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on 10/08/2020 at 7:25 am

In many cases, a complex interplay between our genes and the environment governs whether or not we will develop a certain disease. Interestingly though, researchers are discovering that the genetic component of disease predisposition may depend on our ethnic background. […]

on 10/08/2020 at 6:41 am

The study shows that 8 of 11 European countries had significantly more cases after reopening, but Germany, the UAE, and Poland had fewer. In five of the eight, the cases increased, peaked, and then dropped before the reopening happened, while Romania and Serbia showed a rapid rise before reopening. […]

on 10/08/2020 at 6:21 am

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is spread by respiratory aerosols, in which tiny droplets of saliva and mucus containing the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) are expelled from the upper respiratory tract. Though quite a few studies have investigated the viral load of such droplets, not much is known about how far these droplets move or how long they linger in the air, even though such information is crucial to determining how infectious they are. […]

on 10/08/2020 at 5:49 am

With the rapid and extensive spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the USA witnessed an almost universal closure of schools in March 2020. Now, after months of enforced online schooling, federal authorities are impatient for schools to re-open. However, how should this be done without endangering the lives of teachers, administrative and other non-teaching staff, and students at school, and parents/other family members at home? […]

on 10/08/2020 at 5:32 am

New research suggests that although sociodemographic factors have been associated with poor outcomes for patients treated for testicular cancer, guideline-directed, expert care can help to address this issue. […]

on 10/08/2020 at 5:31 am

Now, a new study shows that some people have immune responses against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes COVID-19, thanks to how the body reacted the last time it caught a cold. This means that even if a person has not been exposed to the novel coronavirus, the body has a memory of it and can trigger an immune response to fight the infection. […]

on 10/08/2020 at 5:28 am

This summer, children and teens will be spending more time outside. For some, this will include riding all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). […]

on 10/08/2020 at 5:26 am

When the eye isn't getting enough oxygen in the face of common conditions like premature birth or diabetes, it sets in motion a state of frenzied energy production that can ultimately result in blindness, and now scientists have identified new points where they may be able to calm the frenzy and instead enable recovery […]

on 10/08/2020 at 5:10 am

As the coronavirus vaccine race charges on, many of the investigational candidate vaccines are nearing the final stages of human trials. The results of these trials will determine if they will be granted the green light to manufacture and distribute the vaccine to countries across the globe. […]

on 10/08/2020 at 5:08 am

A brain imaging study of veterans with Gulf War illness (GWI) and patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) (sometimes called myalgic encephalomyelitis), has shown that the two illnesses produce distinctly different, abnormal patterns of brain activity after moderate exercise. […]

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SUNDAY, Aug. 9, 2020 -- If you're working from a home office these days, it's important to have an environment that won't injure you, an expert says. It's good to have a break about every 30 minutes to protect your back, shoulders and arms, said... […]

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Discovering antiviral and anticancer drugs will soon be faster and cheaper thanks to new research. […]

on 08/08/2020 at 9:08 am

SATURDAY, Aug. 8, 2020 -- Concussion symptoms aren't always evident, so parents of student-athletes need to know the signs and seek a diagnosis if their teen gets hurt, experts say. Only those closest to a teen may be able to identify the sometimes... […]

on 08/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) carrying anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene alterations who received ensartinib experienced substantially longer progression-free survival than a matched group of patients who received crizotinib. […]

on 08/08/2020 at 4:00 am

The interim analysis of ORIENT-11, a phase III double-blind randomized trial has shown a nearly two-fold increase in progression-free survival with addition of sintilimab to chemotherapy in patients with advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer without EGFR or ALK genomic aberrations, according to research data presented today at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer Virtual Presidential Symposium. […]

on 08/08/2020 at 4:00 am

The combination of first-line nivolumab and ipilimumab demonstrated an improvement of overall survival for patients with unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma compared to platinum-based chemotherapy, according to research presented today at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer Virtual Presidential Symposium. […]

by Ron Shinkman on 08/08/2020 at 3:49 am

The latest insurance data found private claims for virtual care fell 33% from April, but are still wildly up amid lockdowns and the ongoing pandemic. […]

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by Ben Fidler on 07/08/2020 at 10:45 pm

A directive announced by the president Thursday would require government agencies to buy certain "essential" drugs from factories in the U.S. How easily such an order would be implemented isn't clear. […]

by MalloryHackett on 07/08/2020 at 8:41 pm

The strategy that more than 70% of hospitals and health systems are turning to is embracing telehealth and other digital approaches. […]

by Shannon Muchmore on 07/08/2020 at 8:22 pm

Anthem, UnitedHealth and Centene reported at least doubling profits for the quarter. Meanwhile, CVS-owned Aetna and Humana raised their 2020 earnings outlooks. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 7:36 pm

A supersensitive dopamine detector can help in the early diagnosis of several disorders that result in too much or too little dopamine, according to new research. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 7:36 pm

The ''invisible'' words that shaped Dickens classics also lead audiences through Spielberg dramas. And according to new research, these small words can be found in a similar pattern across most storylines, no matter the length or format. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 7:08 pm

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- About 20 percent of adults with hearing aids in Wales, the United Kingdom, do not use them, according to a study recently published in the International Journal of Audiology. Harvey Dillon, Ph.D., from the University of... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 7:08 pm

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- Nearly one in three young non-Hispanic black adults and about one in five young Mexican-American and non-Hispanic white adults have hypertension, according to a study published in the July 1 issue of Mayo Clinic... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 7:08 pm

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- Hospitalized patients with advanced cancer who have difficulty with activities of daily living (ADLs) experience worse clinical outcomes, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the National Comprehensive... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 5:19 pm

A new approach to predicting which babies will develop type 1 diabetes moves a step closer to routine testing for newborns which could avoid life-threatening complications. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 5:19 pm

Scientists may have discovered a new way of identifying and targeting hidden HIV viral reservoirs during treatment with antiretroviral therapy (ART). These findings may have translational implications for improving the long-term care of HIV positive people. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 5:19 pm

Researchers found that patients with COVID-19 presented with abnormal liver tests at much higher rates than suggested by earlier studies. They also discovered that higher levels of liver enzymes -- proteins released when the liver is damaged -- were associated with poorer outcomes for these patients, including ICU admission, mechanical ventilation, and death. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 5:19 pm

New work identifies a potential therapeutic target for clogged arteries and other health risks that stem from an excess of harmful fats in the bloodstream. The study opens the door for the design of more specific MTP inhibitors that could reduce circulating triglyceride levels without the risk of unpleasant and serious side effects in the intestines and liver. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:08 pm

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- Antibiotic-resistant bacteria affected the treatment of meningitis at a major children's hospital in Washington, D.C. This single case at Children's National Hospital raises concerns about drug resistance in the common... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:08 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 Aug. 3 to 7, 2020. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 3:19 pm

Researchers have successfully determined the characteristics of electron emission when high-velocity ions collide with adenine - one of the four key nucleobases of DNA. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 3:19 pm

Scientists have developed a genetically engineered mouse and imaging system that lets them visualize fluctuations in the circadian clocks of cell types in mice. The method gives new insight into which brain cells are important in maintaining the body's master circadian clock. But they say the approach will also be broadly useful for answering questions about the daily rhythms of cells throughout the body. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 3:08 pm

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- As the U.S. COVID-19 case count neared 5 million on Thursday, a new model predicted that nearly 300,000 Americans could die of COVID-19 by December if more people do not wear masks or practice better social... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 3:08 pm

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- On Thursday, the Trump administration canceled its warnings against international travel because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Associated Press reported. Conditions no longer call for a blanket worldwide alert, the... […]

by Hailey Mensik on 07/08/2020 at 3:02 pm

The latest report shows ambulatory, outpatient and medical and diagnostic lab service jobs are creeping closer to last year's levels following the COVID-19 downturn. Hospitals added 27,000 jobs last month. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 2:23 pm

Each cigarette smoked a day by heavier smokers increases the risk of contracting some diseases by more than 30 per cent, according to a new study. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 2:23 pm

Scientists have unveiled a correlation between high blood lead levels in children and methylation of genes involved in haem synthesis and carcinogenesis, indicating a previously unknown mechanism for lead poisoning. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 2:08 pm

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- When it comes to face masks, not all are equally effective, a new study finds. Duke University researchers developed a way of testing various types of masks to see which did the best job of stopping droplets coming from... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 1:42 pm

Muhammad Weso, Muhamad Zehra and Melek Nuur Fatistooglu play a crucial role in providing health services to Syrian refugees across Turkey. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 1:38 pm

In severe cases of COVID-19, the infection can lead to obstruction of the blood vessels in the lung, heart and kidneys. Researchers have now shown that activated immune cells and blood platelets play a major role in these pathologies. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 1:38 pm

Researchers are working on a membrane made of titanium oxide nanowires, similar in appearance to filter paper but with antibacterial and antiviral properties. Their material works by using the photocatalytic properties of titanium dioxide: when exposed to ultraviolet radiation, the fibers convert resident moisture into oxidizing agents such as hydrogen peroxide, which have the ability to destroy pathogens. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 1:37 pm

A new study warns that even with some lockdown measures staying in place to the end of 2021, without more structural interventions global temperatures will only be roughly 0.01°C lower than expected by 2030. However, the study estimates that including climate policy measures as part of an economic recovery plan with strong green stimulus could prevent more than half of additional warming expected by 2050 under current policies. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 1:37 pm

Unhealthy dietary patterns are a leading cause of heart disease and stroke as well as other chronic diseases. Clinician-delivered diet counseling can improve diet behaviors and heart disease risk factors. Quick, simple dietary assessment tools can be a part of routine office visits and integrated into electronic health records for follow-up. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 1:37 pm

Researchers created a reporter mouse strain in pursuit of a new way to answer an old question: Is purinergic receptor gene P2X2 expressed in particular populations of sensory nerve cells? They were surprised, but encouraged, to find P2X2 expressed in a very limited subset of neurons. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 1:37 pm

