Rural, Urban Disparities Seen for New Liver Cancer Cases
TUESDAY, Nov. 24, 2020 — Rates of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) have slowed in urban areas but continue to increase in …
Social Needs Linked to Lower HRQOL for Black Cancer Survivors
MONDAY, Nov. 23, 2020 — Social needs are associated with lower health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among African American cancer …
What lockdown is like for compulsive hair pullers
We can all agree that lockdown is tough. For those with poorly understood mental health conditions, it can be even …
CLCN6 identified as disease gene for a severe form of lysosomal neurodegenerative disease
A mutation in the CLCN6 gene is associated with a novel, particularly severe neurodegenerative disorder. Scientists from the Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für …
CDC urges Americans not to travel for Thanksgiving
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strongly recommends against travel for Thanksgiving this year, as cases of COVID-19 …
Hearing Test Response May ID Newborns at Risk for Autism
THURSDAY, Nov. 19, 2020 — Newborns exhibit neurophysiological variation associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a report published …
Are High-Dose Blood Thinners Needed for Severe COVID-19?
THURSDAY, Nov. 19, 2020 — Treating COVID-19 patients with high doses of blood thinners doesn’t appear to help them and …
These are the best colors for your bedroom, according to feng shui
The bedroom is one of the places where we spend the most time. As such, having an atmosphere that brings …
Millions of people are on treatment for HIV: Why are so many still dying?
Twenty years ago, treatment for HIV was a rare luxury in South Africa. Exorbitant costs and President Thabo Mbeki’s government’s …
GSK Presents Phase 2b Data on Linerixibat for the Treatment of Cholestatic Pruritus in Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
13 November 2020 — GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) today announced further progression in its R&D pipeline with presentation of data for …
Why it's so important for Black and Asian people to access therapists of colour
When you’re choosing a therapist, it’s important that you find someone who can understand your perspective of the world. But …
Pink's Daughter Willow Adorably Shares 'Wishes' for Presidential Election
Putting in her two cents. Pink spoke to her 9-year-old daughter, Willow, about her “wishes” for the presidential election. See …
What’s next for Ivanka Trump?
Now that Donald Trump has lost his re-election bid to Joe Biden, many people are wondering what will happen to …
EMS dispatches for asthma greatly reduced after expanded access to health insurance
The expansion of health insurance in New York City under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) resulted in a significant reduction …
Personalized drug screens could guide treatment for children with brain cancer
Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Hopp Children’s Cancer …
Genetic risk for fatal blood clots identified in IBD patients
Blood clots are the biggest cause of death in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. In …
For quick COVID-19 testing, iSCAN can be adopted for airports and public transportation
A simple COVID-19 test kit combines virus amplification with a CRISPR-Cas system for effective SARS-CoV-2 detection. The kit, called iSCAN, …
Risk for Severe Disease Up for Pregnant Women With SARS-CoV-2
TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2020 — Pregnant women with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have increased risks for severe …