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Distinct neuron types in the auditory organ are necessary for encoding different features of sound and relaying them to the brain. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet provide evidence of an early, neuronal activity-independent, emergence of the different subtypes of auditory neurons, prior to birth in mice. The findings have recently been published in Nature Communications. Previous

Covid hospital admissions are on the brink of hitting 18-MONTH high as NHS trusts bring back face masks and social distancing — but only a third of patients are mainly ill with virus Data shows hospital admissions on sharp incline amid rise of mild but highly infectious Omicron sub-strains But only a fraction of patients

Researchers at Saint Louis University's School of Medicine, in collaboration with Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals and Takeda Pharmaceuticals, report the first effective drug to treat a rare, genetic liver disease that formerly could only be treated with a liver transplant. The study, "Fazirsiran for Liver Disease Associated with Alpha1-Antitrypsin Deficiency," was published online in the New England

High cholesterol: Nutritionist reveals top prevention tips We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info High cholesterol is a medical term that describes

High cholesterol: Nutritionist reveals top prevention tips We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info High cholesterol is a medical term that describes

Doctor Hilary on the difference between covid and hay fever We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Hay fever might feel worse

Balancing how much protein you eat with the amount your body needs could reduce nitrogen releases to aquatic systems in the U.S. by 12% and overall nitrogen losses to air and water by 4%, according to a study from the University of California, Davis. Protein consumption in the United States, from both plant and animal

When the Supreme Court overturned federal protections for abortion in the United States, it created concerns for healthcare providers traveling to professional conferences in states where some obstetrics practices are now banned. They’ve been discussing this dilemma on Twitter. “PDC is having their annual meeting in Arlington Texas this July. As a pregnant person, I

Omicron sub-variant discussed by infectious disease expert We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Covid cases are skyrocketing once again in the

Treatment with oral sabizabulin (Veru Pharmaceuticals) cut the risk for death by more than 55% in hospitalized patients with COVID-19, an interim analysis of a phase 3 placebo-controlled trial found. Sabizabulin treatment consistently and significantly reduced deaths across patient subgroups “regardless of standard of care treatment received, baseline WHO scores, age, comorbidities, vaccination status, COVID-19

Thought LeadersAdam G. Schrum, PhDAssociate Professor of Bioengineering, MMI, SurgerySchool of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia In our latest interview, News Medical speaks to Adam G. Schrum, PhD, Associate Professor of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology and Surgery at the University of Missouri-Columbia, about how dysfunction in an unusual type of thymocyte cell may develop into leukemia

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers performed an integrative analysis of clinical outcomes and viral entry networks in severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. Study: Integrative analysis of viral entry networks and clinical outcomes identifies a protective role for spironolactone in severe COVID-19. Image Credit: Irina Anosova/Shutterstock Background Viral entry

ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece reported its first baby death from severe acute hepatitis on Wednesday, the country’s national health agency EODY said. The 13-month-old baby had been hospitalised with a high fever and was later diagnosed with liver failure and cerebral edema due to severe acute hepatitis, the agency said. An outbreak of severe hepatitis

Sandra Lindsay, RN, realizes she isn’t a well-known celebrity, pop culture icon, or civil rights champion like others on the list who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom today. She says that’s what makes the honor even sweeter as a New York nurse who was the first American to receive a COVID vaccine outside of

If a woman experiences chronic stress late in her pregnancy, it can affect her fetus’ ability to absorb iron by as much as 15%, according to a study led by UW Medicine researchers in Seattle. In a June study published in Scientific Reports, scientists from UW Medicine, Duke University, Germany and Argentina found that second-

The current outbreak of monkeypox in non-endemic areas of the world underlines the potential for zoonotic diseases to spread globally. Of particular concern is the exposure that happens in metropolitan areas, where population density, public transport and frequent public events act together to increase the risk of contact with infected individuals. Study: Assessing transmission risks

The study covered in this summary was published on ResearchSquare.com as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed. Key Takeaways In the past decade, the incidence of T1a/b prostate cancer has remained stable, but clinically significant T1a/b disease has increased over time.  Across all risk groups and accounting for age and comorbidity status,

A first-of-its-kind tool to help expand care for patients with eating disorders is now available to primary care physicians across the U.S. The NCEED Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment for Eating Disorders (SBIRT-ED) tool lets providers quickly and easily administer an evidence-based screener to patients. If an individual screens positive for a possible

When words fail, gestures can help to get the message across – especially for people who have a language disorder. An international research team has now shown that listeners attend the gestures of people with aphasia more often and for much longer than previously thought. This has implications for the use of gestures in speech

Signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion to look out for We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The 74-year-old star, famous for