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by kshooter on 01/06/2020 at 9:26 am

We take a closer look into the healthcare giant, Siemens Healthineers, and what has been the key to their success. Business Overview: At Siemens Healthineers, the purpose is to enable healthcare providers to increase value by empowering them on their journey towards expanding precision medicin... […]

by william on 01/06/2020 at 9:10 am

Mountain View, California-based Mindstrong is a healthcare company dedicated to mental health through virtual care and digital measurement. The company’s approach has seen it raise $160mn across four funding rounds since its foundation in 2014. Its latest Series C round alone, announced earlier t... […]

on 01/06/2020 at 6:17 am

Bottom Line: Among patients with both colorectal cancer and diabetes in Korea, those who had a high adherence to their oral diabetes medication had a significantly reduced risk of overall mortality compared with those with lower adherence. […]

on 01/06/2020 at 5:02 am

A team of scientists from Japan recently achieved more efficient degradation of the human serum albumin protein-;an important protein in the blood-;via high-intensity infrared irradiation, by attaching a zinc metal complex to the protein. […]

on 01/06/2020 at 4:40 am

Researchers at Uppsala University and Uppsala University Hospital have developed a new method to measure levels of the medication hydroxychloroquine in patients with rheumatic disease systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). […]

on 01/06/2020 at 4:31 am

The malaria drug hydroxychloroquine, which has been promoted as a potential treatment for Covid-19, is known to have potentially serious effects on heart rhythms. […]

on 01/06/2020 at 4:15 am

Children and adolescents are likely to experience high rates of depression and anxiety long after current lockdown and social isolation ends and clinical services need to be prepared for a future spike in demand, according to the authors of a new rapid review into the long-term mental health effects of lockdown. […]

on 01/06/2020 at 4:10 am

A recent paper published online on the preprint server medRxiv in May 2020 reports autopsy results on COVID-19 patients. The paper concludes that there were no specific hallmark lesions of COVID-19 in any of the many organs found to be injured by the infection in patients who died of the disease. […]

on 01/06/2020 at 4:00 am

Washington State University and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers have created a sodium-ion battery that holds as much energy and works as well as some commercial lithium-ion battery chemistries, making for a potentially viable battery technology out of abundant and cheap materials. The team reports one of the best results to date for a sodium-ion battery. […]

on 01/06/2020 at 4:00 am

The current practice of testing most pregnant women for thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) may be leading to overdiagnosis and overtreatment, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). http://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.191664 […]

on 01/06/2020 at 4:00 am

One of the methods to assess Ecosystem Services (ES) - the benefits people obtain from ecosystems: the ES Matrix approach, has been increasingly used in the last decade. A review of its application, published in the open-access, peer-reviewed journal One Ecosystem, confirms its flexibility, appropriateness and utility for decision-making, as well as its ability to increase awareness. Nevertheless, it is often used in a 'quick and dirty' way that calls for more transparency and variability analyses. […]

on 01/06/2020 at 4:00 am

Among patients with both colorectal cancer and diabetes in Korea, those who had a high adherence to their oral diabetes medication had a significantly reduced risk of overall mortality compared with those with lower adherence. […]

on 01/06/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers at Uppsala University and Uppsala University Hospital have developed a new method to measure levels of the medication hydroxychloroquine in patients with the rheumatic disease systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The analysis method may also be useful in other areas, such as in the treatment of COVID-19. The study is being published in Arthritis Research and Therapy. […]

on 01/06/2020 at 4:00 am

The advantages of animals foraging in an orderly group are well-known, but research by the University of Bristol has found an element of unruly adventure can help fish in the quest for food. […]

on 01/06/2020 at 4:00 am

In high-pressure experiments, scientists have discovered new forms of the common mineral feldspar. At moderate temperatures, these hitherto unknown variants are stable at pressures of Earth's upper mantle, where common feldspar normally cannot exist. The discovery could change the view at cold subducting plates and the interpretation of seismologic signatures, as the team around DESY scientist Anna Pakhomova and Leonid Dubrovinsky from Bayerisches Geoinstitut in Bayreuth report in the journal Nature Communications. […]

on 01/06/2020 at 4:00 am

Northern China is among the first centers in the world where agriculture developed, but its genetic history remains largely unknown. In a new study published in Nature Communications, the eurasia3angle research group analyses 55 ancient genomes from China, finding new correlations between the intensification of subsistence strategies and human migration. This work provides a comprehensive archaeogenetic overview of northern China and fuels the debate about the archaeological and linguistic signatures of past human migration. […]

on 01/06/2020 at 4:00 am

Probiotic supplements are widely available and are promoted as a general way to support the gut microbiome and promote health. A new publication in the Journal of Family Practice summarizes the latest evidence on using probiotics for a variety of specific health conditions, providing practical recommendations to assist primary care physicians in advising their patients. The article, authored by current International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics board members. […]

on 01/06/2020 at 3:30 am

Ketamine is a drug used to induce general anesthesia. It has also been found to act rapidly to relieve depression that has failed to respond to two other rounds of medication. A new study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry in May 2020 reports the mechanism of action of the drug, which was hitherto unknown. This could help find new ways to treat this debilitating and sometimes fatal condition. […]

on 01/06/2020 at 3:16 am

A new paper published in the journal JAMA Neurology in May 2020 discusses the presentation and complications of COVID-19 with respect to the nervous system. […]

on 01/06/2020 at 3:02 am

A new research paper published in the journal JAMA Network Open in May 2020 reports a high incidence of deep vein clots in patients with severe COVID-19 at a single French medical center. This could indicate the need for systematic anticoagulant therapy in these patients as a preventive measure. […]

on 01/06/2020 at 2:48 am

Even as the COVID-19 pandemic was sweeping across the world, new symptoms and clinical presentations appeared, often confusing the picture. A case report from Italy, published in the journal JAMA Neurology in May 2020, shows that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) may be a neurotropic virus, and may cause infection to present primarily with anosmia. […]

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by william on 31/05/2020 at 12:39 pm

Given the situation we find ourselves in, many companies are now operating remotely in order to protect their employees and curb the spread of the Coronavirus. Most staff find themselves facing new ways of working. But how can you work effectively and efficiently in your own home? Here are some good... […]

on 31/05/2020 at 9:00 am

SUNDAY, May 31, 2020 -- If you're off to college in the fall and have allergies or asthma, it's not too soon to figure out how you'll manage them. "There are many arrangements to be made as you head off to college for the first time, and your... […]

on 31/05/2020 at 4:05 am

Tabrecta is First Approval for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with MET Exon 14 Skipping Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer. In May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Novartis’ Tabrecta... […]

on 31/05/2020 at 4:00 am

A rapid review into the mental health impacts of loneliness on children and young people concludes that there could be a spike in demand for mental health services in the years to come. […]

on 31/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Genetic screening for prostate cancer in GP surgeries could be effective at picking up otherwise undiagnosed cases of the disease, a new pilot study shows. […]

on 31/05/2020 at 4:00 am

The current study analyzes social and life-history data from several thousand songbirds, including 127 corvids, the family that includes jays, crows, ravens, and magpies. Results show that corvids are unusual in having larger brains and 'extended childhoods,' where parents provide the young with a safe haven to learn and practice skills they need to survive as adults. These findings shed light on how extended parenting in humans facilitated the evolution of our extraordinarily large brains. […]

on 31/05/2020 at 4:00 am

The anaesthetic drug ketamine has been shown, in low doses, to have a rapid effect on difficult-to-treat depression. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet now report that they have identified a key target for the drug: specific serotonin receptors in the brain. Their findings, which are published in Translational Psychiatry, give hope of new, effective antidepressants. […]

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on 30/05/2020 at 3:36 pm

Although lymphoma is one of the most common types of blood cancer, it has a rare subtype for which no effective treatment regimens are known. For the first time, researchers have conducted clinical trials for a new treatment protocol and report it to be quite promising. […]

on 30/05/2020 at 12:00 pm

SATURDAY, May 30, 2020 -- More evidence has surfaced that the COVID-19 coronavirus was circulating in the United States as much as a month prior to the first confirmed local case in February, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... […]

on 30/05/2020 at 9:00 am

SATURDAY, May 30, 2020 -- Headed to the beach or park for a little fresh air? Don't forget your sun protection, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) advises. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, affecting one in five... […]

on 30/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Although lymphoma is one of the most common types of blood cancer, it has a rare subtype for which no effective treatment regimens are known. For the first time, Nagoya University researchers and colleagues in Japan have conducted clinical trials for a new treatment protocol and report it to be quite promising. […]

on 30/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Power consumption of a home refrigerator can be cut by 29% while improving cooling capacity. Researchers replaced environmentally-unfriendly R134a refrigerant with the more energy-efficient R600a. They dosed R600a with multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) nanoparticles. Drop-in refrigerant replacement in the field by trained technicians is possible, says an engineer from the University of Johannesburg. This test of nanoparticle-dosed refrigerants is a first of its kind and can help make home refrigeration more accessible for vulnerable families. […]

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on 29/05/2020 at 11:07 pm

Patients undergoing surgery after contracting coronavirus are at greatly increased risk of postoperative death, a new global study reveals. Researchers found that amongst SARS-CoV-2 infected patients who underwent surgery, mortality rates approach those of the sickest patients admitted to intensive care after contracting the virus in the community. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 11:07 pm

How might the novel coronavirus be prevented from entering a host cell in an effort to thwart infection? A team of biomedical scientists has made a discovery that points to a solution. The scientists report that two proteases -- enzymes that break down proteins -- located on the surface of host cells and responsible for processing viral entry could be inhibited. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 11:07 pm

Scientists have developed a method they believe will help epidemiologists more efficiently predict the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their new study outlines a solution to the SIR epidemic model, which is commonly used to predict how many people are susceptible to, infected by, and recovered from viral epidemics. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 8:13 pm

Researchers designed experiments using gene-editing tools to discover how molecules called gangliosides serve as de facto gatekeepers to allow the virus entry into liver cells and trigger disease. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 8:12 pm

Early exposure to anesthetics may make adolescents more susceptible to developing alcohol use disorder (AUD), according to new research. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 8:12 pm

A team of scientists studying the origin of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that has caused the COVID-19 pandemic, found that it was especially well-suited to jump from animals to humans by shapeshifting as it gained the ability to infect human cells. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 7:07 pm

Mandates like those found in the federal government's Families First Coronavirus Response Act may be helping to slow the pandemic. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 7:07 pm

Older men may be at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 because they worry less about catching or dying from it, according to a new study. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 7:07 pm

A new study shows the differences in visual motion perception in autism spectrum disorder are accompanied by weaker neural suppression in the visual cortex of the brain. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 7:06 pm

Recently discovered 'single-pixel vision' in fish could help researchers understand how humans are able to spot tiny details in their environment -- like stars in the sky. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 7:06 pm

As if the COVID-19 pandemic isn't scary enough, the flu season is not far away. How severe will the flu season be as it converges with the COVID-19 outbreak? What can we do to prepare? […]

on 29/05/2020 at 7:06 pm

A team of researchers has generated a developmental map of a key sound-sensing structure in the mouse inner ear. Scientists analyzed data from 30,000 cells from mouse cochlea, the snail-shaped structure of the inner ear. The results provide insights into the genetic programs that drive the formation of cells important for detecting sounds and the underlying causes for some forms of inner ear hearing loss. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 7:06 pm

Scientists have developed an experimental diagnostic test for COVID-19 that can visually detect the presence of the virus in 10 minutes. It uses a simple assay containing plasmonic gold nanoparticles to detect a color change when the virus is present. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 7:06 pm

Researchers used existing technologies to show that exposing the coronavirus to riboflavin and ultraviolet light reduces blood-borne pathogens in human plasma and whole-blood products. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 7:06 pm

Evidence available to date suggests that minority ethnic groups in England, particularly black and south Asian people, may be at increased risk of testing positive for Covid-19, compared to people from white British backgrounds, according to a new study. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 7:06 pm

Researchers have identified a new genomic region and anxiety-related candidate genes associated with fearfulness in dogs. Findings support their hypothesis that fearfulness and anxiety are hereditary traits in dogs, and there may be shared factors underlying anxiety in both humans and dogs. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 7:06 pm

Toxic versions of the protein tau are believed to cause death of neurons of the brain in Alzheimer's disease. A new study shows that the spread of toxic tau in the human brain in elderly individuals may occur via connected neurons. The researchers could see that beta-amyloid facilitates the spread of toxic tau. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 7:06 pm

How does general anesthesia cause loss of consciousness? Despite its 175-year-history of use by the U.S. medical system, science has been unable to definitively answer that question, until now. The lipid-based answer could open other brain mysteries. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 7:06 pm

An academic has achieved a milestone in statistical/mathematical physics by solving a 100-year-old physics problem -- the discrete diffusion equation in finite space. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 7:06 pm

Researchers have developed new technology to monitor cholesterol in brain tissue which could uncover its relation to neurodegenerative disease and pave the way for the development of new treatments. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 7:06 pm

