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Results have found that taking a daily multivitamin-mineral supplement resulted in a statistically significant cognitive benefit.  (Source: Pixabay)
Mental Health

Multivitamins May Slow Cognitive Aging for the Elderly

A study by the Alzheimer’s Association has revealed that a daily intake of multivitamins may slow cognitive aging for older adults. Although the results are encouraging, the Association is still not recommending the idea as studies are independent studies are yet to be conducted on larger and more diverse populations.

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The research team, led by Emory University, developed a novel method for evaluating how mutations to Sars-Cov-2 can affect recognition by antibodies used in rapid antigen tests.  (Source: Pixabay)
Covid-19

Will Rapid Antigen Tests Detect Future Sars-Cov-2 Variants?

Researchers at the Emory University wanted to find out if rapid antigen tests will be able to detect future Sars-Cov-2 variants. For this, a study was conducted and it was found that it’s relatively rare for variants to have mutations to the N protein that allow them to evade diagnostic tests, but there are a small proportion of sequences that could impact detection.

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The paper confirmed that multi-organ MRI abnormalities were more common among post-hospitalized patients who reported severely impaired physical and mental health after Covid-19. (Source:Pixabay)
Pandemic Effect

Long Term Covid-19 Impact: Abnormalities in Multiple Organs

A study focusing on the long-term impact of Covid-19 has revealed that nearly a third of the patients displayed abnormalities in multiple organs. Lung abnormalities were significantly higher among patients discharged from hospital for Covid-19, while abnormal findings involving the brain and kidneys were three and two times higher respectively.

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