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by Ron Shinkman on 14/07/2020 at 3:52 am

The proposed rule acknowledged that changes could lead to higher deductibles and other costs for an estimated 23.1 million enrollees in such plans and lead to more people foregoing healthcare. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 4:57 pm

Apathy offers an important early warning sign of dementia in individuals with cerebrovascular disease, but depression does not, new research led by the University of Cambridge suggests. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 4:52 pm

A new meta-analysis of 24 observational studies from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons found that delirium may cause significant long-term cognitive decline. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 4:39 pm

For the first time, physicians can examine the systemic burden of inflammatory arthritis simultaneously across all joints and organ systems, using the high-sensitivity, high-resolution uEXPLORER total-body positron emission tomography/computed tomography (TB-PET/CT) scanner. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 2:36 pm

States across the country are beginning to roll back heart-wrenching policies instituted when the coronavirus pandemic began and allow in-person visits at nursing homes and assisted living centers, offering relief to frustrated families. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 2:26 pm

A new study by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and The Ohio State University College of Medicine documents a clear link between the stress hormone cortisol and higher blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 2:23 pm

Women taking beta-blockers for hypertension with no prior history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) have a nearly 5% higher risk for heart failure than men when they present to hospitals with acute coronary syndrome, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 2:22 pm

Marked racial disparities exist in confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths, investigators say, and highlight urgent needs to ensure adequate testing and treatment are available to African Americans and safer working and living conditions are in place so they can better protect themselves. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 2:17 pm

Ever sat in an ambulance or crowded emergency room with a loved one who has sustained serious injuries, waiting for a scan as the precious life-saving minute's tick by? […]

on 13/07/2020 at 2:12 pm

Researchers from the MDC have developed a new tool that makes it easier to maximize the power of deep learning for studying genomics. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 2:11 pm

An interview with Daniel Armstrong about the evolution of separation science and its recent and future developments. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 2:07 pm

MONDAY, July 13, 2020 -- Millions of Americans are prescribed blood pressure medicines called beta blockers, especially after a heart attack. But a new Italian study finds that these go-to drugs might not work as well for women as they do for... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 2:07 pm

MONDAY, July 13, 2020 -- Swapping out tofu for your morning eggs or using beans instead of ground beef in your chili could help you live longer, a new study reports. Getting your daily protein from plants instead of animals appears to reduce your... […]

by Hailey Mensik on 13/07/2020 at 2:01 pm

Striking a balance between union action and continuing care for patients could be an ongoing challenge, said Patricia Campos-Medina, co-director of New York State AFL-CIO/Cornell Union Leadership Institute. […]

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. […]

by Shannon Muchmore on 13/07/2020 at 1:20 pm

Pricing terms were not disclosed, but the company, which operates 54 primary care centers across eight states, said its total revenue for the first quarter of this year was just above $200 million. […]

by Rebecca Pifer on 13/07/2020 at 12:54 pm

The hospital operator continues to deny the allegations and does not admit guilt. Criminal charges were dropped when the settlement was first announced roughly a year ago. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

MONDAY, July 13, 2020 -- Health care in the United States is often touted as the best in the world, but Americans seem to be in worse health than their British peers, a new study shows. Even the richest Americans in their 50s and early 60s had... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

MONDAY, July 13, 2020 -- The Norfolk Arthritis Register has released an interim report on the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on people living with inflammatory arthritis who were advised to shelter at home due to increased vulnerability to COVID-19... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

MONDAY, July 13, 2020 -- Black individuals are at increased risk for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and hospitalization, according to a letter to the editor published online July 9 in the Annals of the... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

MONDAY, July 13, 2020 -- COVID-19 case rates are substantially higher in prisons than in the U.S. population and are escalating rapidly, according to a research letter published online July 8 in the Journal of the American Medical... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

MONDAY, July 13, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- Cardiovascular deaths related to high blood pressure, often called a silent killer, continued to rise over the last two decades, according to new research, which showed stark health... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

MONDAY, July 13, 2020 -- Baloxavir demonstrates postexposure prophylactic efficacy for preventing influenza in household contacts of index patients, according to a study published online July 8 in the New England Journal of Medicine. Hideyuki... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

MONDAY, July 13, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- For actor Timothy Omundson, art imitates life. After suffering a stroke that almost killed him, he was hired to play Gregory, a character on NBC's comedy-drama "This Is Us" who is... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

MONDAY, July 13, 2020 -- Kids whose moms used pot while pregnant may end up with sleep problems years later, a new study suggests. Looking at thousands of 9- and 10-year-olds, University of Colorado researchers found that children were more likely... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

MONDAY, July 13, 2020 -- Bodies stressed by severe COVID-19 could produce abnormally high blood sugar levels, even in people without diagnosed diabetes. And that appears tied to a doubling of the odds of dying from COVID-19, Chinese researchers... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

MONDAY, July 13, 2020 -- In early life, maternal history of allergies and asthma confers a stronger effect on a child's risk for developing the same traits compared with the father's history, according to a study published online July 7 in Clinical... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

MONDAY, July 13, 2020 -- Development of institutional policy and clinical support services is beneficial for pediatric hospitals interested in use of medical marijuana (MMJ), according to a special article published online July 13 in... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

MONDAY, July 13, 2020 -- Increasing adherence to evidence-based prophylaxis protocols for epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor (EGFRi)-associated rash can reduce interventions and toxicity-associated chemotherapy interruptions, according to a... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

MONDAY, July 13, 2020 -- Most patients who have recovered from COVID-19 report persistence of at least one symptom, according to a research letter published online July 9 in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Angelo Carfi, M.D., from... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

MONDAY, July 13, 2020 -- Skin colonization by Staphylococcus aureus is associated with the risk for developing atopic dermatitis (AD), and infants who do not develop AD primarily exhibit acquisition of dysfunctional mutations in the S. aureus... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

MONDAY, July 13, 2020 -- Women taking β-blockers for hypertension have an increased risk for developing heart failure when they present to the hospital with acute coronary syndrome, according to a study published online July 10 in... […]

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 13/07/2020 at 9:07 am

MONDAY, July 13, 2020 -- New U.S. coronavirus cases surged across 37 states on Sunday, with worsening hotspots in the South and West also fueling new daily records for COVID-19 deaths. Florida recorded more than 15,000 new infections on Sunday,... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 9:07 am

MONDAY, July 13, 2020 -- Parents are increasingly interested in whether medical marijuana can help their children with problems like cancer-related pain and nausea -- but there's concern about interactions with their medications and a general lack... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 9:07 am

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Rise Seen in U.S. COVID-19 Deaths Led by states in the South and West, COVID-19 deaths in the United States have started a long-anticipated... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 9:07 am

MONDAY, July 13, 2020 -- Hospitals have put in place strict no-visitation rules meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but these precautions have led to another heart-wrenching dilemma. People are dying alone, gasping their last breath without... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 9:07 am

MONDAY, July 13, 2020 -- People with sickle cell disease are at increased risk for severe complications from COVID-19, an expert says. "Many patients experience a pain crisis, also known as a vaso-occlusive crisis, early in COVID-19 infection... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 9:07 am

MONDAY, July 13, 2020 -- A tuberculosis vaccine may help reduce the risk of death from COVID-19, researchers suggest. Developing countries have lower-than-expected COVID-19 death rates, and a TB vaccine given in countries with high rates of... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 7:39 am

Molecular assays, including multi-gene expression assays, are increasingly used clinically to improve risk stratification for men with newly diagnosed prostate... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 7:37 am

Molecular assays, including multi-gene expression assays, are increasingly used clinically to improve risk stratification for men with newly diagnosed prostate... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 7:34 am

Preeclampsia is a poorly understood pregnancy-associated disorder. Often marked by hypertension, preeclampsia can lead to severe complications including internal bleeding,... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 7:33 am

Preeclampsia is a poorly understood pregnancy-associated disorder. Often marked by hypertension, preeclampsia can lead to severe complications including internal bleeding,... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 7:31 am

The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasing. This chronic intestinal inflammation disorder comprises two major forms of inflammation:... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 7:30 am

The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasing. This chronic intestinal inflammation disorder comprises two major forms of inflammation:... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 7:30 am

The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasing. This chronic intestinal inflammation disorder comprises two major forms of inflammation:... […]

on 13/07/2020 at 4:00 am

In advance of a widely-watched national referendum vote to be held this September, two drug policy experts from Massey University have identified gaps and challenges in New Zealand's proposal for legalizing recreational cannabis. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 4:00 am

A new study by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and The Ohio State University College of Medicine documents a clear link between the stress hormone cortisol and higher blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 4:00 am

Here's a good way to make sure a friend hates a gift from you: Say it will save him money.In a series of studies, researchers found that people reacted negatively to gifts that they were told - or that they inferred - were given to help them save money. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 4:00 am

An international team reveals discoveries about an unusual time called the 'Carnian Pluvial Episode,' a time around the origin of the dinosaurs. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 4:00 am

Blood-feeding livestock mites can be detected with wearable sensor technology nicknamed "Fitbits for chickens." To help farmers detect mite infestations, a team of entomologists, computer scientists, and biologists led by UC Riverside entomologist Amy Murillo has created a new insect detection system. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 4:00 am

Marked racial disparities exist in confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths, investigators say, and highlight urgent needs to ensure adequate testing and treatment are available to African Americans and safer working and living conditions are in place so they can better protect themselves. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 4:00 am

An SF State Assistant Professor of Management found a link between dysfunctional family conflict and the types of leaders people follows as adults. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 4:00 am

