Sara Novak Brain fog is one of the most common, persistent complaints in patients with long COVID. It affects as many as 46% of patients who also deal with other cognitive concerns like memory loss and difficulty concentrating. Now, researchers believe they know why. A new study has found that these symptoms may be the...
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New evidence informs risk factors, diagnosis and care of patients with CVT strokeAmerican Heart Association Scientific Statement
Peer-Reviewed PublicationAMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT/5 a.m. ET Monday, Jan. 29, 2024 DALLAS, January 29, 2024 — A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association emphasizes the need to increase patients’ and physicians’ awareness of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) to improve the recognition of this condition and initiate prompt medical treatment....
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New evidence shows cancer is not as heritable as once thought
by Adrianna MacPherson, University of Alberta Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain While cancer is a genetic disease, the genetic component is just one piece of the puzzle—and researchers need to consider environmental and metabolic factors as well, according to a research review by a leading expert at the University of Alberta. Nearly all the theories about...
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New evidence that boosters may be crucial in protecting against omicron
by Rockefeller University Despite Omicron’s strong resistance to antibodies, blood plasma from boosted individuals can neutralize it. Credit: Rockefeller University As the world faces an impending wave of COVID cases due to omicron, scientists are racing to assess vaccine efficacy against the new variant. In a new study, Rockefeller scientists report on their comprehensive analysis...
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Studies provide new evidence to battle drug price increases
by Angel Mendez, University of Minnesota Medical School Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Two recent studies led by researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School add new evidence to the impact of how drug price increases affect U.S. patients and the overall cost of health care. The first study, published today in the JAMA Network Open, provides new data...