As cases of COVID-19 soar, two University of Cincinnati students develop an interactive dashboard that shows cases and deaths related to the novel coronavirus throughout the nation. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 7:06 pm

Researchers describe a single function that accurately describes all existing available data on active COVID-19 cases and deaths -- and predicts forthcoming peaks. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 7:05 pm

FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 -- Women are less likely to have or die from cardiovascular disease than men, according to a study published online May 20 in The Lancet. Marjan Walli-Attaei, Ph.D., from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 7:05 pm

FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 -- A recall of the widely used diabetes drug metformin was announced by drug maker Apotex due to possible high levels of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), which is believed to cause cancer in people. The recall for all lots of... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 29/05/2020 at 4:08 pm

As healthcare services begin to explore ways to reset and restore following the initial outbreak of COVID-19 the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges is today (29th May 2020) publishing a timely... Read More The post Team working should be the ‘new normal’ after Covid’ says new report. appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:05 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 May 25 to 29, 2020. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:05 pm

FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 -- MRI imaging has uncovered key differences in blood flow to the placenta in pregnant women who are healthy and those with preeclampsia. That could help explain why babies born to mothers with preeclampsia -- dangerously high... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 3:05 pm

FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 -- At two years after the end of the elective orthopedic surgery deferment related to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be a cumulative backlog of more than 1 million surgical cases in an optimistic scenario, according to a... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 3:05 pm

FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 -- The VA health system has stopped nearly all use of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 patients, Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie said at a House hearing on Thursday. Wilkie said VA hospitals "ratcheted it down" to... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 3:05 pm

FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 -- Worldwide more physicians are using remdesivir to treat COVID-19 patients, according to a survey released May 21 by Sermo, a global health care polling company and social platform for physicians. Sermo's weekly COVID-19 Real... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 2:05 pm

FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 -- Women with cancerous cells in their milk ducts -- also known as DCIS -- are at a high risk for developing fatal breast cancer, British researchers report. DCIS is short for ductal carcinoma in situ, an early form of breast... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 1:31 pm

Gut bacterial imbalance is linked with many neurological disorders. Now researchers have identified a common thread: changes in gut mucus. It's a new gut-brain connection that opens fresh paths for scientists searching for ways to treat brain disorders by targeting our 'second brain' -- the gut. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 -- For children and young adults receiving CD19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell infusion (CTI), infection rates increase in the first month after treatment and then decrease, according to a study published in the May... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 -- For men with advanced prostate cancer, the oral gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist relugolix maintains testosterone suppression compared with the GnRH agonist leuprolide, while enzalutamide is associated with... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 -- For men with advanced prostate cancer, a new hormone therapy pill works better than standard injections -- and carries a much lower risk of heart attack or stroke, a clinical trial has found. The drug, called relugolix, is... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 -- Women have a good chance of having a second child with the help of assisted reproductive technology (ART), according to a study published online May 8 in Human Reproduction. Repon C. Paul, from the University of New South... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 -- From 1990 to 2017, there were increases in the global prevalence, incidence, and burden of suffering related to psoriasis, according to a report published in the May issue of the International Journal of Dermatology. Sarah... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 -- For residents of California and Washington with COVID-19, the length of hospital stay and intensive care unit (ICU) admission are high, according to a study published online May 22 in The BMJ. Joseph A. Lewnard, Ph.D., from... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- An inherited disorder that causes high cholesterol early in life appears to affect about 25 million people worldwide, but it is especially common among people with cardiovascular disease, new... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 -- There seems to be no significant difference between a five- and 10-day course of remdesivir for patients with severe COVID-19 not requiring mechanical ventilation, according to a study published online May 27 in the New... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 -- Marijuana has long been linked to a host of mental health risks, but the potent strains sold today may amplify those dangers, new research suggests. "We know that people who use cannabis are more likely to report mental... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 -- For adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), treatment strategies differ, but outcomes are equivalent with treatment at pediatric and adult centers, according to a study published online May 22 in... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 -- In a small French study, three-quarters of all COVID-19 patients admitted to intensive care went on to experience a dangerous blood clot in the leg that can travel to the lungs and potentially cause death. Known as a DVT,... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 -- Patient factors account for much of the variation in access to kidney transplantation in the United Kingdom, according to a study published online May 28 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Rishi... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 -- Air pollution may be an environmental risk factor for multiple sclerosis, according to a study presented May 22 at the European Academy of Neurology Virtual Congress. Roberto Bergamaschi, M.D., Ph.D., from the IRCCS Mondino... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 11:45 am

In North Macedonia, midwives and nurses were honoured with ear-deafening applause as over 500 health-care professionals joined in for a 5 May “clap” initiative at the 6 hospitals that treat COVID-19 patients in the country. The hospitals and their health-care workers have been rewarded with the “Clean hands” certificate of recognition by WHO. […]

by william on 29/05/2020 at 11:28 am

Things have changed drastically for the healthcare sector over the last few months. At this time of heightened stress and anxiety, it’s vital that doctors’ and nurses’ time is freed up for patients wherever possible – not just now, but for the future too. Necessity is the birth of invention, as they... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 10:14 am

World No Tobacco Day (31st May) will this year mark the danger the tobacco industry poses to young people. Tobacco use among youth is rapidly increasing. In the WHO European Region, 3.9 million adolescents are tobacco users. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 10:11 am

World No Tobacco Day (31st May) will this year mark the danger the tobacco industry poses to young people. Tobacco use among youth is rapidly increasing. In the WHO European Region, 3.9 million adolescents are tobacco users. […]

by william on 29/05/2020 at 9:19 am

Defence technology firm Patriot One technologies has announced it is collaborating with a number of organisations on a COVID-19 AI project. Patriot One Technologies’ subsidiary Xtract AI, Amazon Web Services, Vancouver General Hospital, the University of British Columbia and SapienML are using da... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 9:05 am

FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 -- Hospitalized COVID-19 patients in the United States spend more time in the hospital and are more likely to require intensive care than patients in China, a new study says. The findings suggest that the coronavirus pandemic... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 9:05 am

FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 -- Let's say you're one of the more than 1.7 million people in the United States who've contracted COVID-19, and you've been fortunate enough to shake off the virus and recover. What happens when you encounter the COVID-19... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 9:05 am

FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 -- Coronavirus-related safety is crucial if you wear contact lenses, eyeglasses or safety glasses/goggles, experts say. While the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends limiting use of contact lenses and switching to... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 9:05 am

FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 -- While the spread of coronavirus has slowed in some of the hardest-hit areas of America, other parts of the country were seeing worrying spikes in cases by Friday. New York City, once the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 9:05 am

FRIDAY, May 29, 2020 -- As U.S. hospitals resume procedures put on hold by the coronavirus outbreak, there's an urgent need for blood and platelet donations, the American Red Cross says. Following a sharp decline in demand for blood products that... […]

on 29/05/2020 at 9:00 am

While much of the road forward is uncharted, there are three things to consider that may alleviate stresses for the supply chain and clinicians. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 8:05 am

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: U.S. Abortion Pill Rule Should be Suspended During Pandemic: Lawsuit A U.S. government rule that requires women to visit a hospital, clinic or... […]

by Ron Shinkman on 29/05/2020 at 4:10 am

The California-based nonprofit explored four different scenarios in which a public option health plan could be introduced to the state and federal exchanges. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

As cases of COVID-19 soar two University of Cincinnati students develop an interactive dashboard that shows cases and deaths related to the novel coronavirus throughout the nation. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

An individualised and family-based physical activity and dietary intervention reduced the plasma LDL cholesterol concentration of primary school children, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

This week in the journal Frontiers, researchers describe a single function that accurately describes all existing available data on active COVID-19 cases and deaths -- and predicts forthcoming peaks. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Gut bacterial imbalance is linked with many neurological disorders. Now researchers have identified a common thread: changes in gut mucus. It's a new gut-brain connection that opens fresh paths for scientists searching for ways to treat brain disorders by targeting our 'second brain' - the gut. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

The addition of the monoclonal antibody therapy Trastuzumab to radiotherapy did not reach the protocol objective of a 36% reduction in the ipsilateral breast tumor recurrence rate for women with HER2-positive ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) on the NRG Oncology clinical trial NSABP B-43. The trial did find a statistically non-significant, modest (19%) reduction in the rate of recurrence among women that received trastuzumab, but this difference was not statistically significant. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Potential tissue targets and routes of entry of SARS-CoV-2 into the central nervous system and reported neurological complications of COVID-19 are identified in this narrative review. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

High-throughput analysis of blood plasma could aid in identification of diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The work sheds further light on a pathway involved in disease progression and appears to rule out an environmental neurotoxin as playing a role in ALS. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Toxic versions of the protein tau are believed to cause death of neurons of the brain in Alzheimer's disease. A new study published in Nature Communications shows that the spread of toxic tau in the human brain in elderly individuals may occur via connected neurons. The researchers could see that beta-amyloid facilitates the spread of toxic tau. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

The targeted therapy pralsetinib appears to have high response rates and durable activity in patients with a broad variety of tumors harboring RET gene fusions, according to results from the international Phase I/II ARROW trial, led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers from the US Food and Drug Administration have reviewed the available scientific literature on COVID-19 and systematically outlined key immunological factors underlying COVID-19 disease severity. Based on these factors, the researchers indicate a range of approved and available drugs, as well as drugs currently under clinical investigation, as possible candidates for treatment. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

The adoptive T-cell therapy ADP-A2M4, which is engineered to express a T-cell receptor (TCR) directed against the MAGE-A4 cancer antigen, achieved responses in patients with multiple solid tumor types, including synovial sarcoma, head and neck cancer and lung cancer, according to results from a Phase I clinical trial led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Results of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) study assessing the most commonly used medications for raising blood pressure in patients with nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), a rare type of stroke, have been published in Neurosurgical Focus by scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

This study reports new genome-wide data for 101 prehistoric individuals from 12 archaeological sites in today's France and Germany, dating from 7000-3000 BCE, and documents levels of admixture between expanding early Neolithic farmers and local hunter-gatherers seen nowhere else in Europe. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

In a report in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics, published by Elsevier, researchers describe a rapid, accurate novel assay for nondeletional alpha-thalassemia genotyping based on one-step nested asymmetric PCR melting curve analysis, which may enhance prenatal diagnosis, newborn screening, and large-scale population screening. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Despite improvements in their performance over the past decade, electronic health records (EHRs) commonly used in hospitals nationwide fail to detect up to one in three potentially harmful drug interactions and other medication errors, according to scientists at University of Utah Health, Harvard University, and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. In tests using simulated medical records, the researchers found that EHR systems consistently failed to detect errors that could injure or kill patients. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

In this study, led by Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, researchers provide a better understanding of cancer risk in children with birth defects. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) have developed a method to investigate the quality of healthcare data using a systematic approach, which is based on creating a taxonomy for data defects thorough literature review and examination of data. Using that taxonomy, the researchers developed software that automatically detects data defects effectively and efficiently. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Recently discovered 'single-pixel vision' in fish could help researchers understand how humans are able to spot tiny details in their environment -- like stars in the sky. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

A large international trial involving UCL and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) has found that pembrolizumab, a form of immunotherapy, more than doubled the 'progression free survival' time of patients with a specific subtype of advanced bowel cancer, when compared with chemotherapy. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

A new study highlights the risks of pulmonary complications in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection who undergo surgery, according to an observational study of 1,128 patients across 24 countries, published in The Lancet. The study was conducted between 1 January and 31 March 2020 and included data from hospitals mainly in Europe and America with ongoing SARS-CoV-2 infection outbreaks. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

How does general anesthesia cause loss of consciousness? Despite its 175-year-history of use by the U.S. medical system, science has been unable to definitively answer that question, until now. The lipid-based answer could open other brain mysteries. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Patients are at increased risk of dying after surgery if they contract COVID-19. Non-critical surgery should be postponed during COVID-19 outbreaks. Investment is urgently needed to increase safety of surgery during COVID-19 outbreaks. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

University of Cordoba Professor Rafael Villar participated in a study on the variation of root traits among Mediterranean trees planted in metal-contaminated so […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

A team of researchers led by Swansea University have developed new technology to monitor cholesterol in brain tissue which could uncover its relation to neurodegenerative disease and pave the way for the development of new treatments. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

