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on 27/07/2021 at 6:33 am

A pilot project in Uzbekistan has demonstrated that trained and empowered primary health care professionals help increase testing and improve management of chronic viral hepatitis. […]

on 27/07/2021 at 5:10 am

The manufacturer of high-tech laboratory instruments, KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH, has committed to helping the victims of the West Germany’s recent flooding disaster with a donation of €15,000. […]

on 27/07/2021 at 4:48 am

A Korean study has recently demonstrated antiviral potency of monoclonal antibody CT-P59 against the delta variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The experiments conducted in animals infected with the delta variant have shown that CT-P59 is able to reduce symptom intensity and viral replication in the respiratory tract. The study is currently available on the bioRxiv* preprint server. […]

on 27/07/2021 at 4:30 am

Scientists from the UK have recently identified an antiviral metabolite 3'-Deoxy-3',4'-didehydro-cytidine as a potential serum biomarker to diagnose active severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. The study is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint server while awaiting peer review. […]

on 27/07/2021 at 4:08 am

Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys have discovered how levels of a protein could be used in the future as a blood-based diagnostic aid for schizophrenia. […]

on 27/07/2021 at 3:24 am

The study, published in the journal Nucleic Acids Research, demonstrated that G4 ligands, the chemical that binds with G4s, prevent this interaction. The results could pave the way for developing inhibitors of these interactions as potential antiviral compounds. […]

on 27/07/2021 at 3:07 am

A new study compared the efficacy of mRNA vaccines against the original strain of the SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV-2 VoCs among HCWs in Quebec after receiving their first and second doses. […]

on 27/07/2021 at 2:56 am

A new study examines the in vitro antiviral effect of pure budesonide and Pulmicort® against the SARS-CoV-2 WT and two VoCs. […]

on 27/07/2021 at 2:40 am

A new study evaluates a commercially available IFN‐γ release assay (IGRA) to determine T-cell responses targeted against SARS-CoV-2. […]

on 27/07/2021 at 2:34 am

A mother's mental health may play a larger role in a child's toothbrushing habits than previously thought. […]

on 27/07/2021 at 2:17 am

A new study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server derives measures of substantial efficacy for these vaccines in preventing mild to moderate COVID-19 from a group of outpatients with and without a history of vaccination. […]

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on 26/07/2021 at 10:30 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- All health care workers should be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, dozens of major U.S. medical groups said in a joint statement released Monday. "Due to the recent COVID-19 surge and the availability of safe and... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 10:25 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- As a new school year approaches, U.S. parents are nearly evenly split on whether they will vaccinate their young children when a COVID-19 vaccine is approved for their age group, according to the C.S. Mott Children's... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 10:20 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- Eight in 10 American adults who have not received a COVID-19 vaccine say they are unlikely to get one, according to the results of a new survey from the Associated Press. Among those who have not been vaccinated, 35 percent... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 10:17 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- In an effort to avoid another pandemic in the coming years, Anthony Fauci, M.D., director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), wants to launch an ambitious plan to make prototype... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 10:14 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- The rapid spread of the highly contagious delta variant around the world means that the United States will continue with COVID-19 international travel restrictions for now, a White House official said Monday. The delta... […]

by Samantha Liss on 26/07/2021 at 9:13 pm

As COVID-19 ravaged skilled nursing facilities around the country, patients pushed back against being discharged to nursing homes, spurring hospital leaders to come up with an alternative. […]

on 26/07/2021 at 9:03 pm

A 15-center study of 175 patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes found that continuous glucose monitoring, compared to blood glucose meter monitoring, or finger pricking, significantly decreased their hemoglobin A1C over eight months. […]

on 26/07/2021 at 7:28 pm

Scientists have developed a statistical framework that incorporates key COVID-19 data -- such as case counts and deaths due to COVID-19 -- to model the true prevalence of this disease in the United States and individual states. Their approach projects that in the U.S. as many as 60 percent of COVID-19 cases went undetected as of March 7, 2021, the last date for which the dataset they employed is available. […]

by Ron Shinkman on 26/07/2021 at 6:55 pm

Black and Latino people are far more likely to benefit from becoming Medicare eligible than any other demographic group in the U.S., according to a study published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine. […]

on 26/07/2021 at 6:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- The rapid spread of the highly contagious Delta variant around the world means that the United States will continue with COVID-19 international travel restrictions for now, a White House official said Monday. The Delta... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 4:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- Effective screening, diagnosis, and management strategies are needed for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), according to a special report published online July 26... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 4:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- Like many of her peers, Ohio State University engineering student Mary Trabue spent much of the pandemic taking classes online. And she was struggling. "I don't know what was wrong, but I just felt tired all the time... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 4:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- All health care workers should be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, dozens of major U.S. medical groups said in a joint statement released Monday. "Due to the recent COVID-19 surge and the availability of safe and... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 4:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- For patients with psychotic disorders, certain movement disorders, especially parkinsonism, are associated with reduced physical activity (PA) and increased sedentary behavior (SB), according to a study published in the July... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 4:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- Use of a collision warning device is associated with a reduced rate of contacts with obstacles in daily mobility among visually impaired persons, according to a study published online July 22 in JAMA... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 4:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- For patients with hypertension initiating treatment, effectiveness is comparable for angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), but ARBs have a better safety profile, according... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 4:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- For adolescents and young adult (AYA) patients with cancer diagnosed at age 15 to 39 years, there has been improvement in five-year relative survival for multiple cancer types, according to a study published online July 26... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 3:39 pm

A new study reports that among individuals who had an allergic reaction to their first mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose, all who went on to receive a second dose tolerated it. Even some who experienced anaphylaxis following the first dose tolerated the second dose. […]

on 26/07/2021 at 3:39 pm

The visual cortex stores and remembers individual images, but when they are grouped into a sequence, mice can't recognize that without guidance from the hippocampus, according to a new study. […]

on 26/07/2021 at 3:39 pm

Improving air quality may improve cognitive function and reduce dementia risk, according to several recent studies. […]

on 26/07/2021 at 3:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- During the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the likelihood of undergoing surgery for prostate cancer was lower for Black than White patients, according to a study published online July 22 in JAMA Oncology. Adrien N.... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 3:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- There are persistent disparities in multiple myeloma (MM) care for non-Hispanic (NH)-Blacks and Hispanics compared with NH-Whites, according to a study published online July 18 in Leukemia & Lymphoma. Samer Al Hadidi,... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 3:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- Antibody levels appear to remain positive for up to nine months after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection, according to a study published online July 19 in Nature Communications. Ilaria Dorigatti,... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 3:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- Even if they're fully vaccinated against COVID-19, certain people may need to take extra precautions to prevent "breakthrough" infections with the highly transmissible Delta variant, experts say. The Delta variant is... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 3:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- Most inflammatory and cardiac manifestations of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) resolve relatively quickly, according to a study published online July 15 in Pediatrics. Kanwal M. Farooqi, M.D., from... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 3:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- For patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty, abelacimab, a monoclonal antibody that binds to factor XI and locks it in the zymogen conformation, is effective for preventing venous thromboembolism without increasing the... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 2:28 pm

