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on 06/03/2021 at 4:32 pm

A meta-analysis finds that vision impairment and blindness are tied to an increased risk of mortality, prompting the need to address global eye health disparities. […]

on 06/03/2021 at 4:31 pm

Studies show that engaging high school girls in physics before they begin formal studies gives them an edge, and helping K-12 teachers incorporate engineering concepts in the classroom boosts their students -- and themselves. […]

on 06/03/2021 at 2:00 pm

SATURDAY, March 6, 2021 -- Clearing away snow can be hazardous to your health, experts warn. Shoveling snow causes 100 deaths a year in the United States, and injuries due to improper use of snowblowers are common. "Cold weather will cause the body... […]

on 06/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Tokyo, Japan - Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have studied the properties of mixtures of silicone-coated "magic sand", a popular kid's toy, and normal sand. Silicone-coated sand particles were found to interact with each other only, and not with other sand particles. The team discovered that adding silicone-coated sand beyond a certain threshold leads to an abrupt change in clustering and rigidity, a simple, useful way to potentially tune the flow of granular materials for industry. […]

on 06/03/2021 at 5:00 am

After 'trying on' three placebo methods for the delivery of a rectal microbicide, study participants said they could see all of them - a douche, rectal suppository and fast-dissolving rectal insert - fitting into their daily lives. These results, which also identified the product attributes most important to participants, underscore the importance of developing a range of HIV prevention products for people who practice anal sex. […]

on 06/03/2021 at 3:50 am

The global population is aging, and so are their eyes. In fact, the number of people with vision impairment and blindness is expected to more than double over the next 30 years. […]

on 06/03/2021 at 3:41 am

Strong, collaborative relationships with principal investigators are a key factor of longevity in clinical research coordinator positions -- an essential, but increasingly transient job in executing treatment-advancing clinical trials, Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers found. […]

on 06/03/2021 at 2:46 am

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Cue COVID-19 Test for Home and Over The Counter (OTC) Use. […]

on 06/03/2021 at 2:41 am

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for the T-Detect COVID Test developed by Adaptive Biotechnologies. […]

on 06/03/2021 at 2:38 am

California rolled out a statewide covid vaccination website this week aiming to streamline the appointment process after months of criticism, but the site is riddled with its own snags, preventing many from signing up for shots. […]

on 06/03/2021 at 2:15 am

Patients can spend up to six years waiting for a kidney transplant. Even when they do receive a transplant, up to 20 percent of patients will experience rejection. […]

by Ron Shinkman on 06/03/2021 at 2:08 am

The safety net hospital entered a nonbinding agreement to be acquired by Insight, which operates a small hospital and biotechnology venture outside of Detroit, after filing for bankruptcy last month. […]

on 06/03/2021 at 2:08 am

A monoclonal antibody "cocktail" developed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) to neutralize the COVID-19 virus is effective against all known strains, or variants, of the virus, according to a report published in the journal Nature Medicine. […]

on 06/03/2021 at 2:02 am

Research over the last decade has shown that loneliness is an important determinant of health. It is associated with considerable physical and mental health risks and increased mortality. […]

on 06/03/2021 at 1:54 am

A new review of existing evidence proposes eight hallmarks of environmental exposures that chart the biological pathways through which pollutants contribute to disease: oxidative stress and inflammation, genomic alterations and mutations, epigenetic alterations, mitochondrial dysfunction, endocrine disruption, altered intercellular communication, altered microbiome communities, and impaired nervous system function. […]

on 06/03/2021 at 1:46 am

Patients' electronic health records convey crucial information. The application of natural language processing techniques to these records may be an effective means of extracting information that may improve clinical decision making, clinical documentation and billing, disease prediction and the detection of adverse drug reactions. […]

on 06/03/2021 at 12:00 am

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 March 1 to 5, 2021. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted... […]

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on 05/03/2021 at 11:58 pm

The annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology was held virtually this year from Feb. 26 to March 1 and attracted participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals,... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 11:39 pm

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 -- There was a slight increase in the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among U.S. children from 2014 to 2019, with racial/ethnic disparities in trends, according to a research letter published online March 5 in JAMA... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 11:30 pm

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 -- Residents in rural counties have higher age-adjusted mortality rates (AAMRs) for heart failure-related death compared with urban adults, according to a study published online March 3 in PLOS ONE. Jacob B. Pierce, from the... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 7:07 pm

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 -- Two cases of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variant P.1 identified in Minnesota are described in a report published in the March 3 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 7:02 pm

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 -- Countries worldwide are struggling to find enough syringes to administer COVID-19 vaccines. Experts say between 8 billion and 10 billion syringes are needed for COVID-19 vaccinations alone. But in previous years, only 5 to... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 6:37 pm

Researchers have successfully reprogrammed a glial cell type in the central nervous system into new neurons to promote recovery after spinal cord injury -- revealing an untapped potential to leverage the cell for regenerative medicine. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 6:37 pm

Researchers found large quantities of previously undetectable compounds from the family of chemicals known as PFAS in six watersheds on Cape Cod using a new method to quantify and identify PFAS compounds. Exposures to some PFAS, widely used for their ability to repel heat, water, and oil, are linked to a range of health risks including cancer, immune suppression, diabetes, and low infant birth weight. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 6:37 pm

Investigators proposes a new, noninvasive way to test for transplant rejection using exosomes -- tiny vesicles containing mRNA -- from urine samples. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 6:37 pm

New research finds that specific regions of the brain respond to emotional stimuli related to loneliness and wisdom in opposing ways. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:38 pm

A study of national data shows the devastating impact the pandemic has had on those with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:38 pm

Studies of the microbiome in the human gut have largely overlooked non-bacterial microbes: viruses, protists, archaea and fungi. Now research in mice points to a significant role for fungi, called the mycobiome, in the intestine. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:03 pm

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 -- Giving homeless COVID-19 patients a free hotel room for their quarantine and recovery pays huge health dividends for the entire community, according to a new study out of San Francisco. Only 4% of homeless folks transferred... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 4:35 pm

Adhesions are scars in the abdomen, which can occur after surgery, often have serious consequences. Now, researchers have discovered how such adhesions form. The findings may help to develop a drug to prevent adhesions in the future. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 4:35 pm

In recent years, therapeutic antibodies have transformed the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. Now, researchers have developed a new, efficient method based on the genetic scissors CRISPR-Cas9, that facilitates antibody development. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 4:34 pm

DNA sequencing of bacteria found in pigs and humans in rural eastern North Carolina, an area with concentrated industrial-scale pig-farming, suggests that multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains are spreading between pigs, farmworkers, their families and community residents, and represents an emerging public health threat, according to a new study. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 4:34 pm

Two thirds of children use more than one screen at the same time after school, in the evenings and at weekends as part of increasingly sedentary lifestyles, according to new research. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 4:03 pm