A Bristol academic has achieved a milestone in statistical/mathematical physics by solving a 100-year-old physics problem -- the discrete diffusion equation in finite space. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Evidence available to date suggests that minority ethnic groups in England, particularly black and south Asian people, may be at increased risk of testing positive for Covid-19, compared to people from white British backgrounds, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Medicine. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah (U of U) presented the first outcomes evaluation of an adult oncology hospital-at-home program today at the 2020 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting. The study evaluated patients participating in HCI's Huntsman at HomeTM. The data demonstrate strong evidence for this care model, showing improved patient outcomes, including reduced hospitalizations and decreased visits to the emergency department. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Glucocorticoids, which are widely used as treatment in intensive care, can nearly quadruple the death rate of patients suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome. Researchers at the University of Turku, Finland, discovered the reason for the higher mortality. The findings are also important in the fight against COVID-19 disease. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Professor Hannes Lohi's research group at the University of Helsinki has identified a new genomic region and anxiety-related candidate genes associated with fearfulness in dogs. Findings support their hypothesis that fearfulness and anxiety are hereditary traits in dogs, and there may be shared factors underlying anxiety in both humans and dogs. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Scientists from Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) in collaboration with colleagues from the Institute of Chemistry FEB RAS come up with a smart technology for the synthesis of sorbent based on a "tungsten bronze" compound powder (Na2WO4) aimed to purify industrial and drinking water from hazardous radionuclides cesium (137Cs), and strontium (90Sr), as well as for effective processing of liquid radioactive waste. A related article appears in the Journal of Materials Science. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

The planetary system around star HR8799 is remarkably similar to our Solar System. A research team led by astronomers from the University of Groningen and SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research has used this similarity to model the delivery of materials by asteroids, comets and other minor bodies within the system. Their simulation shows that the four gas planets receive material delivered by minor bodies, just like in our Solar System. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and the MET exon 14 (METex14) skipping mutation had a 46.5% objective response rate to the targeted therapy drug tepotinib, as shown in a study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at the 2020 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting ASCO20 Virtual Meeting (Abstract 9556 - Poster 322) by researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

University at Buffalo electrical engineers created a gallium oxide-based transistor that can handle more than 8,000 volts. The transistor could lead to smaller and more efficient electronic systems that control and convert electric power -- a field of study known as power electronics -- in electric cars, locomotives and airplanes. In turn, this could help improve how far these vehicles can travel. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers surveyed nearly 500 attendees at the 2019 Hash Bash in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to learn about cannabis enthusiasts' awareness of cannabis harm reduction strategies. The results indicate a need for better public health campaigns. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Although there were early warnings of an exponentially growing pandemic, most policymakers around the world were unprepared and reluctant to act when Covid-19 first spread from China around the world. In an article published in the Journal of Risk Research, Aengus Collins, Marie-Valentine Florin (both EPFL International Risk Governance Center) and IASS Scientific Director Ortwin Renn analyze the key factors and offer recommendations on how we can better prepare for future crises. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

By analyzing tumors from patients treated with immunotherapy for advanced kidney cancer in three clinical trials, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists have identified several features of the tumors that influence their response to immune checkpoint inhibitor drugs. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

A combination of genetic shuffling and evolutionary selection of near-identical genetic sequences among specific bat and pangolin coronaviruses may have led to the evolution of SARS-CoV-2. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

A systematic assessment of deep vein thrombosis among patients in an intensive care unit in France with severe COVID-19 is reported in this case series. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

As if the COVID-19 pandemic isn't scary enough, the flu season is not far away. How severe will the flu season be as it converges with the COVID-19 outbreak? What can we do to prepare? Dr. Benjamin Singer, a Northwestern Medicine pulmonologist who treats COVID-19 patients in the intensive care unit, outlines the best defense against influenza, which also may protect against coronavirus. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

The more people know about when and why behavioural interventions are being used and their effectiveness, the more likely they are to accept their use to change their behaviour. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

The most common organism in the world's oceans -- and possibly the whole planet -- harbors a virus in its DNA. This virus may have helped it survive and outcompete other organisms. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Scientists from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) developed an experimental diagnostic test for COVID-19 that can visually detect the presence of the virus in 10 minutes. It uses a simple assay containing plasmonic gold nanoparticles to detect a color change when the virus is present. The test does not require the use of any advanced laboratory techniques, such as those commonly used to amplify DNA, for analysis. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

An international collaborative team from PROS Ehime University and CellFee Science, Japan; the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Australia; Pasteur Institute, France; and Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics, Switzerland developed a new diagnostic blood test which detects recent exposure to 'vivax' malaria. The new test can also identify people who may harbor dormant liver-stage malaria parasites, which can cause illness. This new diagnostic approach has the potential to enhance malaria surveillance and accelerate elimination. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Results of the NRG Oncology phase III clinical trial NRG-GY004 indicated that the addition of the investigational agent cediranib to olaparib and standard platinum-based chemotherapy did not improve progression-free survival (PFS) outcomes for women with platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer;, however, activity between the treatments were similar in patients. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Scientists writing for the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management say several exotic grass species once grown in South Texas for livestock forage and erosion control have expanded from the areas where they were planted and have become invasive. They now are reducing the region's biodiversity and the habitats available for wildlife. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

A University of Minnesota Medical School researcher recently published an article in Nature Communications that shows the differences in visual motion perception in autism spectrum disorder are accompanied by weaker neural suppression in the visual cortex of the brain. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Advances in neuroscience research and microscopy: a new technique makes it possible to clear a wide variety of different animals, making them transparent and allowing researchers to look deep into their organs and nervous systems. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Older men may be at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 because they worry less about catching or dying from it, according to a new study by researchers at Georgia State University. This is a concern because older men are already more at risk of severe or fatal COVID-19 infections, and the study participants who were most worried about COVID-19 were also the most likely to have implemented protective behavior changes. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

A team of researchers has generated a developmental map of a key sound-sensing structure in the mouse inner ear. Scientists at the the NIH National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, and their collaborators analyzed data from 30,000 cells from mouse cochlea, the snail-shaped structure of the inner ear. The results provide insights into the genetic programs that drive the formation of cells important for detecting sounds and the underlying causes for some forms of inner ear hearing loss. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Results of the NRG Oncology clinical trial RTOG 1010 indicated that the addition of the monoclonal antibody trastuzumab to neoadjuvant trimodality treatment did not improve disease-free survival (DFS) outcomes for patient with HER2 overexpressing local and locally advanced esophageal adenocarcinoma. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Land use choices can have a significant impact on climate change mitigation and help meet the increased ambition foreseen by the 'European Green Deal'. It is time to step up efforts to quantify the land sector's carbon emissions and removals. A study, which includes the CMCC Foundation's participation, analyses the EU regulations in force on the subject, which to date still place limits on the contribution that the land use sector can make to achieving the Union's climate objectives. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Paid sick leave (PSL) mandates like those found in the federal government's Families First Coronavirus Response Act may be helping to slow the spread of COVID-19, according to a new study by health economists at Georgia State and Tulane universities. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Farmers in Bangladesh achieved significantly higher yields and revenues by growing insect-resistant, genetically engineered eggplant, a new Cornell study has found. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

The world has been experiencing an unprecedented economic downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A significant number of economic activities have shut down. With increasing unemployment, economists are devising and proposing economic measures that could help ensure a sustainable increase in consumer spending and circumvent a long-term economic recession. However, whether the proposed economic measures are going to provide a long-term solution to these problems remains a concern. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

What is and is not possible for natural evolution may be explained using models and calculations from theoretical physics, say researchers in Japan. To explain this the limits of evolution, researchers simplified the natural world to fit idealized physics models and searched for any mathematical structure within biological complexity. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

In the periodic table of elements there is one golden rule for carbon, oxygen, and other light elements. Under high pressures they have similar structures to heavier elements in the same group of elements. Only nitrogen always seemed unwilling to toe the line. However, high-pressure researchers of the University of Bayreuth have actually disproved this special status. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers at Colorado State University used existing technologies to show that exposing the coronavirus to riboflavin and ultraviolet light reduces blood-borne pathogens in human plasma and whole-blood products. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

A recent study from the University of Washington explores the ways parasitism will respond to climate change, providing researchers new insights into disease transmission. The paper was published May 18 in the journal Trends in Ecology and Evolution. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Germans have difficulty gauging the negative impact of weather conditions such as ground frost, heat, or UV radiation. This is one of the key results of a representative survey conducted by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, published in Weather, Climate, and Society. The study's authors advocate new impact forecasts that predict not only what the weather will be, but also what it will do. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers at the University of Colorado College of Nursing and the School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology at the Anschutz Medical Campus found that the use of nitrous oxide (N2O) as a pain relief option for individuals in labor is safe for newborn children and laboring individual, and converting to a different form of pain relief such as an epidural or opioid is influenced by a woman's prior birth history and other factors. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Bangladesh is on track to lose all of its forestland in the next 35-40 years, leading to a rise in CO2 emissions and subsequent climate change, researchers said. However, that is just one of the significant land-use changes that the country is experiencing. A new study uses satellite and census data to quantify and unravel how physical and economic factors drive land-use changes. Understanding this relationship can inform climate policy at the national scale in Bangladesh and beyond. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Oesophageal surgery: quality increases with larger case volumes. Greater survival probabilities in hospitals where complex oesophageal surgery is performed more frequently. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Rochester Institute of Technology scientists have developed a method they believe will help epidemiologists more efficiently predict the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their new study, published in Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, outlines a solution to the SIR epidemic model, which is commonly used to predict how many people are susceptible to, infected by, and recovered from viral epidemics. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

A team of scientists studying the origin of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that has caused the COVID-19 pandemic, found that it was especially well-suited to jump from animals to humans by shapeshifting as it gained the ability to infect human cells. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

How might the novel coronavirus be prevented from entering a host cell in an effort to thwart infection? A team of biomedical scientists has made a discovery that points to a solution. The scientists, led by Maurizio Pellecchia in the UC Riverside School of Medicine, report in the journal Molecules that two proteases -- enzymes that break down proteins -- located on the surface of host cells and responsible for processing viral entry could be inhibited. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

A new technique overcomes a serious hurdle in the field of bacterial design and engineering. Researchers develop method to identify proteins that enable highly efficient bacterial design. Approach has potential to boost efforts in bacterial design to tackle infectious diseases, bacterial drug resistance, environmental cleanup and more. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

In New York City, the first confirmed COVID-19 cases arose mostly through untracked transmission of the virus from Europe and other parts of the United States, a new molecular epidemiology study of 84 patients reports. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

This case report describes a 25-year-old female radiographer with no significant medical history who had been working in a COVID-19 ward who presented with a mild dry cough that lasted for one day, followed by persistent severe anosmia (loss of smell) and dysgeusia (an impaired sense of taste). […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

A Georgetown University Medical Center clinical trial investigating the cancer drug nilotinib in people with Alzheimer's disease finds that it is safe and well-tolerated, and researchers say the drug should be tested in a larger study to further determine its safety and efficacy as a potential disease-modifying strategy. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Much of what we will be as adults depends on the first years of life, on what we simply observe happening around us and not only on what we are taught explicitly. This also applies to the development of the visual system, according to a new SISSA study that, for the first time, has experimentally shown the importance of passive visual experience. The research, published on Science Advances, has also potential clinical and technological implications. […]

on 29/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers from the Faculties of Chemistry and Biology at Bielefeld University have now found a method that might make the production of a biologically significant precursor of jasmonic acid more efficient and cheaper. Their innovation: they imitate how plants produce the hormone. The result is 12-OPDA, a central precursor of jasmonic acid. In the long term, it could also be a potential precur-sor for high-quality perfume. The researchers present their method today (29.05.2020) in the re-search journal Advanced Science. […]

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by Hailey Mensik on 28/05/2020 at 10:39 pm

Federal funds are helping offset short-term health system losses, but a potential second coronavirus surge makes long-term prospects unpredictable. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 8:11 pm

Climate change has contributed to the increase in the number of wildfires in the Arctic and can dramatically shift stream chemistry. Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have found that some of the aftereffects, like decreased carbon and increased nitrogen, can last up to five decades and could have major implications on vital waterways like the Yenisei River and the Arctic Ocean […]

on 28/05/2020 at 8:10 pm

A team of researchers has succeeded in using an electric current to directly control gene expression for the first time. Their work provides the basis for medical implants that can be switched on and off using electronic devices outside the body. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 8:10 pm

Chemists have developed a protocol to rapidly produce protein chains up to 164 amino acids long. The flow-based technology could speed up drug development and allow scientists to design novel protein variants incorporating amino acids that don't occur naturally in cells. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 8:10 pm

Small-scale gold mining in the Peruvian Amazon poses a health hazard not only to the miners and communities near where mercury is used to extract gold from ore, but also to downstream communities hundreds of kilometers away where people eat mercury-contaminated river fish as part of their diet. Downstream children under 12 with the highest levels of mercury in their bodies were found to have lost IQ points and become anemic. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 8:05 pm

Faced with a common peril, people delay making decisions that might save lives, fail to alert each other to danger and spread misinformation. Those may sound like behaviors associated with the current pandemic, but they actually surfaced in experiments on how social networks function in emergencies. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 8:05 pm

A team of scientists has discovered how the X and Y chromosomes find one another, break, and recombine during meiosis even though they have little in common. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 8:05 pm

Two recent journal articles explore how hospitals worldwide scaled back on heart surgeries as the pandemic hit, and how they can resume those operations in a world still plagued by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 8:05 pm

