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on 21/10/2020 at 10:36 pm

As researchers and medical professionals work to develop new treatments for cancer, they face a variety of challenges. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 10:28 pm

Cranfield University is participating in two new research projects that focus on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for medical delivery purposes. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 10:25 pm

Researchers in the United States and Spain have shown that prior exposure to seasonal coronaviruses may influence antibody responses to infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). […]

on 21/10/2020 at 10:24 pm

People who consume a diet including flavanol-rich foods and drinks, including tea, apples and berries, could lead to lower blood pressure, according to the first study using objective measures of thousands of UK residents' diet. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 10:13 pm

President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed to have saved 2 million lives from COVID-19 through his actions to combat the disease. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 9:59 pm

In a recently published study, researcher Stephen Elledge from Harvard Medical School has described converting the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) death toll from individual deaths to “person-years” lost in order to provide a more accurate picture of the pandemic’s toll on the population. […]

by Rebecca Pifer on 21/10/2020 at 7:56 pm

Strong results in Tenet's ambulatory and Conifer segment offset a worse-than-expected hospital segment performance. The chain was also surprised by a Trump administration methodology change for reporting CARES funding. […]

by jonah.comstock@himssmedia.com on 21/10/2020 at 7:55 pm

HIMSSCast is out early this week to give you a chance to listen to our ... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 6:45 pm

Trump administration officials also provided an update on value-based care models and teased details of the coronavirus vaccine's approval, and hinted at a coming reimbursement plan. […]

by Ron Shinkman on 21/10/2020 at 6:31 pm

More people, especially those in younger generations, are using insurer websites to conduct cost research, the annual survey found. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 6:09 pm

People have different susceptibilities to SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind the COVID-19 pandemic, and develop varying degrees of fever, fatigue, and breathing problems -- common symptoms of the illness. What might explain this variation? Scientists may have an answer to this mystery. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 5:31 pm

Synthetic estrogens from pharmaceuticals contaminate rivers and threaten the health of humans and fish. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 5:01 pm

Americans strongly reduced their visits to grocery stores, pharmacies, and transit stations following stay-at-home orders from mayors and governors earlier this year, but did not reduce their visits to parks and beaches. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 5:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- A combination of two "targeted" therapies can beat back a rare form of blood cancer -- without the toxic effects of chemotherapy, a new study has found. In a trial of 63 patients, researchers found that the drug regimen... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:31 pm

On 22 October 2020 paediatrician Ellen van der Gaag will receive her PhD for her thesis entitled 'Health-promoting effects of nutrition in children'. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Giving fewer needle sticks to premature newborns in the intensive care unit may improve growth of a key brain area, a new study suggests. The thalamus relays sensory data from the body to the rest of the brain, where it... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Dr. Anthony Fauci, the leading infectious disease expert in the United States, said on Wednesday he is "cautiously optimistic" that a COVID-19 vaccine will be ready by year's end. Against the backdrop of a pandemic that... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 3:29 pm

In this interview, Rebekah Stibbs from EKF Diagnostics talks to News-Medical about eliminating the cold chain with COVID-19 molecular transport media. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 3:23 pm

A team of researchers has found that transcription factors have a tendency to bind strongly to 'mismatched' sections of DNA, i.e. sections of the genome that were not copied correctly. The strong binding of transcription factors to these mismatched sections of regulatory DNA might be a way in which random mutations become a problem that leads to disease, including cancer. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 3:23 pm

Babies born with a faulty maternal copy of the UBE3A gene will develop Angelman syndrome, a severe neurodevelopmental disorder with no cure and limited treatments. Now, for the first time, scientists show that gene editing and gene therapy techniques can be used to restore UBE3A in human neuron cultures and treat deficits in an animal model of Angelman syndrome. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 3:23 pm

New research shows a simple skin test can accurately identify Parkinson's disease, which could lead to earlier detection of the disease and better outcomes for patients. Currently, Parkinson's disease is diagnosed by clinical signs and symptoms but only definitively diagnosed at autopsy. The researchers conducted a blinded study of 50 skin samples using an assay originally designed to detect mad cow disease. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 3:23 pm

A peace sign from Martin Luther King, Jr, becomes a rude gesture; dolphins in Venice's Grand Canal - manipulated or mis-used images posted as truth. Researchers say image editing software is so common and easy to use, it has the power to re-imagine history. Even the White House is doing it and deadline-driven journalists lack the tools to tell the difference, especially when images come from social media. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 3:23 pm

Imagine a mobile phone charger that doesn't need a wireless or mains power source. Or a pacemaker with inbuilt organic energy sources within the human body. Researchers are picking up the challenge of 'scavenging' invisible power from low-frequency vibrations in the surrounding environment, including wind, air or even contact-separation energy (static electricity). […]

on 21/10/2020 at 3:23 pm

A recent study shows that cold ambient temperatures increase vitamin A levels in humans and mice. This helps convert 'bad' white adipose tissue into 'good' brown adipose tissue which stimulates fat burning and heat generation. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 3:16 pm

Research has revealed that Virtual Reality (VR) technology can have significant impact on the validity of remote health appointments for those with eating disorders, through a process called Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET). […]

on 21/10/2020 at 3:16 pm

We employ our cognitive skills daily to assimilate and process information. A new empirical study shows that we do better at this task than those born a century ago. But cognitive capacity still begins to stagnate at around the age of 35. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 3:15 pm

How the next Congress decides to handle the issue editing human sperm and eggs will affect the science, ethics and financing of genomic editing for decades to come, said a law professor who studies the ethical and policy implications of advanced biotechnologies. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 2:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- One key to breastfeeding success? Having enough hospital nurses to ensure that new moms get top-notch care. Hospitals with higher rates of exclusive breastfeeding had nurses who provided more consistent care, according to... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 2:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Low levels of thyroid hormone during pregnancy may contribute to the development of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the child, new research suggests. The study found that children born to mothers with low... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 2:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Could telehealth help paralyzed stroke victims recover their motor skills faster than they would working directly with a physical therapist? Yes, claims a new study that found patients who had participated in at least 12... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 2:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Proper skin care is crucial for cancer patients receiving radiation therapy, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says. Itchiness, redness, blistering and peeling are among the skin problems that radiation therapy... […]

by Samantha Liss on 21/10/2020 at 1:24 pm

The expansion is a more creative way to implement work or job training requirements, but opponents argue it will deprive some enrollees of benefits. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 1:02 pm

Restek coated blade spray (CBS) technology accelerates rapid-screening analyses to a new level of efficiency and speed. Based on strong sample extraction and ionization foundations, CBS technology bridges the gap between sample preparation and MS/MS analysis by providing a product that can go directly from the sample to the mass spectrometer. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 12:51 pm

A new review of dozens of studies suggests that people may shed virus for prolonged periods, but those with mild or no symptoms may be infectious for no more than about 10 days. People who are severely ill from COVID-19 may be infectious for as long as 20 days, according to the review. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 12:51 pm

People who consume a diet including flavanol-rich foods and drinks, including tea, apples and berries, could lead to lower blood pressure, according to the first study using objective measures of thousands of UK residents' diet. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 12:51 pm

Low levels of key, body-regulating chemicals in mothers during the first three months of pregnancy may interfere with the baby's brain development, a large study shows. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 12:51 pm

Results from a new study support emerging evidence suggesting that noise may influence individuals' risk of developing dementia later in life. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 12:51 pm

What impact does a classroom's indoor environment have on teaching, learning, and students' academic achievement in colleges and universities? This is the question researchers set out to answer in their analysis of all relevant published studies. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 12:51 pm

Medical researchers are enrolling individuals in an international phase 3 clinical trial to examine the safety and effectiveness of deep brain stimulation to treat Alzheimer's. The study uses electrical impulses to stimulate the region of the brain known as the fornix, which is associated with memory and learning. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Vertebral fractures (VFs) are a clinical marker of fragility and poor prognosis in patients with COVID-19, according to a study published online Oct. 21 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Luigi di... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Stroke patients have a higher risk of death if they're admitted to a rural hospital on the weekend, a new study finds. University of Georgia researchers analyzed 2016 data on stroke deaths at U.S. hospitals to learn... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Women with invasive cervical cancer (ICC) have an increased rate of iatrogenic and noniatrogenic injuries during diagnostic workup, according to a study published online Oct. 21 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers &... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Proactive interventions such as asthma self-management education, flu vaccination, and use of spacers with inhalers cut medical costs for low-income children with asthma, according to a study published online Oct. 10 in... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Vaccine-related attributes and political characteristics are associated with preference for choosing a hypothetical COVID-19 vaccine, according to a study published online Oct. 20 in JAMA Network Open. Sarah Kreps,... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Interval breast cancers (IBCs) account for one-fourth of breast cancers detected in routinely screened women, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in JAMA Network Open. Saroj Niraula, M.D., from the University... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Exposure to maternal hypothyroidism during the periconceptual period is associated with an increased risk for childhood attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring, according to a study published online... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- For patients with asthma, oral corticosteroid (OCS) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) use is associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis and fragility fractures (FFs), according to a study published online Oct. 20... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Aortic dissection during pregnancy or postpartum is rare, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in JAMA Cardiology. Alan C. Braverman, M.D., from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, and... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Scientists knew that dangerous T-cells lived in the pancreases of people with type 1 diabetes, but a new study shows they also take up residence in the pancreases of healthy individuals. Researchers from the La Jolla... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Patients admitted for hemorrhagic stroke on weekends have higher in-hospital mortality than those admitted on weekdays, according to a study published in the October issue of the Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

By Michael Precker American Heart Association News WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- Centuries before bacon cheeseburgers, cigarettes and couch potatoes, people had clogged arteries that can lead to heart attack and... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Uninsured, Medicare-insured, and Medicaid-insured patients with breast, prostate, or lung cancer are less likely to receive surgical care at high-volume hospitals compared with privately insured patients, according to a... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 9:10 am

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- One of the reasons women may be less vulnerable to COVID-19 is because they're more likely to adhere to social distancing policies, a new survey suggests. A survey conducted in eight countries in March and April found... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 9:10 am

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- A third surge of coronavirus cases now has a firm grip on the United States, with an average of 59,000 new infections being reported across the country every day. That tally is the highest since the beginning of August,... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 9:10 am

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: COVID-Related Deaths Hit 300,000: CDC A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that as of early October... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 8:29 am

Despite the high political priority given to the health of women, children and adolescents in Kazakhstan, gaps exist in the delivery of health services to young people, according to a new report from WHO/Europe. The COVID-19 epidemic in the country has accentuated some of these challenges and has pressed health professionals to find new ways of providing much needed health services to adolescents. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 7:21 am