Nuclear physicists affiliated with Berkeley Lab played a leading role in analyzing data for a demonstration experiment in France that has achieved record precision for a specialized detector material. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 4:00 am

The current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has a likely connection to bats, and the next viral outbreak probably will too. A recent review led by WSU's Michael Letko calls for more research into bats' molecular biology and their ecology, to help predict, and hopefully prevent, the next pandemic. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 4:00 am

Black women are often less likely to be associated with the concept of a 'typical woman' and are viewed as more similar to Black men than to white women, which may lead to some anti-racist and feminist movements failing to advocate for the rights of Black women, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 4:00 am

Women have historically been underrepresented in past clinical research, raising concerns about their use of beta blockers as a treatment for hypertension.Women with high blood pressure treated with beta blockers may have a higher risk of developing heart failure than men when they present to the hospital with acute coronary syndrome.More research is needed to determine the reasons why men and women react differently to beta blocker treatment. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers from the MDC have developed a new tool that makes it easier to maximize the power of deep learning for studying genomics. They describe the new approach, Janggu, in the journal Nature Communications. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 4:00 am

Health systems worldwide are massively struggling and services for mothers, newborns, young children and adolescents are crumbling, warns the UN Secretary-General's Independent Accountability Panel for Every Woman, Every Child, Every Adolescent reviewing the impact of COVID-19. Especially worrisome: declines in access to life-saving vaccines for children and maternal health services due to closures and movement restrictions. Immunization campaigns are being halted and health workers are being diverted from maternity to COVID-19. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 4:00 am

For decades, family caregiving has been thought to create a type of chronic stress that may lead to significant health risks or even death, alarming potential caregivers and presenting a guilt-ridden obstacle for those needing help. […]

on 13/07/2020 at 4:00 am

As the number of young adults infected with the coronavirus surges throughout the nation, a new study by researchers at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals indicates that youth may not shield people from serious disease. […]

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on 12/07/2020 at 9:07 am

SUNDAY, July 12, 2020 -- Parks can be good for your health, but fear of crime stops some people from using them, a new study finds. Previous research has shown that urban green spaces can lower stress levels, weight and heart disease risk, and that... […]

on 12/07/2020 at 4:00 am

Strategies for the safe reopening of low and middle-income countries (LMICs) from months of strict social distancing in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic must recognise that preserving people's health is as important as reviving the economy, argue an international team of researchers. […]

on 12/07/2020 at 4:00 am

The new study from the Tobacco Control Research Group at the University of Bath highlights how new taxation plus standardised packaging for cigarettes has led to a large decline in sales in England and Wales. […]

on 11/07/2020 at 9:07 am

SATURDAY, July 11, 2020 -- When you're outside this summer, be sure to protect yourself from the sun, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and nearly 20 Americans die... […]

on 11/07/2020 at 4:00 am

Dong and colleagues studied well-preserved plant fossils from the Middle-Late Jurassic Daohugou Bed in eastern Inner Mongolia, northeastern China. These fossils closely resemble the extant catkin-yews Amentotaxus. They provide unequivocal evidence that the catkin-yews have undergone little morphological change over at least ~160 million years. Like ginkgo, the catkin-yews are living fossils that provide an important new example of evolutionary stasis. […]

on 11/07/2020 at 4:00 am

A team of researchers from Kazan Federal University, Russia, led by Dr. Igor Sedov, reported an application of capillary differential scanning calorimetry technique for the study of the binding of albumin, a plasma transport protein, with different drug ligands. […]

on 11/07/2020 at 4:00 am

Targeted radionuclide therapy has been found to create a favorable tumor microenvironment in prostate cancer that improves the effectiveness of immunotherapies. The research, presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging's 2020 Annual Meeting, shows that immunomodulation can be achieved with relatively low radiation dose that does not affect the normal immune system. […]

by Ron Shinkman on 11/07/2020 at 3:36 am

A new study in the journal Health Affairs concluded statewide shelter-in-place orders were effective in cutting down hospitalizations and deaths caused by COVID-19. […]

on 11/07/2020 at 1:22 am

New research from Wuhan, China shows that, in patients with COVID-19 but without a previous diagnosis of diabetes, abnormally high blood sugar is associated with more than double the risk of death and also an increased risk of severe complications. […]

on 11/07/2020 at 1:22 am

A new study highlights the critical role that working memory capacity plays in social distancing compliance during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

on 11/07/2020 at 1:22 am

Based on their experience treating COVID-19, physicians have assembled critical information about the coronavirus's effects on organs outside the lungs. […]

by Samantha Liss on 10/07/2020 at 7:21 pm

Some acute care hospitals didn't qualify for the previous round of funding even though they serve as critical safety-net facilities within their communities. Friday's announcement expands the definition. […]

on 10/07/2020 at 7:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- Factors during gestation and infancy may impact bone health in young adulthood, according to a study published online July 8 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Yi Yang, from the University of Tasmania in Hobart,... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 6:07 pm

Biologists have discovered a uniquely rapid form of regeneration in injured neurons and their function in the central nervous system of zebrafish. They studies the Mauthner cells, which are solely responsible for the escape behavior of the fish, and previously regarded as incapable of regeneration. However, their ability to regenerate crucially depends on the location of the injury. […]

on 10/07/2020 at 6:07 pm

New research has identified for the first time the specific brain cells that control how much sugar you eat and how much you crave sweet tasting food. The study specifically identifies the brain cells that respond to the hormone FGF21 to regulate sugar intake and sweet taste preference. […]

by Deborah Abrams Kaplan on 10/07/2020 at 6:00 pm

Microchips embedded in RFID tags can track and authenticate vaccines, test kits, medical equipment and PPE from manufacturing to clinic sites. […]

by MalloryHackett on 10/07/2020 at 5:41 pm

The plans for July-December were also due to the CDC today, which will incorporate feedback on its previous testing plan. […]

on 10/07/2020 at 5:15 pm

Strains of a common subtype of influenza virus, H3N2, have almost universally acquired a mutation that effectively blocks antibodies from binding to a key viral protein. […]

on 10/07/2020 at 5:15 pm

Patients with COVID-19 who have an acute ischemic stroke (AIS) experience more severe strokes, have worse functional outcomes and are more likely to die of stroke than AIS patients who do not have COVID-19. The wide range of complications associated with COVID-19 likely explain the worse outcomes. […]

on 10/07/2020 at 5:15 pm

A baby girl in Texas -- born prematurely to a mother with COVID-19 -- is the strongest evidence to date that intrauterine (in the womb) transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can occur, according to a new report. […]

on 10/07/2020 at 5:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- A low-fat, high-fiber diet may improve the quality of life of patients with ulcerative colitis, a new study finds. "Patients with inflammatory bowel disease always ask us what they should eat to make their symptoms better,"... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 4:18 pm

As we age, the immune system gradually becomes impaired. One aspect of this impairment is chronic inflammation in the elderly, which means that the immune system is constantly active and sends out inflammatory substances. Such chronic inflammation is associated with multiple age-related diseases including arthritis and Alzheimer's disease, and impaired immune responses to infection. One of the questions in ageing research is whether chronic inflammation is a cause of aging, or a consequence of the aging process itself? Scientists have found evidence suggesting that increased inflammation causes the aging process to speed up, and that there is a fine balance between maintaining immune system function and longevity. […]

on 10/07/2020 at 4:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- U.S. government-funded clinical trials for new cancer treatments have more Black participants than those run by drug companies, but Blacks are still underrepresented in cancer studies, researchers say. The SWOG Cancer... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 4:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- Adults taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have an increased risk for having a positive COVID-19 test, with evidence of a dose-response relationship, according to a study published online July 7 in preprint format in the... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 4:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- For adolescents, understanding the severity of COVID-19 and valuing social responsibility are associated with acting in socially responsible ways, including more social distancing and disinfecting, according to a study... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 4:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- The World Health Organization will lead an international investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic in China. Two WHO experts -- one in animal health and another in epidemiology -- were to arrive in Beijing on... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 4:07 pm

Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of July 6 to 10, 2020. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 4:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- There is more good news on the effectiveness of the antiviral drug remdesivir against COVID-19, according to new clinical trial results from the drug's maker. Gilead Sciences said Friday that in a trial involving more than... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 3:21 pm

