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on 18/01/2022 at 5:13 pm

TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 -- Two sets of guidelines have been developed: one for the diagnosis and management of acute left-sided colonic diverticulitis and a second for the role of colonoscopy for diagnostic evaluation and interventions to prevent... […]

on 18/01/2022 at 5:09 pm

TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 -- In a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Society for Radiation Oncology and published in the January issue of Practical Radiation Oncology, recommendations are presented for the use of external beam radiation... […]

on 18/01/2022 at 5:07 pm

TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 -- Among patients with bone and brain metastases who died within 90 days of radiotherapy receipt, 21.6 percent received guideline-nonconcordant therapy, according to a research letter published online Jan. 14 in JAMA Health... […]

on 18/01/2022 at 5:04 pm

TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 -- The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) possibly may cause multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study published online Jan. 13 in Science. Kjetil Bjornevik, M.D., Ph.D., from the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health in... […]

on 18/01/2022 at 5:00 pm

TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 -- From 1990 to 2019, the global burden of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) increased, with a higher incidence seen among men and older adults and in high social-demographic index (SDI) regions, according to a study... […]

on 18/01/2022 at 4:57 pm

TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 -- People who believe their bodies and minds will break down with age may be creating a self-fulfilling prophecy, a recent study suggests. Researchers found that older adults with a dim outlook on aging tended to report more... […]

on 18/01/2022 at 4:55 pm

TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 -- Residents of nursing homes have been a particularly high-risk group throughout the pandemic, and the advent of the fast-spreading omicron variant has them facing another wave of infections and deaths, new data show. During... […]

on 18/01/2022 at 4:51 pm

TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 -- The latest shipment of 1.1 million COVID-19 vaccines to Rwanda this weekend signaled a noteworthy achievement: The COVAX program, a United Nations-backed program providing poorer countries with vaccines, has now shipped 1... […]

on 18/01/2022 at 4:48 pm

TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 -- Achieving sustained lifestyle changes by implementing a health promotion program in preschools requires multidisciplinary teams, multidimensional educational programs, and multilevel interventions, according to an article... […]

on 18/01/2022 at 4:44 pm

TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 -- Presence of an appendicolith is associated with a nearly twofold increased risk for undergoing appendectomy within 30 days of initiating antibiotics for appendicitis, according to a study published online Jan. 12 in JAMA... […]

on 18/01/2022 at 4:42 pm

TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 -- As a record number of American kids are being hospitalized with COVID-19, a new study helps clarify which ones are at the highest risk for serious complications. The study tracked over 3,200 children and teenagers who... […]

on 18/01/2022 at 4:31 pm

TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 -- Patients who have gastric bypass may be slightly more likely to remain free of obesity-related medications versus those undergoing sleeve gastrectomy, according to a study published online Jan. 12 in JAMA Surgery. Ryan... […]

on 18/01/2022 at 4:00 pm

TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 -- Before getting their first dose of a COVID vaccine, many Americans were nervous about how they would react to the shot, but new research shows that fears of side effects may actually make side effects more likely. To... […]

on 18/01/2022 at 3:49 pm

TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 (American Heart Association News) -- Two years into the pandemic, researchers have learned a lot about how COVID-19 affects people with heart disease and stroke survivors. But like the coronavirus itself, what everyone needs... […]

on 18/01/2022 at 3:41 pm

When we talk about antibodies against COVID-19, we tend to mean the so-called neutralizing antibodies, that offer protection by blocking the virus from invading our cells. Now, a new study has revealed that non-neutralizing antibodies may also be important in providing protection against COVID. […]

by Samantha Liss on 18/01/2022 at 2:41 pm

New guidance from CMS sets different vaccine deadlines for healthcare workers in half the country, which could create confusion. Further complicating compliance is Texas' current shield from any deadline. […]

by Rebecca Pifer on 18/01/2022 at 2:17 pm

After TEFCA's many fits and starts, ONC head Micky Tripathi called its finalization a "milestone" marking the beginning of a "new era of electronic health information exchange in the U.S." […]

on 18/01/2022 at 1:54 pm

One viral protein could provide information to deter pneumonia causing the body's exaggerated inflammatory response to respiratory viruses, including the virus that causes COVID-19. That viral protein is NS2 of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and a study has found that if the virus lacks this protein, the human body's immune response can destroy the virus before exaggerated inflammation begins. […]

on 18/01/2022 at 1:09 pm

TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 -- Home COVID tests are now available at no cost to most Americans, as part of the Biden administration's effort to increase testing around the United States. Folks can buy home tests online or in stores and be fully... […]

on 18/01/2022 at 1:08 pm

TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 -- It can happen so fast. One moment, a family is eating dinner together like usual. Soon after, they go off to do other things before being brought back together by a child's scream. That is what unfolded in the Beckman home... […]

on 18/01/2022 at 12:50 pm

Children are getting injured by home treadmills. The case of a Pennsylvania 3-year-old severely burned after her arm got caught in her family's treadmill illustrates a growing problem, doctors say. Read more Tips on getting free home COVID test... […]

on 18/01/2022 at 12:50 pm

TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 -- Despite earlier concerns that at-home COVID-19 tests might be less accurate than PCR tests, new research in U.S. children and teens adds to evidence that the rapid tests are highly accurate. The scientists said the accuracy... […]

on 18/01/2022 at 12:48 pm

TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 -- Two years into the pandemic, coronavirus treatments like monoclonal antibodies and antiviral pills have been approved to treat COVID-19, but it's hard to keep track of which ones still work, experts say. For example, the... […]

on 18/01/2022 at 12:43 pm

TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 -- People's political views do affect their opinions about COVID-19 policies, a new study confirms, but researchers also found that advice from trusted experts can override those political biases. "These findings underscore... […]

on 18/01/2022 at 10:00 am

Eight project steps that every data integration requires, from planning to go-live to scaling. […]

on 18/01/2022 at 6:39 am

The period from conception to delivery represents the most rapid growth and development in an individual’s life. The ability to... […]

on 18/01/2022 at 6:35 am

Legionella pneumophila is an opportunistic waterborne pathogen of significant public health problems, which can cause serious human respiratory diseases (Legionnaires’... […]

on 18/01/2022 at 6:35 am

Legionella pneumophila is an opportunistic waterborne pathogen of significant public health problems, which can cause serious human respiratory diseases (Legionnaires’... […]

on 18/01/2022 at 6:35 am

Legionella pneumophila is an opportunistic waterborne pathogen of significant public health problems, which can cause serious human respiratory diseases (Legionnaires’... […]

on 18/01/2022 at 6:31 am

A new biopsy method has been developed that can simultaneously profile multiple tumor microenvironment biomarkers and may potentially be used... […]

on 18/01/2022 at 6:19 am

The global coagulation analyzers market is expected to reach USD 11.7 billion by 2028, driven by the increasing understanding of... […]

by Greg Slabodkin on 18/01/2022 at 5:20 am

The three test makers said at last week's J.P. Morgan investor meeting that they see opportunities for direct-to-consumer, digitally-connected testing for other diseases beyond COVID-19. […]