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 -- Three main modes of transmission have been identified for giardiasis outbreaks in the United States in 2012 to 2017, although a single transmission mode could not be identified for 43 percent of outbreaks, according to... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 4:03 pm

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 -- The frequency of urgent or emergent vitreoretinal surgical procedures decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online March 4 in JAMA Ophthalmology. Noting that the American Academy of... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 4:03 pm

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 -- Psychiatric visits increased significantly during 2020 compared with 2019, but there was a decrease in new patients seeking care, according to a study published online March 3 in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. Kathryn... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 4:03 pm

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 -- Twelve cases of delayed large local reactions to the mRNA-1273 vaccination against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 are described in a letter to the editor published online March 3 in the New England Journal... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 4:03 pm

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 -- Cancer survivors have poorer ambulatory function, which is associated with increased mortality, according to a study published online March 4 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. Elizabeth A. Salerno, Ph.D.,... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 4:03 pm

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 -- Semaglutide 2.4 mg is associated with superior and clinically meaningful weight loss compared with placebo for adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online March 2 in The... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 4:03 pm

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 -- A five-day course of ivermectin does not improve the time to resolution of symptoms compared with placebo for adults with mild COVID-19, according to a study published online March 4 in the Journal of the American Medical... […]

by Hailey Mensik on 05/03/2021 at 3:15 pm

St. Vincent will remain open when 800 nurses start their open-ended strike. The Massachusetts hospital spent $1.7 million on the hires with a final $3.7 million payment due Friday, after bargaining stalled again this week. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 3:03 pm

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 -- Among heart failure patients, hospital readmission is frequent and often occurs in the early postdischarge period, according to a study published online Feb. 17 in ESC Heart Failure. Maria Wideqvist, M.D., from the... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 3:03 pm

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 -- Machine learning-based image analysis facilitates noninvasive differentiation of benign and premalignant colorectal polyps with computed tomography (CT) colonography, according to a study published online Feb. 23 in... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 3:03 pm

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 -- Women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and current hypertension show left ventricular remodeling a decade after delivery, according to a study published in the March 2 issue of the Journal of the... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 3:00 pm

COVID-19 continues to exacerbate existing inequalities and place a disproportionate burden on women, including in health-care settings. […]

by Samantha Liss on 05/03/2021 at 2:36 pm

The Northern California giant said it faced one of the toughest financial periods in its 100-year history due to the pandemic and warned it would take several years to recover. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 2:24 pm

A new study finds a possible link between slow walking pace and an increased risk of death among cancer survivors. The researchers say more work is needed to see if physical activity programs or other interventions could help cancer survivors improve their ability to walk and perhaps increase survival after a cancer diagnosis. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 2:00 pm

A new data-driven study casts serious doubt on the stereotype that male students perform better than female students in science -- specifically, physics. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 1:18 pm

Physical isolation has negatively affected the mental health of many people worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic. For children with neurodevelopmental delays and disorders (NDD), as well as their parents who already lived in isolated circumstances, the pandemic has exacerbated their social exclusion and impacted their mental and physical well-being. The need to address the treatment access gap for children with NDD existed long before the pandemic, which let WHO develop a fully-fledged programme, which kicked off when it was needed most. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 1:03 pm

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 -- You might decide your frizzy locks aren't so bad after all, given a new warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that most hair straightening/smoothing products release formaldehyde gas, a human carcinogen. Being... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 1:03 pm

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 -- Readers pay attention when social media sites label an article as "unverified" or "suspicious," a new study suggests. But how an article is presented -- including author credentials and writing style -- doesn't affect... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 1:03 pm

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- With each beat of your heart, the muscle squeezes, feeding blood to the rest of your body. The squeeze is triggered by an electrical impulse. Sometimes, though, a glitch slows that impulse.... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 1:03 pm

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 -- Opioids and arthritic knees are a costly mix, new research claims. "These data offer new evidence of the magnitude of the societal burden generated by opioid use and misuse, and could be used to educate health care... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 1:03 pm

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 -- Can money buy you happiness? Maybe not, but a new study suggests it's linked to greater feelings of confidence and pride. Researchers analyzed five past studies that included a survey of more than 1.6 million people in 162... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 1:03 pm

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 (Healthday News) -- Coronavirus restrictions should not be lifted until the daily toll of new U.S. cases falls below 10,000, "and maybe even considerably less than that," Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday. The last time the... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 1:03 pm

  Anti-Parasite Drug Won't Help Against Mild COVID-19: Study A drug called ivermectin that's typically used to treat parasitic worms and has been viewed as a potential COVID-19 treatment does not shorten the recovery of patients with mild... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 1:03 pm

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 -- Many women suffer through countless urinary tract infections (UTIs), but a new study in mice offers hope that a vaccine could one day bring their nightmares to an end. "Although several vaccines against UTIs have been... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 1:03 pm

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 -- Toddlers whose mothers took certain epilepsy drugs during pregnancy are unlikely to have development delays, researchers say. The study may help clear up lingering doubts about use of the drugs by moms-to-be. Controlling... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 1:03 pm

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 -- Americans love to have choices, and now there are three COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in the United States. But infectious disease experts say that all three protect strongly against severe COVID-19, so there is only... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 1:03 pm

FRIDAY, March 5, 2021 -- Seizures of illegal drugs fell sharply in the United States during early COVID-19 lockdowns, but spiked once stay-at-home orders eased. Researchers studied seizures of marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin and... […]

on 05/03/2021 at 1:01 pm

Researchers have succeeded in making an AI understand our subjective notions of what makes faces attractive. The device demonstrated this knowledge by its ability to create new portraits on its own that were tailored to be found personally attractive to individuals. The results can be utilized, for example, in modelling preferences and decision-making as well as potentially identifying unconscious attitudes. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 1:01 pm

The cell must provide its various organelles with all the energy elements they need, which are formed in the Golgi apparatus. But how do the proteins that carry these cargoes - the kinesins - find their way within the cell's ''road network'' to deliver them at the right place? Researchers have discovered a fluorescent chemical dye, making it possible for the first time to track the transport activity of a specific motor protein within a cell. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 1:01 pm

Researchers examining 14 years of hospital admissions data conclude that the fine particles in wildfire smoke can be several times more harmful to human respiratory health than particulate matter from other sources such as car exhaust. While this distinction has been previously identified in laboratory experiments, the new study confirms it at the population level. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 1:01 pm

Researchers have discovered a new way to 'put the brakes' on excessive inflammation by regulating a type of white blood cell that is critical for our immune system. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 05/03/2021 at 12:00 pm

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by AHCS Administrator on 05/03/2021 at 10:37 am

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on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