High-resolution imaging of the human placenta provides new insights into blood circulation patterns that are crucial for fetal development, according to a new study. These findings improve our understanding of the functioning of this understudied organ, both in healthy pregnancies and in serious medical conditions such as pre-eclampsia. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 8:05 pm

A research team has identified one of the mechanisms that establish the skin as a protective barrier, a breakthrough that is critical to understanding and treating common skin conditions including eczema and psoriasis, according to a new study. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 8:05 pm

A combination therapy of ivosenidib (IVO) plus venetoclax (VEN) with or without azacitidine (AZA) was found to be effective against a specific genetic subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in a Phase Ib/II trial. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 8:05 pm

A new study has profiled, in a sweeping comparative analysis, the distinct immune landscapes of tumors that arise in the brain, or gliomas, and those that metastasize to the organ from the lungs, breast and skin. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 8:05 pm

An international survey of Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE) membership found that the majority of members -- health professions schools and programs, including medical, nursing, and public health -- offer learning opportunities related to the health impacts of climate change, yet many also encountered challenges in instituting or developing curricula. The results of the survey provide a baseline assessment of the state of climate-health education internationally among health professions institutions. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 8:05 pm

Researchers have uncovered an unexpected connection between an imbalance of electrons in liver cells and many metabolic problems that increase the risk for conditions such as cardiovascular disease and fatty liver disease. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 8:05 pm

A new study finds that restoring the protein SV2 in a genetic form of ALS can correct abnormalities in transmission and even prevent cells from dying, providing a new target for future therapies. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 8:05 pm

For the last eight years, the Genome Aggregation Database (gnomAD) Consortium (and its predecessor, the Exome Aggregation Consortium, or ExAC), has been working with geneticists around the world to compile and study more than 125,000 exomes and 15,000 whole genomes from populations around the world. Now, in seven articles, gnomAD Consortium scientists describe their first set of discoveries from the database, showing the power of this vast collection of data. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 8:05 pm

A new study found that around 30 percent of young children with autism have less severe autism symptoms at age 6 than they did at age 3, with some children losing their autism diagnoses entirely. It also found that girls tend to show greater reduction and less rise in their autism symptom severity than boys with autism. Children with higher IQs were more likely to show a reduction in their symptoms. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 7:05 pm

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- A new study finds that prescriptions rose sharply for two anti-malarial drugs that President Donald Trump claimed could help prevent or treat COVID-19. This happened despite the fact that multiple studies found the... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 7:05 pm

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020  — Individuals, particularly parents, are coping with extreme stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the results of a survey released May 21 by the American Psychological Association (APA). The... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 7:05 pm

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease that is not completely accounted for by traditional vascular risk factors, according to a study published online... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 7:05 pm

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- Ten percent of COVID-19 patients with diabetes die within a week of entering the hospital and 20% need a ventilator to breathe by that point, a new French study found. Researchers analyzed data on more than 1,300 COVID-19... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 7:05 pm

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- Adults with severe chronic disease or with fair or poor general health have a higher prevalence of edentulism and severe tooth loss, according to research published in the May 29 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 7:05 pm

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- Coronavirus antibody test results may not be accurate enough to help guide decisions about whether to allow large groups of people to gather at work, schools, dormitories, correctional facilities, and other locations, the... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 7:05 pm

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- Large pharmacy chains, including CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Giant Eagle, and those operated by Walmart, played a role in the U.S. opioid epidemic, alleges a lawsuit filed in federal court in Cleveland by two Ohio... […]

by Rebecca Pifer on 28/05/2020 at 6:15 pm

More than a third of pathologists who billed for inpatient visits did so on an out-of-network basis more than 90% of the time in 2017, according to the Health Care Cost Institute. […]

by Samantha Liss on 28/05/2020 at 5:48 pm

Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in six states contend that CVS Health concealed the true cash price from the insurers for more than a decade. The plans are seeking to recoup millions from CVS. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 5:05 pm

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- As the evidence piles up that a malaria drug touted as a possible coronavirus treatment by President Donald Trump may instead harm patients, a new study shows the same might hold true for cancer patients with... […]

by Brian Bingaman on 28/05/2020 at 5:01 pm

The next wave of coronavirus testing involves serology tests to identify antibodies that help fight off the infection.  Typically, the presence of the antibodies indicates that someone has been exposed to the virus and developed some level of immune response. Roche’s Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody test, which was approved under the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) […] [MORE […]

on 28/05/2020 at 4:05 pm

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- Money is the last thing on anyone's mind during a medical emergency, but new research shows many patients could be hit with huge bills for that ambulance drive or helicopter flight to the hospital. Quick response is... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 3:58 pm

Every major medical center in America sits on a gold mine of patient data that could be worth millions of dollars to companies that could use it to develop new treatments and technologies. A new framework could help them do so more responsibly, going beyond the minimum legal requirements and respecting patients by giving them more say in how their individual data may be used. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 3:58 pm

A simple blood test may be able to determine how physically fit you are, according to a new study. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 3:58 pm

Researchers have developed a synthetic molecule that selectively controls the physiological rewards of cocaine in mice. It also may represent a new class of small-molecule drugs that are more specific and have fewer side effects. The molecule selectively activates beta-arrestin without activating the G protein, making its signal to the cell much more specific. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 3:58 pm

Users of high-potency cannabis are four times more likely to report associated problems, and twice as likely to report anxiety disorder, than users of lower-potency strains, according to new research. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 3:58 pm

Microgreens. They're leafy green vegetables that are relatively new to the dining room, but a new study indicates that they will be welcome company at the table. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 3:58 pm

In proteins, amino acids are held together by amide bonds. These bonds are long-lived and are robust against changes in temperature, acidity or alkalinity. Certain medicines make use of reactions involving amide bonds, but the bonds are so strong they actually slow down reactions, impeding the effectiveness of the medicines. Researchers devised a way to modify amide bonds with a twist to their chemical structure that speeds up reactions by 14 times. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 3:58 pm

Researchers examined the effect of 18 major life events on wellbeing. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 3:58 pm

Scientists have made an adenovirus that specifically replicates inside and kills cancer cells by employing special RNA-stabilizing elements. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 3:57 pm

It was previously claimed that the font Sans Forgetica could enhance people's memory for information, however researchers have found after carrying out numerous experiments that the font does not enhance memory. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 3:57 pm

Preventing airborne transmission of Covid-19 should be the next front of the battle against the virus, argue experts in a new article. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 3:57 pm

A new type of test that uses complex sugars to detect prostate cancer earlier and with greater accuracy. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 2:29 pm

Policy-makers need to consider an economy of well-being which puts people at the centre, provides a safety net, protects front-line workers, contributes to environmental sustainability and sees public health as a driver of jobs in the health sector. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 2:28 pm

Policy-makers need to consider an economy of well-being which puts people at the centre, provides a safety net, protects front-line workers, contributes to environmental sustainability and sees public health as a driver of jobs in the health sector. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 2:05 pm

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- The human body is teeming with bacteria, and a new study finds the same is true of many cancers -- raising questions about what role microbes might play in the diseases. Researchers have already known that tumors in... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 2:05 pm

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- Lots of people are using medical marijuana to treat their arthritis and other muscle aches and pains, often without consulting their doctor, a new study reports. As many as 1 in 5 patients who consult an orthopedic surgeon... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 2:05 pm

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- A cancer diagnosis can deliver a double blow -- along with dealing with a serious health crisis, you also need to worry about how your treatment is going to affect your finances. Nearly three out of four people with... […]

by Maria Rachal on 28/05/2020 at 2:00 pm

Elective procedures were increasingly moving from hospitals to lower-cost ambulatory surgery centers prior to COVID-19. Now, ASCs may have a new advantage as a setting where patients feel safer returning to care. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 1:46 pm

Rheumatologists are flagging similarities between the deaths of some COVID-19 patients and those with rheumatic illnesses, and are testing proven rheumatic treatments to see whether they help against the pandemic virus. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 1:46 pm

A new approach could help researchers understand more complicated biomolecular interactions and characterize cells and diseases at the single-molecule level. […]

by Shannon Muchmore on 28/05/2020 at 1:43 pm

The biggest worry among officials at health systems and ambulatory surgery centers is the possibility of an outbreak or second wave, followed by low patient demand and inadequate supplies, according to a survey from Deloitte. […]

by Samantha Liss on 28/05/2020 at 1:28 pm

Officials at 10 influential medical associations in the U.S. have extensive financial ties to industry, according to a study published Wednesday in BMJ. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 1:21 pm

A transgenic mouse developed to model the deadly childhood immune disease HLH (hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis) may play a key role in saving lives during the COVID-19 virus pandemic. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 12:25 pm

Researchers have demonstrated that physical activity prompts a clean-up of muscles as the protein ubiquitin tags onto worn-out proteins, causing them to be degraded. This prevents the accumulation of damaged proteins and helps keep muscles healthy. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- From 2004 to 2017, there was a decrease in the proportion of pediatric patients with a minor injury prescribed opioids, according to research released as part of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Virtual... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- Hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin may have a serious adverse impact on the cardiovascular system, according to a research letter published online May 22 in Circulation. Lee S. Nguyen, M.D., from Sorbonne... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- Could a higher power help stroke recovery? People who are spiritual may be better able to deal with stroke-related disability, new research suggests. The Italian study linked spirituality -- be it through religion or... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- There are extensive financial relationships between leaders of U.S. professional medical associations and industry, according to a study published online May 27 in The BMJ. Ray Moynihan, Ph.D., from Bond University in Gold... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- Music influences people's heart rates, and one piece of music will affect individuals' hearts differently, a new, small study shows. The findings could lead to novel, drug-free treatments for such conditions as high blood... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- Many people are familiar with the idea that gut bacteria are important for health. Given their location, you might assume that role is only about digestion. But evidence is mounting that... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- Converting genotype information into an interpretable probability value for five different inflammatory arthritis-causing diseases could potentially improve the diagnostic efficiency of rheumatic disease, according to a... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- The treatment effects of early comprehensive disease-modifying pharmacological therapy are considerable for patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), according to a study published online May 21 in... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- Women with screening-detected ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) have increased long-term risks for invasive breast cancer and breast cancer death, according to a study published online May 27 in The BMJ. Gurdeep S. Mannu,... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- Very few people with autism receive two recommended genetic tests, a new study finds. The American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical groups recommend offering chromosomal microarray testing and Fragile X testing to... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- Insulin infusion helps achieve glycemic targets and may reduce risk for poor outcomes in patients with hyperglycemia and COVID-19, according to a study published online May 19 in Diabetes Care. Celestino Sardu, M.D.,... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- Quick response (QR) codes on casts of pediatric patients with fractures may be a convenient and useful way to connect children and their caregivers to cast care instructions, according to a study released as part of the... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 -- A total of 9.5 percent of persons were uninsured from January through June 2019, according to a report published online May 28 by the National Center for Health Statistics. Robin A. Cohen, Ph.D., and colleagues from the... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- High spirituality among stroke survivors may moderate the association between care partner depressive symptomatology and quality of life (QOL) for survivors and their care partners, according to a study published online May... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy May 28, 2020 -- Apotex Corp is voluntarily recalling all lots of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500mg within expiry to retail level. Apotex was notified by the U.S. Food and... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 9:51 am

The experience of doctors in Italy has contributed to the preparation of WHO’s guidance on preparedness, prevention and control of COVID-19 in prisons and other places of detention. Health professionals in Italy were among the first in Europe to face the threat of COVID-19. From the first days of the epidemic, there were concerns about prisons, as infection outbreaks in such closed settings can have an amplifying effect on the spread of the virus throughout the country. […]

by kshooter on 28/05/2020 at 9:33 am

We take a look into an application being developed at the University of Alberta, that will help health-care staff assess and manage pain in patients with dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.  "The challenge with understanding pain in patients with dementia is that the expressions o... […]

by william on 28/05/2020 at 9:21 am

Graphics card manufacturer NVIDIA has, in more recent times, branched out from mainly focusing on gaming to areas such as automotive and, increasingly, healthcare. A number of companies participating in the company’s Inception startup accelerator programme have interests in healthcare. One, Deep ... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 9:12 am

My name is Gulbara Dadyvaeva. I studied pharmacology at the Almaty Medical Institute in Kazakhstan and I have been working as a pharmacy manager for 33 years. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 9:05 am

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- The coronavirus pandemic can be especially difficult for children and adults with autism and their families, experts say. Self-isolation and disruption of routine are tough for anyone, but may emotionally upend someone... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 9:05 am

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- An injectable electrode could prove a better way to ease chronic nerve pain than opioid painkillers or bulky and expensive implants, animal research suggests. It's called an "injectrode." It appears easier and cheaper than... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 9:05 am

THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 -- As the U.S. coronavirus death toll passed 100,000 on Wednesday, there was more evidence of the collateral damage the virus has caused: New numbers released Thursday show the number of unemployed has now passed 40... […]

by Nick Paul Taylor on 28/05/2020 at 9:00 am

The nod for the system from Israel-based CLEW Medical is among a series of regulatory OKs for products designed to inform care of infected patients. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 8:46 am