Engineers have demonstrated that drug levels inside the body can be tracked in real time using a custom smartwatch that analyzes the chemicals found in sweat. This wearable technology could be incorporated into a more personalized approach to medicine -- where an ideal drug and dosages can be tailored to an individual. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- Moderna is charging $37 a dose for its experimental vaccine, which is far more than what other companies say they plan to charge for their vaccines, CBS News reported Wednesday. Because two doses of the vaccine are needed to... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- The median number of weekly consults seen through a telestroke network decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, with Black patients significantly less likely to present with strokes, according to a study published online Aug.... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- For patients with type 2 diabetes, sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors do not increase the risk for below-knee amputation compared with dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, according to a study published... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- An expanded obstetric comorbidity score improves the prediction of severe maternal morbidity, according to a study published online Aug. 6 in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Stephanie A. Leonard, Ph.D., from Stanford University... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- COVID-19 is associated with large vessel occlusion (LVO) strokes, according to a study published online July 29 in the American Journal of Roentgenology. Shingo Kihira, M.D., from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- Almost half of older U.S. adults report being screened for colorectal, cervical, or breast cancer beyond recommended upper age limits, particularly women living in metropolitan areas, according to a study published online... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- Flu vaccination is underused in high-risk patients but is associated with reduced rates of cardiovascular events among patients who do receive it, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association Basic... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- Life expectancy for 2009 to 2011 was 78.60 years for the total U.S. population, with the highest life expectancy for Hispanic women, according to the Aug. 7 National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the U.S.... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- Ever felt guilty for that occasional binge on high-calorie, fatty foods? Relax: A new study of folks overindulging on pizza finds that if you're healthy and you don't 'pig out' regularly, your body deals with it just... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- Among health care providers in the New York City area, 13.7 percent have severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodies, a rate similar to adults randomly tested in New York state, according to a... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- Whether a frozen or fresh embryo is transferred during fertility treatments, the odds of pregnancy are roughly the same, according to a new Danish study involving nearly 500 women. Fresh embryo transfer, however, should... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- U.S. minorities have been particularly hard-hit by the coronavirus pandemic, and a new study suggests kids are no exception. Researchers found that at one community testing site, nearly half of Hispanic children and teens... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- In patients who have previously suffered a vertebral fracture, a longer bisphosphonate (BP) drug holiday is associated with an increased risk for major osteoporotic fractures (MOFs), according to a study published online in... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 12:01 pm

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- Life expectancy for 2009 to 2011 was 78.60 years for the total U.S. population, with the highest life expectancy for Hispanic women, according to the Aug. 7 National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the U.S.... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 10:08 am

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- Social justice warrior Geralde Gabeau has worked for over two decades advocating for and developing public health initiatives for immigrants, especially for women and children. But while... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 9:08 am

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- Researchers say a new test can tell which patients with gonorrhea will benefit from treatment with the antibiotic ciprofloxacin. The low-cost drug has been out of use amid concern that the bacterium that causes gonorrhea was... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 9:08 am

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- With evidence mounting that COVID-19 can damage the heart, experts urge people to take precautions when doing vigorous exercise. Up to 30% of patients hospitalized with coronavirus infection have signs of cardiac injury,... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 9:08 am

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- The American Association of Poison Control Centers has issued a warning on hand sanitizers that contain methanol (methyl alcohol). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has already warned that some hand sanitizers are... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 9:08 am

FRIDAY, Aug. 7, 2020 -- As the U.S. coronavirus case count neared 5 million on Thursday, a new model predicted that nearly 300,000 Americans could die of COVID-19 by December if more people don't wear masks or practice better social... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 9:08 am

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: U.S. Cancels Blanket Warning for International Travel On Thursday, the Trump administration canceled its warnings against international travel... […]

on 07/08/2020 at 8:47 am

The COVID-19 pandemic has underlined the urgent need for fast, effective and strategic intelligence on epidemics and health, and networking mechanisms that can provide support to those working in public health across North Macedonia. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

A large-scale analysis of the clinical characteristics of Alport syndrome in Japanese patients has revealed for the first time in the world that the effectiveness of existing treatment with ACE inhibitors and/or angiotensin receptor blockers (RAS inhibitors) varies depending on the type of mutation in the syndrome's causal gene (COL4A5). […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research in Kansas City, Missouri, and the Andalusian Center of Developmental Biology at Pablo de Olavide University in Seville, Spain, have harnessed the technology to target gene messages (messenger RNA) involved in early vertebrate development. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Wistar scientists may have discovered a new way of identifying and targeting hidden HIV viral reservoirs during treatment with antiretroviral therapy (ART). These findings were published in Cell Reports and may have translational implications for improving the long-term care of HIV positive people. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

A patient-specific tumor organoid model developed at Wake Forest is being used to identify the most effective chemotherapy protocol to treat appendix and colon tumors, a personalized medicine approach that is showing promise. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Using comprehensive genetic analysis, Kumamoto University researchers have found, for the first time, that the NSD2 enzyme blocks cell aging. Inhibition of NSD2 function in normal cells leads to rapid senescence of cells and the amount of NSD2 in senescent cells is significantly reduced. It is hoped that these findings will help clarify the mechanisms of aging, the development of control methods for maintaining NSD2 functionality, and age-related pathophysiology. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

The "invisible" words that shaped Dickens classics also lead audiences through Spielberg dramas. And according to new research, these small words can be found in a similar pattern across most storylines, no matter the length or format. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Unhealthy dietary patterns are a leading cause of heart disease and stroke as well as other chronic diseases.Clinician-delivered diet counseling can improve diet behaviors and heart disease risk factors.Quick, simple dietary assessment tools can be a part of routine office visits and integrated into electronic health records for follow-up. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

For years, scientists have attributed animal behavior to the coordinated activities of neuronal cells and its circuits of neurons, known as the neuronal network (NN). However, researchers are pushing the boundaries in understanding animal behavior through the integration of gene regulation. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

New research reveals that New Guinea is the world's richest island for plants. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

A supersensitive dopamine detector can help in the early diagnosis of several disorders that result in too much or too little dopamine, according to a group led by Penn State and including Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and universities in China and Japan. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

A nanomedicine-based strategy for chemo-immunotherapy (CIT) of glioblastoma (GBM), which has the worst prognosis among brain tumors, was successfully developed. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Scientists of Waseda University in Japan succeeded in promoting plant growth and increasing seed yield by heterologous expression of protein from Arabidopsis (artificially modified high-speed motor protein) in Camelina sativa, which is expected as a useful plant for biodiesel. The study is expected to apply to other plant resources for biodiesel, such as corn, rice, and sugar cane. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

By applying the renewal theory in probability to reduce recall bias in initial case reports, scientists have come up with a new estimate for the incubation period of COVID-19. Their mean estimate of 7.76 days. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Scientists in Japan designed a gate-type adsorbent tower system that captures and separates mixed gases, CO2, to enable lowering greenhouse gas emissions from industrial sources. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Transgender and gender-diverse adults are three to six times more likely as cisgender adults (individuals whose gender identity corresponds to their sex assigned at birth) to be diagnosed as autistic, according to a new study by scientists at the University of Cambridge's Autism Research Centre. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

UT Southwestern scientists have developed a genetically engineered mouse and imaging system that lets them visualize fluctuations in the circadian clocks of cell types in mice. The method, described online in the journal Neuron, gives new insight into which brain cells are important in maintaining the body's master circadian clock. But they say the approach will also be broadly useful for answering questions about the daily rhythms of cells throughout the body. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

In research published in Science Advances, a group led by scientists from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) have used a principle, "magneto-rotation coupling," to suppress the transmission of sound waves on the surface of a film in one direction while allowing them to travel in the other. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Many refugees in the United States move to a different state soon after arrival, according to a new dataset on nearly 450,000 people who were resettled between 2000 and 2014. And when they move, they are primarily looking for better job markets and helpful social networks of others from their home country -- not more generous welfare benefits. These findings counter the stereotype that refugees are destined to become a drain on state resources over the long run. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

A new approach to predicting which babies will develop type 1 diabetes moves a step closer to routine testing for newborns which could avoid life-threatening complications. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers from the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have now developed a flow mode Raman-activated cell sorter (RACS), called FlowRACS, to support high-throughput discovery of enzymes and their cell factories, at the precision of just one microbial cell. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Each cigarette smoked a day by heavier smokers increases the risk of contracting some diseases by more than 30 per cent, according to a new international study published today. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Spontaneous mutations of a single gene are likely to cause serious developmental disorders of the excretory organs and genitalia. This is shown in an international study led by the University of Bonn and published in the journal "Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology". The researchers also owe their findings to an unusual model organism: the zebrafish. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Developing a strategy to achieve an optimal recovery-loyalty yield is more advantageous than adopting the mantra that the customer is always right. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Glaciers in the Southern Alps of New Zealand have lost more ice mass since pre-industrial times than remains today, according to a new study led by the University of Leeds. The study mapped Southern Alps ice loss from the end of the Little Ice Age -- roughly 400 years ago -- to 2019. It found that relative to recent decades, the Southern Alps lost up to 77% of their total Little Ice Age glacier volume. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Geologists have developed a machine learning technique that highlights the potential for further deposits of the critical metal tungsten in SW England. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Dr Steven Truxal, an aviation law expert in The City Law School, says state aid offered to airlines in response to the current crisis raises questions around unfair competition between European carriers and may be the subject of future challenge by carriers outside the EU. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Discovering antiviral and anticancer drugs will soon be faster and cheaper thanks to new research from Simon Fraser University chemist Robert Britton and his international team. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

This survey study of US physicians examined whether there were differences by race/ethnicity in burnout, symptoms of depression, career satisfaction and work-life balance. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Scientists have unveiled a correlation between high blood lead levels in children and methylation of genes involved in haem synthesis and carcinogenesis, indicating a previously unknown mechanism for lead poisoning. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

