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Huge study: Considerable evidence that older adults playing instrument have better cognitive functions

January 29, 2024 Engaging in music throughout your life is associated with better brain health in older age, according to a new study published by experts at the University of Exeter.

Discovery of third RNA virus lineage in extreme environments

January 27, 2024 There are numerous RNA virus species on Earth. However, their diversity and evolution as well as roles in the ecosystem remain unclear.

Single dose typhoid conjugate vaccine found to provide lasting efficacy in children

January 26, 2024 A single dose of the typhoid conjugate vaccine, Typbar TCV, provides lasting efficacy in preventing typhoid fever in children ages nine months to 12 years old.

Gene therapy restores hearing in children with hereditary deafness

January 25, 2024 A new study co-led by investigators from Mass Eye and Ear, a member of Mass General Brigham, demonstrated the effectiveness of a gene therapy in restoring hearing function for children suffering from hereditary deafness.

Popular diabetes drug may reduce risk of severe liver disease

January 24, 2024 Ozempic and other GLP1 agonists are associated with a reduced risk of developing cirrhosis and liver cancer in people with type 2 diabetes and chronic liver disease, according to a nationwide study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal Gut.

Novel vaccine against dengue tested successfully in Switzerland

January 23, 2024 Unisanté in Lausanne has conducted a clinical study on a new type of vaccine that induces cellular immunity to combat dengue fever.

WIL-31 study marks milestone in improving long-term care for patients with severe von Willebrand disease

January 22, 2024 Octapharma announced the publication of the results from the clinical study WIL-31, which investigated the efficacy and safety of prophylaxis with wilate, a von Willebrand factor/factor VIII (VWF/FVIII) concentrate, in patients with all types of von Willebrand disease (VWD).

Veterans Health Administration most efficient in U.S. health care

January 22, 2024 Private-sector hospitals, clinics, and insurers are bloated, bureaucratic nightmares compared to efficiently run Veterans Health Administration facilities that put care over profits, a new study reveals.

New study suggests U.S.-developed HIV antibodies protect animals

January 19, 2024 Three different HIV antibodies each independently protected monkeys from acquiring simian-HIV (SHIV) in a placebo-controlled proof-of-concept study, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Multistate coalition urging Biden Administration to implement ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars

January 18, 2024 Attorney General William Tong this week led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the White House Office of Management and Budget, urging the Biden administration to complete its review and swiftly implement proposed FDA Rules, which would prohibit the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.

Fraser Institute: Australia’s universal health care system outperforms Canada on key measures

January 18, 2024 Australia spends slightly less on its universal health care as a share of its economy, but routinely outperforms Canada on key health indicators.