Researchers from the University of Granada warn that an accumulation of fatty tissue in the neck (both the double chin
Month: February 2021
Autopsy study may explain why some COVID survivors have ‘brain fog’
One of the least understood effects of COVID-19 infection is “brain fog,” a kind of mental confusion that can take
How inflammatory signalling molecules contribute to carcinogenesis
A team of MedUni Vienna researchers led by Johannes A. Schmid at the Center for Physiology and Pharmacology, Institute of
Mimicking a chronic immune response changes the brain
As March comes around, many people experience hay fever. As excessive immune responses go, most would admit that hay fever
Deep learning may help doctors choose better lung cancer treatments
Doctors and healthcare workers may one day use a machine learning model, called deep learning, to guide their treatment decisions
Heartbeat secrets unlocked as cardiac rhythm gene role identified
The University of Melbourne study also found that mutation of the gene, Tmem161b, causes potentially fatal cardiac arrhythmia. 2.5 percent
Regular caffeine consumption affects brain structure
Coffee, cola or an energy drink: caffeine is the world’s most widely consumed psychoactive substance. Researchers from the University of
South Africa’s health care workers eager for first vaccines
After testing thousands of people for coronavirus, South African nurse Asnath Masango says she can’t wait to get vaccinated. “So
How to improve gender equity in medicine
Gender equity and racial diversity in medicine can promote creative solutions to complex health problems and improve the delivery of
Brief survey tool tracks symptoms, aids in evaluating effectiveness of treatment
Researchers from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine have developed and validated a short questionnaire to help patients