Lopinavir is a drug against HIV, hydroxychloroquine is used to treat malaria and rheumatism. Until recently, both drugs were regarded as potential agents in the fight against the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Researchers have now discovered that the concentration of the two drugs in the lungs of Covid-19 patients is not sufficient to fight the virus. […]

on 10/07/2020 at 2:48 pm

Consuming protein at night increases blood sugar level in the morning for healthy people, according to new research. […]

on 10/07/2020 at 2:09 pm

Advanced herbicides and treatments for infection may result from the unraveling of a 50-year-old mystery. […]

on 10/07/2020 at 2:09 pm

A commentary published in the journal Pediatrics concludes that children infrequently transmit COVID-19 to each other or to adults and that many schools, provided they follow appropriate social distancing guidelines and take into account rates of transmission in their community, can and should reopen in the fall. […]

on 10/07/2020 at 2:09 pm

Climate change will leave some farmers with a difficult conundrum, according to a new study by researchers from Cornell University and Washington State University: Either risk more revenue volatility, or live with a more predictable decrease in crop yields. […]

on 10/07/2020 at 2:09 pm

Mifepristone appears to extend lifespan in evolutionarily divergent species Drosophila and C. elegans in ways that suggest it may do so in humans, as well. […]

on 10/07/2020 at 2:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- Rates of cerebral palsy among babies in Nordic countries born through in vitro fertilization (IVF) have fallen by more than half over the past two decades, due to fewer twin births from IVF, according to a new study. A... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 2:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- There's more good news on the effectiveness of the antiviral drug remdesivir against COVID-19, according to new clinical trial results from the drug's maker. Gilead Sciences said Friday that in a trial involving more than... […]

by Shannon Muchmore on 10/07/2020 at 1:48 pm

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, a plaintiff, applauded the ruling. "Sutter's practices harmed California's healthcare market ... long before the COVID-19 pandemic," he said. […]

by jonah.comstock@himssmedia.com on 10/07/2020 at 1:14 pm

This isn't a second wave. It's a first wave that never really went away. ... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- From 2017 to 2018, there were declines in teenage birth rates in most states and across race and Hispanic origin, according to the July 10 National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- In 2018, 27.5 percent of older adults reported falling at least once in the previous year, with 10.2 percent reporting an injury from a fall, according to research published in the July 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- Older, critically ill COVID-19 patients who are given a combination of two common antiretroviral drugs can experience a drastic slowing of their heart rate, French researchers report. In their study of 41 patients treated... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- A viral exposure signature can predict hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) risk before clinical diagnosis among at-risk patients, according to a study published online June 10 in Cell. Jinping Liu, Ph.D., of the National Cancer... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- Standardized hospitalization rates declined for coronary artery and vascular disease, heart rhythm disorders, stroke, and heart failure in Canada from 2007 through 2016, according to a study published online July 1 in the... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- More people in the United States are dying during the COVID-19 pandemic, but not just because of the coronavirus. One reason, experts say, is people with other ailments may not be seeking... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- Women with an elevated hemoglobin A1c preconception may be at higher risk for severe maternal morbidity (SMM) or death during pregnancy or postpartum, according to a study recently published in PLOS Medicine. Alexander J.F.... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- Children are mainly infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in familial clusters, suggesting that transmission in schools is likely to be less than expected and that school closures are not... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- Even a month after hospital discharge and "recovery," a majority of patients who had survived severe COVID-19 were still dealing with fatigue, shortness of breath and other symptoms, Italian research shows. The study... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- Intense breathing problems may be the most widely reported feature of COVID-19, but new research warns that coronavirus can also take aim at the brain. Infection can trigger serious nerve damage, stroke, inflammation and... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- The incidence of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online July 9 in JAMA Network Open. Ahmad Jabri, M.D., from Cleveland Clinic Akron General, and colleagues... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- Symptomatic low back pain (LBP) resolves in 82 percent of patients with hip and back pain who undergo total hip arthroplasty (THA), according to a study presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2020 Virtual... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- From 2012 to 2018, there was a decrease in the rate of sports and recreation-related traumatic brain injury (SRR-TBI) emergency department visits for children, according to research published in the July 10 issue of the U.S.... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- If you're a fan of raw milk, keep it chilled. Leaving raw milk at room temperature can release antimicrobial-resistant genes, a new study suggests. Also, bacteria that have antimicrobial-resistant genes can transfer them to... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- Many outpatient kidney transplant recipients with COVID-19 have symptomatic resolution without requiring hospitalization, and hospitalized COVID-19 patients on hemodialysis have worse outcomes than those without kidney... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 9:07 am

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- A nontoxic antiseptic developed in the former Soviet Union may be a valuable weapon for fighting common infections, British researchers say. The drug, miramistin, was developed for the Soviet Space Program. While little... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 9:07 am

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- Kids should be able to safely return to reopened schools this fall, resuming their studies with little risk that they will contribute to the COVID-19 pandemic, some infectious disease experts argue. The scientific evidence... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 9:07 am

FRIDAY, July 10, 2020 -- States across America reported nearly 60,000 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, setting yet another daily record as the pandemic tightens its grip on a country struggling to reopen. The surge has been largely fueled by... […]

on 10/07/2020 at 8:07 am

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: WHO Affirms That Coronavirus Can Linger in Indoor Air The new coronavirus can linger in small airborne droplets indoors, the World Health... […]

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Based on one new and three recent studies, the authors of this commentary in Pediatrics conclude that children rarely transmit Covid-19, either among themselves or to adults. Based on the evidence, the authors recommend that schools reopen in the fall, since staying home can adversely affect children's development. […]

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Strains of a common subtype of influenza virus, H3N2, have almost universally acquired a mutation that effectively blocks antibodies from binding to a key viral protein. […]

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A team of scientists at the University of Vermont have invented a new tool--they call it a "nanocage"--that can catch and straighten out molecule-sized tangles of polymers --whether made of protein or plastic. This tool--that works a bit like pulling a wad of thread through a needle hole--opens a new way to create custom materials that have never been made before. […]

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Researchers from the Center for Diagnostics and Telemedicine together with colleagues from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, University of Munich and Sechenov University used computed tomography to analyze the individual anatomy of the nasolabial triangle. They identified possible options for the distribution of blood vessels on three-dimensional course. […]

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In Current Biology, Medical University of South Carolina researchers report the results of a study using artificial intelligence and human brain studies to compare brain areas involved in mental imagery and vision. Their findings suggest that mental imagery and vision are similar, but that low-level visual areas are activated in a less precise manner with mental imagery. This suggests that the brain is more tuned and sensitive to what it sees than what it imagines. […]

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New research published in Cell Metabolism has identified for the first time the specific brain cells that control how much sugar you eat and how much you crave sweet tasting food. The study by researchers at the University of Iowa and the University of Copenhagen specifically identifies the brain cells that respond to the hormone FGF21 to regulate sugar intake and sweet taste preference. […]

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A baby girl in Texas -- born prematurely to a mother with COVID-19 -- is the strongest evidence to date that intrauterine (in the womb) transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can occur, reports The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, the official journal of The European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer. […]

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In the male-dominated field of surgery, female faculty of training programs tend to receive lower scores than male faculty on their teaching evaluations, which are important for career advancement, past research has found. A new study suggests progress in this apparent gender bias: Among 21 U.S. general surgery residency programs, female faculty scored slightly better overall than male faculty did on teaching evaluations by surgeons-in-training, even in programs with the fewest women. […]

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NASA used satellite data to create an animation of Fay's development and progression over the past few days, showing how the storm organized into a tropical storm. Additionally, NASA's Aqua satellite used infrared light to find the location of the strongest storms in Tropical Storm Fay occurring in the northeastern quadrant of the storm, mostly over the Atlantic Ocean. […]

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New ground-breaking research from the University of Surrey could change the way scientists understand and describe lasers - establishing a new relationship between classical and quantum physics. […]

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Researchers at IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia discovered a novel chemical compound, which has the potential to became a new drug for the treatment of core symptoms of brain disorders like Down syndrome and autism. Results are obtained in preclinical models where the new compound ameliorated difficulties in cognitive tasks, social interactions and repetitive behaviors. Researchers aim to create a start-up company in order to further develop this compound and make it a treatment for patients […]

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NASA's Aqua satellite revealed better organization and colder cloud top temperatures in Tropical Storm Cristina, indications that the storm was strengthening. […]

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Thin film coatings do more than add color to walls. For example, they can be used as pharmaceutical devices. How these coatings dry can change their properties, which is especially important for films used in drug delivery. Lehigh University engineering researchers studying the in situ drying behavior of thin film coatings are visualizing particle interactions with groundbreaking precision. Their findings could impact the development of drug delivery technology. […]

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A new study shows that certain aerosol boxes of a similar type to those that have been manufactured and used in hospitals in the UK and around the world in order to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19 can actually increase exposure to airborne particles that carry the virus, and thus casts doubt on their usefulness. […]

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A new study has warned of the power of a type of behaviour dubbed the 'lone wolf' effect which could result in people 'opting out' of supporting organ donation. […]

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Climate change will leave some farmers with a difficult conundrum, according to a new study by researchers from Cornell University and Washington State University: Either risk more revenue volatility, or live with a more predictable decrease in crop yields. […]

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A team of researchers from Aarhus University have, for the first time ever, linked 40 years of productivity data from the construction industry with the actual work done. The results show that productivity in the construction industry has been declining since the 1970s. The results also explain the decline and how to achieve far more efficient construction in North America and Europe. The study has just been published in the scientific journal Construction Engineering and Management. […]

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Medical researchers in the UK and Australia have identified a new marker which could support the search for novel preventative and therapeutic treatments for dementia. In an innovative new study, coordinated by Flinders University and University of Aberdeen, the researchers investigated the role of asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA), a blood marker associated with atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease in epidemiological studies, on temporal changes in cognition in an established cohort of human ageing (the 1936 Aberdeen Birth Cohort). […]

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New research from Wuhan, China shows that, in patients with COVID-19 but without a previous diagnosis of diabetes, abnormally high blood sugar is associated with more than double the risk of death and also an increased risk of severe complications. TThe study is published in Diabetologia. […]

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Optically- and electrically- driven mid-infrared (MIR) light-emitting devices are realized in a simple but novel van der Waals (vdW) heterostructure, constructed from thin-film black phosphorus (BP) and transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDC). This work suggests that vdW heterostructure is a promising platform for mid-infrared research and applications. […]

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Consuming protein at night increases blood sugar level in the morning for healthy people, according to new research presented this week at The Physiological Society's virtual early career conference called Future Physiology 2020. […]

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Mifepristone appears to extend lifespan in evolutionarily divergent species Drosophila and C. elegans in ways that suggest it may do so in humans, as well. […]