Stenotrophomonas maltophilia strains occur in several natural and human associated ecosystems. The bacterium was long regarded as relatively unproblematic, but... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 8:34 am

In countries with community transmission of COVID-19, over 40% of total confirmed COVID-19 deaths occur in long-term care facilities, and in some cases, this is closer to 60%. This affects not only those in need of long-term care, many of whom are older people, but also their families who are put at risk of infection. To mitigate the mortality impact of COVID-19, it is important to reduce its spread in long-term care systems. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 8:05 am

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Coronavirus Antibody Tests Still Not Accurate Enough: CDC Coronavirus antibody test results may not be accurate enough to help guide decisions... […]

on 28/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Approach for generating numbers at random may help analyses of complex systems, from Earth's climate to financial markets. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Small-scale gold mining in the Peruvian Amazon poses a health hazard not only to the miners and communities near where mercury is used to extract gold from ore, but also to downstream communities hundreds of kilometers away where people eat mercury-contaminated river fish as part of their diet. Downstream children under 12 with the highest levels of mercury in their bodies were found to have lost IQ points and become anemic. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 4:00 am

A new study by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital examines changes in prescription patterns in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Imagine you're a dog. Your owner is trapped in a box and is crying out for help. Are you aware of his despair? If so, can you set him free? And what's more, do you really want to? That's what Joshua Van Bourg and Clive Wynne wanted to know when they gave dogs the chance to rescue their owners. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 4:00 am

This special issue presents a selection of 13papers that advance our understanding of cascadingconsequences of reactive nitrogen species along theiremission, transport, deposition, and the impacts in theatmosphere. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 4:00 am

(1) The development of solid state and time-step VCD methods opened a new horizon to reveal the mechanism of chirality amplification from microscopic to supramolecular scales.(2) The authors were selected as PCCP Emerging Investigators of the Royal Society of Chemistry. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Skoltech scientists and their colleagues have studied more than 30 thousand variants of genetic sequences encoding two fluorescent proteins in order to determine which characteristics of mRNA and of the first dozen or so codons in it can increase the efficiency of translation. Among other things, they found that rare codons at the beginning of the sequence do not seem to enhance translation, contrary to some hypotheses. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) severely impairs the quality of life in patients and often leads to various liver complications. Recently, scientists at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology designed a novel compound that can potentially treat NAFLD by targeting peripheral serotonin, which regulates lipid metabolism in the liver. They achieved this by structurally modifying an existing neurological drug such that it targets peripheral serotonin by minimizing brain penetration. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Argonne researchers have created a new kind of self-healing active material out of 'microspinners,' which self-assemble under a magnetic field to form a lattice. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 4:00 am

A new study examines the symbiotic relationship between two types of bacteria and spittlebugs that helps the insect live on very low-nutrient food. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Cornell researchers combined genetic engineering, single-molecule tracking and protein quantitation to get a closer look at this mechanism and understand how it functions. The knowledge could lead to the development of more effective antibacterial treatments. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 4:00 am

Watching and measuring what happens in tissues inside the human embryo is currently not possible, and it's difficult to do in mammalian models. Because humans and the fruit fly Drosophila share so many biological similarities, Columbia Engineering and Syracuse University researchers tackled this problem by focusing on fruit flies. The team reports today that they can predict when the tissue will begin to rapidly flow just by looking at cell shapes in the tissue. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 4:00 am

PSA screening: benefit does not outweigh harmSome men benefit from an earlier cancer diagnosis. However, more men are at risk of overdiagnosis and treatment-related complications. […]

on 28/05/2020 at 4:00 am

A joint research team from POSTECH and KAIST develops self-powering, color-changing humidity sensors.Applicable to various fields including smart windows, health care and safety management. […]

on 27/05/2020 at 11:03 pm

Allowing consenting volunteers to be deliberately infected with COVID-19 for the purposes of developing a vaccine could be done ethically and potentially speed up its development, a University of Warwick researcher has argued in new research. […]

on 27/05/2020 at 10:13 pm

An analysis of the 2018-2019 measles outbreak in New York City identifies factors that made the outbreak so severe: delayed vaccination of young children combined with increased contact among this age group, likely through 'measles parties' designed to purposely infect children. […]

on 27/05/2020 at 10:13 pm

A new study finds the use of HGH treatment in patients that have undergone ACL reconstructive surgery may prevent the loss of muscle strength and weakness. […]

on 27/05/2020 at 10:13 pm

Researchers have found an increase in domestic violence reports in Los Angeles and Indianapolis since the stay-at-home restrictions were implemented in March. […]

on 27/05/2020 at 7:05 pm

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 -- Intravenous (IV) artesunate received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults and children with severe malaria, the agency announced Tuesday. This approval marks the first for severe malaria... […]

on 27/05/2020 at 7:05 pm

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 -- Repetitive mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) are associated with elevated exosomal and plasma levels of neurofilament light (NfL) chain, according to a study published online May 27 in Neurology. Vivian A. Guedes,... […]

on 27/05/2020 at 7:05 pm

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 -- The COVID-19 pandemic poses risks to children's health, well-being, and development as parents struggle to provide for their families, according to a survey released by the Urban Institute. The Urban Institute's Health... […]

on 27/05/2020 at 7:05 pm

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 -- All-cause mortality and stroke are comparable at 30 days and one year after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) among patients with bicuspid and tricuspid valve stenosis, according to a study published online May... […]

on 27/05/2020 at 7:05 pm

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 -- VESIcare LS (solifenacin succinate) oral suspension is now approved to treat neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) in children 2 years and older, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday. VESIcare... […]

on 27/05/2020 at 7:05 pm

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 -- A new cruise ship study suggests that the number of people who are infected with the new coronavirus but have no symptoms may be much higher than believed. More than 80% of those who tested positive for the infection had... […]

on 27/05/2020 at 7:02 pm

Researchers have discovered evidence of ear infections in the skull remains of humans living in the Levant some 15,000 years ago. […]

on 27/05/2020 at 4:05 pm

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 -- Fatter wallets lead to fatter people, according to a new study. Researchers examined the link between nations' wealth and their obesity rates. They discovered citizens get plumper as their country gets richer. "As most... […]

by Rebecca Pifer on 27/05/2020 at 2:39 pm

CMS head Seema Verma said her department is evaluating the telehealth waivers to determine if they should be extended past the scope of the national emergency, and is in the process of additional rulemaking around the issue. […]

on 27/05/2020 at 2:05 pm

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 -- Even if a vaccine against the new coronavirus is developed, only half of Americans say they'd get it, a new survey finds. It also found that 31% weren't sure if they'd get vaccinated, and about 1 in 5 said they wouldn't... […]

on 27/05/2020 at 2:05 pm

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 -- Spring showers bring … pollen. That's the surprising discovery made by researchers when they measured tree pollen fragment concentrations during and after spring rains of varying intensity in Iowa City between... […]

on 27/05/2020 at 2:05 pm

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 -- E-cigarettes can damage more than your lungs: New research shows that only a few months of vaping might also trigger gum disease. "Vaping is such a big assault on the oral environment, and the change happens dramatically... […]

on 27/05/2020 at 1:06 pm

Those dispensing medicines to the general public should know what steps to take if they suspect or see signs of COVID-19. This is one of the key recommendations in a series of new technical guidelines created by WHO/Europe, looking at the practical ways in which health systems can respond better to COVID-19. […]

on 27/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 -- A child with an uncle or aunt with autism appears to have a more than doubled risk of being diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder themselves, a new U.S. government-funded study reports. Roughly 3% to 5% of children... […]

on 27/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 -- Lung cancer patients who are given the opportunity to be informed of their diagnosis have a longer median survival time, according to a study published in the May issue of Psycho-Oncology. Tong Su, Ph.D., of the College... […]

on 27/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 -- Many patients with heart failure might live years longer if they were on a combination of newer medications, a study suggests. Researchers estimate that if certain heart failure patients were prescribed a four-pill... […]

on 27/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 -- Internal fixation surgery to treat closed humeral shaft fracture does not significantly improve 12-month outcomes versus nonoperative functional bracing, according to a study published in the May 12 issue of the Journal of... […]

on 27/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 -- After people have a hip or knee replacement surgery, doctors expect these patients will get relief from joint pain, get around easier and once again enjoy the activities they love. Now, a new study shows that patients'... […]

on 27/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 -- For patients admitted with heart failure, palliative care is associated with fewer readmissions and less mechanical ventilation, according to a study published online May 27 in the Journal of the American Heart... […]

on 27/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 -- African-American patients have an increased likelihood of hospitalization for COVID-19, according to a report published online May 21 in Health Affairs. Kristen M.J. Azar, R.N., M.P.H., from the Sutter Health Center for... […]

on 27/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 -- A new artificial intelligence algorithm can predict risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a study published in the April issue of Translational Vision Science and Technology. Alauddin Bhuiyan,... […]

on 27/05/2020 at 12:05 pm

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 -- Neuroimaging features of COVID-19 are variable among patients with acute neurological symptoms but are dominated by acute ischemic infarcts, according to a research letter published online May 21 in Radiology. Using a... […]

on 27/05/2020 at 11:01 am

Malaria caused by Plasmodium vivax is a neglected tropical disease, especially during pregnancy, of worldwide distribution. P. vivax is a... […]

on 27/05/2020 at 10:54 am

Malaria caused by Plasmodium vivax is a neglected tropical disease, especially during pregnancy, of worldwide distribution. P. vivax is a... […]

on 27/05/2020 at 10:50 am

Plasmonics is a scientific field that traps energy in a feedback loop called a plasmon onto the surface of silver... […]

on 27/05/2020 at 10:49 am

Plasmonics is a scientific field that traps energy in a feedback loop called a plasmon onto the surface of silver... […]

by william on 27/05/2020 at 9:24 am

Hayward, California-based therapeutic oncology firm RefleXion Medical is developing biology-guided radiotherapy treatments for cancer care. RefleXion has raised over $320mn since its founding in 2009. Its latest Series D round, taking place last month, saw the company raise $100mn from lead inves... […]

by kshooter on 27/05/2020 at 8:10 am

We take a look at how the coronavirus pandemic may change the healthcare industry in the short and the long term. The pandemic is shining a new light on the possibilities of treating and monitoring people remotely. The possibility exists that new technology may bring back a high-tech way of docto... […]

on 27/05/2020 at 7:44 am

Turkey recently announced regulations limiting the amount of industrially produced trans fats allowed in foods. As per WHO recommendations, the regulation requires that foods intended for the final consumer and for supply to retail contain no more than 2g of trans fats per 100g of fat. These measures are an important step towards the elimination of trans fats from the food supply, which will save thousands of lives per year. […]

on 26/05/2020 at 2:48 pm

WHO has turned to digital platforms to ensure that, despite travel restrictions, countries in the European Region continue to benefit from timely and tailored support to respond to COVID-19. WHO/Europe’s mission to Armenia is the first to take place virtually and follows approximately 60 COVID-19-related missions over the past two months to countries in the Region. […]

on 26/05/2020 at 1:38 pm

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, has welcomed the resolution on global commitment to the COVID-19 response adopted by Member States during the Seventy-third World Health Assembly. For the first time, the World Health Assembly was held in a virtual capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic affecting countries around the world. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 26/05/2020 at 1:37 pm

IfATE announces COVID-19 flexibility relating to Functional Skills Qualifications within apprenticeships prior to Gateway: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/covid-19/recent-announcements/new-end-point-assessment-flexibility-for-calculated-functional-skills-qualifications/ The post New End-Point Assessment Flexibility for Calculated Functional Skills Qualifications appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 26/05/2020 at 1:35 pm