Since 2016, WHO/Europe has encouraged regional non-State actors not already in official relations to apply to become accredited to participate in the meetings of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe. This participation mechanism further enhances the ability of non-Sate actors to engage in and strengthen the important work being undertaken in the WHO European Region. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 7:12 am

The detection of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) by indirect immunofluorescence assays (IFA) is of diagnostic importance in vasculitis and some... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 7:12 am

The detection of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) by indirect immunofluorescence assays (IFA) is of diagnostic importance in vasculitis and some... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 7:11 am

The detection of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) by indirect immunofluorescence assays (IFA) is of diagnostic importance in vasculitis and some... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 7:09 am

Acute gastroenteritis is one of the most impactful and common infectious diseases, accounting for millions of deaths annually in young... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 7:07 am

Acute gastroenteritis is one of the most impactful and common infectious diseases, accounting for millions of deaths annually in young... […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

How the next Congress decides to handle the issue editing human sperm and eggs will affect the science, ethics and financing of genomic editing for decades to come, said Jacob S. Sherkow, a professor of law at Illinois who studies the ethical and policy implications of advanced biotechnologies. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Since the 1950s, "Africanized" honeybees have spread north and south across the Americas until apparently coming to a halt in California and northern Argentina. Now genome sequencing of hundreds of bees from the northern and southern limits shows a gradual decline in African ancestry across hundreds of miles, rather than an abrupt shift. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Among women participating in cervical cancer screening in Sweden, those with a diagnosis of invasive cervical cancer had an increased risk of iatrogenic injuries (as a consequence of medical intervention) and non-iatrogenic injuries (caused by accidents and self-harm) requiring hospitalization. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Babies born with a faulty maternal copy of the UBE3A gene will develop Angelman syndrome, a severe neurodevelopmental disorder with no cure and limited treatments. Now, for the first time, scientists at the UNC School of Medicine show that gene editing and gene therapy techniques can be used to restore UBE3A in human neuron cultures and treat deficits in an animal model of Angelman syndrome. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Marine fish species are migratory in nature and not respectful of human-made territorial boundaries, which represents a challenge for fisheries management as policies tend to focus at the national level. With an average catch of 48 million tonnes per year, and USD $77 billion in annual fishing revenue, these species support critical fisheries, and require international cooperation to manage. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

The long-term potentiation (LTP) and long-term depression (LTD) of hippocampal excitatory synapse involved in learning and memory formation in brain have been separately explained, but the molecular mechanism has not been elucidated. The group focused on the competition of exocytosis and endocytosis of AMPA-type glutamate receptors dependent on the number of calcium ions that flow into the postsynaptic neurons, and demonstrated the comprehensive understanding of the LTP and LTD by a large-scale mathematical model simulation. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

A new study suggests that patients with opioid use disorder may be identified using information available in electronic health records, even when diagnostic codes do not reflect this diagnosis. The study demonstrates the utility of proxies coding for DSM-5 criteria from medical records to generate a quantitative DSM-5 score that is associated with opioid use disorder severity. The study methods are unique in deriving a severity score that aims to mirror severity scores from more traditional interview-based diagnostic procedures. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital have reported on an experiment using a novel magnetic resonance imaging-based approach to track the effects of different behaviors on the brain while patients and clinicians interact with one another. Their research, published in Science Advances, suggests that mirroring in both facial expressions and brain activity can affect the patient-clinician bond and treatment. In this case, the patients were receiving treatment for pain from an acupuncturist. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

New radio images from ALMA show for the first time the direct effect of volcanic activity on the atmosphere of Jupiter's moon Io. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers examined the sociodemographic characteristics of patients associated with racial/ethnic differences in COVID-19 outcomes. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

New research shows a simple skin test can accurately identify Parkinson's disease, which could lead to earlier detection of the disease and better outcomes for patients. Currently, Parkinson's disease is diagnosed by clinical signs and symptoms but only definitively diagnosed at autopsy. The researchers conducted a blinded study of 50 skin samples using an assay originally designed to detect mad cow disease. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

New studies in mice show how an inability to metabolize tryptophan may be related to celiac disease, according to Bruno Lamas and colleagues. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Collaborative work of research groups at the University of Würzburg and the TU Dresden has provided important new insights for cancer research. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

When 22 acupuncture clinicians and 23 patients seeking pain relief mirrored each other's facial expressions during acupuncture treatment, patients experienced less pain, according to a new study. Additionally, brain activity involved in representing the mental state of others, which is key for empathy and compassion, became more aligned after the doctor and […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Humans are not the only beings that can identify rules in complex language-like constructions -- monkeys and great apes can do so, too, a study at the University of Zurich has shown. Researchers at the Department of Comparative Language Science of UZH used a series of experiments based on an 'artificial grammar' to conclude that this ability can be traced back to our ancient primate ancestors. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Assessment of a Papyrus in the Field Museum has led to a new analysis of the First Book of Breathing, an ancient Egyptian funerary text intended to enable deceased people to join the gods in the afterlife. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Critically ill newborns who receive blood transfusions prior to surgery had about a 50% increased rate of complications or death than those who did not receive transfusions, according to a new study published today in Pediatrics by Nemours Children's Health System researchers. The findings demonstrate the potential danger that blood transfusions may have on the surgical outcomes of neonatal patients. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Numerous studies have examined interventions aimed at preventing violence against children. A recent analysis reveals various gaps not adequately addressed by these studies. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Results from a study published in the Journal of Biogeography indicate that wildfires may play a role in accelerating climate-driven species changes in mountain forests by compounding regional warming trends. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Using a new mathematical approach to screen large groups for COVID-19 could be around 20 times cheaper than individual testing, a study suggests. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Purdue University innovators are taking cues from nature to develop 3D photodetectors for biomedical imaging. The Purdue researchers used some architectural features from spider webs to develop the technology. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology working in collaboration with colleagues at Carnegie Mellon University, the University of St Andrews and the University of New South Wales have developed a wrist-worn device for 3D hand pose estimation. The system consists of a camera that captures images of the back of the hand, and is supported by a neural network called DorsalNet which can accurately recognize dynamic gestures. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

New research suggests an algorithm could be used to help optimise the sharing of healthcare resources during the Covid-19 pandemic, preventing NHS intensive care units (ICU) from becoming overwhelmed. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

An international team of researchers led by McMaster University has found that tryptophan, an amino acid present in high amounts in turkey, along with some probiotics, may help them heal and respond better to a gluten-free diet […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Current understanding is that the chemical composition of the Earth's mantle is relatively homogeneous. But experiments conducted by ETH researchers now show that this view is too simplistic. Their results solve a key problem facing the geosciences - and raise some new questions. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

The cultivation of vanilla in Madagascar provides a good income for small-holder farmers, but without trees and bushes the plantations can lack biodiversity. Researchers from the Universities of Göttingen (Germany) and Antananarivo (Madagascar), investigated the interaction between prey and predators in these cultivated areas. They released dummy prey to determine the activity of natural enemies. The result: more prey were attacked as the proportion of trees increased. Results were published in the Journal of Applied Ecology. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

A peace sign from Martin Luther King, Jr, becomes a rude gesture; dolphins in Venice's Grand Canal - manipulated or mis-used images posted as truth. Australian researchers say image editing software is so common and easy to use, it has the power to re-imagine history. Even the White House is doing it and deadline-driven journalists lack the tools to tell the difference, especially when images come from social media. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

The cover for Issue 42 of Oncotarget features Figure 4, "Generation of parametric and texture maps from radiofrequency data," recently published in "Quantitative ultrasound radiomics using texture derivatives in prediction of treatment response to neo-adjuvant chemotherapy for locally advanced breast cancer" by Dasgupta, et al. which reported that to investigate quantitative ultrasound based higher-order texture derivatives in predicting the response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced breast cancer. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Using a 2 ml blood sample from 100 gastric cancer patients, researchers succeeded in identifying cancer cells circulating in the bloodstream and trace them back to their origin tumor by detecting an overexpression of fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR2) in both the cancer cells and the tumor. This new diagnostic method may allow for real-time detection of the growth patterns of the cancer, leading to quicker and more accurate preventative action -- essentially cutting the cancer`s potential metastasizing off at the head. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

The use of biomass-derived plastics is one of the prime concerns to establish a sustainable society, which is incorporated as one of the Sustainable Development Goals. However, the use of most of the biomass-derived plastics is limited due to their low heat resistance. Collaborative research between JAIST and U-Tokyo has successfully developed the white-biotechnological conversion from cellulosic biomass into the aromatic polymers having the highest thermodegradation of all the plastics reported ever. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

A low dose of ketamine, administered intravenously, does not alter a healthy human's tolerance to blood loss. In other words, if someone was given ketamine to kill pain associated with a battlefield injury, they would be able to tolerate blood loss just as well as someone who did not received this pain killer. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Some people love spicy food -- the hotter, the better. Others go out of their way to avoid the palate-singeing burn of capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their kick. Now, researchers have developed a portable device (whimsically shaped like a chili pepper) that can reveal how much capsaicin a pepper contains, before biting into it. They report their results in ACS Applied Nano Materials. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

By combining photonics with artificial intelligence, University of Sydney scientists have developed a sensor that will help decipher the 'twinkle' of stars and allow for Earth-based exploration of planets around distant stars. Their invention will be deployed in one of the world's largest telescopes at Mauna Kea, Hawaii. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

To improve early detection of preeclampsia risks and better classify potential subtypes of the disease, a team led by researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital analyzed an array of maternal and placental proteins, identifying several biomarkers that, from a blood sample drawn at 12 weeks gestation, can help predict the risk of preeclampsia and, equally importantly, can assess who may develop more severe forms of the condition. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

A study from the University of Cordoba (Spain) analyzed degrees of acceptance, popularity and friendship at different stages of victimization in the field of school bullying […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Americans strongly reduced their visits to grocery stores, pharmacies, and transit stations following stay-at-home orders from mayors and governors earlier this year, but did not reduce their visits to parks and beaches. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

According to an open-access article in ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), the use of spectral CT with electron density imaging could improve the assessment of lung lesion extent in patients with early-stage coronavirus disease (COVID-19). […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Quality Management in Healthcare calls for reliance on objective data to introduce new insights on why adverse sentinel events such as medication errors keep occurring. It will no longer publish analysis that solely relies on opinions of clinicians to identify the causes of adverse events. It calls for hospital risk analysts and managers to analyze objective data and increase the use of causal networks to improve the objectivity and rigor in understanding error root causes. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Earth's magnetic fields typically switch every 200 to 300 millennia. Yet, the planet has remained steady for more than twice that now, with the last magnetic reversal occurring about 773,000 years ago. A team of researchers based in Japan now has a better understanding of the geophysical events leading up to the switch and how Earth has responded since then. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