Two years after World Health Assembly Resolution 72.8 was agreed on improving the transparency of markets for medicines, vaccines and other health products, WHO/Europe has released a report identifying and summarizing the current evidence on the implementation of transparency measures in the WHO European Region. This follows intense debate over the roles and responsibilities of the public and private sectors in the development of vaccines for COVID-19. […]

on 26/07/2021 at 2:21 pm

Even in the absence of bark beetle outbreaks and wildfire, trees in Colorado subalpine forests are dying at increasing rates from warmer and drier summer conditions, found recent research. […]

on 26/07/2021 at 2:21 pm

In an analysis of almost 3 million patients taking a single high blood pressure medication for the first time, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) were as good as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors at preventing cardiovascular events linked to hypertension, including heart attack, stroke and heart failure. 51 possible side effects and safety concerns were examined: The patients taking ARBs were found to be significantly less likely to develop tissue swelling, cough, pancreas inflammation and bleeding in the digestive tract. […]

on 26/07/2021 at 2:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- New research offers some reassuring news for parents of kids returning to school soon: The risk of acquiring COVID-19 on the school bus is very low when proper precautions are taken. With open windows, mandated masking and... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 2:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- Air pollution causes you to gasp and wheeze. Smog puts strain on your hearts and inflames your lungs. Could dirty air also be costing you your brain health? A trio of new studies finds that air quality appears linked to a... […]

by Samantha Liss on 26/07/2021 at 1:45 pm

The latest move to curtail elective procedures in central Florida is a troubling sign in the fight against COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant continues to wreak havoc. […]

on 26/07/2021 at 1:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- "Faster, higher, stronger" is the Olympic motto – and what every athlete at the Tokyo Games will be striving for. But just how much a human can accomplish is determined by many... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 1:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- Severe sleep apnea is associated with major changes in key arteries and could speed up vascular aging, according to new research. The study published Monday in the Journal of the American... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 12:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- Eight in 10 American adults who haven't received a COVID-19 shot say they are unlikely to get one, a new survey shows. The results mean "that there will be more preventable cases, more preventable hospitalizations and more... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 12:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- As a new school year approaches, U.S. parents are nearly evenly split on whether they'll vaccinate their young kids when a COVID-19 vaccine is approved for their age group, a new survey finds. "It's important that parents... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 12:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- If you struggle with the spring time change, your genes may be to blame, researchers report. They found that people whose genes make them more likely to be early birds adapt to the time change in a few days, while night... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 12:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- In an effort to avoid another pandemic in the coming years, Dr. Anthony Fauci wants to launch an ambitious plan to make prototype vaccines that could protect against pathogens from 20 families of viruses that threaten human... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 12:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- People of color are consistently less likely to see medical specialists than white patients are, a new U.S. study finds, highlighting yet another disparity in the nation's health care system. Researchers found that compared... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 12:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- Young soccer players have more head impacts during practices but experience more severe head impacts during games, a small, preliminary study shows. The findings could help devise ways to improve head impact safety in youth... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 12:07 pm

Here's some of HealthDay's top stories for Monday, July 26: Fauci pushes plan to help prevent future pandemics. America's leading infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, is proposing an ambitious new research plan aimed at readying vaccines... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 12:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- Accidental exposure to fentanyl pain patches is putting children's lives at risk, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns. Fentanyl is a powerful opioid pain reliever; so powerful that fentanyl patches are typically... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 12:07 pm

MONDAY, July 26, 2021 -- Give kids just a little more time if you want them to eat better. New research suggests that longer school lunch breaks could boost their intake of fruits and veggies. "It makes sense that you might eat the part of the... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 9:39 am

Ovarian cancer is the sixth most common cancer in women and the leading cause of death from gynecological malignancy in... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 9:39 am

Ovarian cancer is the sixth most common cancer in women and the leading cause of death from gynecological malignancy in... […]

on 26/07/2021 at 9:36 am

Thrombomodulin, a protein present in blood plasma, is a biomarker that may be useful for diagnosing necrotizing soft-tissue infections. […]

on 26/07/2021 at 9:00 am

Adopting a digital mindset is the key to recovering the value of past IT investments.&nbs […]

on 26/07/2021 at 9:00 am

What you need to know about SAM.gov and the OIG LEIE, straight from the experts. […]

on 26/07/2021 at 8:38 am

Over 1.2 million children in Tajikistan received oral polio vaccine in the second round of the supplemental immunization campaign completed on 5 July 2021. The immunization campaign was conducted in response to the identification of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) in the country. […]

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on 25/07/2021 at 2:25 pm

A new study highlights the power of comprehensive whole genome, whole exome and RNA sequencing to better understand and treat each patient's cancer. […]

on 25/07/2021 at 1:07 pm

SUNDAY, July 25, 2021 -- When you're heading outdoors this summer, keep an eye out for ticks during and after your outing, health experts say. These common parasites can transmit Lyme disease, a potentially serious illness. Lyme disease is... […]

on 24/07/2021 at 1:07 pm

SATURDAY, July 24, 2021 -- This summer has brought dangerous, record-breaking heat to parts of the United States and Canada. The hot weather poses an extra challenge for pregnant women. Mothers-to-be need to stay cool to avoid heat exhaustion and... […]

by Ron Shinkman on 24/07/2021 at 12:11 am

"Hospital and health system databases are a treasure trove of critical and sensitive patient data, which are highly sought after by cyber criminals for ransomware and double extortion schemes," the report warns. […]

on 23/07/2021 at 10:07 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 July 19 to 23, 2021. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 9:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- For adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer, living in rural counties and living farther from the reporting hospital are associated with later-stage diagnoses and increased mortality, according to a study published... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 9:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- The death of another child between a residential elevator's inner and outer doors has prompted the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to call on Airbnb and other vacation rental platforms to alert customers to... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 9:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- Technical training activities are associated with higher head impact rates and lower mean kinematics among young soccer players, according to a study scheduled to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology Sports... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 9:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- An untreatable "superbug" fungus is spreading in a Washington, D.C., nursing home and two Dallas-area hospitals, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. There were 101 Candida auris cases at the... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 9:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- Racial- and ethnic-minority patients are underrepresented in the outpatient practices of many medical and surgical specialties, according to a research letter published online July 19 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Cristopher... […]

by Samantha Liss on 23/07/2021 at 8:15 pm

Thursday's ruling is a decisive victory for Medicaid expansion proponents, the newly eligible and voters who ushered in enhanced coverage via a ballot initiative in 2020. […]

on 23/07/2021 at 7:45 pm

Researchers are pushing organ-on-a-chip devices to new levels that could change the way clinicians approach cancer treatment, particularly ovarian cancer. […]

on 23/07/2021 at 6:27 pm

Researchers have developed two solutions with potential to overcome a key clinical limitation of immune cell therapies. […]

on 23/07/2021 at 5:12 pm

When experiencing the ups and downs of a virtual roller coaster ride, people who get migraine headaches reported more dizziness and motion sickness than people who do not get migraines, according to a new study. […]

on 23/07/2021 at 5:08 pm

There are many reasons that an intranasal vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 virus would be helpful in the fight against COVID-19 infections, immunologists write in a new article. […]

on 23/07/2021 at 5:08 pm

Long thought of as a generic alarm system, the locus coeruleus may actually be a sophisticated regulator of learning and behavior, according to a new review. […]

