As second waves of COVID-19 emerge worldwide, the need for effective vaccines is all the more imperative. Given the large pool of susceptible individuals that remain, complete relaxation of virus control measures is likely to […]
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Study sheds new light on the role of Y chromosome genes
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Sep 25 2020 New light is being shed on a little-known role of Y chromosome genes, specific to males, that could explain why men suffer differently than women from various diseases, […]
Ethnic minority groups disproportionally affected by COVID-19
Working on behalf of NHS England, researchers have conducted a study showing that ethnic minorities have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) endemic in the UK. In the most extensive European analysis […]
Tokyo citizens may have developed COVID-19 herd immunity, say researchers
Researchers in Japan and the United States have conducted a study showing that herd immunity to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) may have developed among the citizens of Tokyo during the summer. SARS-CoV-2 […]
Men with COVID-19 have worse outcomes than women, confirms study
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Sep 24 2020 New research presented at this week’s ESCMID Conference on Coronavirus Disease (ECCVID, online 23-25 September) confirms that men with COVID-19 have worse outcomes than women, possibly related to […]
Study on domestic cats and dogs in COVID-19+ households
A recent survey conducted by a team of scientists from France reveals that pets living with confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients have a high prevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodies. […]
Expert warns that COVID-19 cases in the UK could reach 50,000 per day
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), placed many countries into lockdown during the peak of the pandemic. Now, many nations have re-opened businesses to boost their economies, […]
Men are dying from COVID-19 at a higher rate than women
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Sep 22 2020 A new review article from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) shows people who are biologically male are dying from COVID-19 at a higher rate than people who […]
Respiratory specimens testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 decrease in the U.S., CDC report
The United States has reported the highest number of coronavirus disease cases (COVID-19), with more than 6.88 million infections since the start of the pandemic. Now, eight months into the pandemic, caused by the severe […]
COVID-19 mitigation efforts significantly decrease influenza activity
The mitigation strategies implemented to curb the spread of COVID-19 appears to reduce the transmission of influenza in the United States, Australia, Chile, and South Africa. These strategies may augment influenza vaccines, especially for high-risk […]
European survey shows low awareness of erectile dysfunction
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Sep 21 2020 Awareness of erectile dysfunction (ED) is alarmingly low in men and women aged 20 to 70, a new survey commissioned by the European Association of Urology (EAU) has […]
CDC updates coronavirus guidelines to recognize airborne spread
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is still actively spreading across the globe. The case toll sits at over 31 million infections, and over 960,000 lives […]
Drug used to treat breast and ovarian cancer can transform treatment for prostate cancer
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Sep 21 2020 A drug used to treat breast and ovarian cancer can extend the lives of some men with prostate cancer and should become a new standard treatment for the […]
Chinese workers knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding COVID-19
The spread of the deadly COVID-19 disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can be prevented and controlled by awareness and the practice of correct hand hygiene, wearing masks, and social […]
Strong causative link between smoking and bleeding in the brain
A new study out of Finland shows that those who smoke are at a greater risk of developing bleeding within their brains called subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). SAH is a form of stroke that can be […]
T cells on the front line of COVID-19 response
Some people are at a higher risk of having severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the illness caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). These include older adults and those with underlying medical conditions, […]
Wearing eyeglasses protects against SARS-CoV-2
A team of scientists from China suggests that people who wear eyeglasses for more than 8 hours a day may be less susceptible to infection by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. […]
UTHSC professor receives $455,000 grant to study cause of aggressive prostate cancer
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Sep 17 2020 Ramesh Narayanan, PhD, professor in the Department of Medicine and the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, has received a $455,000 […]
Seropositive partners increase risk of COVID-19 but not obstetric complications in pregnant women
While earlier studies have shown the significance of serological testing for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in pregnant women, their partners have largely been excluded. Now, a new Danish study published on the […]
Effective interventions needed for increasing CRC screening among African-American men
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Sep 16 2020 Out of any other racial group, African American men have the lowest five-year survival rate for colorectal cancer (CRC). A major factor contributing to this dire situation is […]
Blood pressure control has worsened in the U.S.
A new study has revealed that uncontrolled blood pressure among Americans is on the rise compared to a few years back. The study by the researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham was published […]
Anxiety disorders surging in the UK since 2008
Feelings of fear and anxiety are normal, especially when a person faces an impending danger. In some people, however, they feel anxious without any reason. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a condition that is characterized […]
Sex and gender not receiving enough attention in COVID-19 trials
Researchers in Denmark and the Netherlands have conducted a study showing that sex and gender are not being adequately considered in clinical trials investigating severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the coronavirus disease […]
New nanomedicine is efficient and less aggressive than conventional prostate cancer therapy
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Sep 15 2020 Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among European men; its incidence surpasses 100 cases per 100,000 people. Furthermore, it is currently the second most common […]