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The cold, famine and unrest in ancient Rome and Egypt after the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BCE has long been shrouded in mystery. Now, an international team, including researchers from the University of Copenhagen, has found evidence suggesting that the megaeruption of an Alaskan volcano may be to blame. […]

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Patients with COVID-19 who have an acute ischemic stroke (AIS) experience more severe strokes, have worse functional outcomes and are more likely to die of stroke than AIS patients who do not have COVID-19. The wide range of complications associated with COVID-19 likely explain the worse outcomes. […]

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Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy has shown promising results in the treatment of conditions ranging from liver cirrhosis to retinal damage, but results can be variable. Using a mouse heart failure model, researchers led by Osaka University found that levels of a fat cell-derived hormone called adiponectin in the host significantly affect the efficacy of MSC therapy. Administration of a drug that increases adiponectin in combination with MSCs is therefore likely to significantly improve the clinical outcome. […]

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Changing practices in the HIV/co-infections research community so that women, providers, and policy makers can make evidence-informed decisions around the use of medications during pregnancy is the goal of the new report, Ending the Evidence Gap for Pregnant Women around HIV and Co-infections: A Call to Action, issued today by the Pregnancy and HIV/AIDS: Seeking Equitable Study (PHASES) Working Group - an international and interdisciplinary team of 26 experts. […]

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Scientists are a step closer to developing a fast and cost effective camera that utilises terahertz radiation, potentially opening the opportunity for them to be used in non-invasive security and medical screening. […]

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Collective behaviour researchers have applied a new tool for analysing the movement of football players that goes beyond looking at individual athletes to capturing how the team operates as a whole. The tool, which comes from statistical physics but has never been used for sports analysis, finds clear differences in collective dynamics between winning and losing teams and can even predict the market value of players. […]

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A technologically relevant material for HAMR data memories are thin films of iron-platinum nanograins. An international team led by the joint research group of Prof. Dr. Matias Bargheer at HZB and the University of Potsdam has now observed experimentally for the first time how a special spin-lattice interaction in these iron-platinum thin films cancels out the thermal expansion of the crystal lattice. […]

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Many processes of photosynthesis, including the intake of magnesium, follow a pattern of variation over 24 hours. In a new study, scientists from Okayama University, Japan and Fujian A & F University, China, tested the effect of this variation on the efficiency of photosynthesis in rice plants. Their findings suggest potential candidates for modification for increasing the yield of rice crops, thereby offering a potential solution to the global food shortage. […]

on 10/07/2020 at 4:00 am

Venus flytraps catch spiders and insects by snapping their trap leaves. This mechanism is activated when unsuspecting prey touch highly sensitive trigger hairs twice within 30 seconds. A study led by researchers at the University of Zurich has now shown that a single slow touch also triggers trap closure - probably to catch slow-moving larvae and snails. […]

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Alcohol's popularity and its central place in socialising in Australia obscures the dangers of excessive drinking and possible liver disease, Flinders University experts warn. As Dry July awareness month highlights the various health risks, the Head of Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at Flinders Medical Centre Associate Professor Alan Wigg says alcohol misuse remains a major health challenge in Australia as seen by high in rates of life-threatening liver disease. […]

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Recently, professor Kang's group focus on the limitation of quantum confine band offset model, the hole states delocalization in high-Al-content AlGaN quantum well are understood in terms of orbital intercoupling. The potential barriers of different orbitals were investigated by first principle simulation, and a new mechanism of quantum confinement was presented. Based on the orbital intercoupling, the orbital engineering is proposed to enhance the hole confinement and radiative emission rate. […]

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Jack Brookshire's work examines the climate and ecological causes of increased plant productivity in the Northern Great Plains. […]

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Black men in the United States are known to suffer disproportionately from prostate cancer, but few studies have investigated whether genetic differences in prostate tumors could have anything to do with these health disparities. Now, in the largest study of its kind to date, researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), UC San Francisco (UCSF), and Northwestern University have identified genes that are more frequently altered in prostate tumors from men of African ancestry compared to other racial groups. […]

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Based on their experience treating COVID-19, Columbia physicians have assembled critical information about the coronavirus's effects on organs outside the lungs. […]

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In a pioneer study published in Cell Host & Microbe - Researchers at Osaka City University and The Institute for Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, reported intestinal bacterial and viral metagenome information from the fecal samples of 101 healthy Japanese individuals. This analysis, leveraging host bacteria-phage associations, detected phage-derived antibacterial enzymes that control pathobionts. As proof-of-concept, phage-derived endolysins are shown to regulate C. difficile infection in mice. […]

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An RMIT-UNSW collaboration applies liquid-metal synthesis to piezoelectrics, advancing future flexible, wearable electronics, and biosensors drawing their power from the body's movements.Piezoelectric materials such as atomically-thin tin-monosulfide (SnS) convert mechanical forces or movement into electrical energy. Along with their inherent flexibility, this makes them candidates for flexible nanogenerators in wearable electronics or internal, self-powered biosensors. […]

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Distribution of rights and obligations in the family, opportunities and responsibilities in performing the main family functions is one of the most controversial, but at the same time one of the most important issues in the modern context.Scientists from the Department of General Sociology and Social Work of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Lobachevsky University have been engaged in research on parenthood and the distribution of parental functions for many years. […]

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Perovskiet solar cells are at the center of much recent solar research. The material is cheap and almost as efficient as silicon. However, perovskite cells have a love-hate-relationship with the sun. The light they need to generate electricity, also impairs the quality of the cells, limiting efficiency and stability over time. Research at the Eindhoven University of Technology and universities in China and the US now sheds new light on the causes of this degradation. […]

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Whether you decided to engage in social distancing in the early stages of COVID-19 depended on how much information your working memory could hold. Researchers found individuals with higher working memory capacity have an increased awareness of benefits over costs of social distancing and show more compliance with recommended social distancing guidelines during the early stage of the COVID-19 outbreak. The UC Riverside-led study offers potential strategies to mitigate social-distancing noncompliance in a public-health crisis. […]

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A suite of articles in The Journal of Infectious Diseases contains the first swath of important data from the world's largest study of cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention in people with HIV. […]

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Coupled-quantum-dot (CQD) structures are considered to be an important building block in the development of scalable quantum devices. We found that emission of a laterally-coupled QD structure is strongly polarized along the coupled direction and its polarization anisotropy can be shaped by changing the orientation of the excitation polarization. Surprisingly, both excitons and local biexcitons separately in the two quantum dots show the same anisotropy although the polarization anisotropy of the emission is determined by the excitation polarization. […]

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As of May 2020, nursing home residents account for a staggering one-third of the more than 80,000 deaths due to COVID-19 in the U.S. This pandemic has resulted in unprecedented threats--like reduced access to resources needed to contain and eliminate the spread of the virus--to achieving and sustaining care quality even in the best nursing homes. Active engagement of nursing home leaders in developing solutions responsive to the unprecedented threats to quality standards of care delivery is required. […]

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Theft law needs reform so the crime is based on consent not dishonesty - reducing the risk of judgements which lack 'common sense' -- a new study warns. […]

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A new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study published in the Nature journal Humanities & Social Sciences Communications, shows that gun ownership means very different things in different parts of the United States. […]

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The most vulnerable residents of the nation's 10th most populous state say their health improved significantly after they enrolled in Michigan's expanded Medicaid program, a new study finds. Michiganders with extremely low incomes, those with multiple chronic health problems, and those who are Black, got the biggest health boosts year over year among enrollees in the safety-net health coverage program. But participants of almost all ages, backgrounds and geographic regions reported improvements in health. […]

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Scientists at Pritzker Molecular Engineering have developed a way to stretch and strain liquid crystals to generate different colors. […]

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A new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia and the University of Manitoba has found that bacteria are shared and possibly transferred from a mother's milk to her infant's gut, and that breastfeeding directly at the breast best supports this process. […]

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Leading health disparities experts hope health institutions will take advantage of a new cancer health equity research volume recently released that curates the latest developments in how researchers can best address health disparities so all patients receive good quality care. […]

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Researchers have demonstrated that a fatty acid called dihomogamma-linolenic acid, or DGLA, can induce ferroptosis, an iron-dependent type of cell death, in an animal model and in human cancer cells. The discovery has many implications, including a step toward a potential treatment for cancer. […]

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New findings reframe the traditional view of face blindness as a disorder arising strictly from deficits in visual perception of facial features. Findings suggest prosopagnosia may be a more complex disorder rooted in multiple deficits. Findings can help inform the design of tools to improve face recognition in those with the condition. […]

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A groundbreaking study is the first to analyze the relationship between group behaviors, group type, group dynamics, and kinship of beluga whales in 10 locations across the Arctic. Results show that not only do beluga whales regularly interact with close kin, including close maternal kin, they also frequently associate with more distantly related and unrelated individuals. Findings will improve the understanding of why some species are social, how individuals learn from group members and how animal cultures emerge. […]

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A new single-cell RNA sequencing analysis of more than 59,000 cells from three different patient cohorts provides a detailed look at patients' immune responses to severe cases of COVID-19. […]

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Changes in the immune system can promote healthy ageing […]

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New research explores how lower-latitude oceans drive complex changes in the Arctic Ocean, pushing the region into a new reality distinct from the 20th-century norm. […]

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Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital have developed a novel noninvasive approach called nano-radiomics that analyzes imaging data to assess changes in the tumor microenvironment that are not detected with conventional imaging methods. […]