on 23/07/2021 at 4:15 pm

In a wealth and longevity study to incorporate siblings and twin pair data, researchers analyzed the midlife net worth of adults (mean age 46.7 years) and their mortality rates 24 years later. They discovered those with greater wealth at midlife tended to live longer. […]

on 23/07/2021 at 4:15 pm

New research by an Executive PhD Research student at the Business School (formerly Cass) outlines how elderly patients with neurological conditions are significantly more likely to develop delirium shortly after they are hospitalised, and those admitted on Sunday and Tuesday are more likely to develop the disorder. […]

on 23/07/2021 at 4:15 pm

Researchers have discovered that spontaneous impulses of dopamine, the neurological messenger known as the brain's 'feel good' chemical, occur in the brain of mice. The study found that mice can willfully manipulate these random dopamine pulses for reward. […]

on 23/07/2021 at 4:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- Circulation of respiratory viruses, including influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, was low during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research published in the July 23 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 4:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- In a sign that vaccine-hesitant Americans are starting to worry about the rapid spread of the highly infectious delta variant, vaccinations are beginning to rise in some states where COVID-19 cases are soaring, White House... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 4:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there are common risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), and the risk for ASCVD is increased after unprovoked VTE,... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 23/07/2021 at 3:55 pm

HEE has been commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care to work with partners and review long term strategic trends for the health and social care workforce. The... Read More The post HEE is looking to the future for the health and social care workforce – have your say! appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 23/07/2021 at 3:19 pm

"Kathe nossos ksekina apo tin psyche" ("Κάθε νόσος ξεκινά από την ψυχή") – “Every disease starts from the soul,” said Hippocrates, 2500 years ago. […]

on 23/07/2021 at 3:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- For children with high-risk group 3 medulloblastoma, therapy intensification with carboplatin improves event-free survival, according to a study published online July 22 in JAMA Oncology. Sarah E. S. Leary, M.D., from... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 3:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- High amounts of screen time contribute to adverse cognitive, executive function, and behavior outcomes at ages 6 to 7 years in extremely preterm (EPT) children, according to a study published online July 12 in JAMA... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 3:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- The death of another child between a residential elevator's inner and outer doors had prompted the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to call on Airbnb and other vacation rental platforms to alert customers to... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 3:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- Money may not buy happiness but new research suggests it may at least help Americans live longer. "Our results suggest that building wealth is important for health at the individual level, even after accounting for where... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 3:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- Adherence to current clinical guidelines for the evaluation of postmenopausal bleeding may result in systematic underdiagnosis of endometrial cancer (EC) in Black women, according to a study published online July 15 in JAMA... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 3:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- Regular antidepressant use is associated with a lower risk for diabetes complications among adults with depression and newly treated diabetes, according to a study published online July 14 in the Journal of Clinical... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 3:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- Polygenic variants are associated with comparable risk for developing open-angle glaucoma as that associated with the most common single-gene pathogenic variant, according to a study published online July 15 in JAMA... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 3:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- Black and Hispanic community perspectives on COVID-19 mitigation behaviors and testing are informed by devastating experiences, yet vaccine skepticism still exists, according to a study published online July 15 in JAMA... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 3:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- Primary care physicians have been the largest provider of vaccinations for older individuals, according to a study published online in the July 1 issue of the Annals of Family Medicine. Elizabeth Wilkinson, from the Robert... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 2:53 pm

A new optogenetic tool, a protein that can be controlled by light, has been characterized by researchers. They used an opsin -- a protein that occurs in the brain and eyes -- from zebrafish and introduced it into the brain of mice. Unlike other optogenetic tools, this opsin is not switched on but rather switched off by light. Experiments also showed that the tool could be suitable for investigating changes in the brain that are responsible for the development of epilepsy. […]

on 23/07/2021 at 2:53 pm

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown repair process in the brain that they hope could be harnessed and enhanced to treat seizure-related brain injuries. […]

on 23/07/2021 at 2:52 pm

Researchers have recently identified a DNA region known as VNTR2-1 that appears to drive the activity of the telomerase gene, which has been shown to prevent aging in certain types of cells. Knowing how the telomerase gene is regulated and activated and why it is only active in certain cell types could someday be the key to understanding how humans age and how to stop the spread of cancer. […]

on 23/07/2021 at 2:52 pm

Advanced technologies have been used to solve a long-standing mystery about why some people develop serious illness when they are infected with the malaria parasite, while others carry the infection asymptomatically. […]

on 23/07/2021 at 2:52 pm

Researchers investigate how our brains proceed from merely seeing a landscape to feeling its aesthetic impact. […]

on 23/07/2021 at 1:56 pm

DeepMind is partnering with EMBL to make the most complete and accurate database yet of the predicted human protein structures freely and openly available to the scientific community. The AlphaFold Protein Structure Database will enable research that advances understanding of these building blocks of life, accelerating research across a variety of fields. AlphaFold's impact is already being realized by early partners researching neglected diseases, studying antibiotic resistance, and recycling single-use plastics. […]

on 23/07/2021 at 1:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- The controversial new Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm is creating something of a civil war in medicine, as health networks, hospitals, insurers and individual doctors weigh impending discussions with patients about whether they... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 12:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cripple patients for the rest of their lives, but new research suggests that many people with moderate-to-severe TBI have better-than-expected long-term outcomes. The findings show that... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 12:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- A drug that eases hallucinations in people with Parkinson's disease may be able to do the same for those with dementia, a new clinical trial finds. The medication, called Nuplazid (pimavanserin), is already approved in the... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 12:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- If you're hitting the road with your infant this summer, you need to ensure your child's safety and comfort, a pediatric expert says. First, check your car safety seat to make sure it's installed according to the... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 12:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- Most sexual assault survivors have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) immediately after the attack, but it tends to lessen over the following months, a new study finds. "One of the main takeaways is that the majority of... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 12:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- Digestive issues are common after spinal cord injury and can lead to chronic constipation and incontinence. But robotic exoskeleton-assisted walking can improve matters in people with such injuries, researchers say. In an... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 12:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- In a sign that vaccine-hesitant Americans are starting to worry about the rapid spread of the highly infectious Delta variant, vaccinations are beginning to rise in some states where COVID-19 cases are soaring, White House... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 12:07 pm

Here's some of HealthDay's top stories for Friday, July 23: Arguing for & against approval of controversial Alzheimer's drug. The FDA earlier this month gave its OK to the first new Alzheimer's drug in years -- despite its own panel voting 10-1... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 12:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- COVID-19 outbreaks among unvaccinated NFL players could result in forfeited games and loss of pay, the league announced Thursday. The policy sends a strong message about COVID-19 vaccines and is likely to be followed by... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 12:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- Urinary tract infections: They're the bane of millions of women, and a new study finds that many sufferers are unhappy that diagnosis and treatments are still limited for this painful condition. One of the biggest concerns... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 12:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- An untreatable "superbug" fungus is spreading in a Washington, D.C., nursing home and two Dallas-area hospitals, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. There were 101 candida auris cases at the... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 12:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 23, 2021 -- If you thought the air was cleaner at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, you weren't imagining it. But clean skies were less evident in poorer areas of the United States, a new study finds. COVID-19 pandemic-related... […]

on 23/07/2021 at 11:34 am

The SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant of concern is moving fast across Europe and has now become the most dominant strain across much of the region, based on new data. […]

