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Gastric bypass proven to be most effective for severely obese patients

A new NIHR-supported study has found that gastric bypass surgery is the most effective and cost-efficient option for treating severe obesity.

Unvaccinated people at higher risk of needing ICU for Omicron

Vaccinated adults with COVID-19 had less severe illness during the omicron surge compared with unvaccinated adults ­– who were more likely to need intensive care.

90% of healthcare workers changed their minds on COVID vaccines

Despite healthcare workers experiencing the negative effects of the COVID-19 virus, many did not intend on being vaccinated – new research highlights that their outlooks have changed.

Research reveals connection between high blood pressure and diabetes

Research is finally explaining the connection between patients suffering with high blood pressure (hypertension) and diabetes

Blood of COVID patients holds new treatment for virus

Scientists have discovered 'nano-bubbles' in the blood of COVID patients -  proteins that can act as decoys for the virus, protecting the organs.

£11.6 million available for gender and health inequality research

In Canada, a coalition of organisations are funding £11.6 million (CAD 20 million) into Women RISE - a call for gender and health equality research projects.

New model simplifies resource allocation to slow pandemic

A model developed by Boston University can project COVID housing needs, up to ten days in advance - which can slow the spread of the virus.

Study examines racial disparities in diabetes patients

Researchers find that ethnic minority diabetes patients are less likely to take medication for their treatment, due to income differences and lack of access.

REACT study: “Almost complete replacement of Delta by Omicron”

Data from an ongoing UK trial finds 99% of COVID cases are Omicron, described as "almost complete replacement of Delta".

Has COVID-19 caused gender disparities in health research?

A study has found that COVID work-from-home orders caused women physicians to publish fewer studies than men.

COVID brain impact similar to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

It is now well-known that the virus can create severe respiratory issues - but the impact of COVID on the brain is an equally important, unanswered question.

Unvaccinated teens nine times likelier to be hospitalised

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that unvaccinated teenagers are nine times likelier to be hospitalised with Omicron.

‘Artificial pancreas’ uses algorithm to protect body from diabetes

Scientists have created an 'artificial pancreas' that uses an algorithm to protect the body - especially ground-breaking for young children with type 1 diabetes.

Childhood vocabulary can predict future emotional regulation

A team find that expressive vocabulary at the age of 5-7 can predict likelihood of good emotional regulation, four years later.

Study says breastmilk does not pass COVID to babies

Scientists say that breastfeeding will not pass COVID-19 onto a child - there was no infectious material found in the milk itself.

Which groups are impacted by decreased cervical cancer screenings?

A survey points out the low number of cervical cancer screenings across the US, whilst examining which demographics are being hit the hardest.

WHO supports two new drugs for COVID-19 treatment

The two drugs, tested across seven trials on 4,000 COVID patients, can protect the immune system from overloading and lessen chances of ventilation.

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