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A hemispherical vanadium oxide cluster has a cavity that can accommodate a bromine molecule. It was found that a bromine molecule trapped in the cavity was polarized and that an alkane molecule like pentane, butane and propane could be brominated with the bromine molecule in the cavity with a selectivity differing from ordinary bromination. The present findings are expected to be useful for polarization of small molecules and design of highly functional catalysts. […]

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Lopinavir is a drug against HIV, hydroxychloroquine is used to treat malaria and rheumatism. Until recently, both drugs were regarded as potential agents in the fight against the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. A research group from the University of Basel and the University Hospital has now discovered that the concentration of the two drugs in the lungs of Covid-19 patients is not sufficient to fight the virus. […]

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Measurements by the GRACE-FO satellite mission show a decline in water storage in Central Europe by up to 94 percent compared with seasonal fluctuations. The changes are so serious that a recovery within one year is not to be expected. The water shortage in the years 2018 and 2019 is thus the largest in the entire GRACE and GRACE-FO measurement campaign of almost 20 years. The results were published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters. […]

on 10/07/2020 at 4:00 am

Biologists from the University of Bayreuth have discovered a uniquely rapid form of regeneration in injured neurons and their function in the central nervous system of zebrafish. They studies the Mauthner cells, which are solely responsible for the escape behaviour of the fish, and previously regarded as incapable of regeneration. However, their ability to regenerate crucially depends on the location of the injury. […]

on 10/07/2020 at 1:04 am

A gene has been discovered that can naturally suppress the signs of Alzheimer's Disease in human brain cells. The scientists have also developed a new rapid drug-screening system for treatments that could potentially delay or prevent the disease. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 9:28 pm

Researchers have added fresh evidence that early exposure to vaccine-, bacterial- or microbiota-derived antigens has a dramatic effect on the diversity of antibodies an adult mammal will have to fight future infections by pathogens. This antibody diversity is called the clonal repertoire -- basically different single cells with distinct antibody potential that can multiply into a large clone of cells, all producing that distinct antibody. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 9:28 pm

Study finds that teenagers utilize Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) at a rate five times higher than the United States as a whole. […]

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Researchers used single-nucleus RNA sequencing to compare transcriptional responses to acute cocaine in 16 unique cell populations from the brain nucleus accumbens. The atlas is part of a major study that used multiple cutting-edge technologies to describe a dopamine-induced gene expression signature that regulates the brain's response to cocaine. The study shows neurobiological processes that control drug-related adaptations and reveals new information about how transcriptional mechanisms regulate activity-dependent processes within the central nervous system. […]

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Researchers have identified how specific brain cells interacting during development could be related to neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases, including some that occur later in life. […]

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A new study found that remdesivir potently inhibited SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19, in human lung cell cultures and that it improved lung function in mice infected with the virus. […]

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Scientists have demonstrated that a Salmonella biofilm protein can cause autoimmune responses and arthritis in animals. […]

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A new article investigating the differences in CT findings between coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pneumonia and influenza virus pneumonia found that most lesions from COVID-19 were located in the peripheral zone and close to the pleura, whereas influenza virus was more prone to show mucoid impaction and pleural effusion. The more important role of CT during the present pandemic is in finding lesions and evaluating the effects of treatment. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 7:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 -- There is wide variation in the safety performance of electronic health record (EHR) systems used in U.S. hospitals, according to a study recently published in JAMA Network Open. David C. Classen, M.D., from the University... […]

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THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 -- Increases in health-related workplace absenteeism were seen in April 2020 in personal care and service, health care support, and production occupations, according to research published in the July 10 issue of the U.S.... […]

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THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 -- The permanent birth control device Essure is associated with higher rates of chronic lower abdominal or pelvic pain and abnormal uterine bleeding compared with tubal ligation, according to interim results of a postmarket... […]

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THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 -- Just as the physical symptoms of COVID-19 vary among the population, mental health is enduring a variety of effects from the virus as well, according to Don Mordecai, M.D., national mental health and wellness lead at Kaiser... […]

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THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 -- For patients with atopic dermatitis and moderate-to-severe pruritus, nemolizumab results in a greater reduction in pruritus than placebo, according to a study published in the July 9 issue of the New England Journal of... […]

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THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 -- Aerosol boxes meant to protect health care workers when they intubate COVID-19 patients may actually increase their exposure to airborne virus particles, an Australian study warns. Intubation is done when patients are... […]

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This is one of the first comprehensive looks at lung cells using a technology called single-cell RNA sequencing. Instead of examining a mash-up of many cells from a tissue sample, single-cell sequencing allowed researchers in this study to closely examine the individual cells that make up the lungs; to identify their function, and ultimately understand the molecular changes that may be driving the disease. […]

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The CRISPR system is a powerful tool for the targeted editing of genomes, with significant therapeutic potential, but runs the risk of inappropriately editing ''off-target'' sites. However, a new study shows that mutating the enzyme at the heart of the CRISPR gene editing system can improve its fidelity. […]

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Researchers have found a significant increase in patients experiencing stress cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome, during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

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Researchers propose a decentralized, global wildlife biosurveillance system to identify -- before the next pandemic emerges -- animal viruses that have the potential to cause human disease. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 6:15 pm

A new study of 2,500 Dutch children is the first to explore the relationship between brain volume and different doses of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 6:15 pm

Each year, wind turbines are responsible for the death of hundreds of thousands of airborne animals such as bats. To find a constructive way out of this ''green-green'' dilemma, companies building and running wind turbines might have to work together with environmental experts and conservationists. Yet lack of trust between them can hinder effective collaboration. Scientists show: shared values are not sufficient to build trust, as beliefs and emotions have stronger influence. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 6:15 pm

Women who deliver their first child by cesarean section (C-section) are less likely to conceive a second child than those who deliver vaginally, despite being just as likely to plan a subsequent pregnancy, according to researchers. The team followed more than 2,000 women for three years after they delivered their first child. […]

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Researchers find that the benefits of inhalers for asthma sufferers outweigh the risks of contracting coronavirus, following concerns raised after WHO warned that steroids could reduce immunity. […]

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How is COVID-19 impacting people and the planet and what are the implications for a post-pandemic world? A new study quantifies the socio-economic losses and environmental gains. […]

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A little-studied liver protein may be responsible for the well-known benefits of exercise on the aging brain, according to a new study in mice. The findings could lead to new therapies to confer the neuroprotective effects of physical activity on people who are unable to exercise due to physical limitations. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 6:15 pm

Findings from a new study into the effects of radiofrequency radiation generated by the wireless technology that will soon be the standard for cell phones suggest few health impacts. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 5:56 pm

A new study might explain why humans register some tastes more quickly than others, potentially due to each flavor's molecular size. The research also provided explanation as to why humans register taste more quickly when food or drink moves over their tongues quickly, as compared to when they are held in their mouth steadily. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 5:56 pm

Bats carry many viruses, including COVID-19, without becoming ill. Biologists are studying the immune system of bats to find potential ways to 'mimic' that system in humans. […]

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Cornell researchers including Fenghua Hu, associate professor in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics and member of the Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology, are taking a closer look at the factors that cause Alzheimer's, FTLD and similar diseases. Hu's latest study, ''A role of the frontotemporal lobar degeneration risk factor TMEM106B in myelination,'' was published June 23 in the journal Brain. […]

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An international team of researchers has identified a chain of events that matures the sperm and triggers their motility. The findings have implications for diagnostic and therapeutic research in male infertility and male contraceptive development. […]

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Living close to natural green space can mitigate some of the changes in infant gut bacteria associated with formula feeding, according to new research. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 5:56 pm

A new paper examines the economics of an aquaculture industry of the future that is simultaneously environmentally sustainable and nutritious for the nearly 1 billion people worldwide who depend on it. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 5:55 pm

Following U.S. students across five summers between grades 1 and 6, a little more than half (52 percent) experienced learning losses in all five summers, according to a large national study. Students in this group lost an average of 39 percent of their total school year gains during each summer. […]

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West Coast powerhouse Providence got almost $2 million, raising concerns the money went to systems "with the capacity to write an application for the money rather than the providers who needed it most," one health policy expert said. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 4:12 pm

The combined use of antiretroviral medications lopinavir and ritonavir, previously used to treat SARS-Cov-1 and MERS-Cov patients, appeared to cause bradycardia in 22% of elderly, critically ill COVID-19 patients, in a small study in France. Bradycardia was resolved in all patients after discontinuation or dose reduction of both medications. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 4:12 pm

A study contains bad news and good news about Covid-19 misinformation -- and a new insight that may help reduce the problem. […]

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A new study finds that fewer women were first authors on COVID-19-related research papers published in the first half of this year. The findings suggest a worsening gender gap in academic medicine as women are already underrepresented among authors of medical research. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 4:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 -- E-cigarettes and pot may go hand in hand when it comes to young Americans, a new report suggests. There's been a sharp rise in the use of both among young adults in California, and many of them are underage, the new... […]

on 09/07/2020 at 3:55 pm

According to a newly published report, “Alcohol marketing in the WHO European Region”, alcohol marketing is adapting to new realities faster than current legal regulations across the Region, with industry using opportunities offered by digital platforms to sell their products in a largely unregulated market. The publication explains how innovative online advertisement techniques can target consumers precisely to promote drinking. This includes children and adolescents. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 3:35 pm

A new study shows that increases in the concentrations of blood sodium can have an influence on the biological clock of mice, opening new research avenues for potentially treating the negative effects associated with long distance travel or shift work. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 3:35 pm

