Approx 1 million americans vaccinated for COVID; Tennessee new epicenter Kumar Jeetendra | December 24, 2020 Tennessee emerged alongside California on Wednesday as an epicenter of the latest COVID-19 surge even while more than 1 million Americans have been vaccinated as U.S. political leaders sought to guard against an extremely contagious coronavirus variant sweeping across Britain. Tennessee averaged nearly 128 new infections per 100,000 people during the last week, the highest …
Researchers find out protein that adjusts gene interest to healthy nutrient stages in roundworms Kumar Jeetendra | December 23, 2020 Changing a fertilized egg into a fully functional adult is a complicated endeavor. Cells must split, move, and mature at specific times. Developmental genes control that process, turning on and off at a choreographed way. However, the environment affects development. They discovered a master switch developing worms use to pause growth when nutrients are scarce. …
New drug mixture improves blood glucose manipulate and weight reduction in mice Kumar Jeetendra | December 23, 2020 Scientists have demonstrated that adding an experimental cancer drug to a widely used diabetes treatment improves blood glucose control and weight loss in mice, according to a study published today in eLife. The results pave the way for clinical trials of this new drug combination as a more successful long-term remedy for countless individuals with …
COVID-19 immunity lasts at the least eight months, wish for durability of vaccinations: Study Kumar Jeetendra | December 23, 2020 Individuals who have recovered from the novel coronavirus infection have immune memory to protect against reinfection for eight months, according to a new study which offers powerful evidence for the likelihood that COVID-19 vaccines will operate for extended periods. While earlier studies have demonstrated that antibodies against the coronavirus wane after the first month or …
Dubai to start inoculations with Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine from today Kumar Jeetendra | December 23, 2020 Dubai will begin inoculating people with the COVID-19 vaccine created by Pfizer and BioNTech for free from Wednesday, the emirate’s government said, linking Saudi Arabia which last week became the first Arab nation to begin using this vaccine. The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention enrolled the Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine for emergency use on the request …
British MedTech Rinicare poised to respond to the challenges of the new healthcare environment Kumar Jeetendra | December 22, 2020 Manchester based clinician-led digital health company, Rinicare, has further strengthened its foundations with the appointment of a new Managing Director and the closure of a finance round, which included investment from the Future Fund. Whilst many have long since appreciated the benefits digital technology can bring to healthcare, the scale and pace of digital transformation …
Trinity crew uncovers mutations connected with early onset dementia Kumar Jeetendra | December 22, 2020 Researchers at Trinity College Dublin today announced a significant advance in our knowledge of an early onset form of dementia which may also advance our understanding of conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. Adult onset Leukoencephalopathy with axonal Spheroids and Pigmented glia (ALSP) is an ultra-rare condition characterized by mutations in a gene named Colony stimulating …
New coronavirus version now no longer out of control, says WHO Kumar Jeetendra | December 22, 2020 The new coronavirus version discovered in Britain with a higher transmission rate is not yet out of control and can be contained using existing measures, the World Health Organization said on Monday. “We have had a much higher (contamination rate) at various points in this event and we have got it under control,” WHO’s emergencies …
WHO Europe to convene participants over new virus version Kumar Jeetendra | December 22, 2020 The World Health Organization in Europe said Tuesday it could induce its members to discuss how to manage a new variant of this novel coronavirus found in the UK. Hans Kluge, WHO’s regional director for Europe said on Twitter the organisation had been closely monitoring the spread of this new variant and would”convene member states …
New comprehension of physical properties of chromatin may show how genome is encoded and decoded Kumar Jeetendra | December 21, 2020 University of Alberta researchers have found an answer to a basic question in genomic biology that has eluded scientists because the discovery of DNA: Over the nucleus of our cells, is the complex package of DNA and proteins called chromatin a solid or a liquid? Previously, fields like biochemistry operated under the premise that chromatin …
Alpinion Ecube 8 from BPL Medical Technologies Kumar Jeetendra | December 20, 2020 BPL Alpinion systems provide affordable solution for enhancing imaging experience with latest addition of power view technology and crystal signature in mid-range segment. BPL has Ecube 8 series in premium mid – range segment which caters all kind of ultrasound imaging. For any radiologist image quality is the most important criteria to make diagnosis. Ecube …
Digital chest drainage systems could help reduce COVID-19 spread, research show Kumar Jeetendra | December 20, 2020 Pioneering research, which reveals digital chest drains generate and disperse less aerosol generated particles in comparison to traditional water seal systems, has been published in the Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery journal. The research was led by a group of thoracic consultants from Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust — home to one …