New research by a team at Brown University finds that special filaments called vimentin may be key to the spread of some aggressive, chemo-resistant cancer cells. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Geological investigations of low-temperature young deposits on the Styrian Erzberg provide paleoclimatology with new data on the earth's history and its development. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Computer modeling of the COVID-19 virus on supercomputers showed that the spike protein visits an intermediate state before it can dock to the receptor protein on the host cell membrane. This intermediate state can be useful for drug targeting to prevent the spike protein to initiate viral infection. The initial findings, which showed the existence of an intermediate semi-open state of the spike protein, was published in the Journal of Chemical Physics. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Volunteers from the Catholic Church in Brazil helped to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 among the elderly, a new study shows. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Controlling crop pests is a key element of agriculture worldwide, but the environmental impact of insecticides is a growing concern. Farmers have historically relied on the broad-spectrum chlorpyrifos, which is facing a potential ban in the U.S. A new article in Chemical & Engineering News, the weekly newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society, details how scientists are working to develop safer alternatives to chlorpyrifos. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

A new study is the first to describe a biochemical mechanism that influences activity in a protein linked to cancer, aging, inflammatory responses and addiction-related behaviors. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Climate change pushes species distribution areas northward. However, the expansion of species ranges is not self-evident due to e.g. habitat degradation and unsustainable harvesting caused by human activities. A new study led from the University of Turku, Finland, suggests that protected areas can facilitate wintering waterbird adaptation to climate warming by advancing their range shifts towards north. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

We employ our cognitive skills daily to assimilate and process information. A new empirical study shows that we do better at this task than those born a century ago. But cognitive capacity still begins to stagnate at around the age of 35. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

The Gerontological Society of America's highly cited, peer-reviewed journals are continuing to publish scientific articles on COVID-19. The following were published between October 8 and 21; all are free to access: […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Bronze Age pastoralists in what is now southern Russia apparently covered shorter distances than previously thought. It is believed that the Indo-European languages may have originated from this region, and these findings raise new questions about how technical and agricultural innovations spread to Europe. An international research team, with the participation of the University of Basel, has published a paper on this topic. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Certain species of snake -- think pit vipers, boa constrictors and pythons, among others -- are able to find and capture prey with uncanny accuracy, even in total darkness. Now scientists have discovered how these creatures are able to convert the heat from organisms that are warmer than their ambient surroundings into electrical signals, allowing them to 'see' in the dark. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Chemicals that haven't been manufactured in the U.S. for years or even decades are still turning up in the bodies of migratory terns in the Great Lakes region, a new study finds. The research focused on three types of compounds: PBDEs, PCBs, and the breakdown products, called metabolites, of DDT. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Two MSK-led studies published in the journal Nature support the idea of using immunotherapy drugs to treat the environment surrounding a tumor as an indirect way to combat cancer. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Among women with breast cancer, colorectal cancer, or melanoma, those who were taking cholesterol-lowering medications, were less likely to die from cancer, according to an analysis published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers have demonstrated that a new liquid biopsy approach overcomes traditional barriers to quickly and efficiently diagnose and monitor high-grade pediatric gliomas. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

What impact does a classroom's indoor environment have on teaching, learning, and students' academic achievement in colleges and universities? This is the question researchers set out to answer in their analysis of all relevant published studies. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

NOAA published a peer-reviewed State of the Monument report jointly produced by the co-trustees of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. The report includes information on the status and trends of living resources, habitats, ocean conditions, maritime and cultural archaeological resources, and the human activities and natural events that affect them. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Chameleons can famously change their colors to camouflage themselves, communicate and regulate their temperature. Scientists have tried to replicate these color-changing properties for stealth technologies, anti-counterfeiting measures and electronic displays, but the materials have limitations. Now, researchers have developed a flexible film that changes color in response to stretching, pressure or humidity. They report their results in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Ancient embedded elements in our DNA from generations past can activate a powerful immune response to kill cancer cells like an infection. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

A new study suggests that gut bacteria are partially responsible for metabolic changes that lead to weight gain following chemotherapy treatment. If the composition of intestinal bacteria may predict which women will gain weight as a result of chemotherapy, researchers say they eventually hope to identify women at risk of gaining weight and offer methods to prevent it. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

As the disease is rapid, infectious, and hard-to-diagnose, a team of plant pathologists with North Carolina State University and Michigan State University put together a clear and summarized guide to cucurbit downy mildew for beginners and experts. Accorded to Andres Salcedo, "We realized the necessity to compile relevant and concise information about the causal agent of cucurbit downy mildew and developed a guide of multiple alternatives for its diagnosis and handling." […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Despite guidelines plastered on the walls and floors of grocery and retail stores encouraging customers to maintain six-feet of physical distance during the pandemic, many do not. A new study by researchers at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management identifies two key messaging components that could improve the persuasiveness of those appeals and trigger compliance. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

A team of scientists from GSI Helmholtzzentrum fuer Schwerionenforschung Darmstadt, University Mainz (JGU), Helmholtz Institute Mainz (HIM) and the University of Jyvaeskylae, Finland, has provided new insights into the fission processes in exotic nuclei and for this, has produced the hitherto unknown nucleus mendelevium-244. The experiments were part of "FAIR Phase 0", the first stage of the FAIR experimental program. The results have now been published in the journal "Physical Review Letters". […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

According to the Mayo Clinic, about 15% of couples are infertile, and male infertility plays a role in over one-third of these cases. Often, problems with sperm development are to blame. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Nano have found a way to deliver a protein important for sperm cell production directly to mouse testicles, where it restored normal sperm development and allowed previously infertile mice to father pups. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

The capacity for language is built upon our ability to understand combinations of words and the relationships between them, but the evolutionary history of this ability is little understood. Now, researchers from the University of Warwick have managed to date this capacity to at least 30-40 million years ago, the last common ancestor of monkeys, apes and humans. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

A new analysis of nine years of nationwide data examines the impacts of the Black Lives Matter movement on fatal interactions with police, and on crime and arrests. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Newly published thesis research by a University of Guam master's graduate reveals that propagation of cycads through stem cuttings does not benefit from a commonly used rooting hormone. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

As part of its foreign policy, Germany hopes to promote energy transitions abroad through international partnerships. A study by the IASS Potsdam analyses these bilateral energy partnerships. Building on its reputation as an energy transition frontrunner, Germany is currently pursuing a soft power strategy aimed at winning over foreign countries to its policy approaches in the energy sector. According to this analysis, Germany's bilateral energy partnerships are the central policy instrument to this end. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Research from the University of Kent, the Research centre on Interactive Media, Smart systems and Emerging technologies -- RISE Ltd and the University of Cyprus has revealed that Virtual Reality (VR) technology can have significant impact on the validity of remote health appointments for those with eating disorders, through a process called Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET). […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Non-pharmaceutical interventions such as voluntary shelter-in-place, quarantines, and other steps taken to control the SARS-CoV-2 virus can reduce the peak number of infections, daily infection rates, cumulative infections, and overall deaths, a new study published in the journal PLOS ONE has found. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

A gut hormone, ghrelin, is a key regulator of new nerve cells in the adult brain, a Swansea-led research team has discovered. It could help pave the way for new drugs to treat dementia in patients with Parkinson's Disease. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology and Carnegie Mellon University have together developed a new human motion capture system that consists of a single ultra-wide fisheye camera mounted on the user's chest. The simplicity of their system could be conducive to a wide range of applications in the sports, medical and entertainment fields. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Mayo Clinic researchers, along with national and global collaborators, have developed a potential test for Machado-Joseph disease, or spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 (SCA3) ? a disease that has no cure. They also have clarified the role of a gene target associated with the disease. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Palliative care should extend across China and pay more attention to managing non-malignant disease -- integrated within the country's healthcare system and available to everyone who needs it, according to a new study. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

A team of scientists at Texas A&M University, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital have developed a way to more accurately both detect and monitor a common type of pediatric brain cancer, setting the stage for giving clinicians a real-time view into how the cancer responds to treatment. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides guidance for physicians who use radiation therapy to treat patients with locally advanced rectal cancer. Recommendations outline indications and best practices for pelvic radiation treatments, as well as the integration of radiation with chemotherapy and surgery for stage II-III disease. The guideline, which replaces ASTRO's 2016 guidance for rectal cancer, is published in Practical Radiation Oncology. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

1. Down Syndrome associated with a 10-fold increased risk for COVID-19-related death ; 2. Ensuring Safe Access to Mifepristone During the Pandemic and Beyond […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

The cover for issue 31 of Oncotarget features Figure 4, "Concentration dose-response curves of sirolimus effect [55 nM-1 nM] on the number of cells per surviving colony in U2OS cell line after 2 weeks exposure," by Vasuri, et al. which reported that the authors evaluated the long-term effects of sirolimus on three different cell in vitro models, cultured in physiological conditions mimicking sirolimus-eluted stent, in order to clarify the effectiveness of sirolimus in blocking cell proliferation and survival. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Scientists at Rice's Center for Theoretical Biological Physics detail the structure of dumbbell-like sequences in DNA during interphase that suggest several unseen aspects of chromosome configuration and function. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

The need for collaborative care among health care professionals to meet mental health demands in the COVID-19 pandemic is discussed in this Viewpoint. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

UCLA researchers have identified a compound that can reproduce the effect of exercise in muscle cells in mice. The findings are published in the journal Cell Reports Medicine. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Imagine a mobile phone charger that doesn't need a wireless or mains power source. Or a pacemaker with inbuilt organic energy sources within the human body. Australian researchers led by Flinders University are picking up the challenge of 'scavenging' invisible power from low-frequency vibrations in the surrounding environment, including wind, air or even contact-separation energy (static electricity). […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

The drug tocilizumab (Actemra) does not reduce the need for breathing assistance with mechanical ventilation or prevent death in moderately ill hospitalized patients with COVID-19, according to a study by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, casts doubt on earlier research suggesting that tocilizumab, which is commonly prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions, might be an effective treatment for patients with worsening cases of COVID-19. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

In research, the results of studies must be precise and reproducible. Behavioural scientists at the University of Münster have been able to demonstrate that a new experimental design can improve the reproducibility and validity of results from studies involving animal experiments. The study has been published in the journal "Scientific Reports". […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Three decades after Cornell astronomer Carl Sagan suggested that Voyager 1 snap Earth's picture from billions of miles away - resulting in the iconic Pale Blue Dot photograph - two astronomers now offer another unique cosmic perspective: Some exoplanets - planets from beyond our own solar system - have a direct line of sight to observe Earth's biological qualities from far, far away. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