People who seek novel and powerful sensations and are more prone to taking risks -- and who perceive bitter tastes more intensely -- are more likely to prefer bitter, pale-ale-style beers and drink them more often, according to sensory researchers, who conducted a study that involved blind taste tests and personality assessments. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 3:35 pm

Current research indicates that unhealthy lifestyle choices, including smoking and lack of exercise, along with emotional stressors like social isolation and interpersonal conflicts are important risk factors for developing upper respiratory infections. It is possible these same factors also increase the risk of contracting COVID-19. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 3:35 pm

An international study has given hope to families of children born with a fatal heart muscle disease caused by faulty cell machinery. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 3:35 pm

A new study suggests that front-line health care workers are at high risk for COVID-19 and that many health care workers with the virus may not have typical symptoms of a respiratory infection. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 2:52 pm

A survey conducted in the U.K. suggests that social and physical distancing measures put in place during the Covid-19 pandemic significantly impacted people's perception of how quickly time passed compared to their pre-lockdown perceptions. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 2:51 pm

Researchers have characterized the structure of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein as well as its most similar relative in a bat coronavirus. The structures provide clues about how the spike evolved and could help inform vaccine design. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 2:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 -- Many more American workers caring for children, the sick or aged, as well as bus drivers, subway workers and those involved in food production took time off work in April -- probably due to fears of contracting COVID-19, a... […]

on 09/07/2020 at 1:25 pm

In one of the first studies addressing the role of sex hormones' impact on stem cells in the gut, scientists outline new insights showing how a steroidal sex hormone, ecdysone, drastically alters the way intestinal stem cells behave, ultimately affecting the overarching structure and function of this critical organ. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 1:25 pm

A new study sheds light on proteins in particles called extracellular vesicles, which are released by tumor cells into the bloodstream and promote the spread of cancer. The findings suggest how a blood test involving these vesicles might be used to diagnose cancer in the future, avoiding the need for invasive surgical biopsies. […]

by Samantha Liss on 09/07/2020 at 1:24 pm

The ratings agency, however, is assuming there is a strong rebound in elective procedures during the second half of the year, which may need to be reconsidered if the disruption lasts longer than anticipated. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 1:24 pm

Due to climate changes, many regions are experiencing increasingly warmer and dryer summers, followed by heavy rain. New study shows this is a fatal combination that can cause massive fish kills in lakes within a few hours. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 12:53 pm

A new study found that Black individuals were twice as likely as White individuals to test positive for COVID-19. The average age of all participants in the study was 46. However, those infected were on average 52 years old, compared to those who tested negative, who were 45 years old on average. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 12:53 pm

Research finds that chatbots -- software applications that conduct online chats via text or text-to-speech -- working for reputable organizations can ease the burden on medical providers and offer trusted guidance to those with symptoms. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 12:53 pm

Scientists have developed a new cancer vaccine with the potential to activate the body's immune system to fight a range of cancers, including leukaemia, breast cancer, lung cancer and pancreatic cancers. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 12:53 pm

Nature is a tool to address deeply entrenched health disparities; health systems should work to increase nature access, as they have with other social determinants of health. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 -- Doctors at one Ohio hospital system have discovered yet another possible consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic: More cases of "broken heart syndrome." The condition -- which doctors call stress cardiomyopathy -- appears... […]

on 09/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 -- If you have a bad hip and lower back pain, a new study suggests that hip replacement surgery may solve both issues at once. Researchers at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City focused on 500 patients who... […]

on 09/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- Factors smaller than a cell and as large as the planet are at play when a virus leaps from an animal to a human. The question of how that happened with SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease... […]

on 09/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 -- Black patients with esophageal cancer have a reduced likelihood of receiving surgery, and patients not undergoing surgery have higher mortality, according to a study published online June 4 in the Journal of... […]

on 09/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 -- The odds of knee osteoarthritis (OA) are increased in association with heavy physically demanding occupations and occupational activities, according to a review published online July 7 in Arthritis Care & Research. Xia... […]

on 09/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 -- A simple blood test may predict the severity of a concussion as accurately as an invasive spinal tap, researchers report. They focused on a biomarker called neurofilament light chain. This nerve protein can be detected in... […]

on 09/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 -- Blood iodine concentrations in newborns do not vary for infants with or without congenital hypothyroidism (CH), although they are higher in cases versus controls in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), according to a... […]

on 09/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 -- Serum neurofilament light (NfL) may be a biomarker for acute and repetitive sports-related concussion and traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to a study published online July 8 in Neurology. For the study, Pashtun... […]

on 09/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 -- Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is associated with a spectrum of neurological disorders, according to a study published online July 8 in Brain. Ross W. Paterson, Ph.D., from the... […]

on 09/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 -- Higher intakes of vitamin C and carotenoids, as well as total whole grains, are associated with a lower risk for type 2 diabetes, according to two studies published online July 8 in The BMJ. Ju-Sheng Zheng, Ph.D., from the... […]

on 09/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 -- A nurse-administered multifactorial intervention does not result in a significantly lower rate of first adjudicated serious fall injury among older adults at increased risk for fall injuries, according to a study published... […]

on 09/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 -- COVID-19 was confirmed in 16,233 workers in 239 meat and poultry processing facilities in 23 states through May 31, 2020, according to research published in the July 7 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease... […]

on 09/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 -- About half of individuals who experience a myocardial infarction at 50 years or younger are smokers, and among these individuals, smoking cessation is associated with a reduced risk for all-cause and cardiovascular... […]

on 09/07/2020 at 12:07 pm

THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 -- Safe injection sites for users of illicit drugs such as heroin: They've been tried and legalized in countries such as Canada and the Netherlands, and a new study suggests they might save American lives, too. In the study,... […]

on 09/07/2020 at 9:28 am

Clotting disorders occur when the body is unable to make sufficient amounts of the proteins that are needed to help... […]

on 09/07/2020 at 9:26 am

Colorectal cancer is a malignant tumor arising from the inner wall of the large intestine (colon) or rectum. Colorectal cancer... […]

on 09/07/2020 at 9:24 am

Colorectal cancer is a malignant tumor arising from the inner wall of the large intestine (colon) or rectum. Colorectal cancer... […]

on 09/07/2020 at 9:07 am

THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 -- With President Donald Trump threatening to cut federal funding for schools that do not fully reopen in the fall, the United States set yet another record for new coronavirus cases on Wednesday with more than 59,000 new... […]

on 09/07/2020 at 9:07 am

THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 -- Eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grain foods could lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, two new studies suggest. In one study, researchers looked at more than 9,700 people who developed type 2 diabetes and over... […]

on 09/07/2020 at 9:07 am

THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 -- Want to make smoking less attractive to young people? Try taking menthol cigarettes off the market, a new analysis suggests. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned flavors in cigarettes in 2009 because flavors appeal... […]

on 09/07/2020 at 8:07 am

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: CDC to Change School Reopening Guidelines After Trump's Criticism An announcement that new guidelines for reopening U.S. schools was made... […]

on 09/07/2020 at 4:00 am

Scientists from the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Temple University (Philadelphia, US) have demonstrated that a Salmonella biofilm protein can cause autoimmune responses and arthritis in animals. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 4:00 am

New research revealed that tiny, sunlight-absorbing particles in wildfire smoke may have less impact on climate than widely hypothesized because reactions as the plume mixes with clean air reduce its absorbing power and climate-warming effect. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 4:00 am

Given the importance for the health of a global population, a team of scientists recommend a 'decentralized' disease surveillance system, enabled by modern pathogen-detection methods, which builds in-country capacity for addressing challenges. Utilizing portable molecular screening that is both cost-effective and relatively easy to use, this network would take a more fundamentally proactive approach to wildlife screening, they write. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 4:00 am

Rape and sexual trauma may have long-lasting consequences for physical health as well as mental health, University of Otago researchers have found. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 4:00 am

New research reveals how winners & losers from climate change can be identified based on their ability to adapt to rising future temperatures.In the first study of its kind published in PNAS, Flinders University evolutionary biologists have shown that resilience or vulnerability to future climates is influenced by the thermal conditions of the climatic regions where species evolved. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 4:00 am

A study from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago found that children with a MED-EL Synchrony cochlear implant device can undergo MRI safely, with no discomfort and reduced need for sedation or anesthesia. Findings were published in the peer-reviewed journal Laryngoscope. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers showed that relatively simple structures can support exponential number of magnetic states - much greater than previously thought - and demonstrated switching between the states by generating spin currents. The ability to stabilize and control exponential number of discrete magnetic states in a relatively simple structure constitutes a major contribution to spintronics and may pave the way to multi-level magnetic memory with extremely large number of states per cell, be used for neuromorphic computing, and more. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine have identified how specific brain cells interacting during development could be related to neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases, including some that occur later in life. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers describe how the SAMHSA-developed principles of trauma-informed care can be used during telehealth encounters in primary care and other specialties to help mitigate the isolating, traumatic effects of COVID-19. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 4:00 am

Advanced herbicides and treatments for infection may result from the unravelling of a 50-year-old mystery by University of Queensland researchers. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 4:00 am

An open-access American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR) article investigating the differences in CT findings between coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pneumonia and influenza virus pneumonia found that most lesions from COVID-19 were located in the peripheral zone and close to the pleura, whereas influenza virus was more prone to show mucoid impaction and pleural effusion. The more important role of CT during the present pandemic is in finding lesions and evaluating the effects of treatment. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers used single-nucleus RNA sequencing to compare transcriptional responses to acute cocaine in 16 unique cell populations from the brain nucleus accumbens. The atlas is part of a major study that used multiple cutting-edge technologies to describe a dopamine-induced gene expression signature that regulates the brain's response to cocaine. The study shows neurobiological processes that control drug-related adaptations and reveals new information about how transcriptional mechanisms regulate activity-dependent processes within the central nervous system. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 4:00 am

