An international study involving University of Alberta researchers has revealed two effective ways to sterilize disposable masks, potentially allowing them
Month: October 2021
COVID cases falling, but trouble signs arise as winter looms
Tumbling COVID-19 case counts have some schools around the U.S. considering relaxing their mask rules, but deaths nationally have been
New study helps those with depression pick antidepressant based on health history
Although antidepressants are one of the most frequently taken medications in the United States (11% of the population takes antidepressants)
Urgent changes needed to global guidelines designed to stop surgical infection
Wound infections are the most common problem after surgery, particularly in developing countries, but promised innovations to tackle the issue
Clinically significant cataract linked to increased risk of vascular death
Clinically significant cataract is associated with an increased risk of death from vascular causes, such as stroke and heart attack,
Stimulus designed to help restaurant workers led to more COVID cases
A new paper in The Economic Journal indicates that a large-scale government subsidy aimed at encouraging people to eat out in restaurants
Addition of genotypic resistance testing did not improve virologic response in patients with HIV virologic failure
A randomized controlled trial found that the addition of genotypic resistance testing to routine care did not improve virologic suppression
Genetic risk test developed to predict alcohol-related cirrhosis of the liver
An international research group led by the Centenary Institute has developed a world first genetic risk score (GRS) test able
Fat in blood could be linked to obstructive sleep apnea
New research by the Freemason’s Centre for Male Health and Wellbeing (FCMHW) at SAHMRI has found a potential link between
Some young Nigerians say heavy drinking is fun: Controls must keep pace with culture
Alcohol consumption has a long history in Nigeria, especially in the southern region, where it was not forbidden by religion.