Evidence that COVID-19 disproportionately impacted racialized communities, low-income individuals and certain occupations was available to policymakers early in the pandemic,
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Virus fight stalls in early hot spots New York, New Jersey
A year after becoming a global epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, New York and New Jersey are back atop the
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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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Blood test shows promise for early detection of acute heart transplant rejection
Researchers have developed a blood test that could make it possible for doctors to detect—then quickly prevent or slow down—acute
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Study: Surge of teen vaping levels off, but remains high as of early 2020
Findings released today from the most recent Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey of substance use behaviors and related attitudes among
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Early menopause predicts early heart trouble for white women
White women who experience early menopause are three times more likely to also experience heart trouble at a younger age
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Key populations for early COVID-19 immunization in Canada
Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommends vaccinating key populations, such as people at risk of severe illness or
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Low risk of cancer spread on active surveillance for early prostate cancer
Men undergoing active surveillance for prostate cancer have very low rates – one percent or less—of cancer spread (metastases) or
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Rapid screening and early diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy
The prevalence of diabetes is continuously increasing all over the world. The International Diabetes Federation estimated that in 2045 around
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Irregular periods linked to increased risk of early death
A study in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has suggested that periods may be a marker for general health, with
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