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“I shook his hand and said see you on Friday.” Those were the last words Ian Jones said to his son Tom after dropping him back at his dormitory at the University of Worcester in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Through a sequence of tragic consequences and unanswered questions, his drowned body was pulled from the River Severn 9 days later. […]

on 23/07/2021 at 9:36 am

“I shook his hand and said see you on Friday.” Those were the last words Ian Jones said to his son Tom after dropping him back at his dormitory at the University of Worcester in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Through a sequence of tragic consequences and unanswered questions, his drowned body was pulled from the River Severn 9 days later. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 10:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 -- A proposed $26 billion settlement on opioid-related lawsuits has been reached with four large drug companies, a group of state attorneys general announced Wednesday. If enough states sign on to the deal with the country's... […]

on 22/07/2021 at 10:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 -- As he urged Americans who are still hesitant to get vaccinated, President Joe Biden told an Ohio town hall on Wednesday night that he expected the U.S. Food and Drug Administration would soon give final approval to... […]

on 22/07/2021 at 10:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 -- Guidelines for the treatment of people with or at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have been updated, according to a report published in the July 23 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and... […]

on 22/07/2021 at 10:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 -- Possible Listeria contamination has triggered the nationwide recall of more than two dozen muffin products made by Give and Go Prepared Foods, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday. The recalled products... […]

on 22/07/2021 at 10:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 -- One day before the official start of the Tokyo Olympics, the city has recorded its highest number of new COVID-19 cases in six months. The 1,979 cases reported on Thursday are the most seen since 2,044 cases were recorded... […]

by Rebecca Pifer on 22/07/2021 at 9:13 pm

VA Secretary Donald Remy, who was sworn in just last week, plans to release an updated deployment schedule by the end of this year. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 9:12 pm

After kidney transplantation, natural killer cells of the recipient become active because they miss 'self' proteins on donor cells. These cells contribute to organ rejection, in addition to traditional modes of rejection involving T cells and antibodies. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 9:12 pm

The body's so-called good cholesterol may be even better than we realize. New research suggests that one type of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) has a previously unknown role in protecting the liver from injury. This HDL protects the liver by blocking inflammatory signals produced by common gut bacteria. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 8:30 pm

Millennials, often referred to as the 'job-hopping generation,' represent a group of young workers who once grabbed the national spotlight with their publicized demands for 'fun' work perks, such as happy hours. However, researchers have discovered today's young workers -- ages 21-34 -- represent a life-stage shift toward placing more value on having respectful communication in the workplace over trendy work perks. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 8:30 pm

Scientists have built an artificial intelligence (AI) model that identifies chemical compounds that promote healthy aging - paving the way towards pharmaceutical innovations that extend a person's lifespan. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 8:30 pm

Researchers shrunk a deadly glioblastoma tumor by more than a third using a helmet generating a noninvasive oscillating magnetic field that the patient wore on his head while administering the therapy in his own home. The 53-year-old patient died from an unrelated injury about a month into the treatment, but during that short time, 31% of the tumor mass disappeared. The autopsy of his brain confirmed the rapid response to the treatment. […]

by Hailey Mensik on 22/07/2021 at 7:53 pm

CEO Ron Rittenmeyer told investors the quarter came in "better than expected on many fronts," but asked them to "please realize we're not claiming any victory, and we're not relaxing." […]

on 22/07/2021 at 6:52 pm

Engineers developed a soft, stretchy ultrasound patch that can be worn on the skin to monitor blood flow through vessels deep inside the body. Such a device can make it easier to detect cardiovascular problems, like blockages in the arteries that could lead to strokes or heart attacks. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 6:20 pm

As a newborn mammal opens its eyes for the first time, it can already make visual sense of the world around it. But how does this happen before they have experienced sight? […]

on 22/07/2021 at 6:20 pm

A new tool that enables thousands of tiny experiments to run simultaneously on a single polymer chip will let scientists study enzymes faster and more comprehensively than ever before. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 6:20 pm

A new study shows that the stiffness of protein fibers in tissues, like collagen, are a key component in controlling the movement of cells. The groundbreaking discovery provides the first proof of a theory from the early 1980s and could have a major impact on fields that study cell movement from regenerative medicine to cancer research. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 6:20 pm

The rapid spread of the Alpha variant of COVID-19 in the UK resulted from biological changes in the virus and was enhanced by large numbers of infected people 'exporting' the variant around the country, in what the researchers call a 'super-seeding' event. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 6:19 pm

A computational analysis of COVID-19 tests suggests that, in order to minimize the number of infections in a population, the amount of testing matters more than the sensitivity of the tests that are used. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 6:19 pm

Infection with dengue virus makes mosquitoes more sensitive to warmer temperatures, according to new research. The team also found that infection with the bacterium Wolbachia, which has recently been used to control viral infections in mosquitoes, also increases the thermal sensitivity of the insects. The findings suggest that global warming could limit the spread of dengue fever but could also limit the effectiveness of Wolbachia as a biological control agent. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 5:13 pm

Researchers have developed a way to analyze how individual immune cells react to the bacteria that cause tuberculosis. It could pave the way for new vaccine strategies and provide insights into fighting other infectious diseases. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 5:13 pm

New hydrogels mimic intestines when lined with epithelial cells. A study demonstrated hydrogels in various stiffnesses are valuable for learning the dynamics of pathogens that cause diarrhea and other intestinal diseases. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 4:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 -- One day before the official start of the Tokyo Olympics, the city has recorded its highest number of new COVID-19 cases in six months. The 1,979 cases reported on Thursday are the most seen since 2,044 cases were recorded... […]

on 22/07/2021 at 4:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 -- Black Americans admitted for inpatient hospital care are far more likely than white patients to experience safety-related health complications -- even when both are treated in the same facility, a new report warns. And... […]

on 22/07/2021 at 4:06 pm

It's a favourite first-order for the day, but while a quick coffee may perk us up, new research shows that too much could be dragging us down, especially when it comes to brain health. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 4:06 pm

An innovative testing platform that more closely mimics what cancer encounters in the body may allow for more precise, personalized therapies by enabling the rapid study of multiple therapeutic combinations against tumor cells. The platform uses a three-dimensional environment to more closely mirror a tumor microenvironment. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:31 pm

After examining nearly the entire human genome for genetic changes that increase risk of aneurysm, researchers discovered a new change in the genetic code of a transcription factor. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:30 pm

A new approach to treating breast cancer kills 95 to 100 percent of cancer cells in mouse models of human estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancers and their metastases in bone, brain, liver and lungs. The newly developed drug, called ErSO, quickly shrinks even large tumors to undetectable levels. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:30 pm

Scientists have successfully reversed age-related memory loss in mice and say their discovery could lead to the development of treatments to prevent memory loss in people as they age. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:30 pm

Over the last few decades, neurodegenerative diseases became one of the top 10 global causes of death. Researchers worldwide are making a strong effort to understand neurodegenerative diseases pathogenesis, which is essential to develop efficient treatments against these incurable diseases. A team of researchers found out the implication of lysosomes in the spread of Parkinson's disease. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:30 pm

A new study shows that deep learning models trained on large sets of cancer genetic and tissue histology data can easily identify the institution that submitted the images. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:30 pm