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, has welcomed the resolution on global commitment to the COVID-19 response adopted by Member States during the Seventy-third World Health Assembly. For the first time, the World Health Assembly was held in a virtual capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic affecting countries around the world. […]

on 26/05/2020 at 12:58 pm

The COVID-19 pandemic has required countries around the globe to repurpose their influenza surveillance systems to also detect the COVID-19 virus. Although surveillance for influenza often stops at the end of May and resumes in October, this year WHO is encouraging all countries to continue surveillance throughout the summer months to monitor COVID-19 virus activity. COVID-19 data will continue to be summarized and shared by WHO/Europe and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). […]

by kshooter on 26/05/2020 at 12:43 pm

Some dogs are now being trained to sniff out people who have the coronavirus even before they show symptoms. We take a look at how this could work. Researchers in the UK are conducting extensive trials to see whether trained sniffer dogs can detect the coronavirus in patients, even before they sh... […]

by Guest Author on 26/05/2020 at 11:00 am

The emotional and physical toll on healthcare providers has been overwhelming. But hospitals have also been impacted hard financially. In this guest post, Christopher Thompson, RN, director of patient experience, for a provider of location and sensing technology for the healthcare industry, details how real-time location system (RTLS) platforms can help healthcare facilities recover from […] [MORE […]

by william on 26/05/2020 at 9:22 am

Aledade partners with practices and providers in 27 US states to form accountable care organisations - entities focused on reducing the cost of care. The company has raised, across six funding rounds, nearly $200mn since its founding in 2014. Its latest Series C round, announced last month, saw A... […]

on 26/05/2020 at 5:39 am

Total hip replacement (THR) has proven to be a highly effective treatment of degenerative joint disease. Hip replacement implants can... […]

on 26/05/2020 at 5:39 am

Total hip replacement (THR) has proven to be a highly effective treatment of degenerative joint disease. Hip replacement implants can... […]

on 26/05/2020 at 5:35 am

A team of cancer researchers has identified a microRNA (miRNA) signature panel that identifies patients at risk for pancreatic cancer... […]

on 25/05/2020 at 5:53 pm

WHO is publishing 3 reports to inform countries on the current state of scientific knowledge, and regulatory and policy options available on novel tobacco products such as electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), electronic non-nicotine delivery systems (ENNDS) and heated tobacco products (HTPs). […]

by william on 25/05/2020 at 10:06 am

In March, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. In many countries including the UAE, a stay at home order was implemented and a big number of industries were affected as a result, including the healthcare industry. However, this restriction of movement saw a need t... […]

on 25/05/2020 at 8:13 am

Over the past decade, clinical scientists have demonstrated the inability of an individual biopsy or formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) block to... […]

on 25/05/2020 at 8:11 am

Over the past decade, clinical scientists have demonstrated the inability of an individual biopsy or formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) block to... […]

on 25/05/2020 at 8:09 am

Anemia is a global public health problem and approximately 30% of the world's population suffered from anemia, with children and... […]

on 25/05/2020 at 8:09 am

Anemia is a global public health problem and approximately 30% of the world's population suffered from anemia, with children and... […]

on 25/05/2020 at 8:08 am

Anemia is a global public health problem and approximately 30% of the world's population suffered from anemia, with children and... […]

on 25/05/2020 at 8:05 am

An advanced analytical technique was used to determine unequivocally the composition of fats in the diets of pregnant women and... […]

on 25/05/2020 at 8:04 am

An advanced analytical technique was used to determine unequivocally the composition of fats in the diets of pregnant women and... […]

by william on 24/05/2020 at 9:58 am

In the UK, we’ve always been a nation with real pioneering spirit.  This spirit and culture of innovation has never been more evident than it is currently.  In looking at the history of innovation, one of the most extraordinary findings is that so many of our 'modern' inventions and, th... […]

by william on 23/05/2020 at 10:04 am

We’ve been living with the reality of COVID-19 for a while now. The shock and stress that has rippled across the globe is gradually being replaced with an acceptance that the way we live and work is changing for the foreseeable future. So, as we continue to adapt and find our way, what have the init... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 22/05/2020 at 2:14 pm

Health Education England’s (HEE) Technology Enhanced Learning team is releasing the Learning Hub at the end of May 2020 with core functionality to support the Coronavirus (COVID-19) response by enabling... Read More The post Learning Hub features appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 22/05/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy May 22, 2020 -- Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC is voluntarily recalling a total of 13 lots of 30-mg, 60-mg and 90-mg NP Thyroid® (thyroid tablets, USP) to the consumer level. The products are being... […]

by william on 22/05/2020 at 9:22 am

As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, UPS and medical technology firm Edwards Lifesciences are partnering to deliver critical technology to hospitals. Edwards, the Irvine, California-based medical technology firm is a specialist in heart valves and blood flow and other critical intensive care uni... […]

on 21/05/2020 at 2:00 pm

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on 21/05/2020 at 11:32 am

Studies done over the past five years or so have unearthed pathogenic germline variants in some 12% to 17% of... […]

on 21/05/2020 at 11:32 am

Studies done over the past five years or so have unearthed pathogenic germline variants in some 12% to 17% of... […]

on 21/05/2020 at 11:30 am

Colorectal cancer (CRC), also known as bowel cancer, colon cancer, or rectal cancer, is the development of cancer from the... […]

on 21/05/2020 at 11:29 am

Colorectal cancer (CRC), also known as bowel cancer, colon cancer, or rectal cancer, is the development of cancer from the... […]

by Brian Bingaman on 21/05/2020 at 11:00 am

Your staff has been going above and beyond for more than two solid months treating cases of COVID-19 and containing community spread of the coronavirus. But it may be coming at the cost of their mental well-being.  Despite any outward expressions of strength and resilience you may have seen, healthcare workers’ stress and anxiety levels […] [MORE […]

by william on 21/05/2020 at 9:07 am

San Francisco, California-based healthcare startup The Pill Club offers online birth control prescription and delivery. Operating in all 50 states in the US, as well as Washington DC, the company both prescribes and delivers birth control. The former function is achieved via an online questionnai... […]

by jonah.comstock@himssmedia.com on 20/05/2020 at 8:29 pm

An interview with MoneyBall Medicine author and investor Harry Glorikian. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 20/05/2020 at 3:23 pm

For daily news stories from the NHS Networks click here. The post NHS Networks News Stories appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 20/05/2020 at 3:05 pm

Finland has demonstrated that is it possible to reduce the number of smokers without seeing a surge in e-cigarette users, an issue which has become a public health dilemma for the tobacco control community in recent years. […]

on 20/05/2020 at 12:02 pm

Microcytosis is a term used to describe red blood cells that are smaller than normal. Anemia is when there are... […]

on 20/05/2020 at 12:01 pm

Microcytosis is a term used to describe red blood cells that are smaller than normal. Anemia is when there are... […]

on 20/05/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy May 20, 2020 -- Biota Biosciences is voluntarily recalling the following lots in the table below of Cannabidiol (CBD) Complex, Curcumin Complex, and Cannabidiol + Curcumin Injectables to the customer... […]

on 20/05/2020 at 11:59 am

Patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have a profound hypercoagulable state, and complicating venous thrombotic events are common. Abnormalities in... […]

on 20/05/2020 at 11:16 am

Held every year on 21 May, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is an opportunity to celebrate not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the importance of cultural competency and intercultural dialogue within health-care systems. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 20/05/2020 at 10:59 am

  If you work in health or social services in Scotland then please look at the variety of self-care resources and support for the health and social care staff and... Read More The post National Well-being Hub Scotland appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by william on 20/05/2020 at 10:44 am

San Francisco, California-based healthcare startup Nurx offers online delivery women’s health services. Available, the company says, to 90% of the US population, its services include birth control, emergency contraception, STI testing and Herpes treatments. The service works by offering customers... […]

on 19/05/2020 at 2:00 pm

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by Guest Author on 19/05/2020 at 11:00 am

Ransomware attackers have focus on the healthcare industry as their target de jour. The attacks are hard to prevent and costly. In this guest post, Rick Clark, corporate security director for a provider of accounts receivable management and revenue recovery solutions for the healthcare industry, reveals how hospitals can protect themselves. ________________________________________________________ Over the past […] [MORE […]

by william on 19/05/2020 at 9:13 am

San Francisco, California-based healthcare startup Alto Pharmacy offers a digital pharmacy for consultations, medication delivery and support. Operating in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Diego, Seattle, and Sacramento, the company suggests one of its pharmacies covers the same one day... […]

on 19/05/2020 at 8:58 am

In around a third of countries, the report reveals a rise in adolescents feeling pressured by schoolwork and a decline in young people reporting to like school. The report also discloses that over 1 in 10 adolescents report having been cyberbullied at least once in the past two months. […]

on 19/05/2020 at 7:35 am

An international research team has developed a diagnostic blood test – initially for the recurring form of vivax malaria –... […]

on 19/05/2020 at 7:30 am

Dengue virus (DENV) is a member of the clinically-relevant Flavivirus genus together with Zika virus, yellow fever virus and others.... […]

on 19/05/2020 at 7:28 am

Dengue virus (DENV) is a member of the clinically-relevant Flavivirus genus together with Zika virus, yellow fever virus and others.... […]

on 19/05/2020 at 7:25 am

Renal medullary carcinoma is a rare cancer of the kidney that predominantly afflicts young people of African descent who carry... […]

on 18/05/2020 at 10:09 am

HealthBuddy, a multilingual interactive chatbot, is the newest tool to be launched as a resource for countries in Europe and central Asia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The chatbot, developed by WHO/Europe and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECARO), will help countries in the region to access accurate information, and counter misinformation surrounding the virus. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 18/05/2020 at 9:49 am

The Office of the Chief Scientific Officer will host a webinar for all healthcare science staff on Friday 22nd May from 15:30 – 16:30. Led by the Chief Scientific Officer... Read More The post Webinar | Healthcare science staff wellbeing and COVID-19 update appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 18/05/2020 at 8:45 am

Biochemical test‐based methodologies are still used in some laboratories for the identification of bacterial isolates, mainly because of the need... […]

by william on 18/05/2020 at 8:36 am

Mountain View, California-based healthcare startup NowRx offers same-day and same-hour delivery of prescription medications. While mail delivery pharmacies are nothing new, NowRx leverages technology for quicker, easier and cheaper deliveries, processing prescriptions for same-day delivery and au... […]

by william on 17/05/2020 at 11:09 am

COVID-19 has been an unprecedented crisis for society, for governments, for communities, for families and for individuals.  It’s also been an unparalleled time for organisations, their leaders and their employees.  The pandemic has dramatically impacted the way millions of individuals w... […]

by matthew.high@bizclikmedia.com on 16/05/2020 at 11:00 am

Andrew Dunbar, General Manager EMEA at Appnovation, argues that a voice-enabled ‘self-service’ model could deliver benefits to healthcare systems Voice assistant technologies like Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri are beginning to have a major impact on people’s daily lives with over ... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 15/05/2020 at 4:50 pm

The post Mental Health Awareness Week appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 15/05/2020 at 2:13 pm

Health Education England’s (HEE) Technology Enhanced Learning team will be releasing the Learning Hub, with core functionality, at the end of May 2020 and would like to hear from organisations... Read More The post Learning Hub COVID-19 release – share your resources appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 15/05/2020 at 2:11 pm

Covid-19 has touched almost every aspect of our lives in the last few months and has put additional pressure on the NHS and its workforce.  At Health Education England, we... Read More The post HEE invitation to join an online workshop to consider the impact of Covid-19 on advanced practitioners appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 15/05/2020 at 1:59 pm

A community of youth influencers are working with WHO/Europe to ensure that tailored health advice reaches communities, families and individuals in countries across the WHO European Region. […]

by william on 15/05/2020 at 9:21 am

Founded in 2015, LetsGetChecked is an at-home testing platform based in New York, with services available in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Offering a wide variety of tests in areas such as sexual health, men and women’s health and wellness, tests are delivered and returned to the lab wit... […]

on 14/05/2020 at 3:36 pm

Statement to the press by Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe. Understanding how, why and the context in which people and communities respond to different pandemic response interventions helps inform government decisions, shape communications and guide the planning of measures. […]

on 14/05/2020 at 3:25 pm

Statement to the press by Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe. Understanding how, why and the context in which people and communities respond to different pandemic response interventions helps inform government decisions, shape communications and guide the planning of measures. […]

on 14/05/2020 at 2:00 pm

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by william on 14/05/2020 at 9:04 am

Silicon Valley healthcare firm Grail was founded in 2016 with the intention of developing a blood test to detect multiple cancer types early, at a stage where treatment is far more possible. Its approach has attracted significant financial backing. Over four funding rounds, the firm has raised a ... […]

on 14/05/2020 at 7:47 am

Multiple myeloma is a cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell. Plasma cells... […]

on 14/05/2020 at 7:46 am

Multiple myeloma is a cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell. Plasma cells... […]

on 13/05/2020 at 2:52 pm

A team of medics from Poland went to Kyrgyzstan to share their experience from virus-hit Italy and transfer knowledge and skills to their peers. This support was part of the Emergency Medical Team initiative coordinated by WHO and was organized as a fast track to improving the care of COVID-19 patients in Kyrgyzstan. […]

by Brian Bingaman on 13/05/2020 at 11:00 am

Sishir Reddy, co-CEO of the Los Angeles-based healthcare tech services company Episource, saw an industry pivot toward telehealth coming even before the coronavirus forced it to the forefront of patient care.  Giving an example of patients in rural areas that may have challenges getting transportation to appointments, he said in a phone interview: “With the […] [MORE […]

on 13/05/2020 at 11:00 am

Bulgaria has adopted a national programme to prevent and protect women and children against domestic violence. The programme fills a crucial need as non-governmental organizations have registered an increase in violence against women and children since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

by william on 13/05/2020 at 9:51 am

One of the best tools for combatting the coronavirus pandemic is in the analysis of the copious amounts of data regarding the disease created every day. This might be analysing how it spreads, or who is at most at risk. In the US, data company Hitachi Vantara, a subsidiary of Japanese conglomerat... […]

on 13/05/2020 at 7:04 am

Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is an important vector-borne infection of the central nervous system (CNS). The majority of all reported cases... […]

on 13/05/2020 at 7:00 am

T cells recognize foreign or aberrant antigens presented by major histocompatibility complex (MHC-I) expressing cells through the T cell receptor... […]

on 12/05/2020 at 2:00 pm

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by Guest Author on 12/05/2020 at 11:00 am