The global outbreak has resulted in remarkable shifts in city living. Researchers can take the lead in kickstarting conversations on public policies for cities of the future, say SMU professors. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Studies of the microbiome in the human gut have largely overlooked non-bacterial microbes: viruses, protists, archaea and fungi. Now research in mice points to a significant role for fungi, called the mycobiome, in the intestine. "We showed that the gut mycobiome of healthy mice was shaped by the environment, including diet, and that it significantly correlated with metabolic outcomes," said Kent Willis, M.D. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

RCSI researchers have discovered a new way to 'put the brakes' on excessive inflammation by regulating a type of white blood cell that is critical for our immune system. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Researchers at HKU analyzed trends in global legal wildlife trade from 1997 to 2016 and revealed that legal wildlife trade averaged $220 billion per year over this period. Despite its scale, 34% of trade is declared using overly broad codes that only specify taxonomic class and above. The research team suggests that the Harmonized System Code be distilled to increase traceability and help monitor trade. The paper was published in Global Ecology and Conservation. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Adhesions are scars in the abdomen, which can occur after surgery, often have serious consequences. Now, researchers from the University of Bern and Inselspital, University Hospital Bern, in collaboration with Canadian researchers, have discovered how such adhesions form. The findings may help to develop a drug to prevent adhesions in the future. The study was published as the cover story of Science magazine. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) found large quantities of previously undetectable compounds from the family of chemicals known as PFAS in six watersheds on Cape Cod using a new method to quantify and identify PFAS compounds. Exposures to some PFAS, widely used for their ability to repel heat, water, and oil, are linked to a range of health risks including cancer, immune suppression, diabetes, and low infant birth weight. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

A team of EPFL engineers has developed technology that could partially restore vision in blind people. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Mount Sinai Researchers find a new way to prevent attention deficits associated with Fragile X, a leading genetic cause of autism, in an animal model. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Could cactus pear become a major crop like soybeans and corn in the near future, and help provide a biofuel source, as well as a sustainable food and forage crop? According to a recently published study, researchers from the University of Nevada, Reno believe the plant, with its high heat tolerance and low water use, may be able to provide fuel and food in places that previously haven't been able to grow sustainable crops. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

A University at Buffalo-led research team is a 3D printing method called stereolithography and jelly-like materials known as hydrogels to develop a 3D printing method that's 10-50 times faster than the industry standard. The team says its progress toward 3D-printed human tissue and organs -- biotechnology that could eventually save countless lives lost due to the shortage of donor organs. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

A new review of existing evidence proposes eight hallmarks of environmental exposures that chart the biological pathways through which pollutants contribute to disease: oxidative stress and inflammation, genomic alterations and mutations, epigenetic alterations, mitochondrial dysfunction, endocrine disruption, altered intercellular communication, altered microbiome communities, and impaired nervous system function. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

New research from Michigan State University's Close Relationships Lab finds that people's reason for "swiping right" is based primarily on attractiveness and the race of a potential partner, and that decisions are often made in less than a second. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Researchers examined the association of increased anti-immigrant rhetoric during the 2016 presidential campaign with changes in the use of health care services among undocumented patients. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

New research by UT professors shows how measuring relatively stable features of society, such as culture and demographics, can help predict the spread of COVID-19. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

DNA sequencing of bacteria found in pigs and humans in rural eastern North Carolina, an area with concentrated industrial-scale pig-farming, suggests that multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains are spreading between pigs, farmworkers, their families and community residents, and represents an emerging public health threat, according to a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

More Antarctic meltwater is surfacing than was previously known, modifying the climate, preventing sea ice from forming and boosting marine productivity- according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA). For the first time, researchers have been able to obtain full-depth glacial meltwater observations in winter, using instruments attached to the heads of seals living near the Pine Island Glacier, in the remote Amundsen Sea in the west of Antarctica. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Researchers from Osaka University identified the molecular mechanism underlying bone marrow regeneration after chemotherapy. By studying group 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s), a specific subtype of immune cells, they showed that these cells produce the cytokine granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) with the help of chemo-sensitive B cell progenitors to recover the bone marrow. This study could help develop a novel therapeutic approach for chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

A monoclonal antibody "cocktail" developed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) to neutralize the COVID-19 virus is effective against all known strains, or variants, of the virus, according to a report published in the journal Nature Medicine. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

In a new study, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital and collaborators engineered a bimodal tumor-suppressing and killing molecule that can be delivered to the brain by stem cells. They tested the therapy in three new mouse models of BLBC-BM that imitate human cancers and found that it successfully prolonged the lifespan of the mice. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

In recent years, therapeutic antibodies have transformed the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. Now, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed a new, efficient method based on the genetic scissors CRISPR-Cas9, that facilitates antibody development. The discovery is published in Nature Communications. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Researchers at the University of Helsinki and University of Copenhagen have succeeded in making an AI understand our subjective notions of what makes faces attractive. The device demonstrated this knowledge by its ability to create new portraits on its own that were tailored to be found personally attractive to individuals. The results can be utilised, for example, in modelling preferences and decision-making as well as potentially identifying unconscious attitudes. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Researchers from the IXA group at the UPV/EHU are collaborating with Osakidetza (the Basque Regional Health Service) to create a system for automatically extracting adverse drug reactions from electronic health records written in Spanish. The researchers have conducted different tests using both machine learning and deep learning, with the aim of building a robust model for extracting relations between drug-disease pairs based on clinical text mining. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Overweight children who were exposed to lead in utero and during their first weeks of life have the potential for poorer kidney function in adulthood, according to an Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai study published in Environment International in March. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Satellite imagery shows that the area covered by kelp forests off the coast of Northern California has dropped by more than 95 percent, with just a few small, isolated patches of bull kelp remaining. Species-rich kelp forests have been replaced by 'urchin barrens,' where purple sea urchins cover a seafloor devoid of kelp and other algae. A new study documents this dramatic shift in the coastal ecosystem and analyzes the events that caused it. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego examining 14 years of hospital admissions data conclude that the fine particles in wildfire smoke can be several times more harmful to human respiratory health than particulate matter from other sources such as car exhaust. While this distinction has been previously identified in laboratory experiments, the new study confirms it at the population level. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

A study of national data shows the devastating impact the pandemic has had on those with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

The capacity of lithium-ion batteries decreases over time partly due to the degradation of the binder that protects the graphite anode. To address this problem, scientists from the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology are investigating a new copolymer binder that can preserve the capacity of the anode at 95% of its original value even after >1700 charge cycles. Their findings can significantly enhance battery life for electric vehicles, artificial organs, and consumer electronics. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