People have different susceptibilities to SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind the COVID-19 pandemic, and develop varying degrees of fever, fatigue, and breathing problems -- common symptoms of the illness. What might explain this variation? Scientists at the University of California, Riverside, and University of Southern California may have an answer to this mystery. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

The "mismatch hypothesis" argues that our bodies evolved to digest the foods that our ancestors ate, and that human bodies will struggle and largely fail to metabolize a radically new set of foods. This intuitive idea is hard to test directly, but the Turkana, a pastoralist population in remote Kenya, present a natural experiment: genetically homogenous populations whose diets stretch across a lifestyle gradient from relatively "matched" to extremely "mismatched" with their recent evolutionary history. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Researcher makes 'little data' act big through, the application of mathematical techniques normally used for time-series, to spatial processes. The study, 'An information-theoretic approach to study spatial dependencies in small datasets,' featured on the cover of Proceedings of the Royal Society. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Two studies examining the impact of COVID-19 on neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) found the prevalence of COVID-19 in NICU infants is low, yet many hospitals at the start of the pandemic put in place strict parental visitation policies and scaled back NICU services such as lactation support and therapy. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

POSTECH Professor Dae Sung Chung's team uses chemical doping to freely control the colors of organic photodiodes. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

In a new article published in Clinical Cancer Research, Moffitt Cancer Center researchers describes the immune-oncologic differences in prostate cancer tumors of African American men and how those variations may be exploited to develop more personalized treatment approaches for this population. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Dirk Dittmer, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology at the UNC School of Medicine, is tracking the virus that causes COVID-19 by sequencing the genome of virus samples collected from diagnostic testing. Using next generation sequencing on SARS-CoV-2 will help accurately diagnose the novel coronavirus, identify mutations and track its history. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

University of Minnesota Medical School researchers found that taking hydroxychloroquine once or twice weekly did not prevent the development of COVID-19 in health care workers better than the placebo. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Study by Brazilian and South African researchers is the first to prove, using a graph analysis tool, that REM dream narratives tend to be more complex and connected than reports of non-REM dreams. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Distance studying and working is on the rise and, especially now with the constant threat of lockdown, learning how to master it more pressing than ever. A team of researchers from the Research Group in Education and ICT (EDUL@B) at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), led by Montse Guitert, has conducted a study to improve collaborative learning online and has redesigned an online course that overcomes the principal challenges. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

A research team in Korea is garnering attention for having developed an anticancer drug that could potentially prevent drug resistance. The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced that a team of researchers led by Dr. Kwang-meyung Kim at the Theragnosis research center successfully developed a cancer-specific anticancer drug precursor that can prevent the drug resistance. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

The time has come for reform on how the United States deals with the electoral process, the environment and social justice, according to a new national poll released today by the UMass Lowell Center for Public Opinion that takes an in-depth look at the views of Americans age 18 to 39. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Keck Medicine of USC is enrolling individuals in an international phase 3 clinical trial to examine the safety and effectiveness of deep brain stimulation to treat Alzheimer's. The study uses electrical impulses to stimulate the region of the brain known as the fornix, which is associated with memory and learning. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

A recent study conducted by a research team led by Florian Kiefer from MedUni Vienna's Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism shows that cold ambient temperatures increase vitamin A levels in humans and mice. This helps convert "bad" white adipose tissue into "good" brown adipose tissue which stimulates fat burning and heat generation. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

Getting run over by a car is not a near-death experience for the diabolical ironclad beetle. How the beetle survives could inspire the development of new materials with the same herculean toughness, engineers show in a paper published Wednesday (Oct. 21) in Nature. […]

on 21/10/2020 at 4:00 am

In this Perspective, Marc Lipsitch and Natalie Dean consider what would happen if a COVID-19 vaccine offers little to no protection in high-risk groups, like the elderly and those with comorbidities, yet is able to reduce infection or infectiousness in younger adults. […]

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New research shows that high levels of microplastics (MPs) are released from infant-feeding bottles (IFBs) during formula preparation. The research also indicates a strong relationship between heat and MP release, such that warmer liquids (formula or water used to sterilize bottles) result in far greater release of MPs. The work underlines the need for appropriate mitigation strategies and new plastic technologies. […]

by Shannon Muchmore on 20/10/2020 at 8:26 pm

About 20% of hospital executives told Kaufman Hall they were "extremely concerned" about their financial viability, as the Midwest reports rising COVID-19 caseloads and providers prep for the pandemic to collide with flu season. […]

by MalloryHackett on 20/10/2020 at 8:19 pm

CVS is advocating for trained pharmacy technicians to administer vaccinations while under the supervision of an immunization-certified pharmacist. […]

on 20/10/2020 at 8:12 pm

Strategies meant to motivate people in the workplace may have unintended consequences -- depending on who's in charge. Recent research shows that empowerment initiatives aren't necessarily the answer for business leaders hoping to motivate their employees. […]

on 20/10/2020 at 8:12 pm

Artificial light abnormally increases mosquito biting behavior at night in a species that typically prefers to bite people during the day, according to new research. […]

on 20/10/2020 at 7:10 pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- Seeking to slow the spread of COVID-19, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended on Monday that face masks be worn by everyone in all public transportation settings. That includes both passengers and... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 7:10 pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- British scientists are infecting healthy volunteers with COVID-19, in hopes of speeding up vaccine development, TheWashington Postreported Tuesday. Led by scientists at Imperial College London, people in this challenge... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 7:10 pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- In 2017 to 2019, 65.3 percent of women aged 15 to 49 years in the United States used contraception, with female sterilization the most common method, according to an October data brief published by the U.S. Centers for... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 7:10 pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- California is not going to allow the use of any COVID-19 vaccines until its own panel of experts approves them, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday. Vaccinations "will move at the speed of trust," Newsom said, and the state... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 7:10 pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- Hospital-based water births are as safe as traditional births, according to a study published in the October issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Abbey C. Sidebottom, Ph.D., M.P.H., from Allina Health in Minneapolis, and... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 7:05 pm

Researchers have elucidated how Rubisco activase works. As the name indicates, this enzyme is critical for repairing Rubisco once it has lost its activity. […]

on 20/10/2020 at 7:05 pm

Researchers have linked a brain region to what they call neural polarization, offering a glimpse into the partisan brain in the weeks leading up to what is arguably the most consequential U.S. presidential election in modern history. […]

by Hailey Mensik on 20/10/2020 at 6:14 pm

An annual survey of providers from the Center for Connected Medicine and Klas Research found a focus on integration and security, but fears about the uncertain reimbursement landscape. […]

on 20/10/2020 at 5:56 pm

A preclinical study by neuroscientists indicates that an antigen-presenting dendritic vaccine with a specific antibody response to oligomeric A-beta may be safer and offer clinical benefit in treating Alzheimer's disease. The vaccine uses immune cells known as dendritic cells loaded with a modified A beta peptide as the antigen. […]

on 20/10/2020 at 5:13 pm

A cutting-edge technique that allows scientists to zoom into tiny details in a 3D image of a whole animal heart may lead to new insights on congenital heart disease. […]

on 20/10/2020 at 5:13 pm

As the world grapples with COVID-19, the Ebola virus is again raging. Researchers are using supercomputers to simulate the inner workings of Ebola (as well as COVID-19), looking at how molecules move, atom by atom, to carry out their functions. Now, they have revealed structural features of the Ebola virus's protein shell to provide therapeutic targets to destabilize the virus and knock it out with an antiviral treatment. […]

on 20/10/2020 at 5:13 pm

More than half of young adults at risk for alcohol-related harm report symptoms of insomnia. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the first-line treatments for insomnia, but it's never been tested on young adults who are actively drinking. Researchers evaluated CBT's effect on young adult binge drinkers with insomnia to determine if this treatment can improve their sleep and potentially affect alcohol use outcomes. […]

on 20/10/2020 at 5:13 pm

A new national policy was created to make determining who receives a heart transplant more fair. But new data shows it changed some practice patterns, too. […]

on 20/10/2020 at 5:13 pm

A new study highlights potential global hesitancy to accept a COVID-19 vaccine. Based on data collected with the previously validated COVID-SCORE survey of a sample of over 13,400 individuals from 19 countries that have been hard-hit by the virus, the investigators found that 72 percent of participants would likely take the vaccine. Of the remaining 28 percent, 14 percent would refuse, while 14 percent would hesitate, which translates into tens of millions of potential vaccine avoiders. […]

on 20/10/2020 at 5:13 pm

Intranasal administration of an anti-inflammatory drug helped reduce disease progression in a preclinical model of multiple sclerosis, according to recent research. […]

on 20/10/2020 at 5:13 pm

The discovery of the cause of a rare liver disease in babies led to uncovering a novel cellular mechanism for disposing of misfolded proteins that has implications for neurodegenerative conditions of older age. […]

on 20/10/2020 at 4:10 pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- Marijuana is fast becoming a favorite medication among older Americans, a new study finds. Cannabis is being used to ease problems such as pain, sleep disturbances and psychiatric conditions like anxiety and depression,... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 3:13 pm

