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Internal tremors: Adding to the list of long COVID symptoms

Internal tremors: Adding to the list of long COVID symptoms

by Freda Kreier,Yale UniversityMost important symptoms for differentiating between participants with and without internal tremors. Credit:The American Journal of Medicine(2024). DOI:

Internal tremors: Adding to the list of long COVID symptoms

by Freda Kreier,Yale UniversityMost important symptoms for differentiating between participants with and without internal tremors. Credit:The American Journal of Medicine(2024). DOI:
Patients can interrupt immune-suppressing medicines to boost immunity provided by COVID-19 booster, finds study

Patients can interrupt immune-suppressing medicines to boost immunity provided by COVID-19 booster, finds study

byUniversity of NottinghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA major clinical trial, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has shown that people with inflammatory conditions are able to

Patients can interrupt immune-suppressing medicines to boost immunity provided by COVID-19 booster, finds study

byUniversity of NottinghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA major clinical trial, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has shown that people with inflammatory conditions are able to
Ban on disposable vapes would affect one in seven young adults in Great Britain

Ban on disposable vapes would affect one in seven young adults in Great Britain

by University College LondonTrends in disposable e-cigarette use among adults (≥18y) in Great Britain, January 2021 to August 2023, by sociodemographic characteristics and smoking status (n = 67,

Ban on disposable vapes would affect one in seven young adults in Great Britain

by University College LondonTrends in disposable e-cigarette use among adults (≥18y) in Great Britain, January 2021 to August 2023, by sociodemographic characteristics and smoking status (n = 67,
A unique pathogenic mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant: Selective induction of cellular senescence

A unique pathogenic mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant: Selective induction of cellular senescence

by Stefanie Deinhardt-Emmer, Impact Journals LLCGraphical abstract of known differences of SARS-CoV-2 delta and omicron variant entry and findings of our study obtained from mRNA sequence data of 24 h

A unique pathogenic mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant: Selective induction of cellular senescence

by Stefanie Deinhardt-Emmer, Impact Journals LLCGraphical abstract of known differences of SARS-CoV-2 delta and omicron variant entry and findings of our study obtained from mRNA sequence data of 24 h
New vaccine technology could protect against future viruses and variants

New vaccine technology could protect against future viruses and variants

byUniversity of CambridgeIn silico design of antigen candidates. Credit:Nature Biomedical Engineering(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41551-023-01094-2Studies of a "future-proof" vacc

New vaccine technology could protect against future viruses and variants

byUniversity of CambridgeIn silico design of antigen candidates. Credit:Nature Biomedical Engineering(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41551-023-01094-2Studies of a "future-proof" vacc
The pandemic limited children's ability to socialize: Here's how to encourage your child's friendships

The pandemic limited children's ability to socialize: Here's how to encourage your child's friendships

by Caron Carter,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs many parents and teachers know, friendships can be the most important thing in the world to children and young people. And th

The pandemic limited children's ability to socialize: Here's how to encourage your child's friendships

by Caron Carter,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs many parents and teachers know, friendships can be the most important thing in the world to children and young people. And th
10 years on, stem cell transplant may have cured a patient of HIV

10 years on, stem cell transplant may have cured a patient of HIV

10 years on, stem cell transplant may have cured a patient of HIVby Amy NortonA man who underwent a stem cell transplant to treat his cancer is showing "strong evidence" that the procedure a

10 years on, stem cell transplant may have cured a patient of HIV

10 years on, stem cell transplant may have cured a patient of HIVby Amy NortonA man who underwent a stem cell transplant to treat his cancer is showing "strong evidence" that the procedure a
The Olympics: A Triumph of Human Spirit or Corporate Hypocrisy?

The Olympics: A Triumph of Human Spirit or Corporate Hypocrisy?

The Olympics never fails to provide remarkable stories. However, beneath the surface of these awe-inspiring feats lies a troubling narrative of corporate hypocrisy and public health concerns.

The Olympics: A Triumph of Human Spirit or Corporate Hypocrisy?

The Olympics never fails to provide remarkable stories. However, beneath the surface of these awe-inspiring feats lies a troubling narrative of corporate hypocrisy and public health concerns.
Using tap water for your nasal rinse? Beware amoeba dangers

Using tap water for your nasal rinse? Beware amoeba dangers

by Ernie MundellFolks with sinus issues often turn to neti pots or "nasal rinsing" to help clear their clogged passages.Unfortunately, too many don't follow standard advice to avoid usin

Using tap water for your nasal rinse? Beware amoeba dangers

by Ernie MundellFolks with sinus issues often turn to neti pots or "nasal rinsing" to help clear their clogged passages.Unfortunately, too many don't follow standard advice to avoid usin
Ongoing brain injury caused by COVID-19 may not always be detected by routine tests

Ongoing brain injury caused by COVID-19 may not always be detected by routine tests

byUniversity of LiverpoolImmune mediators are elevated acutely and correlate with different brain injury markers at different timepoints. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.

Ongoing brain injury caused by COVID-19 may not always be detected by routine tests

byUniversity of LiverpoolImmune mediators are elevated acutely and correlate with different brain injury markers at different timepoints. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.
Infection-resistant, 3D-printed metals developed for implants

Infection-resistant, 3D-printed metals developed for implants

by Tina Hilding,Washington State UniversityWSU researchers tested the newly developed material for resistance to fatigue. Credit: Washington State UniversityA novel surgical implant developed by

Infection-resistant, 3D-printed metals developed for implants

by Tina Hilding,Washington State UniversityWSU researchers tested the newly developed material for resistance to fatigue. Credit: Washington State UniversityA novel surgical implant developed by
I have COVID. How likely am I to get long COVID?

I have COVID. How likely am I to get long COVID?

by Andrew Baillie,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEG.5 or the Eris COVID variant is dominant in parts ofAustralia. Eris, along with other circulating strains, are descend

I have COVID. How likely am I to get long COVID?

by Andrew Baillie,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEG.5 or the Eris COVID variant is dominant in parts ofAustralia. Eris, along with other circulating strains, are descend