Findings could help pave the way for cancer therapies that target TAF12, potentially stopping transcription in cancer cells and helping decrease the growth of cancerous tumors. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:30 pm

Geneticists have discovered how a specific genetic mutation (H3K27M) causes a devastating, incurable childhood cancer, known as diffuse midline glioma (DMG), and -- in lab studies working with model cell types -- successfully reverse its effects to slow cancer cell growth with a targeted drug. Their landmark work translates crucial new understanding of the genetics of DMG progression into a highly promising, targeted therapeutic approach and offers significant hope of improved treatments in the future. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:30 pm

A form of gene therapy protects optic nerve cells and preserves vision in mouse models of glaucoma, according to new research. The findings suggest a way forward for developing neuroprotective therapies for glaucoma, a leading cause of visual impairment and blindness. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:30 pm

Advances in microscopy reveal how the human genome organises itself in three-dimensional space at much higher resolution than previously possible. A new study finds that transcription generates a force that moves across DNA strands like ripples through water. The discovery may have future implications for the understanding of genetic diseases such as Cornelia de Lange syndrome, developmental disorders linked to chromatin folding, and open new avenues of research in genome fragility and cancer development. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:30 pm

Researchers have found that omega-3 levels in blood erythrocytes are very good mortality risk predictors. The study used data from a long-term study group, the Framingham Offspring Cohort, which has been monitoring residents of this Massachusetts town, in the United States, since 1971 and concludes that, 'Having higher levels of these acids in the blood, as a result of regularly including oily fish in the diet, increases life expectancy by almost five years.' […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:29 pm

A new randomized controlled trial shows wearing a vibrating collision device can reduce collisions in people who are blind and visually impaired, adding a potential new tool that can be used by these populations in addition to a long cane, to ensure independent travel safety. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:29 pm

Some antibiotics appear to be effective against a form of skin cancer known as melanoma. Researchers examined the effect of these antibiotics on patient-derived tumors in mice. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:29 pm

Participation in elite adult rugby may be associated with changes in brain structure, according to a new study. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:29 pm

Reduced mobility induced by the COVID-19 restrictions had only minor influence on particulate pollution levels, according to atmosphere studies in the Po Valley region of northern Italy. Eventually computer simulations indicated that the change in air quality led to an increase in secondary aerosol formation. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:29 pm

Researchers report the first structural confirmation that endogenous -- or self-made -- molecules can set off innate immunity in mammals via a pair of immune cell proteins called the TLR4-MD-2 receptor complex. The work has wide-ranging implications for finding ways to treat and possibly prevent autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis and antiphospholipid syndrome. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:29 pm

With the application of a novel three-dimensional imaging technology, researchers have discovered that one portion of the autonomic nervous system in the liver undergoes severe degeneration in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The study, which is conducted in mice and human liver tissue, shows that the degeneration of nerves is correlated with the severity of liver pathology. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:29 pm

Researchers have developed a tougher, safer bicycle helmet using a combination of materials. The new helmet prototype has higher energy absorption, reducing the amount of energy transferred to a cyclist's head in the event of an accident and likely lowering the chances of serious injury. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:29 pm

New research has uncovered the early assembly of gamma-secretase, a protein complex linked to numerous cellular processes including the development of Alzheimer's disease. In a first step, two dimeric subcomplexes are formed, which independently exit the ER and only afterwards assemble into a four-subunit complex. This 'buckle up' mechanism is thought to prevent premature assembly and activity. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:28 pm

Scientists have developed a 'nanobody' - a small fragment of a llama antibody - that is capable of chasing out human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) as it hides away from the immune system. This then enables immune cells to seek out and destroy this potentially deadly virus. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:28 pm

Researchers have automated brain MRI image labeling, needed to teach machine learning image recognition models, by deriving important labels from radiology reports and accurately assigning them to the corresponding MRI examinations. Now, more than 100,00 MRI examinations can be labeled in less than half an hour. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:28 pm

Researchers reported the development of a transferrable and integrative type I CRISPR-based platform that can efficiently edit the diverse clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a superbug capable of infecting various tissues and organs and a major source of nosocomial infections. The technique can accelerate the identification of resistance determinants of multidrug resistant (MDR) pathogens and the development of novel anti-resistance strategies. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:28 pm

More than 820 million people in the world don't have enough to eat, while climate change and increasing competition for land and water are further raising concerns about the future balance between food demand and supply. The results of a new study can be used to benchmark global food security projections and inform policy analysis and public debate on the future of food. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 -- Worse visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and stereo acuity impairment are associated with an increased risk for cognitive decline in older, community-dwelling individuals, according to a study published online July 16 in... […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 -- For patients receiving chemotherapy, use of an Advanced Symptom Management System (ASyMS) for real-time remote symptom monitoring reduces symptom burden, according to a study published online July 21 in The BMJ. Roma... […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 -- For patients with dementia-related psychosis who have a response to pimavanserin, the risk for relapse is lower with continuation of the drug versus discontinuation, according to a study published in the July 22 issue of... […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 -- Antidepressants may be more effective than exercise for seniors with depression, according to a study published in the July 1 issue of the Annals of Family Medicine. Jesús López-Torres Hidalgo, M.D., from... […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 -- To do their best, Olympic athletes need to be both physically and mentally fit, but the COVID-19 pandemic and its restrictions at the Tokyo Olympics has made that a real challenge, experts say. "This Olympics is... […]

on 22/07/2021 at 3:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- Throughout Laney Lyon's 1-week birthday, small signs indicated something was wrong. She wasn't eating as much as usual. Her color seemed off. Her mom suspected jaundice and held Laney in... […]

by Samantha Liss on 22/07/2021 at 1:53 pm

A coalition of over 50 medical groups took a stronger stance than the American Hospital Association in a joint statement Monday urging healthcare facilities to require COVID-19 vaccines for employees. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 12:11 pm

Employing 1637 staff, the Community Health Centre (CHC) Ljubljana, located in the Slovenian capital, provides comprehensive care to over 422 000 residents. This includes preventive health care, treatment of chronic diseases, and response to emergency situations such as natural disasters and, more recently, the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 12:11 pm

Employing 1637 staff, the Community Health Centre (CHC) Ljubljana, located in the Slovenian capital, provides comprehensive care to over 422 000 residents. This includes preventive health care, treatment of chronic diseases, and response to emergency situations such as natural disasters and, more recently, the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 12:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 -- Thinking of starting a family? Start getting your heart in shape. New research suggests that how healthy a woman's heart is before conception affects outcomes in her pregnancy. Study author Dr. Sadiya Khan said the... […]

on 22/07/2021 at 12:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 -- Before you sign your young pitcher up to play baseball in multiple leagues, familiarize yourself with guidelines that can protect them against overuse injuries. Sound obvious? A new survey shows it isn't, because most... […]

on 22/07/2021 at 10:44 am

Throughout the pandemic – and even before – WHO has provided a range of support to Uzbekistan to strengthen the country’s pandemic preparedness, to develop communication materials to inform, educate and engage the population, to boost laboratory testing capacity, and to help the health system effectively treat patients with COVID-19. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 9:26 am