Decades-old data is being used to describe the propagation of tiny droplets. Now a fluid dynamics team has developed new models: Masks and distancing are good, but not enough. Even with a mask, infectious droplets can be transmitted over several meters and remain in the air longer than previously thought. […]

on 20/10/2020 at 2:55 pm

Gene editing for the development of new treatments, and for studying disease as well as normal function in humans and other organisms, may advance more quickly with a new tool for cutting larger pieces of DNA out of a cell's genome, according to a new study. […]

on 20/10/2020 at 2:55 pm

A new study by a bevy of expert mosquito researchers offers an important warning to consumers: Products claiming to reduce mosquito populations with salt-water solutions are ineffective. In a series of lab tests using nine mosquito species, researchers found no evidence that adult mosquitoes are killed by salt ingested at concentrations used in several popular mosquito-control products. […]

on 20/10/2020 at 2:55 pm

Researchers have created a surface that repels every other element of human blood except an elusive cytokine critical to understanding the progress of COVID-19 in individual patients. […]

on 20/10/2020 at 2:55 pm

The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is known to infect cells via the receptor ACE2. Researchers have now identified neuropilin-1 as a factor that can facilitate SARS-CoV-2 entry into the cells' interior. Neuropilin-1 is localized in the respiratory and olfactory epithelia. […]

on 20/10/2020 at 2:55 pm

Researchers have potentially identified what makes SARS-CoV-2 highly infectious and able to spread rapidly in human cells. The findings describe how the virus's ability to infect human cells can be reduced by inhibitors that block a newly discovered interaction between virus and host, demonstrating a potential anti-viral treatment. […]

on 20/10/2020 at 2:10 pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- COVID-19, health care, the economy, systemic racism and the presidential election are a threat to the nation's mental health, according to an American Psychological Association (APA) poll. Seventy-eight percent of adults... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 2:10 pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- It may seem counterintuitive, but when someone with the eating disorder anorexia nervosa is hospitalized, treatment often begins by cutting calories. Now, new research suggests that those eating restrictions can be safely... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 2:10 pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- Citing fears over violence and chaos, more than 100,000 Californians have bought guns in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study estimates. Researchers said the findings add to evidence that the U.S. pandemic has... […]

by Rebecca Pifer on 20/10/2020 at 12:35 pm

The price easing comes despite the Trump administration's efforts to chip away at the law, including support for the case to overturn it now before the Supreme Court. But affordability remains a challenge for some who don't get subsidies. […]

on 20/10/2020 at 12:28 pm

Today, the mobile laboratory of the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM) was set up and began operations in the newly built refugee camp in Kara Tepe on Lesvos island, Greece. The mobile laboratory was deployed at the request of the Greek authorities with financial support from WHO/Europe, under the framework of WHO’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN). […]

on 20/10/2020 at 12:17 pm

Having subtler symptoms, a form of epilepsy that affects only one part of the brain often goes undiagnosed long enough to cause unexpected seizures that contribute to car crashes, a new study finds. […]

on 20/10/2020 at 12:17 pm

Older adults with higher physical activity and lower sitting time have better overall physical and mental health, according to a new study. […]

on 20/10/2020 at 12:17 pm

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) report that the severity of symptoms was reduced by about half within four hours of smoking cannabis. After smoking cannabis, users with OCD reported it reduced their compulsions by 60%, intrusions, or unwanted thoughts, by 49% and anxiety by 52%. The study also found that higher doses and cannabis with higher concentrations of CBD were associated with larger reductions in compulsions. […]

on 20/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- Most American women between 15 and 49 years of age use birth control, according to a new U.S. government report. Between 2017 and 2019, 65% of those women used some form of contraception, according to the U.S. Centers for... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- Linked color imaging (LCI) can detect neoplastic lesions in the upper gastrointestinal tract more frequently than white-light imaging (WLI), according to a study published online Oct. 20 in the Annals of Internal... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- Dontrez Johnson Jr. is a success story in the making. A first-generation college student, he earned a biology degree from Tennessee State University and is on a fellowship helping improve... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- Patients with new-onset focal epilepsy with subtle seizures experience prolonged time to diagnosis, according to a study published online Oct. 20 in Epilepsia. Jacob Pellinen, M.D., from the New York University School of... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- Actor Jeff Bridges announced on Monday that he has been diagnosed with lymphoma. Telling his fans on Twitter, the acclaimed thespian said, "Although it is a serious disease, I feel fortunate that I have a great team of... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- Long-term survival analysis shows that patients with earlier initiation of sodium phenylbutyrate-taurursodiol (PB-TURSO) treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) have longer median overall survival, according to a... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- For adolescents and young adults with anorexia nervosa or atypical anorexia nervosa, higher-calorie refeeding restores medical stability significantly earlier than lower-calorie refeeding, with no increase in electrolyte... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- For men with a diagnosis of breast cancer during 2007 to 2016, the one- and five-year survival rates were 96.1 and 84.7 percent, respectively, according to research published in the Oct. 16 issue of the U.S. Centers for... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- As the air people breathe gets dirtier, their odds for serious neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's and other dementias rises, new research shows. The long-term study of more than 63 million... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- About one in three African American patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) would be reclassified to a more severe CKD stage if the race classifier were removed from the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- Initial implementation of national COVID-19 mitigation measures in the Netherlands was associated with a substantial reduction in the incidence of preterm births in the following months, according to a study published... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- In a clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics, published online Oct. 19 in Pediatrics, guidelines are presented for the evaluation and management of infants exposed to HIV. Ellen Gould Chadwick, M.D., from... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- Promoting any emerging COVID-19 vaccine to a skeptical public could be tough. But a new survey finds vaccine uptake might rise if the shot is promoted by medical experts, not politicians, and if it's been proven safe and... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- For older adults, more moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA) and lower duration of sitting are associated with higher global mental and physical health, according to a study published online Oct. 20 in... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- Renal impairment in patients admitted to intensive care with COVID-19 is common and is associated with high mortality, according to a study published online Oct. 16 in Anaesthesia. Marisa Gasparini, M.B.B.S., from the... […]

by jonah.comstock@himssmedia.com on 20/10/2020 at 12:04 pm

Following in the footsteps of Oscar and Clover, Sami has raised $16.8M to date. […]

by Guest Author on 20/10/2020 at 11:00 am

The coronavirus impacted the healthcare industry in numerous ways – one of which is clinical trials. In this guest post, Glen de Vries, author, co-founder and co-CEO of a worldwide platform for clinical trials, will explain how the pandemic has exposed limitations in the clinical trial process and opened the industries eyes to a new […] [MORE […]

on 20/10/2020 at 9:27 am

Breath testing is a noninvasive way to help doctors diagnose a number of conditions. By analyzing the breath, the physicians... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 9:26 am

Breath testing is a noninvasive way to help doctors diagnose a number of conditions. By analyzing the breath, the physicians... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 9:26 am

Breath testing is a noninvasive way to help doctors diagnose a number of conditions. By analyzing the breath, the physicians... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 9:23 am

A recent paper revealed that circulating cell-free nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) shed from the placenta into the mother's blood... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 9:21 am

The glucose test helps determine if a person’s glucose level is too high or too low, which can indicate the... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 9:21 am

The glucose test helps determine if a person’s glucose level is too high or too low, which can indicate the... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 9:10 am

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- Seeking to slow the spread of coronavirus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended on Monday that face masks be worn by everyone in all public transportation settings. That includes both passengers... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 9:10 am

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- One thing most people can agree on, even in these divided times, is the importance of voting. And 19-year-old Aboubakar Konate from New York City is no exception. Despite a brain hemorrhage that left him partially... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 9:10 am

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- About 30 million U.S. adults live with osteoarthritis and the pain and stiffness it causes, a new survey finds. And nearly one-third of these people said their symptoms are not well-managed, according to the Arthritis... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 9:10 am

TUESDAY, Oct. 20, 2020 -- Measures enacted to slow the spread of the new coronavirus also appeared to reduce hospitalizations for asthma, a new study finds. Researchers compared weekly data on hospitalizations at 272 hospitals in Japan in the first... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 9:10 am

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Scientists to Infect Volunteers With Coronavirus in Challenge Trial British scientists are infecting healthy volunteers with the coronavirus,... […]

on 20/10/2020 at 8:57 am

High-volume laboratories face several challenges, including high instrument failure rate, errors due to several manual steps, low efficiency and long... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 8:49 pm

Sex, age, and severity of disease may be useful in identifying COVID-19 survivors who are likely to have high levels of antibodies that can protect against the disease. […]

on 19/10/2020 at 8:49 pm

A recent report provides new evidence that fear and anxiety reflect overlapping brain circuits. The findings run counter to popular scientific accounts, highlighting the need for a major theoretical reckoning. […]

by MalloryHackett on 19/10/2020 at 8:46 pm

A complete financial recovery for many organizations is still far away, findings from Kaufman Hall indicate. […]

on 19/10/2020 at 7:59 pm

Researchers who analyzed thousands of documents covering a 300-year span of plague outbreaks in London, England, have estimated that the disease spread four times faster in the 17th century than it had in the 14th century. […]

on 19/10/2020 at 7:59 pm

A breakthrough study results in the restoration of retinal and visual functions of mice models suffering from inherited retinal disease. […]

on 19/10/2020 at 7:10 pm

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 -- Pfizer will not apply for emergency authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine before the third week in November, the company's chief executive said in a statement posted to the Pfizer website on Friday. This is a reversal from... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 7:10 pm

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 -- Nicotine electronic cigarettes (ECs) improve long-term smoking cessation compared with nicotine replacement therapy, according to a review published online Oct. 14 in the Cochrane Library. Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, D.Phil.,... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 7:10 pm

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 -- Mental health disorders are common in health care workers (HCWs) during and immediately following a pandemic, according to a review published online Oct. 15 in the European Journal of Psychotraumatology. Sophie M. Allan,... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 7:10 pm

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 -- The U.S. emergency sick leave provision in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was a highly effective policy tool to flatten the curve in the short run, according to a report published online Oct. 15 in... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 7:10 pm

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 -- Internal medicine physicians and trainees report high levels of career satisfaction but also high levels of burnout, according to a research letter published online Oct. 14 in JAMA Network Open. Mark Linzer, M.D., from... […]

by Samantha Liss on 19/10/2020 at 5:46 pm

The major Arizona nonprofit is using big data and machine learning to help care teams and patients make decisions about when to go forward with care. It argues strict mandates aren't needed. […]

on 19/10/2020 at 5:36 pm

A signaling system implicated in liver fibrosis and immune activation is better understood thanks to this creative chemical fishing lure. […]

on 19/10/2020 at 5:36 pm

A recent report lays out gaps in the biology education field and proposes leveraging an existing research coordination network called Equity and Diversity in Undergraduate STEM (EDU-STEM) to tackle them. […]

on 19/10/2020 at 5:36 pm

Twenty years after the release of the human genome, the genetic 'blueprint' of human life, an international research team has now mapped the first draft sequence of the human proteome. […]

on 19/10/2020 at 5:36 pm

Two prominent early intervention models for toddlers with autism show a very similar impact, whether delivered at 15-hours or 25-hours per week intensities, a study has found. […]

by Rebecca Pifer on 19/10/2020 at 5:17 pm

The drugstore giant already has pharmacy technician immunizers in five states — Idaho, Rhode Island, Utah, Michigan and Nevada — and is currently training technicians to administer vaccines in Washington state. […]

on 19/10/2020 at 4:55 pm

Researchers have developed and validated predictive criteria for early identification of COVID-19 patients who are developing hyperimmune responses, raising the possibility for early therapeutic intervention. […]

on 19/10/2020 at 4:55 pm

A chip-based technology that modulates intensive sound pressure profiles with high resolution opens up new possibilities for ultrasound therapy. […]

on 19/10/2020 at 4:55 pm

Knowing you have developed antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus after recovering from COVID-19 doesn't tell you everything about your immunity. Scientists have developed a new lab testing procedure for the detection of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 that gives results more quickly than existing assays and specifically identifies so-called 'neutralizing' antibodies. […]

on 19/10/2020 at 4:55 pm

Certain oral antiseptics and mouthwashes may have the ability to inactivate human coronaviruses, according to a new study. The results indicate that some of these products might be useful for reducing the viral load, or amount of virus, in the mouth after infection and may help to reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. […]

on 19/10/2020 at 4:10 pm

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 -- Combining medication with group or family-based therapy gives patients struggling with bipolar disorder their best shot at living stable lives, a new review suggests. "People with bipolar disorder have significant mood... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 4:10 pm

