In a recent article published in Nature Reviews Microbiology, researchers attempted to establish an association between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viral load, indicating its ribonucleic acid (RNA) levels, and the presence of infectious virions. Study: SARS-CoV-2 viral load and shedding kinetics. Image Credit: CROCOTHERY/Shutterstock Additionally, they examined host and other biological factors […]

(Reuters) – Pfizer Inc and Clear Creek Bio Inc on Tuesday announced a collaboration to identify a potential drug candidate and develop a new class of oral treatment against COVID-19, as Pfizer seeks to expand its anti-infective pipeline. Charlotte Allerton, Pfizer’s chief scientific officer, said COVID-19 has “the potential to remain a global health concern […]

POTATOES could hold the cure for cancer, scientists think Polish scientists say compound in potatoes could be the key to fighting cancer It is thought this compound will have less side-effects than chemotherapy Studies show aubergines can help fight liver cancer by stopping the reproducing Experts also say compound in tomatoes could kill cancer cells Potatoes, tomatoes and […]

NASHVILLE — There is no negative impact of in utero exposure to antiseizure medications on children’s creativity, new research shows. Dr Kimford Meador The results of this study, along with other research, suggest the risk for cognitive problems “is fairly low” overall for children of women with epilepsy taking lamotrigine or levetiracetam, study investigator, Kimford […]

No matter what winter holiday traditions you celebrate, you probably won’t find “think about blood pressure” on your to-do list, even after checking it twice. But that would be a nice idea for your heart’s sake, experts say. High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for heart attack and stroke, said Dr. Angela L. […]

The EU’s drug watchdog on Tuesday said two COVID vaccines targeting new types of the Omicron variant could now be used for people’s first vaccinations, and not just for boosters. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) approved the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines in September and October respectively against the BA.4 and BA.5 types, but only in […]

Human beings experience a range of emotions, some of which are pleasant, such as joy and happiness, and others that are uncomfortable or even painful, such as anxiety, anger or grief. Often, emotional discomfort or pain is temporary and appropriate to the circumstances. It is natural, and even helpful, to experience anxiety when facing a […]

Colon cancer, the ‘silent killer’ that claimed the life of Kirstie Alley: Disease grows with little or no symptoms and will strike one in TWENTY Americans in their lifetime The disease earned the nickname ‘silent killer’ as it often advances without signs Over 151,000 Americans will be diagnosed and 52,000 will die from it in […]

In a systematic review in The Lancet Global Health, Ph.D.-student Camilla Grøver Aukrust and colleagues have studied the causes of hydrocephalus in African children. “Hydrocephalus is a disease that affects children, and which we know can lead to serious cognitive issues or death,” says Camilla Grøver Aukrust, nurse and Ph.D. research fellow at the Department […]

UMass Memorial Health is the largest health system in Central Massachusetts and the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School. UMass Memorial is the only adult Level I Trauma Center and Level III Neonatal ICU in Central Massachusetts. The health system’s experienced caregivers include experts in behavioral health, cancer, cardiology, children and women’s services, heart […]