Audience: Consumer July 22, 2021 -- Palisades Park, NJ, HIS is voluntarily recalling all lots and all presentations of Miss Slim (10 count & 30 count capsules) to the consumer level. HIS decided to recall Miss Slim after it was contacted by the... […]

on 22/07/2021 at 6:38 am

In a bold demonstration of solidarity, senior health officials from the WHO European Region today made clear their commitment to address the mental health crisis unfolding across the Region, made worse by the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

on 22/07/2021 at 5:12 am

Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) constitute a population at ultrahigh risk of developing Alzheimer disease (AD) because of trisomy of... […]

on 22/07/2021 at 5:12 am

Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) constitute a population at ultrahigh risk of developing Alzheimer disease (AD) because of trisomy of... […]

on 22/07/2021 at 5:12 am

Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) constitute a population at ultrahigh risk of developing Alzheimer disease (AD) because of trisomy of... […]

on 22/07/2021 at 5:08 am

Acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) is a severe liver disorder unique to pregnancy, typically occurring after 30 weeks’ gestation.... […]

on 22/07/2021 at 5:08 am

Acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) is a severe liver disorder unique to pregnancy, typically occurring after 30 weeks’ gestation.... […]

on 21/07/2021 at 6:53 am

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and focal intestinal perforation (FIP) are two of the most common emergencies of the gastrointestinal tract in... […]

on 21/07/2021 at 6:53 am

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and focal intestinal perforation (FIP) are two of the most common emergencies of the gastrointestinal tract in... […]

on 21/07/2021 at 6:53 am

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and focal intestinal perforation (FIP) are two of the most common emergencies of the gastrointestinal tract in... […]

on 21/07/2021 at 6:47 am

Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic condition occurring due to inadequate... […]

on 21/07/2021 at 6:47 am

Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic condition occurring due to inadequate... […]

on 20/07/2021 at 1:08 pm

The floods in western Europe are the worst seen in a generation, and more than 100 people have already lost their lives. Germany and Belgium have been the worst affected, with the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Switzerland also afflicted. Many people are still missing, although the exact number is not yet clear due to disruptions in technical infrastructure. Thousands have been evacuated, and damage to homes, property and livelihoods has been extensive. The areas most affected are in the German states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. Flood alerts remain in place as the water levels are still rising and as some dams start to overflow, threatening highly populated and industrialized areas. […]

on 20/07/2021 at 9:42 am

Optical genome mapping (OGM) is a novel method that fills this void by being able to detect all classes of... […]

on 20/07/2021 at 9:42 am

Optical genome mapping (OGM) is a novel method that fills this void by being able to detect all classes of... […]

on 20/07/2021 at 9:38 am

A team of Spanish investigators has shown that levels of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 and various truncated versions of this protein... […]

on 20/07/2021 at 9:34 am

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) represent a threat for public health, being among the top multidrug-resistant pathogens. Intestinal colonization by CRE is... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 20/07/2021 at 9:20 am

HEE has been commissioned by the Minister of State for Care, Helen Whately, to work with our partners and review long term strategic trends for the health and social care... Read More The post HEE has been commissioned by the Minister of State for Care, Helen Whatel appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 20/07/2021 at 9:13 am

Audience:  Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy  What safety information is FDA announcing? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting removal of its strongest warning against using cholesterol-lowering statin medicines in... […]

on 19/07/2021 at 5:37 pm

Audience: Consumer Tucson, AZ, Alpha Male Plus is voluntarily recalling all lots within expiry of Alpha Male Plus Male Enhancer fruit chews to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found the product to be tainted with tadalafil, an ingredient known... […]

on 19/07/2021 at 9:47 am

Audience: Consumer July 19, 2021 -- Pfizer is voluntarily recalling two lots of Chantix 0.5mg Tablets, two lots of Chantix 1 mg Tablets, and eight lots of a Chantix kit of 0.5mg/1 mg Tablets to the patient (consumer/user) level due to the presence... […]

on 19/07/2021 at 9:13 am

Telomeres are regions of repetitive nucleotide sequences located at the ends of chromosomes that play a key role in the... […]

on 19/07/2021 at 9:00 am

ELITechGroup (Puteaux, France) has acquired GONOTEC (Berlin, Germany), thus uniting two osmometry market leaders. […]

on 16/07/2021 at 2:25 pm

Prisons can be high-risk environments for the transmission of COVID-19. People in prisons live in settings that are often overcrowded and in close proximity and thus may act as a source of infection, amplification and spreading of infectious diseases within and beyond prisons. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 16/07/2021 at 10:07 am

With the ever increasing development of the AHCS Healthcare Science (HCS) Practitioner Accredited Register and following the revision of the Regulatory Framework, there is a vacancy for a Professional Member... Read More The post Vacancy for Professional Member of the HCS Registration Council appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 16/07/2021 at 9:18 am

On Nelson Mandela International Day, 18 July, WHO/Europe focuses on how prisons can develop and implement effective COVID-19 vaccination policies as part of quality health-care programmes for both inmates and staff. To support countries, WHO has developed a package of new materials for protecting health in prisons, including by ensuring equitable access to vaccines. […]

on 16/07/2021 at 7:45 am

The WHO European Region saw a 1% decrease in routine immunization coverage, from 95% in 2019 to 94% in 2020 (the third dose of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-containing vaccine (DTP3) is used as a tracer indicator), according to WHO/United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) estimates for routine coverage in 2020, released on 15 July 2021. […]

on 16/07/2021 at 6:32 am

DiaSorin S.p.A. (‎Saluggia‎, Italy) has completed the acquisition of Luminex Corporation (Austin, TX, USA), allowing it to gain access to... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 15/07/2021 at 4:08 pm

We urgently need to expand our pool of assessors for the STP Equivalence process. You may be interested or might know of other colleagues who would like to be involved... Read More The post Call out for STP Equivalence assessors appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 15/07/2021 at 8:43 am

People in Georgia are increasingly able to access publicly financed health coverage, but high out-of-pocket costs continue to place a burden on those seeking care, according to findings published in a new WHO/Europe report. […]

on 15/07/2021 at 7:20 am

In 2020, more than 740 000 of new cases of cancer were associated with alcohol consumption. This is one of the highlights of the new global study carried out by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and published by The Lancet Oncology. […]

on 15/07/2021 at 6:17 am

Structural variation (SV) in the genome is a recurring hallmark of cancer. Translocations (genomic rearrangements between chromosomes) in particular are... […]

on 15/07/2021 at 6:14 am

Ovarian cancer is a cancer that forms in or on an ovary. It results in abnormal cells that have the... […]

on 15/07/2021 at 6:14 am

Ovarian cancer is a cancer that forms in or on an ovary. It results in abnormal cells that have the... […]

on 15/07/2021 at 5:57 am

The global market for lateral flow assays is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from an estimated USD... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 14/07/2021 at 11:50 am

Bold new life sciences vision sets path for UK to build on pandemic response and deliver life-changing innovations to patients “The remarkable response of the UK’s world class life sciences... Read More The post Life Sciences vision sets path for UK to build on pandemic response and deliver life-changing innovations to patients appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 14/07/2021 at 9:39 am