A group of researchers from three Japanese universities has discovered why the western subarctic Pacific Ocean, which accounts for only 6 percent of the world's oceans, produces an estimated 26 percent of the world's marine resources. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Plants recognize beneficial microbes and keep harmful ones out, which is important for healthy plants production and global food security. Scientists have now discovered how legumes use small, well-defined motifs in receptor proteins to read molecular signals produced by both pathogenic and symbiotic microbes. These remarkable findings have enabled the researchers to reprogram immune receptors into symbiotic receptors, which is the first milestone for engineering symbiotic nitrogen-fixing symbiosis into cereal crops. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is shining a spotlight on vaccine development. As numerous vaccines race through clinical trials, physicians and researchers continue to develop new vaccine technologies to generate the most effective vaccines with the fewest side effects.A new proof-of-concept study by researchers at the University of Chicago and Duke University demonstrates the potential for one such platform, using self-assembling peptide nanofibers tagged with antigens to prime the immune system against a potential invasion. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Transitioning our energy supply from coal, oil and gas to wind and solar power is feasible. However, renewables require more land than conventional forms of energy generation. A new study explores the options to reduce the land requirements of a fully renewable energy supply in Europe and their possible impact on the cost of electricity. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers from Goethe University have found what is perhaps the oldest enzyme in cellular respiration. They have been able to isolate the extremely fragile 'Rnf' protein complex from the heat-loving bacterium Thermotoga maritima. In fact, the genes that encode for the enzyme were already discovered. However, the researchers have now succeeded for the first time in isolating the enzyme and thus in proving that it really is formed by bacteria and used for energy production. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Expanding standard techniques during mechanical thrombectomy -- a procedure that removes a clot from an artery during stroke -- allows researchers to reproducibly obtain and study local leukocyte populations during human stroke, according to a study by the University of Kentucky Department of Neurology, released today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 17th Annual Meeting. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Manipulating a novel mechanism that regulates ATXN1 levels reduced ATXN1 and improved some of the symptoms of neurodegenerative disease SCA1 in animal models. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

A test designed by UCLA researchers can pinpoint which people with gonorrhea will respond successfully to the inexpensive oral antibiotic ciprofloxacin, which had previously been sidelined over concerns the bacterium that causes the infection was becoming resistant to it. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Results of partnership between the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard and UW Medicine identify five markers of the humoral immune response that may be able to predict COVID-19 patient outcomes. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

A new, USC-led study of more than 1,000 years of North American droughts and global conditions found that forecasting a lack of precipitation is rarely straightforward. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Research published in EPJ B revisits the Turing instability mechanism; proving mathematically how the instabilities which give rise to patterns can occur through simple reactions, and in widely varied environmental conditions. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Taking advantage of a total lunar eclipse, astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have detected ozone in Earth's atmosphere. This method serves as a proxy for how they will observe Earth-like planets around other stars in the search for life. This is the first time a total lunar eclipse was captured from a space telescope and the first time such an eclipse has been studied in ultraviolet wavelengths. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Young children naturally like sugar and salt in food and develop food preferences based on what their parents serve them, but new research suggests that how parents view self-regulation also is a contributing factor. The research explored the underlying dynamics of parental food preferences and how they are passed along to children by example at family mealtime. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Using inexpensive and widely available tools, scientists have developed a simple approach to visually evaluate how effectively different types of masks prevent the spread of droplets that could contain SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, according to a new study. While the authors not […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

A key component of the Gulf Stream has markedly slowed over the past century--that's the conclusion of a new research paper in Nature Communications published on August 7, 2020. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

DNA information is stored in a sequence of chemical building blocks; computers store information as sequences of zeros and ones. Researchers want to transfer this concept to artificial molecules. UC Berkeley and Ruhr-Universität Bochum researchers have taken another step toward encoding information in the sequence of metal atoms in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), showing how to read the sequence. Multivariate MOFs could encode digital information, but also conduct programmed chemical modifications or controlled drug release. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

In severe cases of COVID-19, the infection can lead to obstruction of the blood vessels in the lung, heart and kidneys. Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich researchers have now shown that activated immune cells and blood platelets play a major role in these pathologies. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

A team of scientists led by Kate Evans, a Washington State University horticulture professor who leads WSU's pome fruit (apples and pears) breeding program, found that public plant breeding programs are seeing decreases in funding and personnel. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

N-Containing organic compounds are of vital importance to lives. Practical and catalytic synthesis of valuable N-containing organic compounds directly from dinitrogen (N2), not through ammonia (NH3), is a holy-grail in chemistry and chemical industry. Recently, scientists from Peking University, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (CAS), and Fudan University in China summarize the previous works on the transformation of N2 into organic compounds and outline the research emphases of this area in future studies. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

A new publication on the impacts of deep-seabed mining by 13 prominent deep-sea biologists, led by University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, seeks to dispel scientific misconceptions that have led to miscalculations of the likely effects of commercial operations to extract minerals from the seabed. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) took a census of stellar eggs in the constellation Taurus and revealed their evolution state. This census helps researchers understand how and when a stellar embryo transforms to a baby star deep inside a gaseous egg. In addition, the team found a bipolar outflow, a pair of gas streams, that could be telltale evidence of a truly newborn star. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

In a proof-of-concept study appearing online Aug. 7 in the journal Science Advances, Fischer, Westman and colleagues report that the simple, low-cost technique provided visual proof that face masks are effective in reducing droplet emissions during normal wear. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Through a study published in EPJ D, researchers have successfully determined the characteristics of electron emission when high-velocity ions collide with adenine - one of the four key nucleobases of DNA. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

New Haven, Conn. -- Researchers at the Yale Liver Center found that patients with COVID-19 presented with abnormal liver tests at much higher rates than suggested by earlier studies. They also discovered that higher levels of liver enzymes -- proteins released when the liver is damaged -- were associated with poorer outcomes for these patients, including ICU admission, mechanical ventilation, and death. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Climate researchers led by the University of Iowa have found a link between hurricanes that form in the Atlantic Ocean - and threaten the United States - and a weather system in East Asia. A jet stream originating in East Asia carries an atmospheric wave to the Atlantic Ocean that affects wind shear - a key element in whether tropical storms develop. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Chemical reactions driven by the geological conditions on the early Earth might have led to the prebiotic evolution of self-replicating molecules. Scientists at Ludwig-Maximilians Universitaet (LMU) in Munich now report on a hydrothermal mechanism that could have promoted the process. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Pulmonary arterial hypertension is a rare disease in which excessive proliferation of the cells of pulmonary arterial walls obstructs the blood flow in the lungs. A group of scientists based in Okayama, Japan, has now used 3D cell culture technology to recapitulate the pathogenetic process involved in pulmonary arterial hypertension in the laboratory, with potential applications in drug testing. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Skoltech researchers have used the supercomputer to perform a very precise sensitivity analysis to reveal crucial parameters for different crop yields in the chernozem region of Russia, famous for its high-quality, fertile soil. Agricultural lands occupy 13 percent of the territory of Russia, droughts, dryness, humus reserves exhaustion are the major negative factor for national agriculture. Being able to simulate all possible variants, reveal the most crucial parameters without time-consuming and costly work is important. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Endovascular treatment of vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation (VGAM) in babies with severe pulmonary hypertension can improve chances of survival, according to a study released today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 17th Annual Meeting. The study, Outcomes of Endovascular Treatment of Vein of Galen Aneurysmal Malformation in Neonates, evaluated data from 52 surgery patients with VGAMs at the Meshalkin National Medical Research Center. Eleven of these patients were younger than 10 days when surgery was performed. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Several different kinds of bacteria can cause lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause pneumonia, typically infects infants or young children and persists for life, while Burkholderia cepacia complex species only infect teenagers and adults. Although Burkholderia infections are rare, when they do take hold, they are deadly. Now, UNC School of Medicine scientists have discovered a reason for this pathogen's apparent age discrimination. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Engineers at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering and their colleagues at Stanford School of Medicine have demonstrated that drug levels inside the body can be tracked in real time using a custom smartwatch that analyzes the chemicals found in sweat. This wearable technology could be incorporated into a more personalized approach to medicine -- where an ideal drug and dosages can be tailored to an individual. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Experts from the Center for Diagnostics and Telemedicine have developed a platform for self-testing services which is based on artificial intelligence and designed for medical tasks, such as for analyzing diagnostic images. The first working prototype of the platform is hosted on the popular GitHub service, and developers from all over the world can take part in its improvement by adding verification criteria depending on the purpose of the services. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Helium is the second most abundant element in the universe after hydrogen. But scientists aren't sure just how much there actually is in the Sun's atmosphere. NASA's HERSCHEL sounding rocket has taken the first global measurements of helium in the extended solar atmosphere - a key piece of information for understanding our space environment. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Image data reanalysis by researchers from Kobe University and the National Institute of Technology, Oshima College have revealed that ancient tectonic troughs are concentrically distributed across almost the entire surface of Ganymede. Computer simulation results suggest that this giant crater could have resulted from the impact of an asteroid with a 150km radius. If so, this the largest impact structure identified in the solar system so far. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers in Lásló Forró's lab at EPFL, Switzerland, are working on a membrane made of titanium oxide nanowires, similar in appearance to filter paper but with antibacterial and antiviral properties. Their material works by using the photocatalytic properties of titanium dioxide: when exposed to ultraviolet radiation, the fibers convert resident moisture into oxidizing agents such as hydrogen peroxide, which have the ability to destroy pathogens. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Materials science researchers have demonstrated the first electrically injected laser made with germanium tin. Used as a semiconducting material for circuits on electronic devices, the diode laser could improve micro-processing speed and efficiency at much lower costs. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

The increases and decreases in patient volume and associated changes in treatment experienced by individuals presenting with acute heart attack (myocardial infarction) before and immediately after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic are examined in this observational study. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

New work identifies a potential therapeutic target for clogged arteries and other health risks that stem from an excess of harmful fats in the bloodstream. The study opens the door for the design of more specific MTP inhibitors that could reduce circulating triglyceride levels without the risk of unpleasant and serious side effects in the intestines and liver. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