New research published in two papers by UC San Diego scientists describes novel achievements designed to make the implementation of gene drives safer and more controllable. The new split drive and home-and-rescue systems address concerns about the release of gene drives in wild populations. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Autophagy is an intracellular degradation process of cytosolic materials and damaged organelles. Targeted cargo are engulfed by membranes called autophagosome, then delivered to lysosomes where they are degraded. This process is complex, especially in mammals, with many regulatory factors. Researchers in the Ubiquitin Project of Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science (TMIMS) discovered mammalian BCAS3-C16orf70 as novel proteins that associate with the autophagosome membranes via interaction with phosphoinositide. These studies were published in Autophagy. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

In this study, many children and adolescents hospitalized for COVID-19 or multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children had neurologic involvement, mostly transient symptoms. A range of life-threatening and fatal neurologic conditions associated with COVID-19 infrequently occurred. Effects on long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes are unknown. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Researchers from the International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research developed a new method for detecting small earthquake tremors and successfully applied it to the Nankai Trough, Japan. The technique allowed the accurate estimation of tremor location and propagation speed, leading to the first estimates of this fault's permeability--crucial information in evaluation of earthquake rupture processes. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

In a JAMA Network Open article, Traverso and colleagues report the results of a national survey and a cohort study in an emergency department (ED), which analyzed patients' satisfaction with an initial evaluation conducted by a robotic system. Overall, 92.5 percent of patients were accepting of and satisfied with their experience. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

New research led by George Mason University's College of Health and Human Services faculty Dr. Michelle Williams assessed African American breast cancer survivors' risk factors and knowledge about CVD in the Deep South. They found that although African American breast cancer survivors have a higher prevalence of CVD risk factors, their knowledge about CVD is low. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

A new analysis of collisions conducted at different energies at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) shows tantalizing signs of a critical point--a change in the way that quarks and gluons, the building blocks of protons and neutrons, transform from one phase to another. The findings will help physicists map out details of these nuclear phase changes to better understand the evolution of the universe and the conditions in the cores of neutron stars. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

The process of egg formation in fruit flies relies on physical phenomena analogous to the exchange of gases between balloons of different sizes, according to a study by MIT biologists and mathematicians. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

An international research team led by chemist Prof. Thomas Heine of TU Dresden has discovered a new two-dimensional material with unprecedented properties: regardless if it is strained or compressed, it always expands. This so-called half-auxetic behavior has not been observed before and is therefore very promising for the design of new applications, especially in nano-sensorics. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Frequently occurring chronic skin inflammation like in atopic dermatitis (AD or neurodermatitis) and psoriasis have different causes. A team at MedUni Vienna has now been able to identify new molecular mechanisms as causes that could provide suitable starting points for new therapies. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Less than one-third of COVID-19 clinical trials are led by women, which is half the proportion observed in non-COVID-19 trials, according to research led by Queen Mary University of London, University of St Andrews, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Thin films of molybdenum and sulfur belong to a class of materials that can be considered for use as photocatalysts. Inexpensive catalysts such as these are needed to produce hydrogen as a fuel using solar energy. However, they are still not very efficient as catalysts. A new instrument at the Helmholtz-Berlin Zentrum's BESSY II now shows how a light pulse alters the surface properties of the thin film and activates the material as a catalyst. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Synthetically created melanin can be used as a toxin adsorbent when applied to fabric. New material protected fabric from nerve gas penetration. Examples in nature lead researchers to believe these materials "exist out there". […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

A study by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Exosome Diagnostics proposes a new, noninvasive way to test for transplant rejection using exosomes -- tiny vesicles containing mRNA -- from urine samples. Their findings are published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Findings reveal that demographics such as race and population density, as well as health indices such as cancer rates and food insecurity, show strong correlations with water quality across Virginia. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Assessments of ecosystem services should take greater account of species diversity, scientists from the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) and the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) are calling for. Large-scale assessments, however, only address some of these services, such as water filtration and carbon storage. In contrast, ecosystem services directly linked to species hardly play a role. The researchers point out that this wastes many opportunities for effective nature and species conservation. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

An ancient shift in our body's ability to conserve water may have enabled early humans to venture farther from lakes and streams in search of food. So say the authors of a study that, for the first time, measures precisely how much water humans lose and replace each day compared with our primate cousins. The research shows that the human body uses 30% to 50% less water per day than chimpanzees, gorillas, bonobos and orangutans. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

The gene for Huntington's disease was found nearly 40 years ago, yet there are no approved treatments. A new study shows the problem may lie with slowed protein assembly. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

The cell must provide its various organelles with all the energy elements they need, which are formed in the Golgi apparatus. But how do the proteins that carry these cargoes - the kinesins - find their way within the cell's "road network" to deliver them at the right place? Researchers (UNIGE) have discovered a fluorescent chemical dye, making it possible for the first time to track the transport activity of a specific motor protein within a cell. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Canadian Scientists and Swiss Surgeons discover the cause of excess post-surgical scarring.The finding could improve recovery from abdominal and pelvic surgery. The research published in Science, was conducted in mice and shows the excess scarring is caused by macrophages. The researchers also discovered two ways to inhibit this natural response. Macrophages are also present in humans. The team hopes to move to trials on human cells, soon, and eventually clinical trials. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

The objectives of this study were to examine the characteristics and outcomes among adults hospitalized with COVID-19 at U.S. medical centers and analyze changes in mortality over the initial six months of the pandemic. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have successfully reprogrammed a glial cell type in the central nervous system into new neurons to promote recovery after spinal cord injury--revealing an untapped potential to leverage the cell for regenerative medicine. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Chimpanzees are divided into four subspecies separated by geographic barriers like rivers. Previous studies attempting to understand chimpanzee population histories have been limited either by a poor geographic distribution of samples, samples of uncertain origin or different types of genetic markers. Due to these obstacles, some studies have shown clear separations between chimpanzee subspecies while others suggest a genetic gradient across the species as in humans. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Research using a nationally representative sample of more than 12,000 participants shows the collateral consequences victims are likely to confront following unfair treatment by police. Those who are unjustly stopped, searched or questioned by law enforcement will likely experience a range of detrimental outcomes associated with the encounter, including depression, suicidal thoughts, drug use, and a loss of self-efficacy, according to the results. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Researchers have developed a new quantum version of a 150-year-old thermodynamical thought experiment that could pave the way for the development of quantum heat engines. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Researchers from Kanazawa University developed a new test for dementia and mild cognitive impairment. The computerized assessment battery for cognition (C-ABC) was able to accurately discriminate mild cognitive impairment from normal cognition, and also distinguish dementia from mild cognitive impairment and normal cognition, and took only 5 minutes to complete. This test could increase the early detection of dementia, thus improving treatment options and outcomes for this patient group. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Public grants to build rural broadband networks may not be sufficient to close the digital divide, new Cornell University research finds. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