Audience: Consumer NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., JULY 14, 2021 – Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (JJCI) is voluntarily recalling all lots of five Neutrogena® and Aveeno® aerosol sunscreen product lines to the consumer level. Internal... […]

on 14/07/2021 at 5:55 am

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), characterized by dense desmoplastic stroma laid down by pancreatic stellate cells (PSC), has no reliable diagnostic... […]

on 14/07/2021 at 5:50 am

Diarrhea is the second most common cause of childhood mortality worldwide, with Group A Rotavirus (RVA) recognized as a leading... […]

on 14/07/2021 at 5:50 am

Diarrhea is the second most common cause of childhood mortality worldwide, with Group A Rotavirus (RVA) recognized as a leading... […]

on 13/07/2021 at 8:26 am

The pandemic has profoundly affected young people, for whom lockdown measures have drastically reduced opportunities to learn, work and socialize. The toll it has taken on their mental health has been particularly heavy, compounded by a limited ability to make their voices heard. In addition, public discourse has often branded youth as main transmitters, or “superspreaders”, of the virus. […]

on 13/07/2021 at 6:26 am

The detection of specific DNA sequences is central to precision medicine, from pathogen identification to the risk assessment of human... […]

on 13/07/2021 at 6:23 am

Bone marrow biopsies may be used unnecessarily in some African American individuals who are genetically predisposed to having relatively low... […]

on 13/07/2021 at 6:19 am

Researchers have constructed a microchip "nanosensor" to measure stress hormones such as cortisol in a dedicated nanowell array, which does... […]

on 13/07/2021 at 5:54 am

Werfen (Barcelona, Spain) companies, including Instrumentation Laboratory (IL), Inova Diagnostics (Inova), and Biokit, are uniting under one name and one... […]

on 12/07/2021 at 7:19 pm

In collaboration with Johns Hopkins University, WHO has launched 2 pilot projects focusing on improving school nutrition policies and interventions in primary health care in selected countries. The projects aim to support the effective implementation of evidence-based interventions and policies for tackling noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). […]

on 12/07/2021 at 6:01 am

As part of the fight against the SARS-Cov-2 epidemic, laboratories have a critical role in assessing the reliability of new... […]

on 12/07/2021 at 6:01 am

As part of the fight against the SARS-Cov-2 epidemic, laboratories have a critical role in assessing the reliability of new... […]

on 09/07/2021 at 1:44 pm

Uzbekistan, with the support of WHO/Europe, has begun offering tax-based health protection under a pilot scheme in the country’s Syrdarya region. The provision of state health insurance is part of the national health sector reforms announced in 2020, to transform the health service delivery model and accelerate progress towards universal health coverage in the country. […]

on 09/07/2021 at 9:25 am

Audience:  Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy  July 9, 2021 -- FDA has routinely been using screening methods to monitor the safety of COVID-19 vaccines and to evaluate potential adverse events of interest (AEI) related to these vaccines.... […]

on 08/07/2021 at 9:37 am

Previous meta-analyses of case-control and prospective cohort studies showed that cytokines and inflammatory markers, such as interleukin-6 (IL-6), C-reactive protein... […]

on 08/07/2021 at 9:37 am

Previous meta-analyses of case-control and prospective cohort studies showed that cytokines and inflammatory markers, such as interleukin-6 (IL-6), C-reactive protein... […]

on 08/07/2021 at 9:37 am

Previous meta-analyses of case-control and prospective cohort studies showed that cytokines and inflammatory markers, such as interleukin-6 (IL-6), C-reactive protein... […]

on 08/07/2021 at 9:35 am

The detection and identification of bacteria currently rely on enrichment steps such as bacterial culture and nucleic acid amplification to... […]

on 08/07/2021 at 9:35 am

The detection and identification of bacteria currently rely on enrichment steps such as bacterial culture and nucleic acid amplification to... […]

on 08/07/2021 at 9:32 am

Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory reaction caused by the activated pancreatic enzymes in the pancreas, which leads to subsequent... […]

on 08/07/2021 at 9:32 am

Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory reaction caused by the activated pancreatic enzymes in the pancreas, which leads to subsequent... […]

on 08/07/2021 at 9:19 am

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (Raritan, NJ, USA) has entered into a distribution agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (Waltham, MA, USA)... […]

on 08/07/2021 at 8:00 am

Throughout the WHO European Region, fans have been excitedly returning to watch football after more than a year of cancelled matches and closed grounds. But with the pandemic far from over, how does it feel to be a spectator again, with many restrictions and public health measures in place? And what precautions are people taking to try to keep themselves safe? […]

on 07/07/2021 at 3:03 pm

The WHO Regional Office for Europe has launched the E4As Guide, helping to promote engagement with health and sustainable development among key stakeholders. E4As stands for: engage to assess, align, accelerate and account – a compilation of methods, diagnostic tools, guidance documents, processes and mechanisms to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). […]

on 07/07/2021 at 11:14 am

Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy  July 7, 2021 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring safety labeling changes to the prescribing information for the class of hydroxyethyl starch products to amend the Boxed Warning... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 07/07/2021 at 9:41 am

The BNMS Virtual Annual Meeting 2021 will be taking place on 27th – 29th September. Registration is now open and a draft programme has been launched! All information and how... Read More The post BNMS Virtual Annual Meeting 2021 appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 07/07/2021 at 8:01 am

The WHO Regional Office for Europe and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) have released a report on the consumption of antibiotics in countries across the WHO European Region. The report highlights changes in consumption of antibiotics in many countries, but it also highlights the need for more detailed data to improve strategies to reduce antimicrobial consumption across the European Region. […]

on 07/07/2021 at 5:03 am

Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), a progressive and serious stage of diabetic retinopathy (DR) due to retinal ischemia, is characterized by... […]

on 07/07/2021 at 4:18 am

Routine health information systems (RHISs) have the potential to dramatically improve decision-making among health-care professionals in the WHO European Region. However, a new study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health has identified challenges which make staff reluctant to adopt new technology that may help improve patient outcomes. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 06/07/2021 at 4:13 pm

CSO office is inviting Healthcare Scientists to take the time to recognise and commend their peers and colleagues who have gone above and beyond by nominating them for an award.... Read More The post **UPDATED** 2021 NHS England Chief Scientific Officer’s Healthcare Science Awards appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 06/07/2021 at 3:39 pm

The results of new research into childhood obesity in Croatia indicate that 35% of the country’s children aged 8–9 suffer from being overweight or obese. Nationally, results show the obesity problem is greater in boys, affecting 17.8% of boys compared to 11.9% of girls. […]

on 06/07/2021 at 8:22 am

Dengue is the most common mosquito-borne viral disease to affect humans globally. In 2019, the World Health Organization identified dengue... […]

on 05/07/2021 at 11:45 am

Multiple myeloma (MM) treatment has considerably improved in the past 15–20 years. The current paradigm for transplant-eligible newly diagnosed MM... […]

on 02/07/2021 at 1:04 pm

Gathering virtually, the 7th high-level meeting of the Small Countries Initiative was an opportunity for countries to share experiences on how the pandemic has impacted them and discuss ways to move forward together. […]

on 02/07/2021 at 1:03 pm

Audience:  Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy  July 2, 2021 --  FDA is alerting patients and health care professionals to Pfizer’s voluntary recall of nine lots of the smoking cessation drug, varenicline (brand name Chantix), to... […]

on 02/07/2021 at 7:59 am

Schools should remain open for as long as possible with adequate public health and social measures in place, and governments should use the summer months to implement measures that protect in-person schooling in the next school year, an international group of experts established by the World Health Organization’s Regional Office for Europe said in its latest recommendations on schooling during COVID-19. […]

