Michael Greenwood
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Past articles by Michael:
Implicit vs. Explicit Memories
Implicit and explicit memory are both types of long-term memory. Read more here. → Read More
The Impact of Cyberbullying on Mental Health
Cyberbullying is bullying with the use of electronic devices and is prone to causing mental health issues such as depression and anxiety for both the victim and perpetrator. Read more here. → Read More
How Could the Metaverse Transform Healthcare?
The Metaverse is a virtual environment under development by Meta (formerly Facebook), with numerous potential applications in the healthcare field. The healthcare applications of the Metaverse are discussed in detail in this article. → Read More
Common Causes of Indigestion (Dyspepsia)
The most common causes of organic and functional dyspepsia are discussed in detail in this article. → Read More
What is Perimenopause?
Perimenopause means “around menopause” and refers to the transition period before menopause and cessation of menstruation, which can last for several years. → Read More
The Role of Digital Biomarkers in Psychiatry
Behavioral data can be collected and analyzed in relation to clinical psychiatry, particularly with the aid of electronic devices such as smartphones and wearable or implanted devices. → Read More
The Male Contraceptive Pill: is it possible?
Several of the most prominent and promising examples of male contraceptives under investigation will be explored here, and the future prospects for a male contraceptive pill will be discussed. → Read More
What are the Applications of Technology-Based Mental Health Interventions?
Digital interventions have shown great promise for numerous mental health disorders. However, the generational gap in technology use may leave those most needing mental health intervention vulnerable. This article explores the applications and complications of technology-based mental health interventions. → Read More
The Psychological Strain of Chronic Physical Illness
This article discusses how chronic physical illness affects mental health in those suffering from illness and those caring for these individuals. → Read More
The Clinical Significance of Long Non-Coding RNAs in Cancer
In this article, the function and diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic applicability of various lncRNAs will be discussed in more detail. → Read More
Antibiotic vs Antimicrobial Resistance
While an antibiotic drug refers specifically to one intended to halt a species of bacterium, an antimicrobial drug may be intended to treat any class of microorganism. → Read More
Novel model-based framework evaluates immune mechanism of COVID-19 vaccine response
A model framework for characterizing viral dynamics and vaccine efficacy in non-human primates is described and applied to the identification of correlates of protection in three independent vaccine studies. → Read More
Sexually dimorphic placental antibody transfer during SARS-CoV-2 infection
In a paper recently published in the journal Science Translational Medicine by Bordt et al. (October 19th, 2021), maternal SARS-CoV-2 infections are studied with particular regard to maternal-fetal antibody transfer and virus-induced placental interferon responses, finding a sexually dimorphic response that results in lesser antibody transfer to the male fetus. → Read More
Study finds vaccination confers protection against SARS-CoV-2 onward transmission
The research group reports on the waning effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines against transmission to household contacts in the face of these relaxed measures and more transmissible strains of SARS-CoV-2. → Read More
Inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 helicase by single DNA lesions
In a paper, the impact of specific DNA lesions is investigated regarding the unwinding activity of NSP13. → Read More
Phase 1 open-label trial shows SARS-CoV-2 DNA vaccine induces durable immune response
The efficacy and safety of a DNA-based vaccine are investigated, finding that the unique vaccine imparts a robust and long-lasting immunogenic response. → Read More
Phase 2 study shows safety and immunogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 recombinant protein vaccine
The results of a phase 2 clinical trial featuring a SARS-CoV-2 recombinant protein vaccine developed by GlaxoSmithKline are reported, demonstrating a favorable immune response amongst both naïve and non-naïve adults with an acceptable safety profile. → Read More
A national statistics study on vaccine uptake disparity in England
The disparity in vaccination rates across England is investigated based on demographic variables, finding significant differences based on ethnicity and religion. → Read More
Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant transmissibility across New England, USA
A recent study compares the transmissibility of the SARS-CoV-2 Alpha and Delta variants in six states across New England in the United States → Read More
A simple method to predict future COVID-19 hospitalization
A simple model with the ability to forecast probable COVID-19 hospitalization numbers in the short term is described, requiring less input information and generating more accurate predictions than other models. → Read More