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Less invasive ventilation use grows dramatically, without needed data

19/10/2020

More research is needed before a less invasive form of ventilation is used near the end of life for patients who have cancer and dementia,

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The line of succession in neuron function

19/10/2020

A specific region of messenger RNAs, the 3′ untranslated region (3’UTR), plays an important role for cells to function properly. During embryonic development, 3’UTRs in

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Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug, Upadacitinib (Rinvoq), May Help Ease Tough-to-Treat Cases

19/10/2020

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 — A recently approved rheumatoid arthritis medication appears to be an effective second-line therapy when biologic treatments start to fail, a

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New lab test clarifies the potential protective effects of COVID-19 antibodies

19/10/2020

Knowing you have developed antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus after recovering from COVID-19 doesn’t tell you everything about your immunity. The levels and even types

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COVID-19 heightens urgency of advanced care planning, according to study

19/10/2020

No one likes to think about their own mortality. But COVID-19 has shoved life’s dark questions to the forefront: “What if I’m hooked to a

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Fear of COVID-19 raises risk of depression among Soweto’s deprived communities

19/10/2020

A study into the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on the mental health of people in Soweto has found a significant link between symptoms of

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It takes eight years to get diagnosed with endometriosis, new research says

19/10/2020

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Endometriosis has found that it takes up to eight years for people to be diagnosed with the condition. The

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Exercise and nutrition regimen benefits physical, cognitive health

19/10/2020

Researchers studied the effects of a 12-week exercise regimen on 148 active-duty Air Force airmen, half of whom also received a twice-daily nutrient beverage that

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