An ancient European volcanic region may pose both a greater long-term volcanic risk and seismic risk to northwestern Europe than scientists had realized, geophysicists report in a study in the Geophysical Journal International. The densely populated area is centered in the Eifel region of Germany, and covers parts of Belgium, the Netherlands, France and Luxembourg. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 4:00 am

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an estimated global consumption loss of $3.8 trillion, as well as significant job and income loss. However, these socioeconomic effects are accompanied by notable estimated reductions in air pollution. Manfred Lenzen of the University of Sydney, Australia, and colleagues present these findings in the open-access journal PLOS ONE on July 9, 2020. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 4:00 am

A new Cornell University study finds that when small-scale farmers are trained in food safety protocols and develop a farm food safety plan, new markets open up to them, leading to an overall gain in revenue. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 4:00 am

The news about remdesivir, the investigational anti-viral drug that has shown early promise in the fight against COVID-19, keeps getting better. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 4:00 am

A study investigating sustainable-origin sorbent materials to clean up oil spill disasters has made a surprising discovery. Dog fur is particularly good at cleaning up crude oil from different types of land surfaces and, together with human hair recycled from salons, can be used as an effective and sustainable way to mop dangerous environmental contaminants. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 4:00 am

In a study of large-conductance potassium (BK) channela, Jianhan Chen and colleagues UMass Amherst and Washington University report in eLife that their experiments have revealed 'the first direct example of how non-specific membrane interactions of a covalent linker can regulate the activation of a biological ion channel.' […]

on 09/07/2020 at 4:00 am

A Boston University team created a memory game for mice in order to examine the function of two different brain areas that process information about the sensation of touch and the memory of previous events. […]

on 09/07/2020 at 1:33 am

Higher consumption of fruit, vegetables and whole grain foods are associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to two new studies. […]

on 08/07/2020 at 9:43 pm

A clinical trial has found evidence that the experimental drug tofersen lowers levels of a disease-causing protein in people with an inherited form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, caused by mutations in the gene SOD1. […]

by MalloryHackett on 08/07/2020 at 7:04 pm

Hospitals gained about 6,700 jobs last month, following losses of 27,000 in May. […]

on 08/07/2020 at 2:33 pm

In 2017, the Government of Ireland set out a ten-year plan for health reform, known as Sláintecare, to deliver universal access to health services in Ireland. A new WHO study shows how important it is for Ireland to implement the Sláintecare reforms to strengthen equitable access to health care and financial protection, building on steps already taken in response to COVID-19. […]

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... […]

on 08/07/2020 at 12:24 pm

At the core of the EPW – leaving no person and no country behind and maintaining direct contact with countries. Ultimately, we need to move to a culture of health to build a safer and fairer world. […]

on 08/07/2020 at 12:22 pm

At the core of the EPW – leaving no person and no country behind and maintaining direct contact with countries. Ultimately, we need to move to a culture of health to build a safer and fairer world. […]

on 08/07/2020 at 12:00 pm

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on 08/07/2020 at 9:19 am

Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) are clinical conditions that arise throughout the population. Community-acquired pneumonia is estimated to be the... […]

on 08/07/2020 at 9:16 am

Liver disease researchers have developed a noninvasive method to diagnose nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and predict progression to cirrhosis... […]

on 07/07/2020 at 1:41 pm

The ability to sequence the genome of a tumor has revolutionized cancer treatment by identifying drivers of cancer at the... […]

on 07/07/2020 at 1:36 pm

In the USA, around 10 million people have osteoporosis and 44 million have low bone density. Osteoporosis affects the bones... […]

on 07/07/2020 at 1:34 pm

In the USA, around 10 million people have osteoporosis and 44 million have low bone density. Osteoporosis affects the bones... […]

on 07/07/2020 at 1:34 pm

In the USA, around 10 million people have osteoporosis and 44 million have low bone density. Osteoporosis affects the bones... […]

on 07/07/2020 at 1:33 pm

A WHO mission of 5 public health experts and epidemiologists arrived today in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, at the request of the Turkmen Government. The team will be working closely with health authorities to assess the risks and develop the response mechanisms required to tackle COVID-19. […]

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

Hospitals are still reeling from the impact of the coronavirus, and only time will tell if a second wave will hit and cause even more financial damage. In this guest post, Samir Panchal, a consultant for a healthcare management consulting firm, offers five must-do’s for hospitals to preserve long-term financial viability. ________________________________________________________ Even before the […] [MORE […]

on 07/07/2020 at 9:11 am

Audience: Consumers July 7, 2020 (update) --  FDA is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that are labeled to contain ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) but 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. […]

on 06/07/2020 at 11:01 am

The conventionally used method for cancer diagnostics relies on immunohistochemical dyeing of tumor tissue sections. It allows detecting the presence... […]

on 06/07/2020 at 11:01 am

The conventionally used method for cancer diagnostics relies on immunohistochemical dyeing of tumor tissue sections. It allows detecting the presence... […]

on 06/07/2020 at 10:57 am

Immunotherapies such as checkpoint inhibitors that enhance the body's natural ability to fight cancer have been only minimally successful in... […]

on 06/07/2020 at 10:56 am

Immunotherapies such as checkpoint inhibitors that enhance the body's natural ability to fight cancer have been only minimally successful in... […]

on 03/07/2020 at 12:36 pm

The 70th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe (RC70), the annual meeting of the governing bodies of the European Region, will be held on 14–15 September 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be held virtually with a reduced 2-day programme. […]

on 03/07/2020 at 12:33 pm

The 70th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe (RC70), the annual meeting of the governing bodies of the European Region, will be held on 14–15 September 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be held virtually with a reduced 2-day programme. […]

on 02/07/2020 at 5:11 am

Metabolic acidosis is a serious electrolyte disorder characterized by an imbalance in the body's acid-base balance. Metabolic acidosis has three... […]

on 02/07/2020 at 5:11 am

Metabolic acidosis is a serious electrolyte disorder characterized by an imbalance in the body's acid-base balance. Metabolic acidosis has three... […]

on 02/07/2020 at 5:09 am

There is considerable variation in disease behavior among patients infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus... […]

on 01/07/2020 at 1:50 pm

Health in Europe is a new podcast from the WHO Regional Office for Europe. WHO works with thousands of inspiring and driven individuals and groups, and this podcast is about hearing their stories and how they might impact your day-to-day life. […]

on 01/07/2020 at 9:39 am

On 25 June, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge spoke to the European Parliament Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) about the global response to COVID-19. They highlighted the leadership of the European Union (EU) at this unprecedented time and responded to questions from Members of the European Parliament. […]

on 01/07/2020 at 6:51 am

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system (CNS), with a highly variable inter-individual disease... […]

on 30/06/2020 at 3:21 pm

Millions of masks, gloves, goggles and other items worth US$ 1.7 million were dispatched by WHO to protect health-care professionals and other frontline workers in Turkey from COVID-19, thanks to funding provided by the German government through KfW Development Bank. Through this funding, WHO has also assisted the Ministry of Health to track the spread of COVID-19 in Istanbul, one of the cities hit hardest by the pandemic. […]

on 30/06/2020 at 3:08 pm

A Turkish mother, finding it hard to cope with her 6-year-old son’s unusual tantrums, was able to call a newly created mental health telephone service to ask for advice. The responder who answered her call explained that children who are socially isolated can often feel bored, stressed and afraid while COVID-19 measures keep them apart from their schools and friends. […]

on 30/06/2020 at 2:06 pm

WHO/Europe held its first-ever virtual consultation with non-State actors (NSAs) as part of the open consultation process of the European Programme of Work (EPW) “United action for better health”. […]

on 30/06/2020 at 2:03 pm

WHO/Europe held its first-ever virtual consultation with non-State actors (NSAs) as part of the open consultation process of the European Programme of Work (EPW) “United action for better health”. […]

on 30/06/2020 at 11:09 am

Severe combined immune deficiency (SCID) is a group of rare hereditary genetic disorders, and is characterized by a total absence... […]

on 30/06/2020 at 11:09 am

Severe combined immune deficiency (SCID) is a group of rare hereditary genetic disorders, and is characterized by a total absence... […]

on 30/06/2020 at 11:08 am

Severe combined immune deficiency (SCID) is a group of rare hereditary genetic disorders, and is characterized by a total absence... […]