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on 17/01/2022 at 4:51 pm

Individuals living with Type 1 diabetes must carefully follow prescribed insulin regimens every day, receiving injections of the hormone via syringe, insulin pump or some other device. And without viable long-term treatments, this course of treatment is a lifelong sentence. Now a team of researchers has discovered a better way. […]

on 17/01/2022 at 3:01 pm

MONDAY, Jan. 17, 2022 -- U.S. insurers are paying millions of dollars a year to cover the cost of ivermectin for COVID-19 patients despite a lack of proof the anti-parasitic drug is effective against the virus, a new study finds. Both the U.S. Food... […]

on 17/01/2022 at 2:30 pm

To get through challenges such as the pandemic or the climate change, citizens must change their habits and behaviors. But how can this be achieved without resorting to coercive measures? The answer to this question may be the 'nudges' that have been gaining popularity over the last decade. By making small changes in our environment, these interventions aim to encourage changes in our behavior, while preserving our freedom of choice. From adding informative labels to reorganizing the food offer in a cafeteria, the overall effectiveness of these interventions has now been demonstrated. […]

on 17/01/2022 at 1:01 pm

MONDAY, Jan. 17, 2022 -- You've gotten vaccinated. You've gotten boosted. You wear your mask, maintain social distancing, wash your hands — you do everything you've been asked to do to protect yourself and others. And you are completely fed... […]

on 17/01/2022 at 1:01 pm

MONDAY, Jan. 17, 2022 -- Growing numbers of folks are turning to CBD or cannabis products to treat skin conditions like acne or rosacea, but researchers warn that the science on their safety and power hasn't kept up with demand. When more than 500... […]

on 17/01/2022 at 1:01 pm

MONDAY, Jan. 17, 2022 -- Residents of nursing homes have been a particularly at-risk group throughout the pandemic, and the advent of the fast-spreading Omicron variant has them facing another wave of infections and deaths, new data shows. During... […]

on 17/01/2022 at 1:01 pm

MONDAY, Jan. 17, 2022 -- Power outages are becoming more frequent in the United States, and a new study highlights one consequence of prolonged blackouts: carbon monoxide poisonings. Looking at major U.S. power outages between 2007 and 2018,... […]

on 17/01/2022 at 1:01 pm

MONDAY, Jan. 17, 2022 (American Heart Association News) -- Surgeons recently transplanted a genetically modified pig's heart into a man with life-threatening heart failure. The successful surgery became a medical first that is raising hopes of a... […]

on 17/01/2022 at 1:01 pm

MONDAY, Jan. 17, 2022 -- The latest shipment of 1.1 million COVID-19 vaccines to Rwanda this weekend signaled a noteworthy achievement: The COVAX program, a United Nations-backed program providing poorer countries with vaccines, has now shipped one... […]

on 17/01/2022 at 12:01 pm

MONDAY, Jan. 17, 2022 -- Quitting smoking is a daunting challenge for anyone, but a new international study suggests that women may struggle more than men to kick the habit. Women were less likely than men to be successful on their first day of... […]

on 17/01/2022 at 12:01 pm

  Are you among the 'vaxxed and done'? As Americans enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are willing to keep getting boosted -- but they also want to reap the rewards of their good behavior rather than maintain masking and other... […]

on 17/01/2022 at 12:01 pm

MONDAY, Jan. 17, 2022 -- Astronauts can develop a condition called space anemia because their bodies destroy more red blood cells than normal when in space, a groundbreaking study shows. Assessments of 14 astronauts over six months between space... […]

on 17/01/2022 at 12:01 pm

MONDAY, Jan. 17, 2022 -- Parents struggling with infant feeding issues may have another reason to persevere: New research ties feeding problems with an increased risk of developmental delays. For the study, the mothers of nearly 3,600 children were... […]

on 17/01/2022 at 12:01 pm

MONDAY, Jan. 17, 2022 -- Flu vaccines protect children against serious illness, even when the vaccine doesn't match the circulating flu virus, according to a new study that reinforces the importance of flu shots. Flu viruses are constantly... […]

on 17/01/2022 at 8:34 am

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized clinically by bradykinesia, rigidity, and/or tremor and pathologically by dopaminergic neuron loss... […]

on 17/01/2022 at 8:34 am

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized clinically by bradykinesia, rigidity, and/or tremor and pathologically by dopaminergic neuron loss... […]

on 17/01/2022 at 8:30 am

Use of a blood-based tumor biomarker panel in combination with modeling according to results of PLCOm2012 (Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and... […]

on 17/01/2022 at 1:01 am

SUNDAY, Jan 16, 2021 -- The time to upgrade your mask is now. In a departure from its prior advice on face masks, new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges properly fitted N95 or KN95 masks as the best protection... […]

on 16/01/2022 at 2:01 pm

SUNDAY, Jan. 16, 2022 -- Shoveling snow may trigger a heart attack if you're not careful, especially if you already have risk factors, an expert warns. The combination of shoveling and cold weather can cause your arteries to spasm and constrict,... […]

on 16/01/2022 at 1:19 pm

Repeated exposure to major disasters does not make people mentally stronger, a recent study found: individuals who have been repeatedly exposed to major disasters show a reduction in mental health scores. […]

on 15/01/2022 at 2:01 pm

SATURDAY, Jan. 15, 2022 -- Think you're safe from lung cancer because you've never smoked? Think again. While cigarette smoking is the main cause of lung cancer, it's possible to get the disease without ever lighting up. "Anyone with lungs can get... […]

by Greg Slabodkin on 15/01/2022 at 3:11 am

The announcement by President Joe Biden now brings the administration's total purchase to 1 billion test kits. Abbott Laboratories, iHealth and Roche have so far been awarded contracts for a combined 380 million tests. […]

on 15/01/2022 at 12:26 am

Using CRISPR/Cas9 technology, scientists have genetically engineered a method to reverse insecticide resistance. The gene replacement method offers a new way to fight deadly malaria spread and reduce the use of pesticides that protect valuable food crops. […]

