20/11/20 - Hypertension link to social isolation during lockdown
Social isolation due to COVID-19 lockdowns is associated with an increase in blood pressure,
according to a new Argentine study. More
20/11/20 - 'Anti COVID-19' nasal spray developed
A nasal spray has been developed that could protect against COVID-19, using materials that are
already cleared for use in humans, British researchers have announced. More
19/11/20 - US vaccine approval draws near
Developers of the first COVID-19 vaccine will be seeking formal approval for use in the USA
"within days", it has been announced. More
19/11/20 - Heart disease risk for homeless adults
Homeless adults are nearly twice as likely to have cardiovascular diseases compared with other
adults, putting them at greater risk of severe coronavirus and early death, the first large-scale
study of its kind has revealed. More
18/11/20 - Call for clear caffeine guidance for pregnant women
Guidance on caffeine consumption during pregnancy must be clearer, experts say today.
More
17/11/20 - Blood test 'promising' for targeted drugs cancer therapy
A newly developed liquid biopsy can identify stomach or oesophageal cancer patients who could
benefit from targeted treatment, according to a study published today. More
17/11/20 - Asthma risk for permanent night shift workers
Shift workers, particularly those who work nights permanently, could be at increased risk of
developing moderate to severe asthma, researchers say today. More
16/11/20 - Heart attack risk for type 2 diabetes patients
Most people with type 2 diabetes are at high risk of having a heart attack or stroke, a new
Spanish study has revealed. More
16/11/20 - Baricitinib could reduce COVID-19 mortality
Baricitinib, the rheumatoid arthritis drug, has shown promise as a treatment that could help
to reduce COVID-19 mortality, an early-stage study has found. More
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