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 […]

on 30/06/2020 at 10:59 am

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a clonal plasma cell malignancy that accounts for approximately 2% of all malignancies. Plasma cells help... […]

on 30/06/2020 at 9:53 am

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed many health systems to the brink, resulting in non-urgent care being deprioritized to make way for thousands of COVID-19 patients. However, there are some areas that cannot wait, and one of them is maternal health. […]

on 30/06/2020 at 8:01 am

According to the new WHO/Europe report, “Alcohol pricing in the WHO European Region”, increasing the prices that consumers pay for alcohol is one of the most cost-effective tools available for policy-makers looking to reduce alcohol consumption and associated harm. […]

on 29/06/2020 at 2:01 pm

The latest issue of Public Health Panorama shines a spotlight on accelerating the implementation of WHO’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) and its contributions to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development within the WHO European Region. […]

on 29/06/2020 at 1:00 pm

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on 29/06/2020 at 11:54 am

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common, progressive, and debilitating disease, which currently cannot be prevented or cured. With the exception... […]

on 29/06/2020 at 6:50 am

Shortly after declaring the outbreak of COVID-19 a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), WHO’s Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned of the threat of an “infodemic” – an overabundance of information, some of which can be misleading or even harmful. […]

by MalloryHackett on 26/06/2020 at 7:11 pm

Waste can be found in any healthcare-system process, and asking the right questions can help to eliminate it. […]

on 26/06/2020 at 2:45 pm

Planes carrying more than 4.7 million masks, gloves, goggles and other protective items have landed in Azerbaijan, Belarus and Ukraine over the last 2 days. WHO/Europe procured the equipment for health-care workers with European Union funds. […]

on 26/06/2020 at 2:43 pm

Planes carrying more than 4.7 million masks, gloves, goggles and other protective items have landed in Azerbaijan, Belarus and Ukraine over the last 2 days. WHO/Europe procured the equipment for health-care workers with European Union funds. […]

on 25/06/2020 at 12:26 pm

Digital technologies have proved to be powerful tools to fight COVID-19. However, these same technologies have exposed us to a tsunami of information and have raised many issues around data protection and privacy. […]

on 25/06/2020 at 12:25 pm

Digital technologies have proved to be powerful tools to fight COVID-19. However, these same technologies have exposed us to a tsunami of information and have raised many issues around data protection and privacy. […]

on 25/06/2020 at 5:58 am

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is an aggressive hematopoietic stem cell malignancy that is characterized by the clonal proliferation of myeloid... […]

on 25/06/2020 at 5:49 am

Salmonella is a common cause of foodborne disease worldwide, including Australia. More than 85% of outbreaks of human salmonellosis in... […]

by MalloryHackett on 24/06/2020 at 1:11 pm

Becoming the employer of choice means facing the challenge of creating an exceptional employee experience. […]

on 24/06/2020 at 5:23 am

The pandemic outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is sharply spreading all over the world. The severity of a viral... […]

on 23/06/2020 at 12:00 pm

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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 23/06/2020 at 6:45 am

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition, with poor and highly variable clinical manifestations, difficult to identify and diagnose. Sepsis has remained... […]

on 23/06/2020 at 6:45 am

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition, with poor and highly variable clinical manifestations, difficult to identify and diagnose. Sepsis has remained... […]

on 22/06/2020 at 7:12 am

Thyroid-stimulating hormone is a pituitary hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroxine, and then triiodothyronine which stimulates the... […]

on 22/06/2020 at 7:12 am

Thyroid-stimulating hormone is a pituitary hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroxine, and then triiodothyronine which stimulates the... […]

on 22/06/2020 at 7:06 am

A novel liquid biopsy device for early cancer detection and diagnosis was used to isolate and analyze extracellular vesicles from... […]

on 19/06/2020 at 10:31 pm

When the COVID-19 epidemic started in Uzbekistan, sourcing and installing new equipment for testing proved to be difficult. WHO/Europe, UNFPA, IARC and the French Embassy found ways to repurpose machines available in the country’s hospitals. […]

on 19/06/2020 at 7:27 pm

The large-scale COVID-19 response operation in Tajikistan expanded as a new team of experts landed in Dushanbe on 13 June 2020, deployed through the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), the WHO-coordinated expert network for emergencies. […]

on 19/06/2020 at 8:06 am

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy June 19, 2020 -- FDA advises consumers not to use any hand sanitizer manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico, due to the potential presence of methanol (wood alcohol), a substance that can be... […]

on 19/06/2020 at 7:19 am

As many countries in the WHO European Region still struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic, refugees and migrants are playing an important part in efforts to fight the coronavirus, supporting health systems and communities with their skills across the Region. […]

on 19/06/2020 at 7:19 am

“During work I did not think about my refugee status, I did not feel separate from the common efforts of the Turkish health system. I was part of a united team with my Turkish colleagues. We kept each other motivated and encouraged one another to remain in high spirits. I do still miss seeing my colleagues’ smiles at work though, which are now covered by masks and protective equipment." […]

on 18/06/2020 at 1:17 pm

Covid-19 is still in a very active phase in many European countries. Along with recovery and rebuilding following lockdown, countries need to invest in aggressive track, test and trace surveillance systems to avoid more lockdowns in the months ahead, WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge said in a statement. […]

on 18/06/2020 at 1:16 pm

Covid-19 is still in a very active phase in many European countries. Along with recovery and rebuilding following lockdown, countries need to invest in aggressive track, test and trace surveillance systems to avoid more lockdowns in the months ahead, WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge said in a statement. […]

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... […]

on 18/06/2020 at 10:53 am

WHO/Euro has launched an online consultation on its proposed European Programme of Work (EPW) entitled “United Action for Better Health”. The EPW sets out the future priorities for WHO’s Regional Office for Europe building on the mandate that the WHO’s Regional Director for Europe received from Member States after his election last year. […]

on 18/06/2020 at 10:43 am

WHO/Europe has launched an online consultation on its proposed European Programme of Work (EPW) entitled “United Action for Better Health”. The EPW sets out the future priorities for WHO’s Regional Office for Europe building on the mandate that the WHO’s Regional Director for Europe received from Member States after his election last year. […]

on 18/06/2020 at 6:22 am

Accurate assessment of blood thrombosis and antithrombotic therapy is essential for the management of patients in a variety of clinical... […]

on 18/06/2020 at 6:21 am

Accurate assessment of blood thrombosis and antithrombotic therapy is essential for the management of patients in a variety of clinical... […]

on 17/06/2020 at 7:49 am

Diagnostic markers, or biomarkers, are biomolecules (e.g., enzymes, proteins, peptides, and hormones) that can be measured accurately and reproducibly and... […]

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... […]

on 15/06/2020 at 2:00 pm

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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 -- 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 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... […]

by Brian Bingaman on 04/06/2020 at 6:28 pm

The prioritization of creating capacity for coronavirus patients and preserving personal protective equipment (PPE) meant making the costly move of postponing elective procedures and preventive diagnostic services. Meanwhile, patients with chronic and acute conditions in need of care may be avoiding hospital settings to avoid contracting COVID-19.  So far, health systems that have begun resuming procedures […] [MORE […]

by AHCS Administrator on 03/06/2020 at 11:45 am

NHSE and NHSI want to hear from clinicians, clinical leaders, Royal Colleges, professional bodies and other interested stakeholders over the next 4-5 weeks to identify, beneficial changes and innovations in... Read More The post Capturing Beneficial Changes appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 03/06/2020 at 11:36 am

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.  New... Read More The post Health Education England released the Learning Hub on Friday (29 May 2020). appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by Guest Author on 02/06/2020 at 11:00 am

Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the United States was already in the midst of a suicide and opioid epidemic. Suicides are the tenth overall leading cause of death with 48,344 fatalities in 2018.  The opioid epidemic caused dramatic increases in intentional overdose fatalities going from a rate of 6. 1 per 100,000 in 1999 to […] [MORE […]

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 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... […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The coronavirus hasn’t only had a devastating impact on the health of millions of people around the globe, but also on the financial security of thousands of U.S. hospitals and healthcare systems. As stay-at-home orders are lifted, healthcare leaders are beginning to embark on the challenge of safely integrating non-emergent care, elective procedures and routine […] [MORE […]

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

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

on 22/05/2020 at 12:00 pm

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

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

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

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

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

on 20/05/2020 at 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... […]

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

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

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 08/05/2020 at 12:00 pm

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

on 28/04/2020 at 12:00 pm

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

on 24/04/2020 at 12:00 pm

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

on 23/04/2020 at 12:00 pm

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

on 20/04/2020 at 12:00 pm

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

on 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... […]

on 09/03/2020 at 8:08 am

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on 05/03/2020 at 10:29 am

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

on 24/02/2020 at 6:48 am

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

on 14/02/2020 at 8:27 pm

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

on 14/02/2020 at 2:19 pm

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

on 14/02/2020 at 2:35 am

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

on 14/02/2020 at 2:26 am

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

on 14/02/2020 at 12:44 am

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

on 13/02/2020 at 7:40 pm

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

on 13/02/2020 at 7:36 pm

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

on 13/02/2020 at 1:48 pm

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

on 13/02/2020 at 3:01 am

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

on 13/02/2020 at 2:57 am

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

on 25/01/2020 at 11:00 am

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

on 23/01/2020 at 11:00 am

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

on 22/01/2020 at 4:00 pm

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

on 21/01/2020 at 8:00 am

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

on 20/01/2020 at 4:00 pm

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

on 20/01/2020 at 8:00 am

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

on 19/01/2020 at 8:00 am

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

on 18/01/2020 at 11:00 am

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

on 18/01/2020 at 8:00 am

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

on 18/01/2020 at 7:00 am

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

on 18/01/2020 at 5:00 am

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

on 18/01/2020 at 3:00 am

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

on 17/01/2020 at 7:00 pm

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

on 17/01/2020 at 6:00 pm

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

on 17/01/2020 at 4:00 pm

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

on 17/01/2020 at 11:00 am

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

on 17/01/2020 at 8:00 am

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

on 17/01/2020 at 7:00 am

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

on 17/01/2020 at 5:00 am

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

on 17/01/2020 at 3:00 am

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

on 28/10/2019 at 1:07 pm

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

on 28/10/2019 at 1:00 pm

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

on 23/10/2019 at 9:57 pm

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on 23/10/2019 at 9:53 pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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