on 14/01/2022 at 9:01 pm

Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of Jan. 10 to 14, 2022. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 9:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- A three-month sexual abstinence rule for blood donations from sexually active gay and bisexual men should be dropped by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, critics urge as the country struggles with a blood... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 9:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- Insurance coverage for acupuncturist visits increased from 2010 to 2019, but most costs are paid out of pocket, according to a research letter published online Jan. 12 in JAMA Network Open. Molly Candon, Ph.D., from the... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 9:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- For transgender adults, access to gender-affirming hormones (GAH) during adolescence and adulthood is associated with improved mental health, according to a study published online Jan. 12 in PLOS ONE. Jack L. Turban, M.D.,... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 8:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- The Biden administration cannot enforce a vaccine-or-testing mandate for large employers, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday. The 6-3 decision was driven by the conservative majority on the court. The mandate was a... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 8:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- The nomination of former U.S. Food and Drug Administration head Robert Califf, M.D., to again lead the agency now heads to the full Senate for a vote, after a Senate committee on Thursday voted 13-8 for approval. Among... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 7:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- Unvaccinated pregnant women are putting themselves and their baby at risk for serious complications of COVID-19, according to new research out of Scotland. For women who have the virus within 28 days of their delivery date,... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 6:11 pm

Researchers report successfully removing the nucleus from a type of ubiquitous cell, then using the genetically engineered cell as a unique cargo-carrier to deliver therapeutics precisely to diseased tissues. […]

on 14/01/2022 at 6:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- A three-month sexual abstinence rule for blood donations from sexually active gay and bisexual men should be dropped by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, critics urge as the country struggles with a blood... […]

by Jonathan Gardner and Jacob Bell on 14/01/2022 at 5:45 pm

Biogen, along with allies in industry, plans to pressure Medicare to water down its policy, which limits coverage of Aduhelm and drugs like it to clinical trials. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 14/01/2022 at 5:37 pm

Nominations for the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2022 have been extended until 6pm, 17th January 2022.   The Academy for Healthcare Science award for inspiring the healthcare science workforce of the... Read More The post Advancing Healthcare Awards 2022: Nominations deadline extended appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 14/01/2022 at 5:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- For patients with bacteremic urinary tract infections (bUTIs) due to multidrug-resistant (MDR) Escherichia coli, fosfomycin is not noninferior to comparators, with an increased rate of adverse event-related discontinuations,... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 5:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- A comprehensive approach is recommended for management of cardiovascular risk factors among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to an American Heart Association scientific statement published online Jan. 10 in... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 5:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- Want to look more alluring? Wear a mask. Really. That's the takeaway from Welsh researchers who found that masking up may make men look more attractive to the opposite sex and that some kinds of masks do a better job of... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 5:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- Full COVID-19 vaccination, including third doses and/or boosters, is recommended for all patients with cancer, with a strong preference for mRNA vaccines, according to expert consensus recommendations published by the... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 5:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- The Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor baricitinib is strongly recommended for patients with severe or critical COVID-19, and sotrovimab is conditionally recommended for nonsevere COVID-19, according to the updated World Health... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 4:57 pm

A world-first study has revealed how space travel can cause lower red blood cell counts, known as space anemia. Analysis of 14 astronauts showed their bodies destroyed 54 percent more red blood cells in space than they normally would on Earth, according to a new study. […]

on 14/01/2022 at 4:57 pm

A new study has identified a set of cellular receptors for at least three related alphaviruses shared across mosquitoes, humans, and animals that host the virus. […]

on 14/01/2022 at 4:57 pm

Scientists have pinpointed a gene that helps deadly E. coli bacteria evade antibiotics, potentially leading to better treatments for millions of people worldwide. […]

on 14/01/2022 at 4:56 pm

Researchers studying how small worms defend themselves against pathogens have discovered a gene that acts as a first-line response against infection. They identified 'ZIP-1' as a centralized hub for immune response, a finding could have implications for understanding human immunity against viruses. […]

on 14/01/2022 at 4:56 pm

Just like explorers need maps, scientists require guides to better understand and advance new technology. A neuromorphic device, which can mimic the neural cells in our brain, has lacked such a guideline and created headaches for scientists trying to understand their operational mechanisms. That is until now after a research group created a map that provides rational design guidelines for neuromorphic devices, paving the way for advancements in brain-inspired computers. […]

on 14/01/2022 at 4:56 pm

Do we have our best ideas while walking? Indeed, but even small movements while sitting improve creativity, as two researchers have discovered. […]

by Hailey Mensik on 14/01/2022 at 4:09 pm

About 60% of female physicians and 53% of male physicians said they would take a pay cut to have better work-life balance, Medscape's survey found. […]

on 14/01/2022 at 4:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- For patients with early Parkinson disease (PD), average regular overall physical activity levels over time are associated with slower deterioration of postural and gait stability, activities of daily living, and processing... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 4:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- The severity of certain menopause symptoms is associated with worse cognitive performance among rural women, according to a study published online Jan. 10 in Menopause. Mankamal Kaur and Maninder Kaur, Ph.D., from Panjab... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 4:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- The prevalence of colorectal neoplasia observed among younger outpatients undergoing colonoscopies supports the recommendation to lower the screening age for colorectal cancer (CRC) to age 45 years, according to a study... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 4:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- Secondhand nicotine vape exposure at home is associated with increased odds of bronchitic symptoms and shortness of breath among young adults, according to a study published online Jan. 10 in Thorax. Talat Islam, M.D.,... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 4:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 (American Heart Association News) -- For thousands of years, people have picked up chile peppers to provide their diets with pizazz. There's no doubt chile peppers are packed with flavor. They also provide a little fiber... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 4:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- Primary care providers should make individual decisions whether to prescribe aspirin based on a benefit-to-risk ratio, not simply age, according to a review published online Dec. 24 in Family Medicine and Community... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 4:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- Approximately 3 percent of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-positive youth tested in emergency departments experience severe outcomes within two weeks of their index visit, according to a study... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 3:30 pm