A new international study, led by the University of Leeds, warns that even with some lockdown measures staying in place to the end of 2021, without more structural interventions global temperatures will only be roughly 0.01°C lower than expected by 2030. However, the study estimates that including climate policy measures as part of an economic recovery plan with strong green stimulus could prevent more than half of additional warming expected by 2050 under current policies. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Adding a layer of nanoparticles to LED designs could help them produce more light for the same energy, and also increase their lifetime. […]

on 07/08/2020 at 4:00 am

University of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine researchers created a reporter mouse strain in pursuit of a new way to answer an old question: Is purinergic receptor gene P2X2 expressed in particular populations of sensory nerve cells? They were surprised, but encouraged, to find P2X2 expressed in a very limited subset of neurons. […]

by Hailey Mensik on 07/08/2020 at 12:44 am

The payer used a medical assessment program to find health conditions that could raise risk scores of plan members, offering incentives to physicians who gave the exam, according to the lawsuit. […]

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A new study found that 50 minutes of dry heat in an electric cooker decontaminated N95 respirators inside and out while maintaining their filtration and fit. This could enable wearers to safely reuse limited supplies of the respirators. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 8:46 pm

Dream or REM sleep is distinguished by rapid eye movement and absence of muscle tone, but electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings are indistinguishable from those of an awake brain. Neuroscientists have now found an EEG signature of REM sleep, allowing scientists for the first time to distinguish dreaming from wakefulness through brain activity alone. This could help in determining the prognosis for coma patients, and allow study of the impact of anesthesia on dreaming. […]

by Samantha Liss on 06/08/2020 at 8:15 pm

"We need to see health insurers and private hospitals step up and make massive investments in these campaigns," Jonathan Schleifer, executive director of the D.C.-based advocacy group, told Healthcare Dive. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 8:15 pm

Quarterly revenue of $608 million […]

by MalloryHackett on 06/08/2020 at 8:09 pm

The DOJ is seeking an amount equal to three times the amount of the $1.4 billion in damages as well as a civil penalty of $11,000 for each violation. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 7:36 pm

When it comes to training neural circuits for tissue engineering or biomedical applications, a new study suggests a key parameter: Train them young. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 7:36 pm

A new study concludes that opening clinics dedicated specifically to treating influenza can limit the number of people infected and help to 'flatten the curve,' or reduce the peak prevalence rate. While the work focused on influenza, the findings are relevant for policymakers seeking ways to reduce impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 7:35 pm

A new analysis of ancient genomes suggests that different branches of the human family tree interbred multiple times, and that some humans carry DNA from an archaic, unknown ancestor. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 7:35 pm

Engineers have designed a device that replicates the lining of the colon. With the device, they can grow human colon cells along with oxygen-intolerant bacteria that normally live in the human digestive tract and have been implicated in Crohn's disease. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 7:35 pm

Researchers analyzed five biomarkers present in the blood of hundreds of COVID-19 patients, finding elevated levels associated with higher odds of clinical deterioration and death. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 7:35 pm

Creative chemists employ enzymes to build a complex but promising natural anti-cancer agent called cepafungin I in a lean nine steps. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 7:08 pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across America, scientists on Wednesday called for widespread adoption of simpler, less accurate tests, as long as they are given often and quickly. "Even if you miss somebody on day 1,"... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 7:08 pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- The makeup of bacteria that colonize a man's penis can help predict the risk of a serious and hard-to-treat vaginal infection in his female partner, new research suggests. Bacterial vaginosis, also known as BV, can lead to... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 7:08 pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- Western diets rich in animal products and fatty and sugary foods are associated with adult acne, according to a study published online June 10 in JAMA Dermatology. Laetitia Penso, from University of Paris, and colleagues... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 7:08 pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- Significant differences are seen in gastric adenocarcinoma incidence according to race and ethnicity, according to a study published online Aug. 6 in Gastroenterology. Shailja C. Shah, M.D., M.P.H., from the Veterans... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 7:08 pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- There are greater shortages of intensive care unit (ICU) beds for critically ill patients in low-income neighborhoods compared with high-income neighborhoods, according to a report published in the August issue of Health... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 7:08 pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- The U.S. government will pay Johnson & Johnson $1 billion for 100 million doses of its vaccine if it is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Washington Post reported Wednesday. Johnson & Johnson... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 5:35 pm

Researchers have demonstrated that placebos reduce brain markers of emotional distress even when people know they are taking one. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 5:08 pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- People tend to be optimistic for most of their life, even when they have to cope with serious challenges, a new study finds. Researchers surveyed 75,000 people aged 16 to 101 in the United States, Germany and the... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:28 pm

LSU Health New Orleans research has unlocked a key fundamental mechanism in the communication between brain cells when confronted with stroke and found DHA not only protected neuronal cells and promoted their survival, but also helped maintain their integrity and stability. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:28 pm

Researchers have identified a pattern of longer-term symptoms likely to be experienced by people who were hospitalized with the COVID-19 infection. They include fatigue, breathlessness, psychological distress -- including problems with concentration and memory -- and a general decline in quality of life. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:26 pm

A team of researchers have developed an algorithm through machine learning that helps predict sites of DNA methylation - a process that can change the activity of DNA without changing its overall structure - and could identify disease-causing mechanisms that would otherwise be missed by conventional screening methods. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:08 pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- In the United States, many women with chronic medical conditions aren't filling prescriptions or are trying to make their medications last longer due to the cost, a new study finds. Not filling prescriptions, skipping... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 3:19 pm

Rhythms produced by the brain can reliably be used to predict how sensitive we are to pain, new research shows. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 3:18 pm

A new analysis of sibling records from more than 300,000 individuals suggests that some parents continue to reproduce until they have children of both sexes. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 3:18 pm

How do you keep orientation in a complex environment, like the city of Vienna? You can thank your brain's 'global positioning system' (GPS), the hippocampus, for this sense of orientation. To further understand its functions, scientists have analyzed single neurons of this GPS in mice. They discovered that so-called granule cells filter and sharpen spatial information. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 3:18 pm

The Y chromosome has shrunken drastically over 200 million years of evolution. Even those who study it have used the word 'wimpy' to describe it, and yet it continues to stick around. An Opinion paper outlines a new theory -- called the 'persistent Y hypothesis' --t o explain why the Y chromosome may be more resilient than it first appears. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 3:18 pm

Researchers have succeeded in developing a dynamic 3D CT scanning method that shows what happens inside the body during simulated heart massage. The method could help to increase the chance of surviving a cardiac arrest. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 3:18 pm

Contrary to what has been generally assumed so far, a severe course of COVID-19 does not solely result in a strong immune reaction -- rather, the immune response is caught in a continuous loop of activation and inhibition. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 3:18 pm

Despite our broad understanding of the different brain regions activated during rapid-eye-movement sleep, little is known about what this activity serves for. Researchers have now discovered that the activation of neurons in the hypothalamus during REM sleep regulates eating behavior: suppressing this activity in mice decreases appetite. […]

by Rebecca Pifer on 06/08/2020 at 3:10 pm

Despite investor skepticism sending Teladoc and Livongo shares down more than 19% and 11%, respectively, at Wednesday's close, some experts say the tie-up could usher in bigger deals for the virtual care space. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 06/08/2020 at 2:55 pm

Healthcare scientists – book now for the third Meet the finalists webinar chaired by Karen Stewart, Interim Chief Healthcare Science Officer, The Scottish Government : Topic: The Scottish Government’s award... Read More The post Advancing Healthcare Awards – Meet The Finalists! The Scottish Government’s award for improving quality: measuring and demonstrating impact. appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 2:18 pm

Scientists have developed a synthetic peptide that can make multidrug-resistant bacteria sensitive to antibiotics again when used together with traditional antibiotics, offering hope for the prospect of a combination treatment strategy to tackle certain antibiotic-tolerant infections. On its own, the synthetic antimicrobial peptide can also kill bacteria that have grown resistant to antibiotics. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 2:17 pm

Researchers found a single genetic mutation that leads to reduced growth of a transmissible cancer in Tasmanian devils in the wild. The finding gives hope for the animals' survival and could lead to new treatment for human cancers. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 2:08 pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- Women whose periods started at an early age are more likely to have hot flashes and night sweats during menopause, researchers say. "The risk of the women who menstruated early experiencing both symptoms was greater than... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 2:08 pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- Americans are faring much worse mentally and financially during the COVID-19 pandemic than citizens of other high-income countries around the world, according to an international analysis. One-third of U.S. adults say... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 2:08 pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- Former First Lady Michelle Obama said Wednesday that she is suffering from "low-grade depression." "I'm waking up in the middle of the night because I'm worrying about something or there's a heaviness," Obama said during... […]

by MalloryHackett on 06/08/2020 at 1:59 pm

The company says it was able to do this because of lower-than-anticipated costs during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 1:24 pm

When confronted with unfair negative reviews, firms can strategically leverage consumer empathy and benefit from potential downstream consequences. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 1:24 pm

New research by neuroscientists revealed that a simple, earbud-like device that imperceptibly stimulates the brain could significantly improve the wearer's ability to learn the sounds of a new language. This device may have wide-ranging applications for boosting other kinds of learning as well. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 1:24 pm

A literature review finds that children are happier and more likely to protect the natural world when they have a greater connection to it, but this connection is complex and can also generate negative emotions linked to issues like climate change. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 1:24 pm

Children's pester power may contribute to improvements in their family's food environments. A new study highlights the potential for children to influence food consumption and habits at home. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 1:24 pm

Scientists have discovered that a set of genes with decreased expression in individuals with Down syndrome may lead to clinical abnormalities in this population, such as poor muscle development and heart valve problems. Impairment in these same genes may also protect people with Down syndrome from developing solid tumors. […]

by Samantha Liss on 06/08/2020 at 1:14 pm

The lawsuit alleges that in exchange for 30% ownership, Geisinger would invest $100 million in Evangelical. But the money is "not without strings," according to DOJ, which argues it ends any competition. […]

by Rebecca Pifer on 06/08/2020 at 12:55 pm

A series of barriers could reduce efficacy of the app, including consumer uptake, human error and worries about government and Silicon Valley spying. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 12:37 pm