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 -- Medieval plague outbreaks in England picked up frightening speed in the 17th century, Canadian researchers report. Their analysis of historical documents covering 300 years showed that outbreaks of the plague doubled every... […]

by Rebecca Pifer on 19/10/2020 at 3:30 pm

Back-to-work products, coronavirus vaccine distribution and telehealth ROI were also hot topics at the conference's third year. […]

on 19/10/2020 at 3:21 pm

Researchers have determined that American infants relaxed when played lullabies that were unfamiliar and in a foreign language. The new findings supported the latter hypothesis: infants responded to universal elements of songs, despite the unfamiliarity of their melodies and words, and relaxed. The researchers also predict that the results could be replicated with a different group of subjects from another culture. […]

on 19/10/2020 at 3:19 pm

In situ sequencing enables gene activity inside body tissues to be depicted in microscope images. To facilitate interpretation of the vast quantities of information generated. Researchers have now developed an entirely new method of image analysis. Based on algorithms used in artificial intelligence, the method was originally devised to enhance understanding of social networks. […]

on 19/10/2020 at 2:35 pm

Researchers have created the prototype for a hand-held device to measure a biomarker for cancer, paving the way for home-based cancer monitoring and to improve access to diagnostic testing. […]

on 19/10/2020 at 2:35 pm

Researchers studied the effects of a 12-week exercise regimen on 148 active-duty Air Force airmen, half of whom also received a twice-daily nutrient beverage that included protein; the omega-3 fatty acid, DHA; lutein; phospholipids; vitamin D; B vitamins and other micronutrients; along with a muscle-promoting compound known as HMB. Both groups improved in physical and cognitive function, with added gains among those who regularly consumed the nutritional beverage, the team reports. […]

on 19/10/2020 at 2:35 pm

A multidisciplinary team has succeeded in making the superficial white matter visible in the living human brain. […]

on 19/10/2020 at 2:35 pm

Not too little, not too much - Goldilocks' 'just right' approach can now assess children's daily activities as new research confirms the best make up of a child's day to maximize bone health and function in children. […]

on 19/10/2020 at 2:34 pm

Researcher have analyzed the accuracy of predictions for cochlear implant outcomes, with a view to further improve their performance in noisy environments. […]

on 19/10/2020 at 2:34 pm

Good news for the human immune system: researchers have managed to ascribe an immunological memory function to a subset of cytotoxic NK cells, which have hitherto been regarded as antigen-non-specific. […]

on 19/10/2020 at 2:34 pm

A new study has shown that the serum metabolite profile can be used to identify individuals likely at risk of developing an alcohol-related disease in the future. The finding also opens up new avenues for preventing alcohol-related adverse effects. […]

on 19/10/2020 at 2:10 pm

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 -- New parents preparing a bottle for their baby should know the infant may ingest unwanted microplastics along with the nourishing formula, a new study warns. High levels of microplastic particles are released from baby... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 2:10 pm

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 -- Early diagnosis of colon cancer is crucial to improve a patient's chance of survival, an expert says. Colon cancer is on the rise, especially among younger people, so it's important to know the symptoms and how to prevent... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 -- Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have more doctor and hospital visits during infancy, according to a study published online Oct. 19 in Scientific... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 -- For older adults, social engagement (SE) is associated with greater microstructural integrity of specific gray matter (GM) regions relevant to social cognition, which have roles in dementia, according to a study published... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 -- A coronavirus strain that has plagued the swine industry in recent years may have the ability to spread to people, researchers say. Swine acute diarrhea syndrome coronavirus (SADS-CoV) has infected swine herds throughout... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 -- For about 20 percent of patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), useful visual acuity (VA) is preserved with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) treatment, according to a study published... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 -- From May to August 2020, COVID-19-associated deaths occurred mainly among older adults and in certain racial and ethnic minorities, especially Hispanics, according to research published in the Oct. 16 early-release issue of... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 -- Investment in non-health care services is associated with lower infant mortality rates (IMRs), according to a study published online Oct. 19 in Pediatrics. Neal D. Goldstein, Ph.D., from the Dornsife School of Public Health... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 -- Most patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) are not at risk for severe COVID-19 infection, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Matthew J. Lewis, M.D., from... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 -- Neurologic disorders are not uncommon in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, according to a study published online Oct. 5 in Neurology. Jennifer A. Frontera, M.D., from the New York University Grossman School of Medicine in New... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 -- A total of 126.5 million people lived with ischemic heart disease (IHD) globally in 2017, with 10.6 million new cases occurring, according to a study published online Oct. 5 in the European Heart Journal: Quality of Care... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 -- An inactivated severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine seems safe and induces humoral responses, according to a study published online Oct. 15 in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. Shengli Xia,... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- Persimmons are low in calories and high in fiber – a combination that makes them a good choice for weight control. Their mix of antioxidants and nutrients – including vitamins A... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 12:10 pm

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 -- Most users report taking cannabidiol (CBD) as a therapeutic for diagnosable health conditions, according to a case series published online Oct. 15 in JAMA Network Open. Eric C. Leas, Ph.D., M.P.H., from the Qualcomm... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 9:10 am

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 -- A recently approved rheumatoid arthritis medication appears to be an effective second-line therapy when biologic treatments start to fail, a new clinical trial reports. Arthritis sufferers treated with upadacitinib had a... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 9:10 am

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 -- Three weeks after becoming the first big urban area to reopen public schools since the pandemic began, New York City is not seeing a feared surge in cases among students and staff. Instead, health officials are seeing a... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 9:10 am

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 -- Parents are usually pleased when their newborn seems big and strong, but new research suggests that large babies may be at higher risk for the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation later in life. Atrial fibrillation... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 9:10 am

MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 -- Older adults who get together with friends, volunteer or go to classes have healthier brains, which could help them ward off dementia, according to a new study. Researchers who used brain imaging to examine brain areas... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 9:10 am

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Trump's Promised Prescription Drug Card Program Stalled It's unlikely that the Trump administration's plan to mail $200 prescription savings... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 8:34 am

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels. It's usually associated with a... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 8:34 am

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels. It's usually associated with a... […]

on 19/10/2020 at 8:32 am

An exome sequencing technique was used to identify genetic loci linked to development of about 30% of cases of nonimmune... […]

on 18/10/2020 at 9:10 am

SUNDAY, Oct. 18, 2020 -- As the weather gets cooler and social activities move indoors, Americans need to take steps to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, an expert says. "We now know that if we are going to socialize with people who are... […]

on 17/10/2020 at 9:10 am

SATURDAY, Oct. 17, 2020 -- To mark World Hypertension Day this Saturday, the American Heart Association offers advice on how to lower and control your blood pressure. High blood pressure affects nearly half of American adults, and three-quarters of... […]

by MalloryHackett on 16/10/2020 at 8:38 pm

Pfizer announced today it would apply for Emergency Authorization Use in the U.S. during the third week of November. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 16/10/2020 at 3:56 pm

This UK-wide consultation is being led by NHS England on behalf of the four nations and relates to proposed amendments to legislation to enable clinical scientists to use patient group... Read More The post Consultation on the proposal for the supply and administration of medicines using patient group directions by clinical scientists across the United Kingdom appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 16/10/2020 at 5:07 am

WHO’s Regional Director for Europe, Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, and the Greek Minister of Health, Dr Vasileios Kikilias, spoke about a number of health matters, including quality of care and patient safety, during the Minister’s first visit to WHO/Europe in Copenhagen. […]

on 16/10/2020 at 5:07 am

WHO’s Regional Director for Europe, Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, and the Greek Minister of Health, Dr Vasileios Kikilias, spoke about a number of health matters, including quality of care and patient safety, during the Minister’s first visit to WHO/Europe in Copenhagen. […]

on 16/10/2020 at 5:06 am

WHO Regional Director for Europe, Dr Hans Kluge, and the Minister of Health of the Hellenic Republic, Dr Vasileios Kikilias, signed a joint statement on strengthening collaboration on quality of care and patient safety. […]

on 16/10/2020 at 5:05 am

WHO Regional Director for Europe, Dr Hans Kluge, and the Minister of Health of the Hellenic Republic, Dr Vasileios Kikilias, signed a joint statement on strengthening collaboration on quality of care and patient safety. […]

by MalloryHackett on 15/10/2020 at 7:34 pm

The new five-year partnership has a goal of providing access to quality care for vulnerable individuals in the state. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 15/10/2020 at 4:58 pm

On behalf of the four nations, NHS England and NHS Improvement are currently leading public consultations on proposals which include changes to medicines responsibilities for eight regulated health professions as... Read More The post NHS England and NHS Improvement sets out proposals for more efficient and responsive access to medicines for patients appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 15/10/2020 at 4:54 pm

International Federation of Medical and Biological Engineering (IFMBE) and Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) are delighted to announce their fifth Global Clinical Engineering Day, a worldwide celebration... Read More The post Event to support Global Clinical Engineering Day appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 15/10/2020 at 12:39 pm

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy ISSUE: FDA is warning that use of NSAIDs around 20 weeks or later in pregnancy may cause rare but serious kidney problems in an unborn baby. This can lead to low levels of amniotic fluid... […]

on 15/10/2020 at 12:24 pm

During a virtual press briefing, WHO’s Regional Director for Europe provided an update on the COVID-19 situation in the European Region amid a significant rise in cases. […]

on 15/10/2020 at 12:23 pm

During a virtual press briefing, WHO’s Regional Director for Europe provided an update on the COVID-19 situation in the European Region amid a significant rise in cases. […]

on 15/10/2020 at 9:04 am

Unprecedented work has been undertaken in the Republic of Moldova to ensure that adolescents can access sexual and reproductive health services, following a systematic process outlined by WHO. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 15/10/2020 at 8:47 am

To mark October’s Freedom to Speak Up month, please find details below about a new e-learning programme that is now live, which aims to embed speaking up throughout health. I... Read More The post Health Education England – Freedom to Speak Up month appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 15/10/2020 at 8:04 am