A mathematical model revealed that the optimal time to initiate immune-modulating therapy in COVID-19 differed according to patients' medical history and risk factors. Different patients also required different types of immunomodulation for optimal therapy. […]

on 14/01/2022 at 3:30 pm

Characterizing the way, manner or pattern of evolution in tumors may be important for clinical forecasting and optimizing cancer treatment. Researchers are systematically examining how spatial structure influences tumor evolution. To do this the group developed a computational model with the flexibility to simulate alternative spatial structures and types of cell dispersal. […]

on 14/01/2022 at 3:30 pm

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence platform to analyze potentially cancerous lesions in mammography scans to determine if a patient should receive an invasive biopsy. But unlike its many predecessors, the algorithm is interpretable, meaning it shows physicians exactly how it came to its conclusions. […]

on 14/01/2022 at 2:28 pm

A research team reports that a parasite tricks mitochondria into shedding large structures from their 'skin', thus turning off their defenses. […]

by Rebecca Pifer on 14/01/2022 at 2:22 pm

Nursing facilities are particularly worried about the strain a vaccination mandate could have on their shrinking workforce, and are urging CMS to consider a regular testing option for unvaccinated workers. […]

on 14/01/2022 at 1:01 pm

  Could the 'mono' virus be a cause of MS? Researchers have long suspected that the Epstein-Barr virus might play a role in multiple sclerosis, and now a new study strengthens the case. The study found the risk of developing MS shot up 32-fold... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 1:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- For years, researchers have suspected that the Epstein-Barr virus, best known for causing mononucleois, might also play a role in triggering multiple sclerosis. Now a new study strengthens the case. The study, of more than... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 1:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- One in 10 people with COVID-19 could still be infectious beyond 10 days, and some could remain so for as long as two months, a new study suggests. U.K. researchers reported that a new test can detect whether the coronavirus... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 1:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- As the Omicron variant rages across the United States, an expert outlines how to reduce your risk of getting infected with COVID-19. Be cautious when it comes to social activities and consider the amount of risk you're... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 1:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- The nomination of former U.S. Food and Drug Administration head Dr. Robert Califf to again lead the agency now heads to the full Senate for a vote, after a Senate committee on Thursday voted 13-8 for approval. Among those... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 1:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- The Biden administration can't enforce a vaccine-or-testing mandate for large employers, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday. The 6-3 decision was driven by the conservative majority on the court. The mandate was a... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 1:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- Everyone knows cleaner air means healthier bodies, but new research suggests it might also help aging minds. "Our study is important because it is one of the first to show that reducing air pollution over time may benefit... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 12:45 pm

The free-energy principle can explain how neural networks are optimized for efficiency, according to new research. This finding will be useful for analyzing impaired brain function in thought disorders as well as for generating optimized neural networks for artificial intelligences. […]

on 14/01/2022 at 12:45 pm

A new study shows that unvaccinated pregnant people with COVID-19 are more likely to have poor birth outcomes even if they did not experience severe respiratory problems during infection. […]

on 14/01/2022 at 12:45 pm

One in 10 people may have clinically relevant levels of potentially infectious SARS-CoV-2 past the 10 day quarantine period, according to new research. […]

on 14/01/2022 at 12:45 pm

A molecule of RNA called CARMN has been found in abundance in the healthy smooth muscle cells that help give our blood vessels strength and flexibility, and distinctly decreased in vascular diseases like atherosclerosis, a major cause of heart attack and stroke, scientists report. […]

on 14/01/2022 at 12:45 pm

A mutation in the gene that causes fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) doesn't just cause extra bone growth but is tied to a problem in generating new muscle tissue after injury, according to new research. […]

on 14/01/2022 at 12:44 pm

Scientists have discovered new links between the breakdown in brain cell development and the risk of schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders. […]

on 14/01/2022 at 12:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- Face masks are touted as a key tool in preventing the spread of COVID-19, and a new study offers more proof that they work. Florida researchers found face masks cut the distance that airborne pathogens such as the... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 12:01 pm

FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 -- Transgender people get greater mental health benefits if they start gender-affirming hormone treatment when they're teens instead of waiting until they're adults, a new study finds. "This study is particularly relevant now... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 10:01 am

“In a way, COVID-19 has been just another crisis for us,” says Dr Daniel Roth, Director of Mosaica – Religion, Society and State, an Israeli civil society organization (CSO) that specializes in interreligious dialogue and conflict resolution. […]

on 14/01/2022 at 7:42 am

The latest technology and innovation in the global fight against COVID-19 and beyond will be on show at the next... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 7:38 am

Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (Cincinnati, OH, USA) has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its Curian Campy assay... […]

on 14/01/2022 at 12:49 am

Compost and compost-enriched soils may contain high concentrations of A. fumigatus spores, a new study has found. […]

on 14/01/2022 at 12:41 am

Our brains are constantly uploading rich visual stimuli. But instead of seeing the latest image in real time, we actually see earlier versions because our brain's refresh time is about 15 seconds. The findings add to a growing body of research about the mechanism behind the 'continuity field,' a function of perception in which our brain merges what we see to give us a sense of visual stability. […]

on 14/01/2022 at 12:41 am

Scientists have investigated how genes are accessed if so tightly packed away? How can these molecules be broken apart to promote gene expression? […]

on 13/01/2022 at 10:01 pm

THURSDAY, Jan. 13, 2022 -- A program to offer high-quality face masks to Americans is being weighed by the Biden administration as a way to help slow the spread of the highly transmissible omicron variant. "We're in the process right now of... […]

on 13/01/2022 at 10:01 pm

THURSDAY, Jan. 13, 2022 -- Living with and managing bipolar I disorder (BD-I) remains a profoundly challenging experience, according to the results of a survey released by the pharmaceutical company Alkermes and the Depression and Bipolar Support... […]

on 13/01/2022 at 10:01 pm

THURSDAY, Jan. 13, 2022 -- Statins appear to be safe to use during pregnancy, according to a study published online Dec. 30 in JAMA Network Open. Jui-Chun Chang, M.D., from Taichung Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan, and colleagues examined... […]

on 13/01/2022 at 10:01 pm

THURSDAY, Jan. 13, 2022 -- President Joe Biden announced Thursday that a "surge" of U.S. military medical personnel will soon be deployed to hospitals struggling with staff shortages amid soaring COVID-19 cases. More than 1,000 will begin arriving... […]

on 13/01/2022 at 10:01 pm

THURSDAY, Jan. 13, 2022 -- The incidence of breast cancer decreased overall from 1999 to 2018, but incidence increased among women aged 20 to 39 years and for non-Hispanic Asian or Pacific Islander women, according to research published in the Jan.... […]

on 13/01/2022 at 8:14 pm

New research outlines key information about omicron's older variant sibling, alpha, which emerged late in 2020. It turns out that the mutation that birthed alpha in the first place is very similar to the one that created omicron, but with very different results for the severity of each one. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 8:14 pm

A research team succeeds at observing high-resolution 3D structure of human chromosomes using the radiation accelerator. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 8:14 pm

People who use electronic cigarettes and test positive for COVID-19 have a higher frequency of experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, compared to people who don't vape, according to new research. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 8:13 pm

A computational biologist is reporting that the tuberculosis vaccine, which could be associated with a reduced number and/or severity of COVID-19 cases, could assist future COVID-19 vaccine development. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 8:13 pm

Regularly eating a small serving of dried goji berries may provide protection against age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss in seniors. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 8:13 pm