by MalloryHackett on 01/07/2021 at 7:51 pm

At the time of publishing, HHS had not extended the deadline for PRF payments. […]

on 01/07/2021 at 11:52 am

A 10-week decline in the number of COVID-19 cases in the 53 countries in the WHO European Region has come to an end. […]

on 01/07/2021 at 11:51 am

A 10-week decline in the number of COVID-19 cases in the 53 countries in the WHO European Region has come to an end. […]

on 01/07/2021 at 11:24 am

Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy July 1, 2021 -- Teva Pharmaceuticals has initiated a voluntary recall of lot 31328962B of Topotecan Injection 4 mg/4 mL (1 mg/mL), to the retail/institutional level in the United States. This voluntary recall... […]

on 01/07/2021 at 9:11 am

WHO/Europe has presented a new package of Russian- and English-language materials to help primary health-care workers in many countries of the eastern part of the WHO European Region to identify patients with risky drinking behaviours. The materials will allow health professionals to support people who might experience harm from drinking or be at risk without even knowing it. […]

by MalloryHackett on 30/06/2021 at 8:33 pm

At launch, the company is offering its Extra Access program to seniors in West Tennessee. […]

on 30/06/2021 at 10:50 am

With the UEFA European Football Championships being played in cities across the WHO European Region, WHO/Europe has launched an “explorer” or monitoring tool providing an overview of the current COVID-19 situation in the Region, with a particular focus on UEFA EURO 2020 host cities. […]

on 30/06/2021 at 9:17 am

We spoke to WHO/Europe’s Siddhartha Sankar Datta, Regional Adviser on Vaccine-preventable Diseases and Immunization, to answer your questions about vaccines and vaccination, and the implications for travel and holidays this summer. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 29/06/2021 at 4:12 pm

Cleveland Clinic London is one of the leading providers of specialised medical care in the world, with a focus on providing clinical excellence and superior patient outcomes while fostering research,... Read More The post Job Opportunity – Cleveland Clinic London is now recruiting for a Cardiac Physiologist appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 28/06/2021 at 4:17 pm

**New Opportunity** Engagement Manager: Clinical Research Practitioner Registration University of Leeds is advertising for an Engagement Manager: Clinical Research Practitioner Registration. Use either of the links below to find out... Read More The post **New Opportunity** appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 28/06/2021 at 8:06 am

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) together with WHO, through its headquarters and Regional Office for Europe, have developed the first indicator framework to evaluate the public health effectiveness of digital proximity tracing solutions. […]

on 27/06/2021 at 8:59 pm

When an influencer or public figure is seen consuming or endorsing unhealthy products, such as foods and beverages high in salt, fats and sugars, this often has an immediate effect on their followers. It may influence their consumption, attitudes and preferences. Even a simple action by a high-profile celebrity can have a significant impact and cannot be underestimated. […]

on 21/06/2021 at 10:29 am

A complete blood count (CBC), also known as a full blood count (FBC), is a set of medical laboratory tests... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 21/06/2021 at 8:17 am

The Covid-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on the higher education providers (HEP) ability to meet all aspects of pre-registration education required by the approved curriculum and standards.... Read More The post Covid-19 impact on the higher education providers (HEP) appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 16/06/2021 at 7:41 am

Audience: Consumer What safety concern is FDA announcing? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that symptoms such as headache, nausea, and dizziness can occur after applying alcohol-based hand sanitizers to the skin. These... […]

by jonah.comstock@himssmedia.com on 11/06/2021 at 4:00 pm

These days, insurtech is its own burgeoning startup ecosystem. But in 2012, ... […]

on 11/06/2021 at 1:20 pm

Audience:  Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy  Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc., is voluntarily recalling 2 (two) lots of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 750 mg to the retail level. The 2 (two) lots of Metformin Hydrochloride... […]

on 26/05/2021 at 8:59 am

Audience:  Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy  ISSUE: The FDA is restricting the use of the liver disease medicine Ocaliva (obeticholic acid) in patients having primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) with advanced cirrhosis of the liver because... […]

on 26/05/2021 at 1:08 am

Audience: Consumer May 26, 2021 -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission issued warning letters to five companies for illegally selling dietary supplements that claim to cure, treat, mitigate, or prevent... […]

on 21/05/2021 at 11:46 am

Audience: Consumer May 21, 2021 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that U.S. Marshals, at the agency’s request, seized more than 207,000 units of dietary supplements and bulk dietary ingredients that are or contain... […]

on 19/05/2021 at 11:40 am

Audience: Consumer May 19, 2021 Irving, Texas, Miracle8989 is voluntarily recalling all lots PremierZen Gold 7000, PremierZen Platinum 8000 and MaxxZEN Platinum 12000, capsules to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found the products to contain... […]

on 17/05/2021 at 10:29 am

Audience: Consumers May 17, 2021 -- Sanit Technologies LLC d/b/a Durisan is updating its previously announced voluntary recall of Durisan Non Alcohol Antimicrobial Hand Sanitizer products that became contaminated with a common municipal water supply... […]

on 12/05/2021 at 11:36 am

Audience: Consumer May 12, 2021 -- Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals. Inc. of Norcross, GA is recalling Lot # 001211197, Exp. 12/25 of Lipodrene w/25mg Ephedra Extract Dietary Supplement due to the presence of 1,4-dimethylamylamine (DMAA). The FDA has warned... […]

on 11/05/2021 at 8:50 am

Audience: Consumers May 11, 2021 -- Delray Beach, Florida, Yamtun7 is voluntarily recalling all lots of Poseidon Platinum 3500 to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found the product to contain undeclared tadalafil and sildenafil. Tadalafil and... […]

on 10/05/2021 at 9:24 am

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy May 10, 2021 -- Novo Nordisk is voluntarily recalling 1,468 product samples listed in the table below of Levemir®, Tresiba®, Fiasp®, Novolog® and Xultophy®, to the... […]

on 04/05/2021 at 10:53 am

Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy May 04, 2021 -- Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer company, is voluntarily recalling lot EG6023 of 0.5% Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection, USP 30 mL and lot EG8933 of 1% Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP 30 mL, to the... […]

by MalloryHackett on 29/04/2021 at 2:24 pm

The payer is buying the remaining interest from TPG Capital and Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe in a deal that values Kindred at $8.1 billion. […]

by MalloryHackett on 27/04/2021 at 8:20 pm

The new appointees join tens of thousands of career officials during a time when expertise is critical to tackling the ongoing pandemic. […]

by MalloryHackett on 26/04/2021 at 7:51 pm

So far in the SEP, Black Americans have enrolled in federal health plans at higher rates than in previous years. […]

by MalloryHackett on 26/04/2021 at 6:38 pm

With this deal, Molina will expand upon its existing services in Texas as a part of its growth strategy. […]

by jonah.comstock@himssmedia.com on 09/04/2021 at 5:59 pm

With his new company, Transcarent, Glen Tullman and his team are looking to go ... […]

by MalloryHackett on 05/04/2021 at 8:25 pm

In March, hospitals lost 600 jobs compared to drops of 2,100 in January and 2,200 in February. […]

by MalloryHackett on 02/04/2021 at 8:59 pm

The plan would spend $400 billion toward expanding access to home-based or community-based care and improving the wages of caregivers. […]

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