During this year’s World Breastfeeding Week, WHO launched 3 new tools that will make it easier for health-care providers to support and promote breastfeeding to become a regular and popular practice. The publications will be especially useful for the WHO European Region, which is the WHO region with the lowest levels of exclusive breastfeeding. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- Since 2009, diabetes-related nontraumatic lower-extremity amputation (NLEA) has been increasing among older adults, according to a study published online July 28 in Diabetes Care. Jessica L. Harding, Ph.D., from Emory... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- As evidenced by the countless adoring posts, cute videos and laugh-out-loud memes on social media, people love their furry feline friends. But keeping cats happy and healthy isn't always... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- Dermatological disorders are extremely common in older individuals, according to a study published online Aug. 4 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Suvi-Päivikki Sinikumpu, M.D., Ph.D., from University... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- Fresh embryo transfer should be the gold standard for assisted reproduction among women with no immediate risk for ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in The BMJ. Sacha... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) adults are more likely to be in fair or poor health than all U.S. adults, according to an August data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- For patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), a vitamin D and calcium supplementation intervention is beneficial for preventing recurrences, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- Cannabis seems not to be associated with cardiovascular benefits but has adverse cardiovascular effects, according to a scientific statement from the American Heart Association published online Aug. 5 in... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- As the COVID-19 pandemic intensified, there was a decrease in emergency department visits in five states from January through April 2020, according to a study published online Aug. 3 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Molly M.... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- Among patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis, annualized relapse rates are lower for those receiving anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody ofatumumab compared with teriflunomide, according to a study published in the Aug. 6... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- For patients with severe COVID-19, administration of an interleukin-6 receptor inhibitor (IL6ri) earlier in the disease course is associated with improved outcomes, according to a study published online July 25 in the... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- British scientists have discovered what makes people stink. Blame an enzyme that hides in specific bacteria that colonize the human armpit. "Solving the structure of this 'BO enzyme' has allowed us to pinpoint the... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- Aging baby boomers may not be as mentally sharp as their parents were, a new study suggests -- raising questions about what the pattern could mean for future dementia rates. Looking at two decades' worth of data on U.S.... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- In clinical practice guidelines from the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, published in the August issue of Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, recommendations are presented for indications and considerations... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 06/08/2020 at 10:48 am

Are you an innovator in the NHS? Do you have an idea you wish to develop and scale for patient benefit? The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme might be for you!... Read More The post Clinical Entrepreneur Training Programme appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 9:08 am

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- If you're thinking about letting your child resume sports while the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage, a leading pediatricians' group says there are a few things you should consider. To help families make informed... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 9:08 am

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- The coronavirus pandemic has fueled big increases in video visits between patients and doctors, but older Americans haven't easily taken to the trend, a new study finds. More than one-third of those over 65 face... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 9:08 am

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- As coronavirus cases continue to surge across America, scientists on Wednesday called for widespread adoption of simpler, less accurate tests, as long as they're given often and quickly. "Even if you miss somebody on Day... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 9:08 am

THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 -- Contrary to recommendations set by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, many Americans are getting screened for cancer even when old age or poor health would likely render such screenings risky and pointless, new... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 9:08 am

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: LA to Cut Off Water, Electric to Homes Having Big Parties Starting Friday, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will cut off water and... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 6:44 am

Prognosis for patients discovered to have an adrenal cortical carcinoma (ACC), a cancerous adrenal mass, is poor, and a cure... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 6:43 am

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a debilitating disease characterized by repeated flares of intestinal inflammation. The two major subtypes of... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 6:42 am

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a debilitating disease characterized by repeated flares of intestinal inflammation. The two major subtypes of... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 6:39 am

Prognosis for patients discovered to have an adrenal cortical carcinoma (ACC), a cancerous adrenal mass, is poor, and a cure... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 6:39 am

Prognosis for patients discovered to have an adrenal cortical carcinoma (ACC), a cancerous adrenal mass, is poor, and a cure... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 6:32 am

A liquid biopsy test that analyzes levels of circulating tumor DNA methylation detected cancer in nonsymptomatic individuals up to four... […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Pirated movies circulated online after their theatrical release saw about 3% higher box office receipts because of the increase in word-of-mouth advertising. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers examined toxins in tissue concentrations and pathology data from 83 stranded dolphins and whales from 2012 to 2018. They looked at 11 different animal species to test for 17 different substances. The study is the first to report on concentrations in blubber tissues of stranded cetaceans of atrazine, DEP, NPE and triclosan. It also is the first to report concentrations of toxicants in a white-beaked dolphin and in Gervais' beaked whales. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

A new study has found that HIV screening every three months compared to annually will improve clinical outcomes and be cost-effective among high-risk young men who have sex with men (YMSM) in the United States. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Creative chemists employ enzymes to build a complex but promising natural anti-cancer agent called cepafungin I in a lean nine steps. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

By visualizing coronavirus replication in an infected host cell, researchers may have answered a long-standing question about how newly synthesized coronavirus components are able to be incorporated into fully infectious viruses. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

A team of researchers from Michigan State University, University of Michigan and Dartmouth College is the first to demonstrate that placebos reduce brain markers of emotional distress even when people know they are taking on […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Vast areas of the Martian night sky pulse in ultraviolet light, according to images from NASA's MAVEN spacecraft. The results are being used to illuminate complex circulation patterns in the Martian atmospher […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers from the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Trinity College Dublin have provided an international perspective on differences in key birth interventions as part of a European research network which aims to understand and contextualise physiological labour and birth. The studies focussed on the economic implications of reducing caesarean section rates and on the amounts of synthetic oxytocin used during labour. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

A non-hormonal therapy to treat hot flashes and other symptoms associated with menopause was found to be effective in a recent clinical trial, according to a published study by a team of researchers including faculty from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

The National Park Service (NPS) requested that the American Ornithological Society (AOS) assemble an expert panel to produce an independent report assessing the appropriateness of the current NPS beach management plan for the barrier islands of North Carolina's Cape Hatteras National Seashore. In this new report, AOS finds evidence that, despite complaints from the public, the restrictions on recreational use provide significant benefits for vulnerable beach-nesting birds and sea turtles. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Dream or REM sleep is distinguished by rapid eye movement and absence of muscle tone, but electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings are indistinguishable from those of an awake brain. UC Berkeley neuroscientists have now found an EEG signature of REM sleep, allowing scientists for the first time to distinguish dreaming from wakefulness through brain activity alone. This could help in determining the prognosis for coma patients, and allow study of the impact of anesthesia on dreaming. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

A study identifies long-term storage technologies that would enhance the affordability and reliability of renewable electricity. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

University of Central Florida researchers have developed a new type of laser beam that doesn't follow long-held principles about how light refracts and travels. The findings, which were published recently in Nature Photonics, could have huge implications for optical communication and laser technologies. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Two new studies indicate that racial disparities related to outcomes exist among stroke patients, including one study that specifically examines stroke patients with COVID-19. The abstracts were presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 17th Annual Meeting. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Arecibo's Planetary Radar Group quickly shift from storm response to track asteroid 2020 NK1. Before the Arecibo observations, 2020 NK1 was calculated to be one of the biggest threats out of all known asteroids on NASA's list of potential impactors, with about one chance in 70,000 of impacting the Earth between 2086 and 2101. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

A new study documents how 49 hospitals in a state hit hard by COVID-19 changed their visitor policies and communications with families of intensive care unit patients in the first months of the pandemic -- and how those efforts varied. Virtually all hospitals put in place a "no visitors" blanket policy, but 59% of them did allow some exceptions to this rule. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

UCLA researchers have found that chemotherapy is not commonly used when treating adults with localized sarcoma, a rare type of cancer of the soft tissues or bone. In a nationwide analysis of nearly 20,000 patients whose cancer had not yet spread to other organs, the scientists learned that only 22% were treated with some form of chemotherapy. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Results of a new study find that providers participating in an intervention with education and resources to help manage chronic opioid therapy for patients with HIV and chronic pain are more likely to adhere to national chronic opioid therapy guidelines compared to providers who do not take part. The intervention resources include a nurse care manager to work with physicians and nurse practitioners who are the primary care providers for such patients, and access to addiction medicine specialists. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

How contagious is COVID-19, and how severe is the virus for those who've caught it? […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

When it comes to training neural circuits for tissue engineering or biomedical applications, a new study suggests a key parameter: Train them young. Training of engineered neurons has many applications in bioengineering and regenerative medicine. Techniques usually involve training cells after they have fully matured. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign researchers found that training them throughout early cell development and network formation led to lasting improvements in the connections, responsivity and gene expression of the resulting neural network. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers demonstrated the success of a fully implantable wireless medical device called a stentrode brain-computer interface designed to improve functional independence in patients with severe paralysis. The abstract was presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 17th Annual Meeting. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Some people who feel dizzy or lightheaded when they stand up may have an increased risk of developing dementia years later, according to a new study published in the August 12, 2020, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The condition, called orthostatic hypotension, occurs when people experience a sudden drop in blood pressure when they stand up. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Owners of electric multicookers may be able to add another use to its list of functions, a new study suggests: sanitization of N95 respirator masks. The University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign study found that 50 minutes of dry heat in an electric cooker, such as a rice cooker or Instant Pot, decontaminated N95 respirators inside and out while maintaining their filtration and fit. This could enable wearers to safely reuse limited supplies of the respirators. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

Sustainable flip-flops: A team of UC San Diego researchers has formulated polyurethane foams made from algae oil to meet commercial specifications for midsole shoes and the foot-bed of flip-flops. The results of their study are published in Bioresource Technology Reports and describe the team's successful development of these sustainable, consumer-ready and biodegradable materials. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

An astronaut standing on Mars couldn't see the planet's ultraviolet "nightglow." But this phenomenon could help scientists to better predict the churn of Mars' surprisingly complex atmosphere. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