A new study provides compelling evidence of causality between Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis. It suggests that most MS cases could be prevented by stopping EBV infection, and that targeting EBV could lead to the discovery of a cure for MS. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 8:13 pm

The human immune system, that marvel of complexity, subtlety, and sophistication, includes a billion-year-old family of proteins used by bacteria to defend themselves against viruses, scientists have discovered. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 8:13 pm

A new study finds that while young and healthy mice show clear differences between daytime and nighttime body temperature rhythms, in older and diseased animals the difference essentially disappeared. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 8:10 pm

Data indicate that pregnant women with COVID-19 had an increased risk for stillbirth when the Delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus was the dominant strain in the United States. Researchers identified the Delta variant in the blood and placentas of several women with COVID-19 who had stillbirths and pregnancy complications. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 6:01 pm

THURSDAY, Jan. 13, 2022 -- Arthritis can keep a cat from doing many of the things that kitties love to do. But now there's hope: The first treatment to ease arthritis pain in cats has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Solensia... […]

on 13/01/2022 at 5:07 pm

A new study finds that despite increasing numbers of bald eagles, poisoning from eating dead carcasses or parts contaminated by lead shot has reduced population growth by 4% to 6% annually in the Northeast. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 5:07 pm

Researchers have identified a specific gene variant that protects against severe COVID-19 infection. The researchers managed to pinpoint the variant by studying people of different ancestries, a feat they say highlights the importance of conducting clinical trials that include people of diverse descents. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 5:07 pm

Heart disease can directly cause brain dysfunction early on which could lead to dementia and can treble the amount of an Alzheimer's protein in the brain, say scientists. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 5:07 pm

'eMAP' enables labeling of more than a dozen more synaptic proteins than its predecessor MAP, allowing for deeper studies of circuit junctions in brain tissue. […]

by Hailey Mensik on 13/01/2022 at 5:04 pm

The court's liberal justices agree with the government that CMS has the authority to impose the requirement, just one of many healthcare organizations must comply with to be eligible for Medicare and Medicaid funding. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 5:01 pm

THURSDAY, Jan. 13, 2022 -- Here's more evidence that marijuana may make driving more dangerous: As pot has been legalized in more countries and states, a greater number of people are driving intoxicated by the drug and crashing, researchers... […]

on 13/01/2022 at 4:15 pm

Exercise causes the body to release hundreds of different signals that improve our health in many different ways. Now scientists have mapped these intrinsic signals and how they are released by different organs in mice following exercise at different times of the day. Their 'Atlas of Exercise Metabolism' is a major step toward developing more effective exercise therapies that are timed to the body clock. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 4:15 pm

Researchers have completed a comprehensive international validation of artificial intelligence (AI) for diagnosing and grading prostate cancer. The study shows that AI systems can identify and grade prostate cancer in tissue samples from different countries equally well as pathologists. The results suggest AI systems are ready to be responsibly introduced as a complementary tool in prostate cancer care, researchers say. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 4:15 pm

With the Winter Olympics approaching, many people will soon be tuning in to watch events that take place on ice, such as figure skating, speed skating and ice hockey. An ultrathin, super-lubricating layer of water on the ice's surface is essential for skaters' graceful glides. Inspired by this surface, researchers have developed a treatment for osteoarthritis that enhances lubrication and reduces friction and inflammation in a rat model of the disease. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 4:15 pm

A green Mediterranean diet, high in polyphenols and low in red and processed meat, seems to slow age-related brain atrophy, according to a new study. The DIRECT PLUS 18-month long randomized control trial among approximately 300 participants is one of the longest and largest brain MRI trials in the world. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 4:14 pm

A newly characterized fat protein could provide the missing link to explain a rare metabolic disease while offering fresh insight into common disorders such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 4:14 pm

Understanding the basic mechanisms that lead to cell death (apoptosis) is essential for the development of therapies for cancer and other diseases. Scientists have now discovered a protein interaction that directly triggers cell death. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 4:14 pm

Scientists correct a longstanding misconception about the origins of Barrett's esophagus, and in doing so may point to new avenues of treatment or prevention to lower the risk of esophageal cancer. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 4:14 pm

Researchers identified a protein called VE-cadherin as a key factor in the maintenance of lymphatic vessels serving the heart. Deleting VE-cadherin from the lymphatic vessels in newborn and adult lab mice caused the lymphatic vessels in the heart to regress and eventually disappear. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 4:14 pm

We create countless memories as we live our lives but many of these we forget. Why? Counter to the general assumption that memories simply decay with time, 'forgetting' might not be a bad thing -- that is according to scientists who believe it may represent a form of learning. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 4:14 pm

Researchers are discovering new ways to find out how effective a drug might be against cancer. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 4:14 pm

Why do mice without taste buds still prefer real sugar to the fake stuff? 'We've identified the cells that make us eat sugar, and they are in the gut,' said one of the researchers. Specialized cells in the upper gut send different signals to the brain for sugar and sugar substitute. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 4:14 pm

In a new study in Nature Astronomy, researchers report a second, super-sized moon orbiting a Jupiter-sized planet beyond our solar system. If confirmed, the sighting could mean that exomoons are as common in the universe as exoplanets, and that big or small, such moons are a feature of planetary systems. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 4:13 pm

Women who have COVID-19 towards the end of their pregnancy are vulnerable to birth-related complications. They are more likely to have complications than those who get COVID-19 in the earlier stages of pregnancy or who haven't had COVID-19 at all, according to a new study. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 4:01 pm

THURSDAY, Jan. 13, 2022 -- Partnership breakups or years lived alone are associated with higher inflammation levels for men, according to a study published online Jan. 10 in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. Karolina Davidsen,... […]

on 13/01/2022 at 4:01 pm

THURSDAY, Jan. 13, 2022 -- The combination of prolonged sitting with lack of physical activity increases the risk for death among cancer survivors, according to a study published online Jan. 6 in JAMA Oncology. Chao Cao, from the Washington... […]

on 13/01/2022 at 4:01 pm

THURSDAY, Jan. 13, 2022 -- Continued progress is seen in decreasing the incidence of advanced lung cancer in U.S. adults, according to the Cancer Statistics, 2022 report published online Jan. 12 in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. Rebecca L.... […]

on 13/01/2022 at 4:01 pm

THURSDAY, Jan. 13, 2022 -- The four-variable Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE) better predicts the two-year risk for end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) than estimated glomerular filtration (eGFR) alone, according to a study published online Jan. 11... […]

on 13/01/2022 at 4:01 pm

THURSDAY, Jan. 13, 2022 -- There are significant and persistent differences in quality of care between rural and urban home health agencies, according to a study published online Jan. 5 in the Journal of Rural Health. Chenjuan Ma, Ph.D., from New... […]

