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MondayJan 09, 2023 10:43 am

America Faces Shortage of Infectious Disease Experts

The United States is currently facing a critical shortage of infectious disease experts. Infectious disease doctors, or IDs as they are commonly referred to in hospitals, are usually tasked with diagnosing diseases and guiding hospital teams in treatment. This tends to involve collecting extensive and detailed medical histories and reviewing past medical records thoroughly to identify the root cause of a patient’s symptoms. Unsurprisingly, this infectious disease expert work requires a tremendous amount of cognitive effort and plays a critical role in the proper diagnosis and treatment of patients. It also requires key qualifications, with ID doctors having to go…

FridayJan 06, 2023 10:47 am

Why a Dog’s Teeth May Chatter

Similar to humans, animals such as dogs have unique behaviors they exhibit from time to time. While most quirks are adorable, teeth chattering may be caused by severe underlying issues. To help you understand why your dog’s teeth are chattering, below we look at reasons why that may happen. Your dog is cold Your dog’s teeth may chatter when it is in a cold environment. This shows that the animal is not comfortable with the current temperature, so if it is outside, you should bring your pet inside. Alternatively, if an animal’s teeth are chattering while inside the house, then…

FridayJan 06, 2023 10:30 am

BiondVax Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (NASDAQ: BVXV) Receives $57 Share Valuation on Potential of NanoAb Platform

BiondVax Pharmaceuticals was recently featured in a research report by Zacks Small-Cap Research The report highlighted BiondVax’s recent achievements, the most notable of which is the proof-of-concept animal trial that delivered positive results suggesting that the company’s anti-COVID-19 NanoAb candidate resulted in milder and shorter illness The company also received support and advice from the Paul Ehrlich Institute (“PEI”), which are viewed as key toward approval for a Phase 1/2a first-in-human clinical trial The report estimates that BiondVax is fully funded for the next 12 months; subsequent to the report’s publication, BiondVax raised an additional $7.3 million net in an…

FridayJan 06, 2023 9:45 am

MetAlert, Inc. (MLRT) – Offering More Than Location-Sensitive Health Monitoring Devices

The CDC estimates that by 2060, over 14 million Americans may be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, up from the current 6.5 million In a surprising study, presented at the 2022 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, it was noted that this rise could be largely attributed to people’s intake of ultra-processed foods, which was linked to a higher risk of dementia Of the 10,000 participants who took part in the study, it was noted that those who ate the most ultra-processed foods had a 28% faster rate of global cognitive decline, and a 25% faster rate of executive function decline compared to those…

ThursdayJan 05, 2023 10:20 am

Four Developments in Cancer Research That Occurred in 2022

Cancer is a leading cause of death globally, with cancer types such as lung cancer, breast cancer and colorectal cancer being responsible for most cancer deaths. Over the last year, research in this particular field has made significant strides. Below, we look at some of the developments that occurred in 2022. CAR T-cell therapy proving to be revolutionary The FDA first approved the first CAR T-cell immunotherapy in 2017. Since then, the technology has shown great promise in the treatment of various cancers. Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy usually involves genetically engineering an individual’s immune cells to better identify…

WednesdayJan 04, 2023 9:54 am

New Treatment Approach for Cancer Combines Bacterial, Pharmaceutical Therapy

Lung cancer is the deadliest type of cancer in the United States, causing more than 100,000 deaths annually, which is more casualties than other kinds of cancers combined. Current lung-cancer treatments include chemotherapy, surgery, targeted therapy, radiation therapy or a combination of these approaches. Treatment can be up to 90% effective if the cancer is still small and in early stages, but success rates drop as the tumor becomes larger and more advanced. As the risk of cancer in people under age 50 has increased dramatically, scientists across the country have dedicated their time and energy to discovering even more…

WednesdayJan 04, 2023 9:45 am

BiondVax Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (NASDAQ: BVXV) Releases Business Updates and Announces CEO’s Upcoming Speaking Engagements

BiondVax has released statistically significant results showing efficacy of its inhaled NanoAb as anti-COVID-19 therapy, as part of a preclinical proof-of-concept animal study The study was conducted in collaboration with the world-renowned institutes Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine (“ITEM”) and The University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover (“TiHo”) The technology is exclusively licensed from the prestigious Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences and the University Medical Center Gottingen CEO Amir Reichman is scheduled to present in person at the Biotech Showcase (San Francisco – January 9th during JPM Healthcare conference week) and the BIO CEO & Investor Conference (New…

WednesdayJan 04, 2023 9:00 am

MetAlert, Inc. (MLRT) Recognizes Link Between Cognition in Aging Population and Use of Hearing Aids

MetAlert has, since its inception, sought to offer quality-of-life improvements to patients and caregivers dealing with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and autism (“ADA”) This focus has led to the company offering products and services within the GPS/BLE wearable technology, personal location, wandering assistive technology, and health data collection and monitoring Also important is MetAlert’s offering of hearing aids, ranging from its flagship Hear IQ 4 rechargeable, app-controlled hearing aid, the NRBz noise-reducing buds, HearingVite, and the Ear-Ring Relief formula MetAlert understands the correlation between cognitive decline and hearing loss, with persons with hearing loss who wore devices performing better on cognitive scores…

TuesdayJan 03, 2023 3:25 pm

Study Finds Smoking Linked to Mid-Life Cognitive Decline, Confusion

Researchers at The Ohio State University have discovered that middle-aged smokers have a higher likelihood of experiencing confusion and memory loss in comparison to their nonsmoking counterparts. The study, which is the first to look into the link between cognitive decline and smoking, has also found that the likelihood of cognitive decline is lower in individuals who stopped smoking. The researchers were also focused on determining whether this link was modified by gender at birth. Their findings build on prior studies that established links between smoking and forms of dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. For their study, the researchers used…

ThursdayDec 29, 2022 11:49 am

Research Discovers Bidirectional Link Between Lower-Back Pain, Insomnia

Most people experience lower-back pain at some point in their lives, be it as a result of injury, chronic back issues, pregnancy, periods and other underlying physiological issues. Prior studies have found links between lower-back pain and a range of psychological and social factors, including body weight, gender, mood disorders and smoking habits. Despite this, identifying the origin of lower back pain is still challenging. Now, a new study has linked lower-back pain to sleep disturbances and insomnia. Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that makes it hard for individuals to stay asleep or fall asleep. The study, which was…