A new study suggests that adults experienced few changes in 'Big Five' personality traits as a result of the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. Angelina Sutin of Florida State University College of Medicine and colleagues present these findings in the open-access journal PLOS ONE on August 6, 2020. […]

on 06/08/2020 at 4:00 am

A new study from Oregon State University found that 77% of low- to moderate-income American households fall below the asset poverty threshold, meaning that if their income were cut off they would not have the financial assets to maintain at least poverty-level status for three months. […]

by Samantha Liss on 06/08/2020 at 1:01 am

It's the latest red state to take the issue of expanded access to government-sponsored health coverage to its voters, ringing in a victory via an amendment to the state's constitution.&nbs […]

on 05/08/2020 at 10:17 pm

Biochemists report that a damage-containment system in stressed bacteria can become overrun and blocked, but that this leads to cells responding by turning on different pathways to make sure that normal growth continues. […]

on 05/08/2020 at 10:17 pm

With COVID-19 dominating the headlines, searches for climate change are on the decline. That worries authors of a new study showing that even brief, involuntary attention to environmental issues moves people to care more and act. […]

by MalloryHackett on 05/08/2020 at 8:31 pm

Other rules update coverage requirements, eliminate post-admission physician evaluations and allow non-physician practitioners to meet with patients. […]

on 05/08/2020 at 8:09 pm

Taking vitamin D and calcium twice a day may reduce your chances of getting vertigo again, according to a new study. […]

on 05/08/2020 at 8:09 pm

Engineers conducted open road testing of three collision avoidance systems and demonstrated that a drivers' visual behavior in response to an alert generated from a collision avoidance system can be divided into one of four different behavioral categories: active gaze, self-conscious gaze, attentive gaze and ignored gaze. […]

on 05/08/2020 at 8:09 pm

A new study of captured mosquitoes in Los Angeles finds that West Nile infection is strongly associated with average temperature, and that temperatures above 73 degrees Fahrenheit are highly favorable for West Nile transmission. As climate change brings hotter weather to the region, it is likely that cooler, coastal neighborhoods will be pushed into the 'favorable' zone, accelerating transmission of the virus. […]

on 05/08/2020 at 8:08 pm

Even for people who carry the gene for early onset Alzheimer's disease, more years of education may slow the development of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain that are associated with the disease, according to a new study. […]

on 05/08/2020 at 7:08 pm

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 -- Years of education and the ε4 risk allele at APOE influence β-amyloid pathology in asymptomatic individuals with a parental history of sporadic Alzheimer disease (AD), while only years of education influence... […]

on 05/08/2020 at 7:08 pm

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 -- Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) mainly occurs during August to November, and weakness onset is often preceded by prodromal fever, respiratory illness, or both, according to research published in the Aug. 4 early-release issue... […]

on 05/08/2020 at 7:08 pm

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 -- Maryland-based Novavax said Tuesday that preliminary trials of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine were promising. In one study, 56 people made high levels of antibodies against COVID-19 with no adverse side effects. In a... […]

on 05/08/2020 at 7:08 pm

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 -- As the daily U.S. COVID-19 death toll averaged more than 1,000 for the ninth straight day on Tuesday, governors from seven states banded together to shorten turnaround time for COVID-19 test results. Three Republican... […]

on 05/08/2020 at 7:08 pm

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 -- For patients with an indication for an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) but no indication for pacing, subcutaneous ICD is noninferior to transvenous ICD, according to a study published in the Aug. 6 issue of... […]

on 05/08/2020 at 6:01 pm

Researchers report successfully implanting specialized grafts of neural stem cells directly into spinal cord injuries in mice, then documenting how the grafts grew and filled the injury sites, mimicking the animals' existing neuronal network. […]

on 05/08/2020 at 5:33 pm

Scientists have used a gene editing technique to establish a novel mouse model of permanent neonatal diabetes -- the immune-deficient Kuma mutant mice with a specific deletion in the Insulin2 (Ins2) gene. This model is expected to be useful for studying the mechanisms governing insulin-producing cell dysfunctions in the pancreas as well as for evaluating human stem-cell derived or interspecies-derived insulin-producing cell transplantation. […]

on 05/08/2020 at 5:15 pm

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

on 05/08/2020 at 5:08 pm

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 -- A new injection drug can prevent multiple sclerosis flare-ups better than an existing medication, a clinical trial has found. The drug, called ofatumumab, beat a standard MS medication in reducing patients' symptom... […]

on 05/08/2020 at 5:08 pm

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 -- Among people who have the gene that carries a heightened risk for early-onset Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests that more education might slow the development of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain. About 1% to 6%... […]

on 05/08/2020 at 4:40 pm

A team of researchers has discovered a new connection between a genetic alteration and social difficulties related to autism: A mutation in the neuroligin-3 gene reduces the effect of the hormone oxytocin. The researchers report on a treatment approach that could normalize social behavior in autism. They have already achieved promising results in an animal model. […]

on 05/08/2020 at 4:40 pm

Global changes in land use are disrupting the balance of wild animal communities in our environment, and species that carry diseases known to infect humans appear to be benefiting, finds a new study. […]

on 05/08/2020 at 4:40 pm

Researchers have now identified a protein called histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) as the orchestrator of the immune system's inflammation response to infection. By using both specially cultured cells and small animal models, HDAC3 was found to be directly involved in the production of agents that help kill off harmful pathogens as well as the restoration of homeostasis, the body's state of equilibrium. This work shows that some of the methods being tested to fight cancer and harmful inflammation, such as sepsis, that target molecules like HDAC3 could actually have unintended and deadly consequences. […]

on 05/08/2020 at 4:40 pm

Because the microbiota is so complex, containing hundreds of different bacterial species, it is not known how the presence of microbes in the intestine shaped the antibodies that are present even before we are challenged by an infection. Researchers have now shown how these beneficial microbes reprogram the repertoire of white blood B cells that produce antibodies and how this helps counter infections. […]

on 05/08/2020 at 4:40 pm

A team of scientists conducted a comprehensive analysis of worldwide COVID-19 data to identify key strategies moving forward to develop effective therapeutics. The scientists suggest that COVID-19 should be treated as an acute inflammatory disease and that severity of infection is associated with the dysregulation of inflammatory immune responses and subsequent inability to develop protective immunity from the virus. […]

on 05/08/2020 at 4:08 pm

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 -- Federal health officials have been warning for weeks that illegal forms of hand sanitizer containing toxic methanol are being sold across the United States. Now, new data from Arizona and New Mexico illustrate the danger:... […]

on 05/08/2020 at 4:08 pm

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 -- Taking in extra vitamin D plus calcium might cut your odds of getting a debilitating form of vertigo, new research shows. The Korean study focused on benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), a sudden spinning... […]

on 05/08/2020 at 3:01 pm

As a person's weight goes up, all regions of the brain go down in activity and blood flow, according to a new brain imaging study. […]

on 05/08/2020 at 3:01 pm

Medical researchers provide new insights into how ovarian cancer grows and evolves within a person. […]

on 05/08/2020 at 3:01 pm

A survey of Central American migrants traveling through Mexico on their way to the United States found that 74 percent of them experienced a degree of food insecurity, ranging from having only one meal to no food at all for one day or longer. Factors associated with more severe food insecurity include more days in active transit, and the experience of illness by the migrant or their travel companion. […]

on 05/08/2020 at 3:01 pm

Scientists have identified a new enzyme called 'TBK1' that plays a central role in regulating the degradation and clearance of the huntingtin protein and introduces chemical modifications that block its aggregation. […]

on 05/08/2020 at 2:08 pm

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 -- Despite facing continued criticism from the Trump administration, Dr. Anthony Fauci is still the considered best source for COVID-19 information, an online poll finds. A growing number of Americans say federal, state and... […]

on 05/08/2020 at 2:08 pm

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 -- As marijuana use becomes more common, could heart troubles follow? Yes, warns a new statement from the American Heart Association (AHA). A full understanding of how marijuana affects the heart and blood vessels remains... […]

by MalloryHackett on 05/08/2020 at 12:59 pm

The two companies are building this second hospital to address increasing demand in the Phoenix area. […]

on 05/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 -- Population-wide testing and effective contact tracing are necessary to prevent an epidemic rebound following school reopening in the United Kingdom; and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)... […]

on 05/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 -- In a clinical practice guideline from the American Thoracic Society, Japanese Respiratory Society, and Asociación Latinoamericana de Tórax, published in the Aug. 1 issue of the American Journal of Respiratory... […]

on 05/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- If you live in the right neighborhood and can afford it, you might think of high-speed internet as a convenient way to connect to bingeworthy TV shows or the conference calls that let you... […]

on 05/08/2020 at 12:08 pm

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 -- For patients with multiple myeloma and COVID-19, the case fatality rate is 29 percent among hospitalized patients, with increased odds of adverse outcomes among racial/ethnic minorities, according to a study published... […]

on 05/08/2020 at 9:08 am

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 -- If you're younger than 65 years old and obese, COVID-19 poses a special danger to you. A new study reports that the more obese you are, the more likely you are to either die from infection with the new coronavirus or... […]

on 05/08/2020 at 9:08 am

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 -- For most people, wearing a face mask is a harmless inconvenience, but wearing the coverings may cause skin problems for some, one dermatologist explains. It's been called mask-acne, or "maskne." Dermatologist Dr. Allison... […]

on 05/08/2020 at 9:08 am

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 -- People getting their COVID-19 information from social media are more likely to receive misinformation, Canadian researchers report. But those who trust traditional media are less likely to have misperceptions. And they're... […]

on 05/08/2020 at 9:08 am

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Experimental Vaccine Shows Encouraging Results Maryland-based Novavax said Tuesday that preliminary trials of an experimental coronavirus... […]

on 05/08/2020 at 9:08 am

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 -- As the daily U.S. coronavirus death toll averaged more than 1,000 for the ninth straight day on Tuesday, governors from seven states banded together to shorten turnaround time for COVID-19 test results. Three Republican... […]

on 05/08/2020 at 8:03 am

“The most rewarding and the most challenging aspect of my work is gaining a woman’s trust by being the trusted friend she needs me to be and guiding her in becoming a mother,” explains Marko Obradovic, a paediatric nurse from Serbia working in a baby-friendly hospital, a United Nations-led initiative dating back to 1991. […]

on 05/08/2020 at 6:25 am

The Gram-negative environmental pathogen Burkholderia pseudomallei, causes the severe disease melioidosis. It is highly endemic in southeast Asia and northern... […]