on 13/01/2022 at 4:01 pm

THURSDAY, Jan. 13, 2022 -- Drug holidays after long-term risedronate are associated with a small increase in the risk for hip fracture compared with drug holidays after long-term alendronate, according to a study published online Jan. 11 in the... […]

on 13/01/2022 at 4:01 pm

THURSDAY, Jan. 13, 2022 -- There is an increased risk for overactive bladder (OAB) with the cholinesterase inhibitor (ChEI) donepezil versus rivastigmine, according to a study published online Dec. 2 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics... […]

on 13/01/2022 at 4:01 pm

THURSDAY, Jan. 13, 2022 -- In pediatric primary care practices, there was a substantial reduction in antibiotic prescribing, beginning in April 2020, which was mainly due to a reduction in prescriptions at visits for respiratory tract infection... […]

on 13/01/2022 at 4:01 pm

THURSDAY, Jan. 13, 2022 -- Real-world use shows the Woven EndoBridge (WEB) device is safe and effective for treating brain aneurysms, according to a research letter published online Dec. 17 in Stroke. Adam A. Dmytriw, M.D., from Massachusetts... […]

by Nick Paul Taylor on 13/01/2022 at 3:21 pm

The agency has granted breakthrough designations to several devices for neurological conditions, including an autism test and treatment as well as diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 2:21 pm

A research effort set the first Guinness World Record for the fastest DNA sequencing technique, which was used to sequence a human genome in just 5 hours and 2 minutes. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 2:21 pm

Infants born via uncomplicated cesarean delivery, without labor or membrane rupture before delivery and no concern for infection, should not need antibiotics at birth, according to a new study. The findings could help clinicians tailor the use of early antibiotics in newborns. Only those deemed at risk for infection should receive antibiotics, thereby reducing unnecessary use. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 2:21 pm

Patients hospitalized for COVID-19 had higher levels over the short term of blood proteins known to rise with neurological damage than non-COVID-19 patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 2:19 pm

If your New Year's resolution is to eat better for the planet, a new study finds it may be easier than you think. Researchers calculated how people can lower their diets' carbon impact by swapping one high-impact food item for similar, more sustainable options. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 8:43 am

Rapidly developing online technologies that allow users to dive even deeper into virtual reality do not need to contribute to sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy habits. Therefore, WHO/Europe is exploring opportunities within new digital media and entertainment formats to promote healthier lifestyles with support from policies in Member States. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 8:43 am

Rapidly developing online technologies that allow users to dive even deeper into virtual reality do not need to contribute to sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy habits. […]

on 13/01/2022 at 7:30 am

Pregnancy is a challenge for the mother's immune system from the outset. Half of the genes in the fetus are... […]

on 13/01/2022 at 7:26 am

Creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine phosphate from muscle and protein metabolism. It is produced and released by the... […]

on 13/01/2022 at 7:26 am

Creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine phosphate from muscle and protein metabolism. It is produced and released by the... […]

on 13/01/2022 at 7:06 am

The global coagulometers market is being driven by a rise in the incidence and prevalence of blood disorders such as... […]

on 12/01/2022 at 11:13 pm

A new study suggests that people with early-stage Parkinson's disease who regularly got one to two hours of moderate exercise twice a week, like walking or gardening, may have less trouble balancing, walking and doing daily activities later. […]

on 12/01/2022 at 11:13 pm

Despite breakthrough infections, a new study shows a COVID-19 vaccine is effective nine months after the first shot. The findings, based on data on 10.6 million North Carolina residents, support use of boosters to provide ongoing prevention of hospitalization and death from COVID-19. […]

on 12/01/2022 at 8:49 pm

A study in mice shows that removing chemical messengers in the brain that are involved in both wakefulness and addiction may make withdrawal from opioids easier and help prevent relapse. […]

on 12/01/2022 at 7:51 pm

Harnessing the power of genomics to find risk factors for major diseases or search for relatives relies on the costly and time-consuming ability to analyze huge numbers of genomes. Computer scientists have now leveled the playing field by creating a cloud-based platform that grants genomics researchers easy access to one of the world's largest genomics databases. Known as AnVIL (Genomic Data Science Analysis, Visualization, and Informatics Lab-space), the new platform gives any researcher with an Internet connection access to thousands of analysis tools, patient records, and more than 300,000 genomes. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 12/01/2022 at 3:26 pm

Scientist Training Programme 2022   Applications will open at 11am on Tuesday 18th January and close on Tuesday 1st February for the Scientist Training Programme 2022.   Applicants information page... Read More The post STP Recruitment 2022 appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 12/01/2022 at 1:46 pm

Droplet digital polymerase chain reaction (ddPCR) is a novel polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique reliant on massive sample partitioning to... […]

on 12/01/2022 at 1:40 pm

Mismatch repair deficiency (dMMR) predicts response to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy in solid tumors. Long mononucleotide repeat (LMR) markers may... […]

on 12/01/2022 at 9:45 am

Audience: Health Care Professionals, Patients, Caregivers What safety concern is FDA announcing? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that dental problems have been reported with medicines containing buprenorphine that are... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 12/01/2022 at 9:20 am

Calling all London based Healthcare Scientists New ONLINE PRACTICAL SKILLS FOR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE SCIENCE Course Dates have been confirmed for a new Online Practical Skills for... Read More The post Booking open for online PSEL course for London based Healthcare Scientists appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 12/01/2022 at 12:04 am

Audience: Consumers January 12, 2022 – Worcester, MA. Lohxa LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of Senna Syrup 8.8mg/5mL, unit-dose cups to the consumer level. The product is being recalled due to microbial contamination. Use of contaminated... […]

on 11/01/2022 at 1:32 pm

Because of the unprecedented scale of transmission, we are now seeing rising COVID-19 hospitalizations. It is challenging health systems and service delivery in many countries where Omicron has spread at speed, and threatens to overwhelm in many more. […]

on 11/01/2022 at 10:38 am

Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Although the survival rates of GC patients... […]

on 11/01/2022 at 10:38 am

Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Although the survival rates of GC patients... […]

on 11/01/2022 at 10:26 am

Nucleic acid-based testing (culture-independent diagnostic testing, CIDT) for bacterial gastroenteritis offers three major advantages over culture-based diagnosis: it has better... […]

on 11/01/2022 at 10:06 am

Informa Markets (London, UK), organizers of Medlab Middle East, have announced that the MENA region’s leading exhibition for the laboratory... […]

on 11/01/2022 at 10:00 am

A blood test, combined with a risk model based on an individual’s history, more accurately determines who is likely to... […]

on 10/01/2022 at 9:38 am

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease and the most common cause of dementia. AD starts to damage the brain... […]

on 10/01/2022 at 9:38 am

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease and the most common cause of dementia. AD starts to damage the brain... […]

on 10/01/2022 at 8:46 am

WHO/Europe and the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies have launched a new series of reports that provide key information and data on health systems in non-European Union (EU) countries of the WHO European Region. […]

on 10/01/2022 at 6:35 am

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA) has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 06/01/2022 at 10:40 am

