WASHINGTON — A new study states that people taking certain drugs to lower blood sugar for type 2 diabetes had less amyloid in the brain— a biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease. Published in the journal ‘American Academy of Neurology,’ […]
NEW DELHI — India’s National Health Authority has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, to improve the country’s preparedness for emerging healthcare needs with high-potential innovations that will be scaled up and integrated with the national healthcare […]
A total of 5,059 individuals in the cohort had SCD (0.04%) and 25,682 (0.21%) had sickle cell trait. There were very few COVID-19-related hospitalizations in children with SCD (i.e., “fewer than five”), and no deaths. However, adults with SCD had 40 hospitalizations (0.79%), and 20 (0.20%) died. Sickle cell trait was associated with an increased risk of COVID-19 hospitalization and death, but to a lesser degree, the researchers reported. There were 98 (0.38%) hospitalizations and 50 (0.19%) deaths among persons with sickle cell trait, and the trait was therefore associated with higher risks for COVID-19-related hospitalization (HR 1.38, 95% CI 1.12-1.70) and death (HR 1.51, 95% CI 1.13-2.00). […]
Top Epidemiologist Encourages COVID Booster Shot for People 65 and Older […]
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MOSCOW — Following a neuroimaging experiment, the Higher School of Economics researchers found that the stronger the functional brain connects, the less inclined someone is to punish others for unfair behavior. Their paper “Wired to punish? Electroencephalographic study […]
NWEA’s research highlights national trends from this past year, but local context matters. Thus, NWEA encourages communities to dive deeper into their own data and insights to understand the ongoing impact of the pandemic on their students. The experiences of individuals will differ from the national average, and communities must look beyond just academic indicators to understand the impacts. […]
MUMBAI, India — Credit rating agency India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said on Aug. 10 that 13.7 percent year-on-year revenue growth in India’s pharmaceutical market during 2021 was led by continued demand normalization post the […]
WASHINGTON — A recent clinical study led by UT Southwestern Medical Centre found that a commonly prescribed weight-loss drug called “liraglutide” successfully targets fat that can help maintain heart health. The findings of the study were published in […]
NEW DELHI — The Indian government is considering resuming international flights immediately to low-risk cities and countries where Covid-outbreaks are under control. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on transport, tourism, and culture suggested to re-start the scheduled […]
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