on 05/08/2020 at 6:25 am

The Gram-negative environmental pathogen Burkholderia pseudomallei, causes the severe disease melioidosis. It is highly endemic in southeast Asia and northern... […]

on 05/08/2020 at 6:24 am

The Gram-negative environmental pathogen Burkholderia pseudomallei, causes the severe disease melioidosis. It is highly endemic in southeast Asia and northern... […]

on 05/08/2020 at 6:20 am

Central nervous system (CNS) infections cause significant mortality and morbidity worldwide. Common CNS infections include bacterial meningitis (BM) other than... […]

on 05/08/2020 at 6:20 am

Central nervous system (CNS) infections cause significant mortality and morbidity worldwide. Common CNS infections include bacterial meningitis (BM) other than... […]

on 05/08/2020 at 6:20 am

Central nervous system (CNS) infections cause significant mortality and morbidity worldwide. Common CNS infections include bacterial meningitis (BM) other than... […]

by MalloryHackett on 04/08/2020 at 6:49 pm

This policy will allow consumers to remain covered and receive care during the public health emergency. […]

on 04/08/2020 at 4:08 pm

TUESDAY, Aug. 4, 2020 -- Like many other animals, people can move their ears to focus on a specific sound, researchers say. However, this movement of ears is subtle and the ability to do it hasn't been known until now. By measuring electrical... […]

by Guest Author on 04/08/2020 at 11:00 am

Did you know HR data and not patient data yields the highest ROI for cyber criminals? In this guest post, Greg Wendt, executive director of security at a comprehensive ERP data security & compliance platform, explains how hospitals need to focus on data privacy and protection beyond patient ePHI, and ensure their security technology protects […] [MORE […]

on 04/08/2020 at 6:35 am

Ammonia is a natural product of digestion that is usually processed into urea by the liver and passed out of... […]

on 04/08/2020 at 6:15 am

Autoimmune uveitis (AU) is an inflammatory process of the uveal components of the eye, due to an autoimmune reaction to... […]

on 04/08/2020 at 6:07 am

A high ratio of angiotensin 1-7 to angiotensin II (Ang 1–7/Ang II ratio), was found to be an independent and... […]

by MalloryHackett on 03/08/2020 at 8:44 pm

Fewer emergency department visits mean decreased revenues for hospitals that are still treating high numbers of COVID-19 patients. […]

by MalloryHackett on 03/08/2020 at 6:04 pm

The department will distribute $15 billion from the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund to providers that didn't receive funding in the first round. […]

on 03/08/2020 at 8:08 am

Diabetes is a major contributor to disease severity and mortality in patients with COVID-19; with an estimated 3.5-times increase in... […]

on 03/08/2020 at 8:08 am

Diabetes is a major contributor to disease severity and mortality in patients with COVID-19; with an estimated 3.5-times increase in... […]

on 03/08/2020 at 8:05 am

A novel non-invasive nanoparticle-based assay detects cancer-related microRNAs without use of labels or target amplification. […]

on 31/07/2020 at 12:35 pm

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

by AHCS Administrator on 31/07/2020 at 11:20 am

This year, for the very first time, Health Education England’s national conference for advanced practitioners is being held online as a virtual event on Monday 9 November and Thursday 12 November 2020. The annual free to attend collaborative event... Read More The post Advanced Practice Virtual Conference 2020 appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 31/07/2020 at 11:07 am

According to the National Coordinating Center on Breastfeeding Support, people are not always made aware of the benefits that breastfeeding can give to mother and child. On World Breastfeeding Week, WHO/Europe highlights how breastfeeding provides the best start to life for infants. […]

on 31/07/2020 at 11:06 am

According to the National Coordinating Center on Breastfeeding Support, people are not always made aware of the benefits that breastfeeding can give to mother and child. On World Breastfeeding Week, WHO/Europe highlights how breastfeeding provides the best start to life for infants. […]

on 31/07/2020 at 8:35 am

A team of 7 lab diagnostics experts arrived in Tajikistan on 22 July to support the implementation and strengthening of the national COVID-19 laboratory upscaling action plan. The team came from Rospotrebnadzor, Russian Federation, an active member of the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN). […]

by MalloryHackett on 30/07/2020 at 8:50 pm

HHS Assistant Secretary Admiral Brett Giroir says the media is incorrectly reporting how long it takes for tests to be returned. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 30/07/2020 at 4:09 pm

NHS publish the second part of the people plan We are the NHS: People Plan for 2020/21. This plan aims to make real and lasting change, building on the creativity... Read More The post We are the NHS: People Plan for 2020/21 appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 30/07/2020 at 4:02 pm

The Learning Hub is a new digital platform that provides easy access to a wide range of resources that are pertinent to education and training in health and care. Organisations... Read More The post The Learning Hub – Catalogues are coming soon appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 30/07/2020 at 8:24 am

In routine clinical practice, pathologists may encounter extraneous pieces of tissue on glass slides that could be because of contamination... […]

on 30/07/2020 at 8:22 am

An ependymoma is a tumor that arises from the ependyma, a tissue of the central nervous system. Usually, in pediatric... […]

on 30/07/2020 at 8:16 am

An ependymoma is a tumor that arises from the ependyma, a tissue of the central nervous system. Usually, in pediatric... […]

by MalloryHackett on 29/07/2020 at 7:59 pm

Over half of beneficiaries said they have "low confidence" or "no confidence" in the government's pandemic response. […]

on 29/07/2020 at 3:36 pm

Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge statement to the Virtual Symposium on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and HIV on SDG 3.3 organized by Dr Anna Popova, Head of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-being – Chief State Sanitary Physician of the Russian Federation, and Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS […]

on 29/07/2020 at 3:33 pm

Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge statement to the Virtual Symposium on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and HIV on SDG 3.3 organized by Dr Anna Popova, Head of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-being – Chief State Sanitary Physician of the Russian Federation, and Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS […]

by AHCS Administrator on 29/07/2020 at 3:21 pm

The winners of the 2020 Advancing Healthcare Awards will be announced on Friday 16 October at our virtual awards ceremony, an inevitable change from our usual lunchtime celebration in Central... Read More The post Chamberlain Dunn – Advancing Healthcare Awards 2020: Going virtual and green appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 29/07/2020 at 6:47 am

Early diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and patient isolation are important for both individual patient care and disease containment.... […]

on 29/07/2020 at 6:46 am

Early diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and patient isolation are important for both individual patient care and disease containment.... […]

on 28/07/2020 at 1:05 pm

Turkmenistan has not reported any confirmed COVID-19 cases to WHO to date, but the country recently activated measures to prevent the transmission of respiratory infections within communities, including at mass gatherings, markets, shops and on public transport. […]

by Guest Author on 28/07/2020 at 11:00 am

The COVID-19 crisis has prompted unprecedented change and collaboration across the healthcare industry. Examples include institutions launching operational reorganizations, sharing data between competing health systems, and calling on clinical volunteers to help respond to and prepare for the new wave of cases across the country.  Cyber-criminals, however, are seizing the opportunity created by this massive […] [MORE […]

on 28/07/2020 at 8:51 am

Hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder with increased intestinal iron absorption which leads to iron overload and... […]

on 28/07/2020 at 8:51 am

Hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder with increased intestinal iron absorption which leads to iron overload and... […]

on 28/07/2020 at 7:02 am

An estimated 80 000 people in Spain are infected with hepatitis C but have not received lifesaving direct-acting antiviral (DAA) drugs, mostly because they belong to vulnerable population groups and have poor access to health care. […]

on 28/07/2020 at 7:02 am

A prison sentence may not feel like a stroke of luck, but it can mark an opportunity for testing vulnerable populations and providing care to detainees to prevent potentially life-threatening diseases. […]

on 27/07/2020 at 9:28 am

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

on 27/07/2020 at 7:38 am

Patients with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) are frequently treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy, based on the increased risk for recurrence... […]

on 27/07/2020 at 7:36 am

Blood transfusion, if performed promptly, is a potentially life-saving intervention for someone losing a lot of blood. However, blood comes... […]

on 27/07/2020 at 7:35 am

Blood transfusion, if performed promptly, is a potentially life-saving intervention for someone losing a lot of blood. However, blood comes... […]

on 24/07/2020 at 7:01 am

This week, WHO/Europe published a new package to support countries in the European Region to reduce salt consumption. The package outlines some of the most advanced guidance to date on salt reduction policies and surveillance. […]

on 24/07/2020 at 1:03 am

"My priority is to ensure continuity of care for our patients. This means meeting their health needs by ensuring they receive the care they need in a timely manner, and working alongside colleagues from different disciplines,” explains nurse Deanna Mezen, who works in Staffordshire, at one of the largest prisons in the United Kingdom. […]

on 23/07/2020 at 12:33 pm

Countries from across the WHO European Region took part in the annual High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) on 7–16 July 2020. Many delivered voluntary national reviews (VNRs), part of the follow-up and review mechanism of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). […]

on 23/07/2020 at 9:18 am

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

on 23/07/2020 at 5:31 am

An important feature of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pathogenesis is COVID-19-associated coagulopathy, characterized by increased thrombotic and microvascular... […]

on 23/07/2020 at 5:30 am

An important feature of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pathogenesis is COVID-19-associated coagulopathy, characterized by increased thrombotic and microvascular... […]

on 23/07/2020 at 5:27 am

Soil-transmitted helminths (Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura) and the hookworms, Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale affect one quarter of the world... […]

on 23/07/2020 at 5:27 am

Soil-transmitted helminths (Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura) and the hookworms, Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale affect one quarter of the world... […]

on 22/07/2020 at 10:01 am

During a visit to Turkey on 8–10 July, at the invitation of Dr Fahrettin Koca, Turkey’s Minister of Health, WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge signed the financial agreement with Turkey to establish a new WHO centre of excellence for Preparedness for Humanitarian and Health Emergencies. […]

on 22/07/2020 at 9:57 am

During a visit to Turkey on 8–10 July, at the invitation of Dr Fahrettin Koca, Turkey’s Minister of Health, WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge signed the financial agreement with Turkey to establish a new WHO centre of excellence for Preparedness for Humanitarian and Health Emergencies. […]

