Psychological distress, suicidal thoughts and the onset of a number of mental health conditions are some of the findings from the first Mental Health and Well-being in Music and Live Performing Arts survey conducted by the Centre for Social Impact Swinburne, in conjunction with music charity Support Act. More than 1,300 professionals in the music and live performing arts industries […]

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers compared the efficacy of sotrovimab [an intravenously administered neutralizing monoclonal antibody (nMAb)] and molnupiravir (an orally administered antiviral drug) in preventing severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outcomes among non-hospitalized and high-risk COVID-19 patients across England. Study: Comparative effectiveness of sotrovimab and molnupiravir for prevention of severe COVID-19 outcomes in […]

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Although the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) seems to have entered a slowing down phase, for the time being, researchers are continuing to ask questions about its pathology and treatment. One of the earliest discoveries was that anosmia was common in many patients. A new paper discusses the prevalence of this symptom in a pediatric cohort with COVID-19. Study: Prevalence of […]

While the use of point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) in the primary care setting may lead to faster and more precise diagnoses and referrals, overscreening can lead to unintended harms to patients, including over- or under-diagnosis and overtreatment. A new study published in Annals of Family Medicine examined general practitioners'(GP) understanding of appropriate ultrasound use versus how early adopters actually use it […]

COLOMBO (Reuters) – A shortage of medicine caused by an economic crisis in Sri Lanka could soon cause deaths, doctors said, as hospitals are forced to postpone life-saving procedures for their patients because they do not have the necessary drugs. Sri Lanka imports more than 80% of its medical supplies but with foreign currency reserves running out because of the […]

While most commonly known as “the powerhouses of the cell” because of their energy producing capabilities, mitochondria also play important roles in regulating the health of cells. These important structures can be damaged by alcohol consumption, which can cause them to rupture and release their DNA, proteins and lipids, collectively known as “damage associated molecular patterns (DAMPs).” Rupture of mitochondria […]

Researchers in Ontario, Canada, conducted a study to assess the impact of utilizing an electronic consultation (eConsult) service to provide timely access to COVID-19 specialist advice for primary care practitioners. Published in The Annals of Family Medicine, the study examined eConsult cases submitted to a COVID-19 specialist group to assess usage patterns, impact on response times and referrals, and the […]

An abortion is the early termination of a pregnancy, which can happen spontaneously, as in the case of a miscarriage, or can happen when the pregnancy is ended by medical or surgical means. In these latter cases, the abortion method depends on the stage of pregnancy, among other factors. How are abortions induced? There are a few different ways an […]