A new study led by the University of Iowa surveyed college-aged men to test a new approach designed to reduce the risk that they engage in sexually aggressive acts or risky sexual behavior. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Studies by Rice's Office of STEM Engagement show that engaging high school girls in physics before they begin formal studies gives them an edge, and helping K-12 teachers incorporate engineering concepts in the classroom boosts their students -- and themselves. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

This study aimed to investigate how social support for mothers who are caregivers of patients with an eating disorder improves the mothers' mental status and, consequently, the symptoms and status of the patients. As a result, high social support for mothers of patients with eating disorders was significantly associated with lower scores for loneliness and depression of these mothers. We found no significant differences in any patient scores based on mothers' level of social support. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

In its large caldera, Newberry volcano (Oregon, USA) has two small volcanic lakes, one fed by volcanic geothermal fluids (Paulina Lake) and one by gases (East Lake). These popular fishing grounds are small windows into a large underlying reservoir of hydrothermal fluids, releasing carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) with minor mercury (Hg) and methane into East Lake. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

"Hidden costs" of variable compensation can cause stress and directly counter the hoped-for positive effects on performance. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Beijing, 26 February 2021: the journal Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications (CVIA) has just published the third issue of Volume 5. This issue brings together important research from authors in the USA and China, including several very important papers concerned with the various cardiological implications of COVID-19. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

A researcher from Kanazawa University devised a way to speed up a fundamental task in computer vision and graphics known as non-rigid point set registration. Unlike previous registration techniques, the proposed method is computationally efficient even for large data sets. Moreover, the computing times for this method are shorter than those for a state-of-the-art approach. The results of this study could have implications for various fields, such as autonomous driving, medical imaging, and robotic manipulation. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Survey data were used to estimate changes in racial/ethnic disparities in rates of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. children and adolescents from 2014 through 2019. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Two thirds of children use more than one screen at the same time after school, in the evenings and at weekends as part of increasingly sedentary lifestyles, according to new research at the University of Leicester. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

A combined treatment of irradiation and essential oil vapors could effectively destroy insects, bacteria and mold in stored grains. The team of INRS Professor Monique Lacroix has demonstrated the effect of this process on insects affecting rice. The study was published in the Radiation Physics and Chemistry journal. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Nuisance flooding has increased on U.S. coasts in recent decades due to sea level rise, and new research co-authored by the University of Central Florida uncovered an additional reason for its added frequency -- higher local tide ranges. The results are in a study appearing today in the journal Science Advances. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Can Switzerland, as planned, cut its CO2 emissions to zero by 2050? In a study, researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have investigated what measures would be necessary to achieve this reduction and how much it might cost per person. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Researchers found that people with a strong trust in information found on social media sites were more likely to believe conspiracies, which falsely explain significant events as part of a secret evil plot, even if they could identify other types of misinformation. The study showed this held true for beliefs in older conspiracy theories as well as newer ones around COVID-19. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

A team of researchers from Nagoya University, Japan, and Technical University of Darmstadt have developed a technique for quantitatively studying the effect of light on nanoscale mechanical properties of thin wafers of semiconductors or any other crystalline material. The group has found clear evidence that propagation of dislocations - slippages of crystal planes - in semiconductors is suppressed by light. The likely cause is interaction between dislocations and electrons and holes excited by the light. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

University of Tsukuba and Institute of High Pressure Physics scientists mapped the spin-density distribution of electrons travelling through a molybdenum disulfide transistor cooled to almost absolute zero. This work may help advance the field of spin-based electronics that would be faster and more efficient compared with current devices. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

In a study published in the March 5, 2021 online edition of Cerebral Cortex, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that specific regions of the brain respond to emotional stimuli related to loneliness and wisdom in opposing ways. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

University of Tsukuba researchers took an innovative approach to finding ways to increase road safety. Using 10 years of nationwide data on junior high school students commuting by bicycle, they found a sharp drop in road injuries where there's heavy snowfall. This likely owes to the students' 'modal shift' from cycling to, for instance, walking or public transportation. With high prevalence of road injuries and deaths worldwide, such modal shifting may help make roads safer. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Comet Catalina is helping explain more about our own origins as it becomes apparent that comets like Catalina could have been an essential source of carbon on planets like Earth and Mars during the early formation of the solar system. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Strong, collaborative relationships with principal investigators are a key factor of longevity in clinical research coordinator positions -- an essential, but increasingly transient job in executing treatment-advancing clinical trials, Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers found. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

UNLV social media expert Natalie Pennington shares the top 10 takeaways of research on the impact of video chats, email, online gaming, and other communication tech on stress, loneliness, and relationships. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

A team of scientists from Geisinger and Tempus have found that artificial intelligence can predict risk of new atrial fibrillation (AF) and AF-related stroke. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Researchers in the UK have developed a way to coax microscopic particles and droplets into precise patterns by harnessing the power of sound in air. The implications for printing, especially in the fields of medicine and electronics, are far-reaching. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Researchers from the University of Seville and Pompeu Fabra University argue that sports information on social media is dominated by men and football. This leaves out women's sports, sports featuring athletes with disabilities and minority disciplines, thus repeating the reality of the traditional media. That is the main conclusion of a study analysing more than 7,000 tweets published by the profiles of four public media in four European countries. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

A meta-analysis finds that vision impairment and blindness are tied to an increased risk of mortality, prompting the need to address global eye health disparities. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Scientists at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, in a collaboration the Duke University, have confirmed that monoclonal antibodies can be an effective tool in the global fight against malaria, identifying two potential mAbs for further development. Decades of malaria vaccine research have shown low efficacy in field trials conducted in several countries in Africa. Many researchers around the world have now focused their attention on using mAbs against the circumsporozoite protein of the parasite. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Using genetic engineering, researchers at UT Southwestern and Indiana University have reprogrammed scar-forming cells in mouse spinal cords to create new nerve cells, spurring recovery after spinal cord injury. The findings, published online today in Cell Stem Cell, could offer hope for the hundreds of thousands of people worldwide who suffer a spinal cord injury each year. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

A team of researchers has shown that three-layered surgical masks are more effective than single or double-layered masks at stopping large droplets from a cough or sneeze from penetrating through the mask. […]

on 05/03/2021 at 5:00 am

In order to monitor and contain the spread of SARS-CoV-2 it is necessary to test large numbers of people on a regular basis in decentralized settings. Researchers of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology and the Hospital St. Georg in Leipzig, Germany, have developed improved protocols for the detection of SARS-CoV-2. The method can detect a positive sample in a pool with 25 uninfected samples in less than one hour. […]

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on 04/03/2021 at 10:27 pm

An international team of bioethicists and scientists contends it may be justified to go beyond the standing 14-day limit that restricts how long researchers can study human embryos in a dish. Going beyond this policy limit could lead to potential health and fertility benefits, and the authors provide a process for doing so. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 10:27 pm