on 22/07/2020 at 9:03 am

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

on 22/07/2020 at 8:20 am

An easily recognizable feature in blood samples may be an indicator of whether a COVID-19 patient will be likely to... […]

on 21/07/2020 at 8:55 pm

Altynai Karakhoishiyeva has been working as an obstetrician-gynaecologist at the maternity unit in City Maternity Hospital No. 1 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, for 15 years. She decided to continue working there when it became an isolation hospital for mothers suspected of having COVID-19. […]

on 21/07/2020 at 11:27 am

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is a well-integrated biomarker of cardiometabolic health and remains a key component of the cardiovascular disease... […]

on 21/07/2020 at 11:27 am

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is a well-integrated biomarker of cardiometabolic health and remains a key component of the cardiovascular disease... […]

on 21/07/2020 at 11:24 am

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complex neurodegenerative disease characterized by the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the pars compacta (SNpc),... […]

by Guest Author on 21/07/2020 at 11:00 am

The COVID-19 pandemic is demonstrating how the delivery and acceptance of digital health care is far more possible than ever perceived. In a matter of months, telemedicine as discussed for years has come to fruition with striking success.  Health care is traditionally slow to embrace technology and innovation due to a strict regulatory environment and the risk-averse […] [MORE […]

on 21/07/2020 at 8:41 am

In a COVID-19 world, many hospitals need to rethink how they use their space. Italy is one of the first countries making adjustments as outpatient clinics and non-emergency services reopen. […]

on 20/07/2020 at 1:58 pm

For many refugees who have fled from war-torn Syria to Turkey, the European Union-funded Refugee Health Training Centres remain a vital access point to primary health care. But the Centres saw a notable decline in visitors when preventive measures against COVID-19 were enforced throughout the country. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 20/07/2020 at 12:20 pm

BNMS are very excited to invite you to their first ever online meeting, which will be streamed live on Wednesday 23rd September. There is a fantastic programme of talks curated... Read More The post BNMS Annual Autumn Meeting appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 20/07/2020 at 9:48 am

The reaction of the body's immune system against cancer can be thought of as a cycle. Cancer cells contain proteins... […]

on 20/07/2020 at 9:45 am

The reaction of the body's immune system against cancer can be thought of as a cycle. Cancer cells contain proteins... […]

on 20/07/2020 at 9:35 am

Natural killer (NK) cells, a type of immune cell, are known to limit metastasis by inducing the death of cancer... […]

on 17/07/2020 at 11:59 am

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

on 16/07/2020 at 8:20 am

WHO/Europe, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have launched a new interagency policy paper seeking to strengthen social protection. This includes safeguarding health, well-being and livelihoods in response to, and during recovery from, the COVID-19 pandemic and the impacts of containment measures. […]

on 16/07/2020 at 7:32 am

A new international project "Evaluation of the impact of alcohol control policies on morbidity and mortality in Lithuania and other Baltic states" funded by the US National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has been launched to investigate the effects of alcohol market regulations implemented in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. The research backed by WHO/Europe is designed for a 5-year work plan that can ultimately benefit all countries of the European Region, identifying the best practices that can help lower alcohol consumption and associated health harms. […]

on 15/07/2020 at 6:59 am

Urinary tract infections (UTI) accounted for around 400,000 hospitalizations, resulting in an estimated cost burden of approximately USD 2.8 billion... […]

on 14/07/2020 at 1:00 pm

Market for Physicians Temporarily Softens Due to Pandemic, Recruiters Say […]

by Guest Author on 14/07/2020 at 11:00 am

Never have telehealth services been more vital than during the coronavirus pandemic. In this guest post, Lawrence Kaelin, MD, Chief Medical Officer/Founder of a provider of health information exchange services, explains why telehealth is so important in today’s healthcare system.  Telehealth has been a game changer and one of the positives that has come out […] [MORE […]

on 14/07/2020 at 7:59 am

A new report from WHO highlights that violence and injuries are a leading cause of death in all countries of the WHO European Region, regardless of economic status. In the time that it takes to read this news item, 2 people will have died a violent and traumatic death in the Region. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 1:41 pm

“Perhaps one of the most important steps that we took in our response to COVID-19 has been engaging refugees and migrants inside the centres across the country,” says Aref Bandary, a doctor and cultural mediator originally from Iran working in the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) in Belgrade, Serbia. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 10:18 am

Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge gave a statement at a joint press conference in Ankara with the Minister of Health of Turkey, Dr Fahrettin Koca, marking 60 years of collaboration between WHO and Turkey. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 10:16 am

Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge gave a statement at a joint press conference in Ankara with the Minister of Health of Turkey, Dr Fahrettin Koca, marking 60 years of collaboration between WHO and Turkey. […]

on 08/07/2020 at 2:06 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy July 8, 2020 -- Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. is voluntarily recalling all batches of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP, 500mg and 1000mg to the consumer level. As part of the ongoing... […]

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by Guest Author on 07/07/2020 at 10:00 am

Even before the coronavirus, many U.S. hospitals and healthcare systems faced difficult financial straits for a variety of reasons, including tough market conditions, weak cash management practices and historically thin margins.  Beyond these existing trends, the coronavirus has cancelled hospitals’ profitable elective surgeries, increased supply and labor costs, and decreased revenue and available cash. A […] [MORE […]

on 07/07/2020 at 9:11 am

Audience: Consumers List of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Products Containing Methanol (FDA) FDA advises consumers not to use hand sanitizers on this list. July 7, 2020 (update) --  FDA is warning consumers and health care providers that... […]

on 07/07/2020 at 8:45 am

Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy July 7, 2020 -- Mylan N.V. (NASDAQ: MYL) today announced that its U.S.-based Mylan Institutional LLC business is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall to the consumer level of one lot of Daptomycin for... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 06/07/2020 at 11:15 am

The Office of the Chief Scientific Officer will host the second webinar in a series of monthly webinars for all healthcare science staff on Friday 10th July from 15:30 –... Read More The post Webinar | Healthcare Science Staff Well-being and COVID-19 Update appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by Guest Author on 30/06/2020 at 11:00 am

Drive down the street in any city or town, and you’ll see signs honoring healthcare heroes for their brave work fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. What you won’t see is the battle being waged behind the scenes at many hospitals against financial insolvency. Hospital administrators are doing their best to keep the lights on amid sharp […] [MORE […]

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by Guest Author on 23/06/2020 at 11:00 am

In 2019, healthcare construction projects were globally worth about $400 billion, with $31.8 billion in U.S. projects alone. Healthcare construction encompasses a wide variety of projects, such as state-of-the-art hospitals, small research labs, mid-size specialty clinics, long-term care facilities and much more. No matter what your next healthcare construction project is, one thing’s for certain […] [MORE […]

on 19/06/2020 at 8:06 am

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy List of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Products Containing Methanol (FDA) FDA advises consumers not to use hand sanitizers on this list. June 19, 2020 -- FDA advises consumers not to use any... […]

on 18/06/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy June 18, 2020 -- GSK Consumer Healthcare is voluntarily recalling to the retail level two lots (listed below) of Children's Robitussin® Honey Cough and Chest Congestion DM and one lot of... […]

by Guest Author on 16/06/2020 at 11:00 am

Falling inpatient volumes, decreasing Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements, and rising wage inflation are putting pressure on health systems’ top and bottom lines. In response to an increasingly complex and competitive healthcare environment, hospital CFOs are under tremendous pressure to find new ways to rein in costs and improve revenue. As the second largest expense in a […] [MORE […]

on 15/06/2020 at 2:42 pm

Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy, Patient ISSUE: FDA is warning health care providers that co-administration of remdesivir and chloroquine phosphate or hydroxychloroquine sulfate is not recommended as it may result in reduced antiviral... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 15/06/2020 at 9:34 am

The Learning Hub is a new digital platform, developed by Health Education England, that provides easy access to a wide range of resources that are pertinent to education and training... Read More The post HEE Learning Hub appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 12/06/2020 at 11:13 am

The Mullany Fund are a social mobility organisation based at Swansea University that run an e-Mentoring programme for young people to provide them with support on their studies, future career... Read More The post The Mullany Fund are looking for volunteer online mentors with specialisms in Health and Life Sciences appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by Brian Bingaman on 11/06/2020 at 11:00 am

New York City-headquartered data and analytics company Information Builders has launched a COVID-19 Resource Center to help healthcare organizations better understand and manage the coronavirus pandemic, which continues to affect daily life in the U.S.  The COVID-19 Resource Center harnesses clinical and demographic data from sources like the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, National […] [MORE […]

on 11/06/2020 at 10:51 am

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy June 11, 2020 -- Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. is voluntarily recalling Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP (generic equivalent of Fortamet®), 500mg, lot G901203 to the consumer... […]

by Guest Author on 09/06/2020 at 11:00 am

On a typical day, many hospitals already operate at near or maximum capacity, but the coronavirus pandemic has pushed many to the brink. It’s a given that everyone in a healthcare system shares the goal of delivering high-quality care that’s free of incidents, but amid the escalating health concerns brought on by the pandemic, some […] [MORE […]

on 05/06/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy June 05, 2020 -- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. is voluntarily recalling fourteen (14) lots of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500 mg and 750 mg, 100 and 1000 count bottles, in... […]

on 05/06/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy June 05, 2020 -- Marksans Pharma Limited, India is voluntarily recalling Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500mg, lot # XP9004, to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found the... […]

on 05/06/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy June 05, 2020 -- Apotex is expanding the previously announced Retail Level recall of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500mg that was initiated on May 29, 2020 to Consumer... […]

on 01/06/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy June 1, 2020 -- FDA is alerting patients, caregivers and health care professionals to immediately inspect certain lots of Amneal and Impax epinephrine auto-injector 0.3 mg to ensure the yellow... […]

on 01/06/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy June 01, 2020 -- Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Bridgewater, New Jersey (Amneal), is voluntarily recalling all lots of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg and 750 mg, within... […]

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... […]

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 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 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... […]

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... […]

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

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 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... […]

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