Governments from across the WHO European Region have donated and pledged over US$ 749 million (€630.7 million) to help fund the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic around the world through the COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP). […]

on 15/10/2020 at 6:02 am

Identifying stage II patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) at higher risk of progression is a clinical priority in order to... […]

on 15/10/2020 at 5:47 am

Identifying stage II patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) at higher risk of progression is a clinical priority in order to... […]

on 15/10/2020 at 5:44 am

Magnesium is the second most abundant intracellular cation and is essential for regulation of many functions within the cell, including... […]

on 15/10/2020 at 5:44 am

Magnesium is the second most abundant intracellular cation and is essential for regulation of many functions within the cell, including... […]

on 15/10/2020 at 5:38 am

Type 2 diabetes (T2D), formerly known as adult-onset diabetes, is a form of diabetes that is characterized by high blood... […]

on 15/10/2020 at 5:38 am

Type 2 diabetes (T2D), formerly known as adult-onset diabetes, is a form of diabetes that is characterized by high blood... […]

by MalloryHackett on 14/10/2020 at 7:00 pm

The program is set to begin piloting at select sites in the RWJBarnabas system by completing social determinants of health screenings for patients. […]

on 14/10/2020 at 6:20 am

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood. Signs and symptoms vary among... […]

on 14/10/2020 at 6:17 am

A sperm biomarker has been found that may be able to supplement or replace the semen parameters that poorly predict... […]

by MalloryHackett on 13/10/2020 at 8:52 pm

Since the government is going to pay for the cost of the vaccine, CMS wants to ensure that insurers will not make cost a barrier, Seema Verma says. […]

by MalloryHackett on 13/10/2020 at 2:32 pm

Stakeholders argue which form of accountable care organization is best for delivering value-based care. […]

by Guest Author on 13/10/2020 at 11:00 am

Proper hand hygiene has never been discussed more than it is today. Hospitals are working harder than ever to keep patients safe, even while their providers jeopardize their own health. One might expect that raised awareness due to the pandemic would lead to improvements in hand hygiene, but a recent study reveals without intervention, hand […] [MORE […]

on 13/10/2020 at 8:11 am

The balance between protective versus pathological immune responses in COVID-19 has been a concern since the onset of the pandemic.... […]

on 13/10/2020 at 8:09 am

The balance between protective versus pathological immune responses in COVID-19 has been a concern since the onset of the pandemic.... […]

on 13/10/2020 at 8:04 am

A recent study confirmed that dried blood spot samples could be used as an alternative to venous blood for detecting... […]

on 13/10/2020 at 8:03 am

A recent study confirmed that dried blood spot samples could be used as an alternative to venous blood for detecting... […]

on 12/10/2020 at 6:47 pm

WHO is holding an online film festival showcasing some of the entrants from the inaugural Health for All Film Festival. From 10 to 24 October 2020, films will be shown on WHO’s YouTube channel with the option to ask questions via live chat. […]

by MalloryHackett on 12/10/2020 at 1:52 pm

The announcement points to the company's financial recovery from the pandemic. […]

on 12/10/2020 at 11:47 am

The faces of doctors treating patients infected with COVID-19 are marked by goggles, longing for loved ones and hope for victory. One of those doctors is Ana Coeva, a paediatrician at the Emilian Coțaga Children’s Hospital in the Republic of Moldova. […]

on 12/10/2020 at 6:53 am

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is an inflammation-related cancer, where non-resolving inflammation contributes to its development and progression. Peripheral inflammatory cells have... […]

on 12/10/2020 at 6:53 am

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is an inflammation-related cancer, where non-resolving inflammation contributes to its development and progression. Peripheral inflammatory cells have... […]

on 12/10/2020 at 6:48 am

Neonatal sepsis often precedes postinfectious hydrocephalus (PIH), although the manifestations of hydrocephalus typically emerge in the months after the neonatal... […]

on 09/10/2020 at 1:05 pm

When Giancarlo Gaglione’s brother, Lanfranco, died by suicide at the age of 26, it came like a lightning bolt out of the blue. None of his family or friends had noticed anything different about him leading up to the moment he took his own life, and he only confided briefly, a week before, in two people: his best friend and his girlfriend. […]

on 09/10/2020 at 12:41 pm

2020 will be a year that we remember as one that shook the world and brought many countries to their knees. An unimaginable number of lives and livelihoods have been lost to COVID-19. Families and communities have been forced apart, businesses bankrupted and people deprived of opportunities that a year ago were taken for granted. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 08/10/2020 at 4:14 pm

The SOC Extension Team are excited to announce that Version 1 of the SOC Extension framework is now available on the GSS website. We would like to thank everyone who... Read More The post SOC Extension FULL DRAFT FRAMEWORK now available appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 08/10/2020 at 4:10 pm

October is the month to celebrate, reflect on and highlight Black History. The National School of Healthcare Science have many events planned that you can attend, including: Black History month... Read More The post Black History Month 2020 appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 08/10/2020 at 9:01 am

Coagulopathy causes morbidity and mortality in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) due to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus‐2 (SARS‐CoV‐2)... […]

on 08/10/2020 at 9:00 am

Coagulopathy causes morbidity and mortality in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) due to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus‐2 (SARS‐CoV‐2)... […]

on 07/10/2020 at 3:21 pm

WHO and Estonia have agreed to collaborate on developing a digitally enhanced International Certificate of Vaccination, a “smart yellow card” to help strengthen the effectiveness of the COVAX initiative, which has been established to speed development and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. […]

on 07/10/2020 at 11:00 am

Taking part in this year’s European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG), held virtually from 30 September to 2 October, representatives from WHO/Europe spoke about the importance of leveraging new partnerships to strengthen health across the WHO European Region. This included the announcement of the Oslo Medicines Initiative, to find ways to ensure greater access to affordable medicines while maintaining commercial viability for medicine producers. […]

on 07/10/2020 at 10:31 am

In recent weeks, many countries have been reporting an increase in “pandemic fatigue” – people are feeling demotivated about following recommended behaviours to protect themselves and others from the virus. […]

on 07/10/2020 at 5:22 am

Acute viral infections are one of the most common reasons for visits to primary care physicians in high-income countries. The... […]

on 07/10/2020 at 5:17 am

Human papillomavirus infection (HPV infection) is an infection caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), a DNA virus from the Papillomaviridae family.... […]

by Guest Author on 06/10/2020 at 11:00 am

Looking back to early January, there was no understanding of the storm about to hit the U.S. healthcare system, nor its devastating impacts. It would test hospitals, emergency clinics, frontline workers and the American public like never before – especially in terms of clinical and economic supply and demand.  When a storm hits, most people […] [MORE […]

on 06/10/2020 at 8:35 am

COVID-19 has a high rate of hospitalization, critical care requirement, and mortality. Identifying patients at highest risk for severe disease... […]

on 05/10/2020 at 10:24 am

Measurement of serum thyroglobulin (Tg) plays a key role in the post‐thyroidectomy management of differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC). In this... […]

on 05/10/2020 at 10:23 am

Measurement of serum thyroglobulin (Tg) plays a key role in the post‐thyroidectomy management of differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC). In this... […]

on 05/10/2020 at 9:57 am

On 10 September 2020, the WHO European Centre for Preparedness for Humanitarian and Health Emergencies was formally inaugurated at a colourful ribbon-cutting ceremony, led online by Dr Fahrettin Koca, Minister of Health of Turkey, in Istanbul, and Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, in Copenhagen. Also participating in the ceremony were Dr Dorit Nitzan, WHO/Europe’s Regional Emergency Director, and dignitaries and senior officials from WHO/Europe, the WHO Country Office in Turkey, the United Nations family and the Government of Turkey. Dr Irshad Shaikh, WHO Representative to Turkey (ad interim), moderated the ceremony from the new premises in Istanbul. […]

on 05/10/2020 at 9:32 am

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy October 05, 2020 -- Marksans Pharma Limited, India is voluntarily expanding its earlier initiated recall on June 05, 2020 to include an additional 76 unexpired lots of Metformin Hydrochloride... […]

on 05/10/2020 at 8:28 am

Influenza epidemics are a familiar annual occurrence, what is new in 2020 is the COVID-19 pandemic. Many health systems are already stretched to their limits and have no spare time or capacity to deal with influenza. The two diseases can be difficult to distinguish from their symptoms alone, and require a laboratory test. The consequences of being infected with influenza and COVID-19 at the same time are not yet clear but the importance of preventing influenza infection is a certainty, this year more than ever. The most effective way to avoid influenza infection is through vaccination. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 02/10/2020 at 12:19 pm

The post Working during Covid19: A Healthcare Scientist’s Blog appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 30/09/2020 at 2:31 pm

One hundred and forty health workers from across Georgia – frontline responders to the pandemic – received specialized training to effectively respond to COVID-19 cases while ensuring their own safety and preventing further transmission. […]

on 30/09/2020 at 2:31 pm

On a recent visit to the Russian Federation, WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge stressed the importance of continued solidarity in the fight against COVID-19 during meetings with high-level representatives. […]

on 30/09/2020 at 2:30 pm

On a recent visit to the Russian Federation, WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge stressed the importance of continued solidarity in the fight against COVID-19 during meetings with high-level representatives. […]

on 30/09/2020 at 10:13 am

Food and water-borne illness arising from the consumption of contaminated food and water are serious health hazards globally. Cryptosporidium and... […]

on 30/09/2020 at 9:39 am

Blood transfusions save millions of lives every year, but over half the world's countries do not have sufficient blood supply... […]

on 30/09/2020 at 9:35 am

Blood transfusions save millions of lives every year, but over half the world's countries do not have sufficient blood supply... […]

on 29/09/2020 at 2:34 pm

A new report produced by WHO, the World Heart Federation and the University of Newcastle Australia for World Heart Day celebrated globally on 29 September, confirms a well-established causal link between tobacco smoking and morbidity and mortality related to coronary heart disease and urges all tobacco users to quit. […]

by Guest Author on 29/09/2020 at 11:00 am

Even prior to COVID-19, patients, and the providers who cared for them, exhibited signs of trauma. In fact, according to consulting firm Prophet, 81% of patients indicated they were dissatisfied with their healthcare experiences. At the same time, more than half of the country’s physicians and nurses showed significant burnout symptoms, emphasizing how patients and […] [MORE […]

on 28/09/2020 at 1:31 pm

Ukraine is transforming its health system so that people can get the quality health-care services they need without experiencing financial hardship. […]

on 24/09/2020 at 9:16 am

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy ISSUE: FDA is warning that taking higher than recommended doses of the common over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medicine Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can lead to serious heart problems, seizures,... […]

on 24/09/2020 at 8:52 am

In a catastrophic fire that broke out on 8 September 2020, the Moria reception and identification centre for asylum seekers and refugees on Lesvos, Greece, was burned to the ground. The world turned its attention towards the Greek island as some 12 000 refugees and migrants were left without shelter, food or access to health-care services. With 35 refugees and migrants having tested positive to COVID-19 a few days prior to the fire, the situation was particularly urgent, calling for immediate action and coordination. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 23/09/2020 at 4:52 pm

