A rapid microbiological point-of-care test to diagnose respiratory infections has proved popular with GPs and could reduce antibiotic prescribing in
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Forecast: The impacts of vaccines and variants on the U.S. COVID-19 trajectory
In a report summary released today Thomas McAndrew, a computational scientist and assistant professor at Lehigh University’s College of Health
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Readers and Tweeters Dispense Timely Advice for Difficult Times
Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity
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Curcumin for amyloidosis and lipid metabolism—a novel insight
Curcumin is a polyphenol compound produced by plants of the Curcuma longa species and has been reported to have many
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Increased green space in prisons can reduce self-harm and violence
Prisons with more green space have lower levels of violence and self-harm, according to new research at the University of
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Early warning for immune system overreaction in cancer treatment and COVID–19
An “immuno-storm chip” developed by University of Queensland researchers could diagnose cancer and COVID-19 patients at risk of a potentially
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Researcher discusses latest COVID news, antibody tests and tackling new variants
Professor Robin Shattock, head of the Imperial COVID-19 vaccine project, and Dr. Katrina Pollock, clinical lead, discuss latest COVID-19 developments.
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Cheap herbal cigarettes/bidis widely available online and marketed as ‘healthy’ option
Cheap herbal cigarettes and bidis—a blend of herbs rolled in tendu leaves—are widely available online and often marketed as a
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Journalists Explore Inefficiency and Inequities of Vaccine Rollout
February 5, 2021 KHN Midwest correspondent Lauren Weber spoke about the covid-19 vaccine rollout for WAMU’s “1A” on Jan. 29.
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Social interactions after isolation may counteract food and cigarette cravings
Social interaction may help reverse food and cigarette cravings triggered by being in social isolation, a UNSW study in rats
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