We don't intuitively understand how to think enjoyable thoughts. But when researchers provided participants with a list of examples that were pleasant and meaningful, they enjoyed thinking 50% more than when they were instructed to think about whatever they wanted. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 10:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- About 40 percent of California's COVID-19 vaccine doses will be set aside for the most vulnerable neighborhoods in the state, officials said Wednesday. Many of the neighborhoods are in Los Angeles County and the Central... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 10:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- From 2009 to 2018, there were 21,869 confirmed or probable cases of West Nile virus (WNV) disease, 59 percent of which were neuroinvasive disease cases, according to a surveillance summary published in the March 5 issue of... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 10:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- Even though Americans drove less last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a sharp increase in road deaths, a new study shows. In 2020, there were 42,060 deaths in vehicle crashes -- which was 8 percent higher... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 10:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- In a finding that suggests overweight people should be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines, a new report released Thursday shows the risk for death from COVID-19 infection is about 10 times higher in countries where most of... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 10:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- A considerable proportion of non-White Americans receiving Alzheimer disease or dementia care report having experienced discrimination, according to a report from the Alzheimer's Association. Researchers from the... […]

by Hailey Mensik on 04/03/2021 at 9:19 pm

Patients charged a "COVID fee" from a recent visit should contact their insurer and request a reimbursement, according to a statement from the state's attorney general, who is the nominee for HHS secretary. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 9:11 pm

Urban Tanzanians have a more activated immune system compared to their rural counterparts. The difference in diet appears to explain this difference: in the cities, people eat a more western style diet, while in rural areas a traditional diet is more common. A team of researchers believe that this increased activity of the immune system contributes to the rapid increase in non-communicable diseases in urban areas in Africa. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 9:11 pm

With the help of about 200 human puzzle-takers, a computer model and functional MRI images, researchers have learned more about the processes of reasoning and decision making, pinpointing the brain pathway that springs into action when problem-solving goes south. […]

by MalloryHackett on 04/03/2021 at 8:46 pm

Estimations show that between now and March 20, 7% of U.S. counties will experience "significant strains" on their hospital workforces. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 7:55 pm

In recent years, researchers have begun using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) not just to better understand the neural bases of psychiatric illness, but also for experimental treatment of depression, ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, substance use disorder, and schizophrenia with real-time fMRI neurofeedback. But how well does it work? […]

on 04/03/2021 at 7:54 pm

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine show that analysis of the proteomics, or all the protein data, from aggressive human cancers is a useful approach to identify potential novel therapeutic targets. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 7:54 pm

A new study has found people who adopt unique rituals to make everyday tasks more meaningful might feel less lonely. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 7:54 pm

Cells called astrocytes derived from the induced pluripotent stem cells of patients with bipolar disorder offer suboptimal support for neuronal activity. This malfunction can be traced to an inflammation-promoting molecule called interleukin-6 (IL-6), which is secreted by astrocytes. The results highlight the potential role of astrocyte-mediated inflammatory signaling in the psychiatric disease, although further investigation is needed. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 7:53 pm

Researchers reconstructed the evolutionary history of cancer cells in two patients, tracing the timeline of the mutation that causes the disease to a cell of origin. In a 63-year-old patient, it occurred at around age 19; in a 34-year-old patient, at around age 9. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 7:53 pm

A mutation that replaces a single amino acid in a potent tumor-suppressing protein makes it prone to nucleating amyloid fibrils implicated in many cancers as well as neurological diseases. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 7:51 pm

Researchers examined the role and economic impacts of recommender systems, and how they affect consumers' decisions. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 7:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- There's new evidence that fast-spreading variants of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 are more resistant to antibody treatments and vaccines. Researchers assessed variants first identified in South Africa, the United... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 6:35 pm

Researchers have developed a method based on artificial intelligence that rapidly identifies currently available medications that may treat Alzheimer's disease. The method also reveals potential new treatment targets for the disease. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 6:35 pm

New research has found that new variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 can evade antibodies that work against the original form of the virus that sparked the pandemic, potentially undermining the effectiveness of vaccines and antibody-based drugs now being used to prevent or treat COVID-19. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 6:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- Some people given the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine may develop a reaction at the injection site that can first appear more than a week after they get the shot, research shows. A minority of patients may experience a large,... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 5:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- Fireworks, skateboards and button batteries are among the products associated with increased trips to the emergency room during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 5:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- While strokes strike many Americans, a new study shows the risk is particularly high among American Indians. Researchers already knew that American Indians had the highest risk of atrial fibrillation, which is an... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 4:25 pm

Glycine can stimulate or inhibit neurons in the brain, thereby controlling complex functions. Unraveling the three-dimensional structure of the glycine transporter, researchers have now come a big step closer to understanding the regulation of glycine in the brain. These results open up opportunities to find effective drugs that inhibit GlyT1 function, with major implications for the treatment of schizophrenia and other mental disorders. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 4:25 pm

Researchers used CRISPR, a genome-editing tool, to figure out the hidden roles of a developmental gene called WOX9. It usually induces flower branching in tomatoes and influences embryo growth in a plant related to broccoli. By tweaking the DNA in the gene's nearby promoter region, the researchers found WOX9 could induce flower branching in other species. These types of genetic manipulations provide new opportunities to improve crop traits while eliminating unwanted side effects. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 4:24 pm

A large majority of patients interacting with a health care provider via a video screen mounted on a robot said it was similar to an in-person interaction with a health care worker. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 4:24 pm

Using theoretical models of bacterial metabolism and reproduction, scientists can predict the type of resistance that bacteria will develop when they are exposed to antibiotics. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 4:24 pm

A new study employing ancient human DNA reveals how tuberculosis has affected European populations over the past 2,000 years, specifically the impact that disease has had on the human genome. This work has implications for studying not only evolutionary genetics, but also how genetics can influence the immune system. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 4:17 pm

