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The venous thrombo-embolism service – overview

Written by | 22 Sep 2021

Specialist pharmacists are now the primary clinicians who look after patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) at Singleton Hospital in Swansea. IMI spoke to Mr Kieron Power, Clinical Lead… read more.

DisCoVeRy trial of Verklury concluded there was no clinical benefit in hospitalised patients with COVID 19 – Gilead Sciences

Written by | 21 Sep 2021

A study conducted in Europe of Gilead’s Verklury (remdesivir) concluded that the antiviral provided no clinical benefit in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 compared to existing treatments . The… read more.

Ebola vaccine regimen generates strong immune response in children and adults in a clinical trial in Sierra Leone

Written by | 21 Sep 2021

Results support the use of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine regimen for Ebola virus disease LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE Johnson & Johnson’s two-dose Ebola vaccine regimen… read more.

Moderna highlights new clinical data on SpikeVax, its COVID-19 vaccine

Written by | 20 Sep 2021

Moderna, Inc. highlighted a new analysis suggesting that the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective against circulating variants of concern , including in a vaccine effectiveness study conducted… read more.

Eye conditions linked to heightened risk of dementia

Written by | 20 Sep 2021

Risk of dementia increases with age-related macular degeneration, cataract and diabetes-related eye disease, but not glaucoma. Age-related macular degeneration, cataract and diabetes-related eye disease are linked to an… read more.

Analyses published in NEJM of a third booster shot of the Comirnaty messenger RNA vaccine from Pfizer

Written by | 19 Sep 2021

Publication of two separate analyses in The New England Journal of Medicine comes before a meeting of FDA advisers to discuss Pfizer’s application for authorization of a third… read more.

New method enables 3D microscopy of human organs

Written by | 19 Sep 2021

Researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, now demonstrate a method by which specific cell types in human organs can be studied with micrometer precision. The method can be used… read more.

Adjuvant anti-inflammatory baricitinib reduces mortality in COVID-19

Written by | 18 Sep 2021

Addition of baricitinib to standard of care (including dexamethasone and remdesivir) was associated with reduced mortality among hospitalized adults with COVID-19, researchers reported on Sept. 1, 2021 in… read more.

Can meditation help you make fewer mistakes?

Written by | 18 Sep 2021

Meditating just once proves to make a difference Michigan State University If you are forgetful or make mistakes when in a hurry, a new study from Michigan State… read more.

NHS launches world first trial for for new Galleri test to detect cancer

Written by | 17 Sep 2021

The NHS will launch the world’s largest trial of a revolutionary new blood test that can detect more than 50 types of cancer before symptoms appear. The first… read more.

Standing more may help prevent chronic diseases

Written by | 17 Sep 2021

Insulin is a key hormone in energy metabolism and blood sugar regulation. Normal insulin function in the body may be disturbed by e.g. overweight, leading to decreased insulin… read more.

Brain refreshing: Why the dreaming phase matters

Written by | 16 Sep 2021

Scientists have long wondered why almost all animals sleep, despite the disadvantages to survival of being unconscious. Now, researchers led by a team from the University of Tsukuba… read more.

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