The British Nuclear Medicine Society (BNMS) Spring Meeting 2022 will be taking place on 16th – 18th May at the SEC, Glasgow. Abstract submission is still open and the deadline... Read More The post BNMS Spring Meeting 2022 appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 06/01/2022 at 7:39 am

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term autoimmune disorder that primarily affects joints. It typically results in warm, swollen, and painful... […]

on 06/01/2022 at 7:33 am

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is closely linked to various metabolic disorders such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease,... […]

on 06/01/2022 at 7:33 am

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is closely linked to various metabolic disorders such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease,... […]

on 06/01/2022 at 6:41 am

A highly portable and rapid prostate cancer screening kit could provide early warning to populations with higher incidence of prostate... […]

on 06/01/2022 at 6:35 am

A new minimally invasive and inexpensive blood test can identify cancer in patients with non-specific symptoms. […]

on 05/01/2022 at 9:08 am

Infection with group A streptococcus (GAS) can trigger an immune-mediated response in a small minority of people, resulting in acute... […]

on 05/01/2022 at 9:04 am

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and is among the top five causes of cancer-related death.... […]

on 04/01/2022 at 12:52 pm

Urinary bladder cancer (BC) is the tenth most prevalent cancer affecting mainly... […]

on 04/01/2022 at 12:52 pm

Urinary bladder cancer (BC) is the tenth most prevalent cancer affecting mainly... […]

on 04/01/2022 at 12:52 pm

Urinary bladder cancer (BC) is the tenth most prevalent cancer affecting mainly... […]

on 04/01/2022 at 11:47 am

In Hodgkin lymphoma, B-lymphocytes start to multiply in an abnormal way and begin to collect in certain parts of the... […]

on 04/01/2022 at 11:44 am

Persistent infection of high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) is associated with various HPV-related pre-cancers and cancers. In recent years, HPV testing... […]

on 30/12/2021 at 5:54 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy Hawthorne, NY, December 27, 2021 ─ Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. (“Taro” or the “Company”) is voluntarily recalling one (1) lot of Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP,... […]

on 30/12/2021 at 8:38 am

Alcoholic cirrhosis affects around 1 in 400 adults in the USA. It is an advanced form of liver disease,... […]

on 30/12/2021 at 8:38 am

Alcoholic cirrhosis affects around 1 in 400 adults in the USA. It is an advanced form of liver disease,... […]

on 30/12/2021 at 8:38 am

Alcoholic cirrhosis affects around 1 in 400 adults in the USA. It is an advanced form of liver disease,... […]

on 30/12/2021 at 8:34 am

The prognosis of breast cancer is dramatically improved owing to progress on the early diagnosis and effective therapy, and the... […]

on 28/12/2021 at 10:19 am

The global clinical immunoanalyzers market has been witnessing high demand due to the high prevalence and incidence rates of chronic... […]

on 28/12/2021 at 9:03 am

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy December 28, 2021 – Cranford, New Jersey, Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc., is voluntarily recalling thirty three (33) lots of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 750 mg to the... […]

on 27/12/2021 at 10:39 am

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy December 27, 2021, Allegan, Michigan – Padagis US LLC announced today it has issued a voluntary nationwide recall to the consumer/user level of the lots of Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray listed in... […]

on 27/12/2021 at 10:33 am

Fluorescent-activated cell sorting (FACS) is often the most appropriate technique to obtain pure populations of a cell type of interest... […]

on 25/12/2021 at 2:33 am

In the week commencing 13 December the number of flu cases (caused by the influenza virus) detected in the WHO European Region was above what we would normally expect to find in the population for the second week in a row, which indicates the so-called flu season epidemic has started. […]

on 23/12/2021 at 10:34 am

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer for men and, for men in the USA, and it is the second... […]

on 22/12/2021 at 2:03 pm

Whether for health reasons or concerns about the environment, eating less or no meat is becoming more popular around the globe. But as a new WHO/Europe factsheet, “Plant-based diets and their impact on health, sustainability and the environment”, points out, some plant-based meat and dairy substitutes may not be better for people’s health. […]

on 22/12/2021 at 9:57 am

Making decisions about our health is complicated. Most of us have, at some point in our lives, struggled with health literacy. At the latest WHO Regional Committee for Europe in September 2021, Taylor Mali, a slam poet and educator from the United States of America, shared a part of his poem, ‘An apple a day is not enough’, with the delegates and public following the session, highlighting that health is a skill that should be taught. […]

on 21/12/2021 at 5:06 pm

We can see another storm coming – Omicron is becoming, or already has become, dominant in several countries, including in Denmark, Portugal and the United Kingdom, where its numbers are doubling every one and a half to 3 days, generating previously unseen transmission rates. […]

on 21/12/2021 at 5:06 pm

We can see another storm coming – Omicron is becoming, or already has become, dominant in several countries, including in Denmark, Portugal and the United Kingdom, where its numbers are doubling every one and a half to 3 days, generating previously unseen transmission rates. […]

on 21/12/2021 at 9:22 am

For many refugees and migrants across the world, the onset of winter marks the beginning of a potentially life-threatening period. […]

on 20/12/2021 at 11:17 pm

The WHO Regional Office for Europe is initiating a new Regional Civil Society Organizations (CSO) Network, with the aim of establishing a permanent dialogue with civil society to expand knowledge and skills for emergency preparedness and response. […]

on 20/12/2021 at 3:16 pm

2021 has seen a wide range of work and achievements for WHO/Europe. Since the start of the year millions of people in the European Region have been vaccinated against COVID-19. However, the pandemic is still with us as cases rise in countries across the Region during the winter months. […]

on 20/12/2021 at 2:41 pm

2021 has seen a wide range of work and achievements for WHO/Europe. Since the start of the year millions of people in the European Region have been vaccinated against COVID-19. However, the pandemic is still with us as cases rise in countries across the Region during the winter months. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 16/12/2021 at 11:19 am

The LSI Accredited Credentialing Register award; for NHS – life science industry collaboration in delivering healthcare   This award aims to raise the profile of the contribution of life science... Read More The post The LSI Accredited Credentialing Register award appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 16/12/2021 at 8:00 am

