CoV-2 affects the immune system.
Females at increased risk of at-home homicide by gun violence
Rates of homicide by gun violence, for adults who live with handgun owners, were twice as high compared to adults who did not – the victims being primarily women.
Lower salt intake can reduce symptoms of heart failure
Reducing sodium intake can help patients with heart failure, where having a lower salt intake will not prevent death, but can improve symptoms and quality of life.
Health policy in Europe and the sustainability of health systems
Megan Warrender, Editor for Open Access Government, illustrates Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides’ priorities in supporting Member States to improve the quality and sustainability of health systems.
Electronic registration systems can identify migrant health needs
An electronic data registration system can identify migrant health needs across Europe, helping to address the wellbeing of vulnerable populations.
Scientific sunburn & skin cancer (Part 2)
Chanda Siddoo-Atwal continues the discussion about scientific sunburn & skin cancer focusing on sunscreens that prevent scientific sunburn (apoptosis).
Survivors with COVID-19 pneumonia take one year to heal
People who survive COVID-19 pneumonia, take at least one year to heal their lungs, according to a study published in Radiology.
Pregnancy and COVID vaccine: Mothers can protect unborn baby from virus
In the context of pregnancy and COVID vaccines, a study finds that vaccination does not create complicated birth outcomes.
NHS needs help to tackle long-term symptoms of COVID-19
Jon Taberner, Senior Rehabilitation Specialist at Nuffield Health, explains that individuals with long-term symptoms of COVID-19 will need a lot of support.
First case of woman cured from HIV, after dual stem-cell transplant
The first ever woman cured from HIV underwent a dual stem-cell transplant, which seems to have made her genetically resistant to HIV and put her cancer into remission.
The Ukraine war highlights the need for a fast radiation blood test
Dr Quinton Fivelman, Chief Scientific Officer at London Medical Laboratory, says fighting near Ukraine’s nuclear power facilities brings home the need for a rapid radiation blood test.
Ultrasound bursts provide non-invasive treatment for kidney stones
As the first alternative for non-invasive treatment of kidney stones, ultrasound bursts can actually break up kidney stones – making it easier for them to pass on their own.
Higher cigarette taxes could prevent 182,000 child deaths, globally
Child death rates could be reduced by higher cigarette taxes - as regions with the lowest tobacco tax also have the worst child health issues.
A future vision for microbiome engineering
Prof Chris Barnes & Dr Jack Rutter share a future vision for microbiome engineering - harnessing the microbiome’s role in health & disease
Scientists create non-hormonal male birth control
Scientists made progress on the implementation of male birth control, which could someday split contraceptive responsibility between all genders.
