About 14% of cerebral palsy cases may be tied to brain wiring genes
In an article, researchers confirm that about 14% of all cases of cerebral palsy, a disabling brain disorder for which there are no cures, may be linked to a patient’s genes and suggest that many of those genes control how brain circuits become wired...
NIH-funded study sheds light on abnormal neural function in rare genetic disorder
A genetic study has identified neuronal abnormalities in the electrical activity of cortical cells derived from people with a rare genetic disorder called 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. The overexpression of a specific gene and exposure to several...
COVID-19 pandemic: countries urged to take stronger action to stop spread of harmful information
On Sept. 23 , the World Health Organization (WHO) together with the UN, specialised agencies and partners called on countries to develop and implement action plans to promote the timely dissemination of science-based information and prevent the spread...
Salmonella Investigation Update
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Stanley infections has been posted:
Scientists discover genetic and immunologic underpinnings of some cases of severe COVID-19
Colorized scanning electron micrograph of a cell (blue) heavily infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus particles (red),...
Tobacco responsible for 20% of deaths from coronary heart disease
Every year, 1.9 million people die from tobacco-induced heart disease, according to a new brief released today by the World Health Organization, World Heart Federation and the University of Newcastle Australia ahead of World Heart Day, marked on 29...
WHO and UNICEF recommit to accelerating health and well-being at all ages
The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF Sept. 18 signed a new collaborative framework which will accelerate joint public health efforts that put the most marginalized and vulnerable populations first.
NIH expands clinical trials to test convalescent plasma against COVID-19
Two randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are expanding enrollment to further evaluate convalescent plasma as a treatment for patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Preliminary observational...
Negative pressure wound therapy does not cut infection risk in obese women after cesarean delivery
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) does not appear to lower the risk of infection for obese women after cesarean delivery, suggests a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. The treatment involves placing a low-pressure pump over a...
City Climate Finance Gap Fund Launches to Support Climate-smart Urban Development
The City Climate Finance Gap Fund (“The Gap Fund”) was launched jointly by ministers and directors of the Governments of Germany and Luxembourg together with the World Bank, European Investment Bank, and Global Covenant of Mayors on September 23, 2020...