The rapid spread of viral infections demands early detection strategies to minimize proliferation of the disease. A device has been... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 15/12/2021 at 11:11 am

RCCP welcomes Clinical Exercise Physiologists to the Professional Standards Authority accredited register   The Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) is delighted to announce that Registration is now open for... Read More The post PRESS RELEASE: RCCP welcomes Clinical Exercise Physiologists appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 15/12/2021 at 11:08 am

Why people may suffer from mental health issues at Christmas Typically, Christmas is seen as a time for celebrations and festive activities, but for many this is not the case.... Read More The post Mental Health at Christmas by rehab4addiction appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 14/12/2021 at 5:35 pm

In light of the new Covid variant and to help support NHS staff throughout winter and beyond, the following resources have become available: Winter workforce preparedness: Line manager guidance to... Read More The post Winter wellbeing and Long Covid support for NHS colleagues appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 10/12/2021 at 11:49 am

Audience: Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy December 9, 2021 – Miami, Florida. Efficient Laboratories is expanding its voluntary nationwide recall to consumers to include an additional twelve lots of Rompe Pecho CF, Rompe Pecho EX, Rompe... […]

on 07/12/2021 at 3:14 pm

Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy 07 December 2021 – Buena, NJ, Teligent Pharma, Inc. is voluntarily recalling two lots of Lidocaine HCl Topical Solution USP 4%, 50ml in a screw cap glass bottle listed in the table below to the user... […]

on 04/12/2021 at 11:04 am

Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy December 4, 2021 – Colchester, VT, Edge Pharma, LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of all drugs compounded at Edge Pharma, LLC to the consumer level. All products are being recalled due to process... […]

on 03/12/2021 at 4:46 pm

Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy Foster City, Calif., December 3, 2021 –Gilead Sciences Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced it is voluntarily recalling two lots of Veklury® (remdesivir 100 mg for injection) to the user level.... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 03/12/2021 at 10:19 am

Unsung COVID Heroes Awards Women in STEM have significantly helped to improve the lot of individuals, communities and the economy throughout the pandemic. However, the names and actions of many... Read More The post Unsung COVID Heroes Awards: Celebrating Women in STEM appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 03/12/2021 at 10:18 am

On behalf of the Final Rinse Water for Endoscope Washer-Disinfectors Working Party, we would like to invite you to comment on the guidance document which has been released for external... Read More The post Consultation: Final Rinse Water for Endoscope Washer-Disinfectors Working Party appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 02/12/2021 at 10:05 am

Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy December 1, 2021 – Princeton, NJ, Sandoz Inc. (“Sandoz”) is initiating a recall of one lot (SAB06761A, Exp 04/2023) of Enoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP 40 mg/0.4 mL Single-Dose Syringes to... […]

on 22/11/2021 at 9:46 am

Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy CHICAGO, IL – November 19, 2021 - Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the voluntary nationwide recall of four lots of Levetiracetam Injection, USP, to the user level. The lack of container... […]

on 17/11/2021 at 9:28 am

Audience: Consumer Odor-Eaters®, owned by Blistex Inc., is voluntarily recalling a total of forty-one lots of two Odor-Eaters® spray products to the consumer level due to the presence of benzene. Internal testing identified low levels of... […]

on 15/11/2021 at 9:05 am

Audience: Pharmacy SterRx, LLC today announced the voluntary nationwide recall of approximately 240 lots within their expiry period due to equipment and process issues that could lead to a lack of sterility assurance for products intended to be... […]

on 02/11/2021 at 8:22 am

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy, Pediatrics, Caregivers ISSUE: The FDA is warning that getting alcohol-based hand sanitizer in the eyes from splashing or touching the eyes after use of hand sanitizer can result in serious injury,... […]

on 27/10/2021 at 8:47 am

Audience: Consumer October 27, 2021 -- artnaturals is voluntarily recalling ten manufacturing lots of artnaturals 8oz Scent Free Hand Sanitizer. FDA testing identified 8oz bottles of Scent Free Hand Sanitizer from a single manufacturing lot:... […]

on 20/10/2021 at 1:48 pm

Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy KENILWORTH, N.J., Oct. 19, 2021 – Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, is voluntarily recalling one lot of Cubicin® (daptomycin for injection) 500mg for intravenous... […]

on 19/10/2021 at 1:23 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy October 19, 2021 -- Burbank, CA, Bryant Ranch Prepack is voluntarily recalling 1 lot of Methocarbamol 500mg, Tablets to the consumer level. The bottles labeled as Methocarbamol 500mg Tablets have... […]

by MalloryHackett on 15/10/2021 at 7:41 pm

Although the panel gives guidance, the FDA does not have to follow its nonbinding recommendations. […]

by MalloryHackett on 14/10/2021 at 7:29 pm

With the launch of Walgreens Health, the company is doubling down on its consumer-centric healthcare strategy. […]

on 14/10/2021 at 11:08 am

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy Baltimore, Maryland, October 14, 2021: Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. is voluntarily recalling the below-mentioned batches of Irbesartan Tablets and Irbesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets to the... […]

by MalloryHackett on 13/10/2021 at 8:05 pm

Long COVID patients are more likely to utilize healthcare services after their initial infection, resulting in increased costs. […]

by MalloryHackett on 12/10/2021 at 8:37 pm

The goal is that the technology platform will enable higher quality care and better patient experiences at a lower cost. […]

on 12/10/2021 at 9:04 am

Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy October 12, 2021 -- Buena, NJ, Teligent Pharma, Inc. is voluntarily recalling the five lots of Lidocaine HCl Topical Solution 4%, 50mL in a screw cap glass bottle listed in the table below to the user level.... […]

by MalloryHackett on 11/10/2021 at 7:58 pm

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare employment has dropped by 524,000 jobs. […]

by MalloryHackett on 08/10/2021 at 8:16 pm

By selling these businesses in seven countries, Cigna plans to focus on its health services businesses. […]

on 08/10/2021 at 4:23 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional October 8, 2021 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the public and health care professionals not to use needle-free devices such as hyaluron pens for injection of hyaluronic acid (HA) or... […]

by MalloryHackett on 07/10/2021 at 8:13 pm

The request for EUA will be considered October 26 by the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee. […]

by MalloryHackett on 04/10/2021 at 8:02 pm

Oscar Health also recently made similar partnerships with two health systems in Florida. […]

by MalloryHackett on 01/10/2021 at 8:11 pm

The pandemic spurred hospital at home programs but the benefits for providers and patients means their continuation. […]

by MalloryHackett on 30/09/2021 at 8:23 pm

The new spinout will operate stand-alone imaging centers that offer both MRI and CT services. […]

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

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