An unprecedented readiness drill was conducted in the Republic of Moldova in preparation for the arrival of the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines. The drill was organized by the national health authorities with support from WHO, in anticipation of the country’s first delivery of vaccines through the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) Facility. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 4:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- Cardiovascular risk factors are associated with cognitive impairment among individuals with schizophrenia, according to a review and meta-analysis published online March 3 in JAMA Psychiatry. Katsuhiko Hagi, Ph.D., from... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 4:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is associated with osteoporosis, according to a study published online March 1 in Menopause. Alison K. Shea, M.D., Ph.D., from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 4:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- Veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) are at increased risk for developing sleep disorders, according to a study published online March 3 in Neurology. Yue Leng, M.D., Ph.D., from the University of California in San... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 4:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- Because of the lack of oxygen at such lofty altitudes, Dr. Akil Taherbhai needed four hours to climb the last mile to the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest freestanding mountain in... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 4:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- For patients with type 1 hepatorenal syndrome (HRS-1), terlipressin is more effective than placebo for reversal of HRS, according to a study published in the March 4 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Florence... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 4:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- In some reassuring news for professional athletes, a new study finds very few develop inflammatory heart disease after being infected with COVID-19, and most can safely return to play. In fact, of nearly 800 professional... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 4:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disruptive effect on pediatric oncology services, according to a study published online March 3 in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health. Dylan Graetz, M.D., from St. Jude Children's... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 4:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- A common herb that makes your favorite feline high may hold the key to a mosquito-free summer in your backyard. Researchers say catnip is as effective as synthetic insect repellents, including DEET, and they report why... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 4:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- Even after suffering a stroke, many Hispanic Americans still have uncontrolled diabetes, high blood pressure or other conditions that raise their risk of a repeat one, a new study finds. The study involved 404 Hispanic... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 4:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- There was a 16 percent decrease in peanut allergy following changes to feeding practices calling for earlier introduction of peanut, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy,... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 3:04 pm

Outdated assumptions around gender continue to hinder effective and fair policymaking and action for climate mitigation and adaptation, experts say in a new article. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 3:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- Cardiovascular risk is associated with brain hypometabolism in asymptomatic middle-aged individuals with evidence of subclinical atherosclerosis, according to a study published online Feb. 23 in the Journal of the American... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 3:03 pm

People with higher incomes tend to feel prouder, more confident and less afraid than people with lower incomes, but not necessarily more compassionate or loving, according to new research. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 3:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- Better maternal cardiovascular health (CVH) at 28 weeks of gestation is significantly associated with better offspring CVH at ages 10 to 14 years, according to a study published in the Feb. 16 issue of the Journal of the... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 3:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- Among Medicare beneficiaries, there are considerable racial and ethnic disparities in seasonal influenza vaccine (SIV) uptake, with lower uptake for Blacks, Asians, and Hispanics versus Whites, according to a study... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 3:03 pm

The speed at which we produce facial expressions plays an important role in our ability to recognise emotions in others, according to new research. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 3:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- Intakes of eggs and cholesterol are associated with higher all-cause, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and cancer mortality, according to a study published online Feb. 9 in PLOS Medicine. Pan Zhuang, from Zhejiang University... […]

by Samantha Liss on 04/03/2021 at 2:33 pm

The tie-up between two of the largest systems in central Georgia would have led to "significant harm" for area residents and businesses in the form of higher healthcare costs, the agency alleged. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 04/03/2021 at 2:06 pm

The post CPD Opportunity for Healthcare Scientists in Scotland appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 1:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 (Healthday News) -- In a finding that suggests overweight people should be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines, a new report released Thursday shows the risk of death from coronavirus infection is about 10 times higher in... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 1:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- Concussions can increase the long-term risk of a wide range of sleep disorders, a new study indicates. Researchers looked at more than 98,700 U.S. veterans diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the same number... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 1:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- Like many people this past year, teenager Tyona Montgomery began experiencing a sore throat and a loss of sense of smell and taste in November that suggested she might have COVID-19. A positive test confirmed it, but she... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 1:03 pm

  California Targets Vulnerable Neighborhoods for COVID-19 Vaccination About 40% of California's COVID-19 vaccine doses will be set aside for the most vulnerable neighborhoods in the state, officials said Wednesday. Many of the neighborhoods... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 12:25 pm

This is not only about rectifying long-standing gender inequalities. This is about women as health leaders and gendered responses to crises. This is about equality and women’s protection needs at the heart of every response. This is about righting wrongs – outside and inside of hospital walls – for a greater good. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 12:24 pm

This is not only about rectifying long-standing gender inequalities. This is about women as health leaders and gendered responses to crises. This is about equality and women’s protection needs at the heart of every response. This is about righting wrongs – outside and inside of hospital walls – for a greater good. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 12:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- Who is more likely to relapse after opioid addiction treatment — women or men? A new study that followed 1,100 recovering opioid users reveals that their risks are different. The researchers followed the men and... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 12:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- If your teen seems disinterested in school, new research suggests there's a good chance that things will get better over time. "Our results point to a more hopeful picture for students who start out with lower levels of... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 12:03 pm

THURSDAY, March 4, 2021 -- Women with type 1 diabetes may have a shorter length of time to conceive and bear children compared to those without the disease, new research suggests. The hormone insulin plays an important part in regulating female... […]

by Nick Paul Taylor on 04/03/2021 at 8:55 am

"Even small advances in our ability to gain useful insights from data can represent significant opportunities," agency officials wrote in a blog post. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 8:05 am

COVID-19 continues to exacerbate existing inequalities and place a disproportionate burden on women, including in health-care settings. Women health workers are faced with increased workloads, a gender pay gap, shortages of personal protective equipment that fits them, and harassment and violence as they respond to the pandemic on the frontlines. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 5:49 am

Microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) belong to a group of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 5:49 am

Microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) belong to a group of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 5:49 am

Microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) belong to a group of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 5:46 am

Pediatric cancer is rare, with fewer than 10,000 solid tumors diagnosed in children annually in the USA. Previous studies interrogating... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 5:46 am

Pediatric cancer is rare, with fewer than 10,000 solid tumors diagnosed in children annually in the USA. Previous studies interrogating... […]

on 04/03/2021 at 5:00 am

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect across society, but it has been especially devastating for people with substance use disorder. New research from Oregon Health & Science University concludes that health systems nationwide could benefit from a better understanding of people who struggle with the basics. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 5:00 am

A new study reveals that a precarious, unstable initiation by young people to working life is associated with poorer future mental health. The study was conducted by researchers from the Center for Research in Occupational Health (CISAL, a joint group of UPF and the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute) in Barcelona, Spain. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 5:00 am

MIT researchers found that Covid-19 skeptics on Twitter and Facebook -- far from being "data illiterate" -- often use sophisticated data visualization techniques to argue against public health precautions like mask mandates. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 5:00 am

A new data-driven study from Texas A&M University casts serious doubt on the stereotype that male students perform better than female students in science -- specifically, physics. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 5:00 am

An international team of bioethicists and scientists, led by a researcher at Case Western Reserve University, contends it may be justified to go beyond the standing 14-day limit that restricts how long researchers can study human embryos in a dish. Going beyond this policy limit could lead to potential health and fertility benefits, and the authors provide a process for doing so. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 5:00 am

For practical problem-solving, AI researchers need to look beyond their field and collaborate with social scientists and other domain experts, SMU professors concurred at a GYSS 2021 panel. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Professor Byoungwoo Kang develops a high-density cathode material through controlling local structures of the Li-rich layered materials. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 5:00 am