The coronavirus has turned our world upside down revealing holes in our healthcare system. In this guest post, Vladimir Ljubicic, MD, MBA, clinical lead in the global healthcare business unit at a software corporation that manages business operations and customer relations, explains why we can’t go back to business as usual and what we need […] [MORE […]

by william on 12/05/2020 at 9:28 am

Despite the coronavirus pandemic stretching the capabilities of healthcare providers globally, thought is already being given to what healthcare will look like after the current situation abates.  With many establishments caught short by shortages of equipment including ventilators and perso... […]

on 12/05/2020 at 8:03 am

For International Nurses Day on 12 May, WHO/Europe has published a set of resources to support countries to invest in and strengthen their primary health-care nursing workforce. […]

on 11/05/2020 at 8:15 pm

Quarterly revenue of $602 million; GAAP EPS of $0.27 and adjusted EPS of $0.79 […]

on 11/05/2020 at 2:43 pm

For much of the WHO European Region, we need to be prepared for a long, hot summer. Weather services are expecting the coming summer to be warmer and drier than usual in the Region. The public, medical professionals and public health authorities need to be prepared for heatwaves and to prevent and tackle the possible health consequences of heat exposure. This is particularly important this year due to the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak compounding issues caused by extended periods of hot weather, while many people, including groups particularly vulnerable to both the infection and heat, might be advised or required to remain at home as potential lockdowns are in place. […]

on 11/05/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy May 11, 2020 -- MasterPharm, LLC. is voluntarily recalling 1 lot of Finasteride Plus 1.25mg, capsules to the consumer level. The Finasteride Plus capsules have been found to contain undeclared... […]

on 11/05/2020 at 10:48 am

Statement for the opening of the European Public Health Week organized by the European Public Health Association (EUPHA), Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe: Strong and integrated management of public health services, primary care services, and management of hospitals and long-term care facilities is critical to navigate this delicate phase. It is of vital importance therefore that countries work together, learn from each other and coordinate efforts. At the WHO Regional Office for Europe, we have been reaching out to our Member States to provide guidance, operational support and technical assistance, and will continue to do so in the coming weeks and months. […]

on 11/05/2020 at 10:47 am

Statement for the opening of the European Public Health Week organized by the European Public Health Association (EUPHA), Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe: Strong and integrated management of public health services, primary care services, and management of hospitals and long-term care facilities is critical to navigate this delicate phase. It is of vital importance therefore that countries work together, learn from each other and coordinate efforts. At the WHO Regional Office for Europe, we have been reaching out to our Member States to provide guidance, operational support and technical assistance, and will continue to do so in the coming weeks and months. […]

by william on 11/05/2020 at 10:35 am

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, one set of tools increasingly mooted as offering a potential way out of lockdown are contact-tracing mobile apps. Contact tracing itself is nothing new as a fundamental component of outbreak control, albeit usually done in a manual manner. This is achieved, ... […]

on 11/05/2020 at 7:43 am

Although the underlying pulmonary pathophysiology remains incompletely understood, severe COVID-19 infection is associated with a marked alveolar inflammatory cell infiltrate,... […]

on 11/05/2020 at 7:40 am

A novel microfluidic nucleic acid-based diagnostic system is capable of detecting a specific virus from a catalog of more than... […]

on 08/05/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Hospitals and Distributors May 08, 2020 -- ICU Medical, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one single lot of Lactated Ringer's Injection, USP. The products are being recalled to the hospital/user level due to the presence of particulate matter... […]

by lmanning on 08/05/2020 at 10:20 am

Andrew Dunbar, General Manager EMEA at global full service digital consultancy, Appnovation, argues that a voice-enabled ‘self-service’ model could deliver benefits to patients and relieve pressure on over-stretched healthcare systems Voice assistant technologies like Google Assistant, Amazon Ale... […]

on 07/05/2020 at 4:10 pm

Statement to the press by Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe: WHO is deeply troubled by the reports from many countries of increase in interpersonal violence – including violence against women, men and children – as a result of the COVID-19 situation. […]

on 07/05/2020 at 3:07 pm

To support Member States in effective preparedness, prevention and control of COVID-19 in prisons and other places of detention, WHO has developed a checklist to help policy-makers and prison administrators evaluate their level of preparedness for the disease. […]

on 07/05/2020 at 1:03 pm

Pancreatic cancer risk prediction models based on clinical factors may be refined and improved by bringing in other types of... […]

on 07/05/2020 at 1:03 pm

Pancreatic cancer risk prediction models based on clinical factors may be refined and improved by bringing in other types of... […]

by Jack Grimshaw on 07/05/2020 at 12:28 pm

Cybersecurity experts have warned that cybercriminals are launching attacks on healthcare and medical research organisations during the COVID-19 outbreak. Officials from the US and the UK have both seen an increase in the number of attacks on medical bodies, in particular those on the frontline o... […]

on 07/05/2020 at 11:19 am

COVID-19 messages are reaching new audiences in Turkey as goodwill ambassadors from United Nations agencies in the country offer to share information from WHO with their followers. Live broadcasts with these popular celebrities are being posted across various social media channels including Instagram and YouTube. […]

by Brian Bingaman on 07/05/2020 at 11:00 am

Some procedures can’t be put off, even during the coronavirus pandemic.  But because containing the virus is still a top priority, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are encouraged by the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) and the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for protecting patients, families […] [MORE […]

by Jack Grimshaw on 06/05/2020 at 1:57 pm

Cognitant Group has announced the launch of Healthinote, an app to provide users with up-to-date, verified medical and healthcare information to tackle misinformation. The app will be accessible to patients, helping them to better understand their conditions, symptoms and treatment options withou... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 06/05/2020 at 1:45 pm

NHS England and NHS Improvement are currently recruiting for 3 NAS posts: 990-1-EI1751-CE – National Specialty Adviser- Physiological Measurements http://jobs.england.nhs.uk/job/v2312419 990-1-EI1749-CE – National Specialty Adviser- Imaging http://jobs.england.nhs.uk/job/v2312321 990-1-EI1750-CE – National Specialty Adviser- Pathology... Read More The post NHS England and NHS Improvement – Vacancies appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 05/05/2020 at 2:06 pm

WHO has many successful partnerships, but one in particular stands out. Since its inception 20 years ago, the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) has responded to crises in 85 different countries. It has deployed more than 2300 experts to help characterize and control disease outbreaks and to support countries to respond to natural disasters and humanitarian emergencies. Almost 900 deployments through GOARN mechanisms were from institutions based in the WHO European Region. […]

by Jack Grimshaw on 05/05/2020 at 11:52 am

Babylon Health is a digital healthcare app valued at $2bn, which offers “AI-powered” diagnosis and video appointments. It has announced today that it will begin offering its service to New Yorkers. Patients will have access to consultations with board-certified family medicine physicians and a fu... […]

by Guest Author on 05/05/2020 at 11:00 am

The coronavirus has made us adapt to a new normal – working from home. For hospital call centers, this presents a challenge. In this guest post, Shawn Yates, director of product management, health care for a company that develops a variety of information systems, reveals how modern software can track work from home agents, measure […] [MORE […]

on 05/05/2020 at 7:35 am

The identification of circulating biomarkers that closely correlate with Parkinson’s disease (PD) has failed several times in the past. A... […]

on 05/05/2020 at 7:35 am

The identification of circulating biomarkers that closely correlate with Parkinson’s disease (PD) has failed several times in the past. A... […]

on 05/05/2020 at 7:29 am

More than 50% of the worldwide population is infected by Helicobacter pylori which is harbored in their upper gastrointestinal tract.... […]

on 05/05/2020 at 6:03 am

“At the beginning of the epidemic, our initial reaction was fear – fear of getting infected, of how our work may be affected and for the health of the pregnant women requiring our assistance. Our priority became tackling that fear by adhering to guidelines, including those from WHO, and putting a new structure in place that would allow us to continue the vital work we do,” explains Midwife Coordinator Iliana Colonna, from the Infermi Hospital in Rimini, Italy. […]

on 04/05/2020 at 11:41 am

The WHO COVID-19 mission comprising public health experts and epidemiologists landed in Dushanbe on Friday,1 May, at the request of the Government of Tajikistan. […]

on 02/05/2020 at 6:05 pm

The outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to constitute a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared Friday. The announcement came after the third meeting of the Emergency Committee on COVID-19 concluded. The Director-General had convened the committee on 30 April 2020 under the International Health Regulations (IHR). […]

on 01/05/2020 at 11:18 am

A WHO mission comprising public health experts and epidemiologists will be arriving in Dushanbe, Tajikistan in the coming days. The team has been invited at the request of the Government to support the Tajik authorities in preparing for and getting ready to manage the emergence and potential spread of COVID-19. They will be meeting with high level officials, public health counterparts and health professionals, working together to assess the risks and understand the situation on the ground, and help develop the response mechanisms, including laboratory capacity. […]

by lmanning on 01/05/2020 at 7:51 am

Apple Watch 6 could combat coronavirus with this new feature  Much like every Apple Watch product launch, the upcoming Apple Watch 6 will come with a variety of health-tracking features. Not only to improve wellbeing but potentially save lives In this current COVID-19 pandemic. One anticipat... […]

by Brian Bingaman on 30/04/2020 at 11:00 am

To help in the battle against coronavirus, hospitals will be getting an additional $75 billion from a new $484 billion stimulus package signed into law at the end of last week.  Meanwhile, here’s how the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said remaining promised funds from the CARES Act will be distributed in the […] [MORE […]

by lmanning on 30/04/2020 at 7:29 am

The Japanese firm, RF is taking on the challenge of COVID-19 countermeasures head-on with ingenious MedTech devices. Chest CT One of the severe symptoms of COVID-19 is Pneumonia. Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs. The infection causes inflammation in the air sacs in your lungs, wh... […]

by lmanning on 29/04/2020 at 2:28 pm

Technology Group Oneview has launched a virtual communications system that allows medical staff and families to communicate with Covid-19 patients.  The Irish Healthcare technology company is in talks with HSE in the hope to use their software in Irish hospitals and care homes due to the inc... […]

by Guest Author on 28/04/2020 at 1:50 pm

Access control has become a vital security measure for nearly every organization – especially healthcare facilities, where patients, sensitive documentation, high-value equipment and medications abound. In this guest post, Brad Konkle, director of integrated solutions at an electronic security company, details the added security access control technology offers to protect buildings and assets, and to ensure […] [MORE […]

on 28/04/2020 at 1:14 pm

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia which results from insufficient secretion and/or reduced insulin action in... […]

on 28/04/2020 at 1:14 pm

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia which results from insufficient secretion and/or reduced insulin action in... […]

on 28/04/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumers April 28, 2020 -- GSK Consumer Healthcare is voluntarily recalling five lots (listed below) of Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement powder and Benefiber Prebiotic Fiber Supplement powder due to the potential for... […]

by lmanning on 28/04/2020 at 7:53 am

POCKETALKⓇ W- A.I. powered translating device donated to help on the front line during COVID-19 The original Pocketalk has provided communication support to medical staff in the U.S. and Japan for some time. Now the global leader in removing language barriers and connecting conversations has anno... […]

by lmanning on 27/04/2020 at 11:06 am

Online retail giant Amazon to build an in-house testing lab to help monitor staffs health during COVID-19 As the number of confirmed positive cases within Amazon has increased the e-commerce giant has begun developing its own lab to screen its workers for coronavirus.  According to reports A... […]

by lmanning on 26/04/2020 at 8:33 am

Microsoft and GE Healthcare join together to launch a cloud-based monitoring system to help hospitals fight COVID-19. These two global giants have joined together to bring a remote data monitoring technology to work alongside existing monitoring devices in hospitals.  The technology helps... […]

on 24/04/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Critical Care Medicine, Infectious Disease, Health Professional ISSUE: FDA is concerned that hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are being used inappropriately to treat non-hospitalized patients for coronavirus disease... […]

by lmanning on 23/04/2020 at 3:28 pm

LNKBOX are helping show COVID-19 the door with UVGI.  LNKBOX usually run complex container systems to charge 300 lithium-ion batteries simultaneously at large live events such as Coachella, EDC, Bonnaroo to name a few. At request, LNKBOX is now entering the EUA process with the FDA on a... […]

on 23/04/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy April 23, 2020 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to two companies for illegally selling unapproved products containing cannabidiol (CBD) in ways that violate the... […]

by lmanning on 22/04/2020 at 8:01 am

Potential coronavirus vaccine developed at Oxford University is to be tested as part of human trials. Clinical trials will start on Thursday with the help of 510 healthy volunteers between the ages of 18 and 55. The vaccination uses a weakened version of a common cold virus with genes coding for ... […]

