Protective immunity against SARS-CoV-2 could last eight months or more
LA JOLLA–New data suggest that nearly all COVID-19 survivors have the immune cells necessary to fight re-infection. The findings, based on analyses of blood samples from 188 COVID-19 patients, suggest that responses to the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, from all major
The link between opioid medication and pancreatic cancer
Researchers at Rush University Medical Center have found that opioid use might increase a person’s risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Published Jan. 6, the study, titled “Opioid Use as a Potential Risk Factor for Pancreatic Cancer in the United States,”
Omega–3 For Better Heart Rate Recovery
Previous studies have shown that a slow heart rate recovery is associated with increased risk for sudden cardiac death, which fits with higher EPA and DHA levels being linked with reduced risk for sudden cardiac death #heartraterecovery #heartrhythm #omega3 Higher
University of Miami leads groundbreaking trial for COVID-19 treatment
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researchers led a unique and groundbreaking randomized controlled trial showing umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stem cell infusions safely reduce risk of death and quicken time to recovery for the severest COVID-19 patients, according
Danish and Chinese tongues taste broccoli and chocolate differently
Two studies from the University of Copenhagen show that Danes aren’t quite as good as Chinese at discerning bitter tastes. The research suggests that this is related to anatomical differences upon the tongues of Danish and Chinese people. For several
Pollen levels might trigger flares of urologic chronic pelvic pain
January 5, 2021 – As anyone living with hay fever can attest, days with high pollen counts can bring attacks of sneezing, nasal congestion and other allergy symptoms. Now, a new study suggests rising pollen levels may also trigger flare-ups of
COVID-19 unmasked: math model suggests optimal treatment strategies
BOSTON — Getting control of COVID-19 will take more than widespread vaccination; it will also require better understanding of why the disease causes no apparent symptoms in some people but leads to rapid multi-organ failure and death in others, as
Natural products with potential efficacy against lethal viruses
Researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of California San Diego have broken down the genomic and life history traits of three classes of viruses that have caused endemic and
Study of 50,000 people finds brown fat may protect against numerous chronic diseases
Brown fat is that magical tissue that you would want more of. Unlike white fat, which stores calories, brown fat burns energy and scientists hope it may hold the key to new obesity treatments. But it has long been unclear
One in four doctors attacked, harassed on social media
CHICAGO — While many physicians benefit from social media by networking with potential collaborators or interfacing with patients, a new study from Northwestern University and the University of Chicago found many physicians also report being sexually harassed and personally attacked
Brain cancer linked to tissue healing
The healing process that follows a brain injury could spur tumour growth when new cells generated to replace those lost to the injury are derailed by mutations, Toronto scientists have found. A brain injury can be anything from trauma to
Annal of Internal Medicine “Mask Benefit Claims Inconclusive”, Lund University Lockdown Models Heavily Flawed” Plus new Data Vaccine to Population Ratio
Annal of Internal Medicine “Mask Benefit Claims Inconclusive”, Lund University Lockdown Models Heavily Flawed” Plus new Data Vaccine to Population Ratio This week we review the above plus start mining data in reference to COVID-19 Vaccine rate and Hospital Occupancy
Model used to evaluate lockdowns was flawed
In a recent study, researchers from Imperial College London developed a model to assess the effect of different measures used to curb the spread of the coronavirus. However, the model had fundamental shortcomings and cannot be used to draw the
Update to ‘living review’ summarizes latest evidence on mask use among laypersons and health care workers
. Update to ‘living review’ summarizes latest evidence on mask use among laypersons and health care workers Researchers from Oregon Health & Sciences University published a fourth update to their living rapid review of evidence evaluating the use of masks among
An explanation for the lack of blood oxygenation detected in many COVID-19 patients
One of the physiopathological characteristics of COVID-19 that has most baffled the scientific and medical community is what is known as “silent hypoxemia” or “happy hypoxia”. Patients suffering this phenomenon, the causes of which are still unknown, have severe pneumonia
Study examines the most effective COVID-19 control policies
Toronto – With the arrival of effective vaccines for the COVID-19 virus, the end of the pandemic is on the horizon but in the short term the virus continues to spread. A timely new study published today by PLOS ONE examines the
Polysaccharides from red algae affect mice immune systems, say FEFU scientists
Carrageenans, biologically active polysaccharides isolated from red algae and widely used in the food industry as stabilizers, thickeners, or jelly agents have an express effect on the immune systems of mice, a study reports. The research was carried out by
Green Tea and Muscadine Grapes can inhibit a key SARS-CoV-2 enzyme
We further compared the inhibitory activity of all extracts at 100 μg/ml tested, the results showed that the extracts of green tea and two muscadine grapes completely inhibited the Mpro activity and the extracts of cacao and dark chocolate reduced
Sars-COV-2 confirmed aerosolized below 1um, Masks may officially do more harm than good, plus data
1. We review now the very strong hypothesis that Sars-COV-2 is now aerosolized on a sub-micron level greatly reducing any impact PPE may have and greatly increasing transmission vectors. 2. Immunity to COVID-19 appears to last at least 8 months with significant B cell memory. 3. Plus deep dive into global Data that really shows there is no real clear pandemic mitigation strategy that is having any real-world effect except unnecessarily causing hardship among the subject populace.
Common Herbicide May Devastate Future Generations
The study provides evidence that glyphosate-induced changes to exposed rats could be used as biomarkers for determining propensity in subsequent generations for prostate and kidney diseases as well as obesity and incurring multiple diseases at once. In fact, by the time third- and fourth-generation rats whose predecessors had been exposed to the chemical were middle-aged, 90% had one or more of these health problems, a dramatically higher rate than the control group.
Community spread of COVID-19 tied to patient survival rates at area hospitals
PHILADELPHIA and MINNETONKA, Minn. — High rates of COVID-19 in the county where a hospital is located appears to reduce survival rates among hospitalized patients with the virus, according to a new study from researchers in the Perelman School of
COVID immunity lasts up to 8 months, new data reveals
Australian researchers have revealed – for the first time – that people who have been infected with the COVID-19 virus have immune memory to protect against reinfection for at least eight months. The research is the strongest evidence for the
Masks not enough to stop COVID-19’s spread without distancing
WASHINGTON, December 22, 2020 — Simply wearing a mask may not be enough to prevent the spread of COVID-19 without social distancing. In Physics of Fluids, by AIP Publishing, researchers tested how five different types of mask materials impacted the spread
It’s electrifying! This is how Earth could be entirely powered by sustainable energy
Can you imagine a world powered by 100% renewable electricity and fuels? It may seem fantasy, but a collaborative team of scientists has just shown this dream is theoretically possible – if we can garner global buy-in. The newly published