The Institute of Medical Illustrators are hosting their first virtual event and AGM. Breakout rooms will also be available for members to chat after the close. For more information, the... Read More The post IMI Virtual Event – The COVID Curve; Flatten, Fight, Emerge appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 23/09/2020 at 12:01 pm

In a newly published book, WHO/Europe provides up-to-date guidance for ensuring healthy nutrition and physical activity of primary school-aged children while cultivating good habits that will last into adulthood. The guidance is published in the Russian language and can be used by parents and other adults working with children across the Russian-speaking countries in the WHO European Region. […]

on 23/09/2020 at 9:03 am

Audience: Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy ISSUE: The FDA is requiring the Boxed Warning, FDA’s most prominent warning, be updated by adding other information to the prescribing information for all benzodiazepine medicines. This... […]

on 23/09/2020 at 8:46 am

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy September 23, 2020 -- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. (Sun Pharma), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Riomet ER™ (metformin... […]

on 23/09/2020 at 7:44 am

A microneedle skin patch for the continuous monitoring of an individual’s glucose level was designed to be a painless and... […]

on 22/09/2020 at 2:13 pm

On the first day of a country visit to the Russian Federation, WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge met with Minister of Health Dr Mikhail Murashko and Head of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing (Rospotrebnadzor) Dr Anna Popova. […]

on 22/09/2020 at 2:13 pm

On the first day of a country visit to the Russian Federation, WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge met with Minister of Health Dr Mikhail Murashko and Head of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing (Rospotrebnadzor) Dr Anna Popova. […]

by Guest Author on 22/09/2020 at 11:00 am

Healthcare professionals have always relied on information to help them make the best decisions and recommendations for their patients. As the data revolution accelerates, practitioners need as much informed data as possible to continue improving patient care. The frontline medical devices they use each day generate tons of data, but that’s only useful when that […] [MORE […]

on 21/09/2020 at 9:59 am

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy September 21, 2020 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting health care professionals and patients of a voluntary recall of all unexpired albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol manufactured... […]

on 17/09/2020 at 9:25 am

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy September 17, 2020 -- Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of 15-mg and one lot of 120-mg NP Thyroid®, Thyroid Tablets, USP [levothyroxine (T4) and liothyronine (T3)] to... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 17/09/2020 at 8:31 am

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by Guest Author on 15/09/2020 at 1:06 pm

From the essential health workers tasked with treating patients while adhering to intense health and safety guidelines, to the back-office employees that must keep the system running remotely, the entire healthcare industry has reinvented itself in just a few short months.  This reinvention challenged every aspect of the health industry’s infrastructure, costing millions and placing […] [MORE […]

by AHCS Administrator on 11/09/2020 at 8:00 am

The post Joint Statement on HSST Eligibility appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by Guest Author on 08/09/2020 at 4:03 pm

It’s no secret that healthcare facilities have struggled with finding the right balance of full-time employees (FTEs) on staff, especially now that the current global pandemic has made things even more complicated. Figuring out how to balance, and re-balance, the number of active employees is a tricky situation, especially when emergencies occur.  How many FTEs […] [MORE […]

on 08/09/2020 at 10:14 am

Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy September 8, 2020 -- FDA is alerting health care professionals, oncology clinical investigators, and patients that a clinical trial studying the use of atezolizumab (Tecentriq) and paclitaxel in patients with... […]

on 03/09/2020 at 11:36 am

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional List of Recalled Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Products (FDA) FDA advises consumers not to use hand sanitizers on this list. September 3, 2020 -- CorgioMed, LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of... […]

on 03/09/2020 at 10:42 am

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy September 3, 2020 -- RLC Labs, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a total of 483 lots of Nature-Throid® and WP Thyroid® in all strengths, all counts of product within current expiry to the... […]

by Guest Author on 01/09/2020 at 4:50 pm

The market for medical electronics today represents a comparatively small share of the nation’s nearly $200 billion in overall health expenses – about 5.2% in 2019. But the value it brings to the practice of medicine is disproportionately large and growing rapidly. As a result, the medical electronics industry is expected to see significant growth, […] [MORE […]

on 01/09/2020 at 11:01 am

Audience: Consumers September 1, 2020 -- The Protein Shoppe, LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of “Red-E” (Male Enhancement tablet) to the consumer level. This recall has been initiated after an FDA laboratory analysis found the... […]

on 27/08/2020 at 9:22 am

Audience: Consumers Silver Spring, MD -- August 27, 2020 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about alcohol-based hand sanitizers that are being packaged in containers that may appear as food or drinks and may put... […]

by Guest Author on 25/08/2020 at 11:00 am

While the popularity of remote work has grown 44% over the last five years and 91% over the past 10 years, the ability to empower, manage and support employees working from home has now become a mission-critical concern for businesses in every sector. Remote work is no longer a rare benefit that modern job candidates […] [MORE […]

on 25/08/2020 at 8:29 am

The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC Washington, DC, USA) has decided to hold the 2020 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting... […]

on 20/08/2020 at 4:59 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy August 20, 2020 -- Bayshore Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Short Hills, NJ is voluntarily recalling one (1) lot of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP, 500 mg, 1000 count bottles and one (1)... […]

on 20/08/2020 at 7:35 am

Hologic, Inc. (Marlborough, MA, USA) showcased its latest advances and shared its new innovations on its virtual booth at the... […]

on 19/08/2020 at 4:48 am

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by Guest Author on 18/08/2020 at 11:00 am

  An optimized wireless network is a mission-critical resource for every healthcare facility. Innumerable pieces of health technology now connect to the WiFi providing real-time updates and actionable insights health professionals use to identify specific health risks and improve care coordination. In addition, electronic health records (EHRs) are accessed via the WiFi, solutions like telemedicine […] [MORE […]

on 18/08/2020 at 10:20 am

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy August 18, 2020 -- Windsor, CT, SCA Pharmaceuticals (SCA) is voluntarily recalling 10 lots of Heparin Sodium to the hospital/user level. The compounded Heparin Sodium bag contains the undeclared... […]

on 17/08/2020 at 5:57 am

By detecting the mutated gene responsible for resistance to the drug ciprofloxacin, it is possible to identify gonorrhea patients who... […]

on 14/08/2020 at 8:28 am

QIAGEN N.V. (Venlo, Netherlands) plans to continue executing its growth strategy aimed at creating significant value for shareholders and other... […]

on 14/08/2020 at 2:55 am

Globally, preterm birth is the leading cause of death in children under 5 years with 15 million babies being born... […]

on 14/08/2020 at 2:40 am

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on 12/08/2020 at 5:18 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional List of Recalled Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Products (FDA) FDA advises consumers not to use hand sanitizers on this list. Update: August 12, 2020 -- FDA is warning consumers and health care... […]

on 11/08/2020 at 3:57 pm

A genomics-based blood test can predict likelihood that a baby suffering hypoxia at birth will suffer serious nervous disorders such... […]

on 05/08/2020 at 5:15 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy August 05, 2020 -- Ferring Pharmaceuticals US is voluntarily recalling all lots on the market of DDAVP Nasal Spray 10 mcg/0.1mL, Desmopressin Acetate Nasal Spray 10 mcg/0.1mL, and STIMATE Nasal Spray... […]

on 31/07/2020 at 12:35 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional List of Recalled Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Products (FDA) FDA advises consumers not to use hand sanitizers on this list. Update July 31, 2020: FDA continues to find issues with certain hand... […]

on 27/07/2020 at 9:28 am

Audience: Consumers, Health Care Professionals List of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Products Containing Methanol (FDA) FDA advises consumers not to use hand sanitizers on this list. July 27, 2020 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration... […]

on 23/07/2020 at 9:18 am

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy ISSUE: FDA is requiring drug manufacturers for all opioid pain relievers and medicines to treat opioid use disorder (OUD) to add new recommendations about naloxone to the prescribing information.... […]

on 22/07/2020 at 9:03 am

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy July 22, 2020 -- Fresenius Kabi USA is voluntarily recalling two lots of Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 200 mcg/50 mL (4 mcg / mL), 50 mL fill in a 50 mL vial. Fresenius Kabi... […]

on 17/07/2020 at 11:59 am

Awareness Technology, Inc. (Palm City, FL, USA) has announced the most significant innovation in syphilis testing in the last 30... […]

on 14/02/2020 at 8:27 pm

Keeping score and tracking improvement will assist in guiding positive changes for your operating rooms. […]

on 14/02/2020 at 2:19 pm

Data liquidity present new risks to data privacy and security, and that is at the heart of the debate on this hot button topic. […]

on 14/02/2020 at 2:35 am

As Health Data Management wraps up 27 years of reporting on the healthcare information technology industry today, it gives me a chance to pause and reflect, and to look hopefully toward the future for the industry. […]

on 14/02/2020 at 2:26 am

The increasing use of apps provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs is meant to improve access to patient health and benefits information in convenient digital platforms. However, members of Congress are worried that this electronic data is vulnerable. […]

on 14/02/2020 at 12:44 am

How big is the coronavirus outbreak? A lot bigger than we were initially told, it turns out. […]

on 13/02/2020 at 7:40 pm

The chair of the House subcommittee charged with legislative oversight of the VA’s Cerner electronic health record implementation is concerned about the agency’s decision to delay the EHR’s initial go-live. […]

on 13/02/2020 at 7:36 pm

As part of the global effort to manage and contain the coronavirus response, two global health standards organizations have introduced new content. […]

on 13/02/2020 at 1:48 pm

Similar to how an individual would not go to the dentist until after teeth have started falling out, an organization should not wait until a breach to get serious about cybersecurity. […]

on 13/02/2020 at 3:01 am

Value-based care platform provider Apervita says it is the first company to be certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for electronic clinical quality measures using a clinical quality language-based engine. […]

on 13/02/2020 at 2:57 am

The Federal Communications Commission will soon move to issue a final order for its new $100 million Connected Care Pilot Program, which is intended to boost the use of telehealth for underserved patient populations. […]