on 20/04/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy April 20, 2020 -- Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC is voluntarily recalling 13 lots of Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP, 30 mg/mL, 1 mL fill in a 2 mL amber vial and Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection,... […]

on 20/04/2020 at 11:00 am

Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy April 20, 2020 -- Braun Medical Inc. (B. Braun) is voluntarily recalling one (1) lot of 2g Ceftazidime for Injection USP (2g) and Dextrose for Injection USP (50 ml) in Duplex® Container to the... […]

on 16/04/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy April 16, 2020 -- Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Avet”), based in East Brunswick, New Jersey, is initiating a voluntary recall of the following lots of Tetracycline HCl Capsules USP, 250 mg... […]

on 15/04/2020 at 2:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy April 15, 2020 -- Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Bridgewater, New Jersey is voluntarily recalling three lots of Nizatidine Oral Solution, 15 mg/mL (75 mg/5mL), packaged in 480 mL bottles to the... […]

by lmanning on 15/04/2020 at 7:33 am

The automotive giant Ford has announced the production of 1.3 million medical gowns for front line medical professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The partnership with airbag supplier Joyson Safety Systems who will be undertaking the cutting and sewing of the much-needed gowns is target... […]

by lmanning on 15/04/2020 at 7:08 am

Technology has no limits, from the invention of antibiotics in 1928, the pacemaker in 1960, the MRI in 1973 to today being able to track infection via your smartphone. The rivals Apple and Google have come together to build a life-saving software building block that will enable your smartphone to... […]

on 13/04/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy FDA Publish Date:April 13, 2020 Company Announcement Date:January 28, 2018 -- Kareway Products, Inc is voluntarily recalling 60,000 units of Gericare Eye Wash, Sterile Eye Irrigation Solution, 4... […]

on 13/04/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy FDA Publish Date:April 13, 2020 Company Announcement Date: January 25, 2018 -- Primus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. of Scottsdale, Arizona is voluntarily recalling all unexpired lots of Limbrel products to... […]

on 13/04/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy FDA Publish Date:April 13, 2020 Company Announcement Date:January 18, 2018 -- Magno-Humphries Laboratories, Inc., is voluntarily recalling one lot of Basic Drugs Brand of Senna Laxative tablets,... […]

by lmanning on 12/04/2020 at 7:31 am

MEDTECH: What worked during the last 10 years and the new technologies that will shape us for the next decade, by Dr Jason Arora “I’m a health systems guy and these lists are about health technologies that have moved health systems forward, rather than deep or niche technologies. “When I left ... […]

on 10/04/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy, Veterinary ISSUE: FDA is concerned about the health of consumers who may self-medicate by taking ivermectin products intended for animals, thinking they can be a substitute for ivermectin intended... […]

by lmanning on 09/04/2020 at 3:47 pm

Youper rated top free mental health app during a peak of anxiety due to the COVID-19 isolation.   As we are all aware, the strain on the Healthcare service is at breaking point, so seeking medical professionals help in dealing with “cabin fever” may be a long wait. Since the governme... […]

on 08/04/2020 at 12:37 pm

Nova Biomedical (Waltham, MA, USA) has added PT/INR testing for its Allegro capillary blood analyzer for point-of-care (POC) testing in... […]

by lmanning on 08/04/2020 at 7:12 am

With an already overworked healthcare service, robots could bring a new dynamic to the team. Robotics is a new advanced branch of technology, covering engineering, AI, ML, mechatronics, Computer science and nanotechnology.  So what can a robot do that a human can't? Robots can process dat... […]

by lmanning on 08/04/2020 at 7:04 am

While we thought the entire world was in lockdown, it seems that hackers aren't following the same rules.   With healthcare providers around the globe coming close to breaking point, it has become even more apparent just how vulnerable healthcare infrastructure is. With an increasing number ... […]

by lmanning on 06/04/2020 at 8:08 am

Lamborghini is the latest carmaker to join the move from building cars to producing essential healthcare equipment to help during the COVID-19 crisis. What is Lamborghini best known for? Everyone knows that the interior of one of their six-figure supercars is one of the best in the world.  N... […]

by lmanning on 06/04/2020 at 7:41 am

Over the years, how many blockbuster movies have we seen where robots are against humanity and taking over the world? But in reality, they could now, in fact, be our saviour during this pandemic. In an article recently published by the journal Science Robotics, Leaders in this field have suggeste... […]

by lmanning on 03/04/2020 at 9:49 am

Healthcare Global takes a look at the best EMR Software solutions available in 2020.  Few industries have undergone such speedy transformation from analogue to digital as the Healthcare industry. This shift is most notable within the adoption of electronic medical record (EMR) systems, gener... […]

by Dan Weatherley on 02/04/2020 at 2:46 pm

What is the future of procurement in the healthcare industry? Let’s find out Procurement will play a major role in the future of the healthcare industry. With the sector in a period of transition as a result of rapid digital transformation, embracing the latest technologies to increase efficiency... […]

by Dan Weatherley on 02/04/2020 at 2:28 pm

As the healthcare sector continues to grow, technology is helping to redefine the industry. The healthcare IT market is growing at an unprecedented rate in order to deliver exceptional patient care and aid in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and disease. Since the mid-2000s, p... […]

by Dan Weatherley on 02/04/2020 at 1:39 pm

Global Head for Artificial Intelligence and Automation, John Gikopoulos, on how AI and machine learning is disrupting the healthcare ecosystem. “The robots aren’t taking over; it’s a misconception that’s really important to move away from,” says John Gikopolous, Global Head for Artificial Intelli... […]

on 01/04/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy ISSUE:  The FDA announced it is requesting manufacturers to withdraw all prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) ranitidine drugs from the market immediately.  This is the latest step in an... […]

on 26/03/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy March 26, 2020 -- Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Inc has notified its distributors to arrange for return of any recalled product. Wholesalers, distributors, hospitals and pharmacies with an existing... […]

on 24/03/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Patients, Caregivers, Health Care Professionals March 24, 2020 -- FDA is alerting patients, caregivers and health care professionals that EpiPen 0.3mg and EpiPen Jr 0.15mg auto-injectors, and the authorized generic versions, may... […]

on 20/03/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumers March 20, 2020 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is actively and aggressively monitoring the market for any firms marketing products with fraudulent coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnostic, prevention and treatment claims as... […]

on 16/03/2020 at 8:32 am

 The global blood glucose monitoring devices (BGMDs) market was valued at nearly USD 8 billion in 2018 and is projected... […]

on 09/03/2020 at 8:43 am

 The global ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) Kits market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.8% to surpass USD... […]

on 09/03/2020 at 8:08 am

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on 05/03/2020 at 10:29 am

 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (Waltham, MA, USA) has announced that it plans to acquire QIAGEN N.V. (Venlo, Netherlands), a provider... […]

on 24/02/2020 at 6:48 am

 Researchers at the Karolinska Institutet (Stockholm, Sweden) and Tampere University (Tampere, Finland) have developed a method based on artificial intelligence... […]

on 14/02/2020 at 8:27 pm

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

on 14/02/2020 at 2:19 pm

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

on 14/02/2020 at 2:35 am

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

on 14/02/2020 at 2:26 am

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

on 14/02/2020 at 12:44 am

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

on 13/02/2020 at 7:40 pm

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

on 13/02/2020 at 7:36 pm

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

on 13/02/2020 at 1:48 pm

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

on 13/02/2020 at 3:01 am

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

on 13/02/2020 at 2:57 am

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

on 25/01/2020 at 11:00 am

Scientists have successfully destroyed cancer cells in mice by using copper-based nanoparticles and immunotherapy.  Importantly, the cancer did not return. […]

on 23/01/2020 at 11:00 am

Scientists recently tested probiotics in a roundworm model of Parkinson’s. A particular bacterium had a protective effect and improved symptoms. […]

on 22/01/2020 at 4:00 pm

Catnip is the most famous stimulant for cats. How does it work, why does it not affect all cats, and are there any catnip alternatives? We investigate. […]

on 21/01/2020 at 8:00 am

New research in macaques finds that changing the delivery method of an existing tuberculosis vaccine can drastically improve its efficacy. […]

on 20/01/2020 at 4:00 pm

A new review investigates sex differences in cardiometabolic disorders. The authors conclude that women are more at risk of receiving the wrong treatment. […]

on 20/01/2020 at 8:00 am

The internet contains reams of information on probiotics. A new study tests the claims of popular websites and conclude that many are misleading. […]

on 19/01/2020 at 8:00 am

A new study examines the link between drinking tea and lower rates of depression in older Chinese adults, revealing the characteristics of tea drinkers. […]

on 18/01/2020 at 11:00 am

Gut bacteria live alongside billions of viruses. A new study investigates how specific foods impact these viruses and, therefore, gut bacteria. […]

on 18/01/2020 at 8:00 am

New research in pigs examines how sugar intake affects the brain's reward circuits and finds that changes are noticeable after just 12 days. […]

on 18/01/2020 at 7:00 am

The exact length of time that molly, or MDMA, stays in a person's system depends on several factors, including how much of the drug they have taken. Learn more here. […]

on 18/01/2020 at 5:00 am

Adnexal masses are lumps that form in the adnexa of the uterus, which includes the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. Keep reading to learn more. […]

on 18/01/2020 at 3:00 am

Using castor oil to induce labor is growing in popularity. In this article, learn about the risks, the research, and whether or not it actually works. […]

on 17/01/2020 at 7:00 pm

Some people may experience sensations of a dry mouth at night. This article outlines the potential causes and their associated treatment options. […]

on 17/01/2020 at 6:00 pm

Some people believe that certain eye exercises can help improve vision or treat eye conditions. There are a number of eye exercises a person can try. Read about them here. […]

on 17/01/2020 at 4:00 pm

Taking an appetite suppressant produced by gut bacteria may help increase the value of moderate exercise for weight loss, according to a new study. […]

on 17/01/2020 at 11:00 am

Reports of a novel virus spreading to countries in East and Southeast Asia have put local authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO) on alert. […]

on 17/01/2020 at 8:00 am

People have discussed the potential health benefits of turmeric for thousands of years. A recent review assesses the evidence for its use against cancer. […]

on 17/01/2020 at 7:00 am

Cannabidiol (CBD) is available in many different forms, including oils, tablets, and creams. The ideal dosages of CBD vary depending on its form and usage. Learn more here. […]

on 17/01/2020 at 5:00 am

Ethmoid sinusitis is an inflammation of the ethmoid sinuses, which sit between the eyes. This article provides an overview of the condition. […]

on 17/01/2020 at 3:00 am

Genes determine around 80% of a person's height, but environmental factors can also affect it. This article looks at how people can increase their height during development. […]

on 28/10/2019 at 1:07 pm

Cancer researchers developed a 29 gene–based weighted prognostic score for predicting event-free survival and overall survival of patients suffering from... […]

on 28/10/2019 at 1:00 pm

A method has been described that simplifies preparation of tumor genomic DNA libraries by employing restriction enzymes and in vitro... […]

on 23/10/2019 at 9:57 pm

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on 23/10/2019 at 9:53 pm

A team of Chinese researchers has described the development of a new and powerful tool for the diagnosis and treatment... […]

by jlagasse on 03/07/2019 at 4:19 pm

Some industry experts are guardedly optimistic about the order's intended effects, but opinions are mixed, and concerns vary. […]

by rickdagley on 03/06/2019 at 12:00 pm

HIMSS Media in June will interview experts about how they take on risk, prove outcomes and become more profitable in a post-capitated world. […]

by jfinison on 26/11/2018 at 8:12 pm

Ali Slimani, Cerner's general manager of strategic partnerships for Middle East sales, says Cerner is aligned with IHI's "Quadruple Aim," which includes improving patient and clinician experience, creating better healthcare outcomes well as lowering overall cost of care. […]

by walmeida on 18/10/2018 at 2:37 pm

Kirk Lippold, commander of United States Navy (RET), explains how intellectual honesty requires a commitment to sit down with people in the organization to review what happened after a crisis and find a new normal. […]

by walmeida on 09/07/2018 at 6:30 pm

Dana Darger, director of pharmacy at Rapid City Regional Hospital, says building out a data analytics operation doesn't have to be a marathon. There are ways to start small. […]

by ebailey on 29/03/2017 at 1:47 pm

Hear from Rebecca Kaul, Chief Innovation Officer at MD Anderson Cancer Center, as she explains how prioritizing innovation is critical to long-term success. […]

by ebailey on 20/03/2017 at 2:15 pm

Hear from Shields Health Care Group CIO Chuck Spurr as he discusses how to securely handle the challenges around information flowing across multiple systems. […]

by ebailey on 13/03/2017 at 3:01 pm

When patients are given multiple options to satisfy their financial obligations, the ability to pay their bill becomes more manageable. […]

by ebailey on 28/02/2017 at 7:56 pm

Stephen Lieber interviews John Boehner and Ed Rendell at HIMSS17 as they remark on the political fate of Obamacare. Boehner offers his perspective on the uncertain future of the law's provisions under the new Trump administration. […]