A common antibiotic has been found to reduce low birth weight and premature births, if taken during pregnancy, in countries where malaria is endemic, according to a research review. The systematic review, led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and published in The Lancet EClinicalMedicine, found that the antibiotic, azithromycin, reduced low birth weight and prematurity in Africa […]
Read More… from Common antibiotic reduces low birth weight and prematurity
Distinct immune response identified in the early phase of SARS CoV-2 infection: Infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus leads to a unique response from the human immune system: a distinct pattern of immunological markers, unlike that of other viral respiratory diseases, is present in the blood of SARS-CoV-2 patients. This was shown in a recent study […]
Read More… from Distinct immune response identified in the early phase of SARS CoV-2 infection
Former U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown appointed World Health Organization Ambassador for Global Health Financing: WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus recognizes Mr Brown as a leader who can shape and drive a future of robust, equitable investment in global public health. The World Health Organization today announced the appointment of The Rt Hon Gordon Brown, […]
Read More… from Gordon Brown appointed WHO Ambassador for Global Health Financing
Long COVID symptoms rarely persisted beyond 12 weeks in children and adolescents, unlike adults. But more studies were required to investigate the risk and impact of long COVID in young people to help guide vaccine policy decisions in Australia, according to a review led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI). The review, published in the Pediatric […]
The Chelsea Flower Show is back this week celebrating the glory of autumn for the first time in its 108 year history: Rebecca Wallersteiner takes a look at the NHS Tribute Garden and the Florence Nightingale Garden and gives her pick of what to look out for. The pandemic has twice moved RHS Chelsea Flower […]
Unlimited digital sensing unleashed for imaging, audio, and driverless cars: A new technique could unleash the potential for digital sensors like cameras to sense all light intensities, and microphones to sense all audio ranges. Have you ever photographed a beautiful sunset or recorded a live gig on your phone, only to yield over-saturated images and […]
Tracking pupil dilation could lead to better hearing loss treatment: Minute changes in the dilation of people’s pupils could provide information about how hard the brain is working when listening, says a Bradford academic. The information could even be used to help tailor interventions for individuals with hearing loss. Ronan McGarrigle, lecturer in psychology at […]
Read More… from Tracking pupil dilation could lead to better hearing loss treatment
Virtual heart rhythm and sudden cardiac death congress 2021: World-renowned doctors deliver over 200 hours of first-class education at virtual heart rhythm and sudden cardiac death congress. Launching on 3rd October, Arrhythmia Alliance (A-A) Heart Rhythm Congress (HRC) — one of the largest and most important electrophysiology conferences in the world — will see more […]
Read More… from Virtual heart rhythm and sudden cardiac death congress 2021
Histamine could be a key player in depression, according to study in mice. Bodily inflammation dampens levels of a ‘feel-good molecule’ and antidepressants’ ability to boost them, according to new research in mice. The findings, from researchers at Imperial College London and University of South Carolina, add to mounting evidence that inflammation, and the accompanying release […]
Read More… from Histamine could be a key player in depression
Protein from the liver may cause Alzheimer’s disease in the brain: The study, published in the prestigious PLOS Biology journal and tested on mouse models, identified that a probable cause of Alzheimer’s disease was the leakage from blood into the brain of fat-carrying particles transporting toxic proteins. Lead investigator Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute (CHIRI) Director Professor […]
Read More… from Protein from the liver may cause Alzheimer’s disease