We don't intuitively understand how to think enjoyable thoughts. But when researchers provided participants with a list of examples that were pleasant and meaningful, they enjoyed thinking 50% more than when they were instructed to think about whatever they wanted. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Teachers who participated in a meditation-based teacher development program utilizing the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique for four months had significant improvements in emotional exhaustion (the leading factor in burnout), resilience, perceived stress, fatigue, and depression according to a new randomized controlled trial published today in Frontiers in Education. This was the first study to investigate the effects of such a program on burnout and resilience, two key factors associated with overall mental health. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 5:00 am

During the first half of 2020, the U.S. Intermountain West region of the United States experienced four significant earthquake sequences, spanning multiple states. In the new issue of SRL, 15 papers characterize these major earthquakes and discuss how they are helping seismologists gain new insights into the tectonics of the region. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 5:00 am

In a new study by the Yale Department of Immunobiology and Yale Cancer Center, researchers report combined liver and growth factor humanization enhances human red blood cell production and survival in circulation the immunodeficient murine host. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Mouse hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) transplantation has involved adult and fetal mice and recipient HSC depletion using irradiation and other DNA damaging approaches. Exploiting their understanding of genetics and hematopoiesis, researchers from the University of Tsukuba have developed a new, embryonic HSC transplantation model that lacks HSCs. They have shown high donor cell chimerism in recipients and that these cells are functional. This report describes a model for exploring HSCs and hematopoiesis. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Insects that fall from the surrounding forest provide seasonal food for fish in streams. Researchers at Kobe University and The University of Tokyo have shown that the lengthening of this period has a profound effect on stream food webs and ecosystem functions. These research results provide proof that changes in forest seasonality also affect the ecosystems of nearby rivers. This finding also highlights the importance of predicting the effects of climate change. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 5:00 am

SMU Assistant Professor Kim Jungbae's research found that governments located within the constituencies of powerful congressional members reduce their stewardship over public resources. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Pandemic-related anxiety, boredom, and irregular routines were cited as major drivers of increased nicotine and tobacco use during the initial COVID-19 "lockdown," according to research just released by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The study highlights ways that public health interventions and policies can better support quit attempts and harm reduction, both during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 5:00 am

Exercise has long-been recommended as a cognitive-behavioral therapy for patients of depression, yet new evidence from the University of California of San Diego suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic changed the nature of the relationship between physical activity and mental health. […]

on 04/03/2021 at 4:55 am

Shenzhen Mindray Biomedical Electronics Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen, China) has signed an AI cooperation framework agreement with Tencent AI Lab (Shenzhen,... […]

on 03/03/2021 at 11:03 pm

WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2021 -- For patients with previously untreated advanced renal cell carcinoma, nivolumab plus cabozantinib has significant benefits over sunitinib with respect to progression-free and overall survival, according to a study... […]

on 03/03/2021 at 11:03 pm

WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2021 -- Self-reported symptoms of behavioral health issues remain high as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, according to a research letter published online Feb. 19 in JAMA Network Open. Mark É. Czeisler, from Monash... […]

on 03/03/2021 at 10:03 pm

WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2021 -- More than 200,000 Americans signed up for health insurance in the first two weeks after HealthCare.gov was reopened for a three-month special enrollment period, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid... […]

on 03/03/2021 at 10:03 pm

WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2021 -- Discordance between patient and physician assessments of psoriasis severity is associated with patient depression and anxiety, according to a study published online March 3 in JAMA Dermatology. Ewan Carr, Ph.D., from... […]

on 03/03/2021 at 10:03 pm

WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2021 -- A clinical trial evaluating the use of convalescent plasma in patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 symptoms has been halted because the treatment did not benefit them, according to the U.S. National Institutes of... […]

on 03/03/2021 at 9:16 pm

Scientists have mapped out what happens to fat deposits during intermittent fasting (every second day), with an unexpected discovery that some types of fat are more resistant to weight loss. […]

on 03/03/2021 at 9:16 pm

Researchers explored whether private data could still be recovered from images that had been 'sanitized'' by such deep-learning discriminators as privacy protecting GANs (PP-GANs). […]

on 03/03/2021 at 9:16 pm

In a new article spells out an innovative strategy that has led to the discovery of a natural compound as a safe, effective and reversible male contraceptive agent in pre-clinical animal models. Despite tremendous efforts over the past decades, the progress in developing non-hormonal male contraceptives has been very limited. […]

by Rebecca Pifer on 03/03/2021 at 9:14 pm

Tuesday's House committee mirrored similar Senate panels, in that a permanent expansion to a greater swath of the population enjoys bipartisan support, but legislators are split on what form it should take.&nbs […]

on 03/03/2021 at 9:03 pm

WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2021 -- For helping Parkinson's patients improve their balance and mobility, golf may beat the martial art exercise tai chi, a new, small study reveals. "Exercise is well-known to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease," said... […]

by MalloryHackett on 03/03/2021 at 8:22 pm

By acquiring Atrius, Optum is expanding its footprint in Massachusetts as it works towards growing its physician network. […]

on 03/03/2021 at 7:26 pm

Scientists have developed a method that can determine an organism's biological age with unprecedented precision. Researchers expect new insights into how the environment, nutrition, and therapies influence the aging process. […]

on 03/03/2021 at 7:26 pm

Imagine seeing the world in muted shades -- gray sky, gray grass. Some people with color blindness see everything this way, though most can't see specific colors. Tinted glasses can help, but they can't be used to correct blurry vision. And dyed contact lenses currently in development for the condition are potentially harmful and unstable. Now researchers report infusing contact lenses with gold nanoparticles to create a safer way to see colors. […]

on 03/03/2021 at 7:25 pm

At the beginning of an immune response, a molecule known to mobilize immune cells into the bloodstream, where they home in on infection sites, rapidly shifts position, a new study shows. Researchers say this indirectly amplifies the attack on foreign microbes or the body's own tissues. […]

on 03/03/2021 at 7:24 pm

Genomic surveillance -- using information about genetic differences between virus samples -- can help identify how SARS-CoV-2 spreads in care home settings, whose residents are at particular risk, according to new research. […]

on 03/03/2021 at 7:24 pm

An international research group led by the University of Basel has developed a promising strategy for therapeutic cancer vaccines. Using two different viruses as vehicles, they administered specific tumor components in experiments on mice with cancer in order to stimulate their immune system to attack the tumor. The approach is now being tested in clinical studies. […]

on 03/03/2021 at 7:24 pm

Women who experience an accelerated accumulation of abdominal fat during menopause are at greater risk of heart disease, even if their weight stays steady, according to a new analysis. The study -- based on a quarter century of data collected on hundreds of women -- indicates that measuring waist circumference during preventive health care appointments for midlife women could be a better early indicator of heart disease risk than weight or BMI. […]

on 03/03/2021 at 7:24 pm

It is important to make a good first impression and according to new research trusting a person early on can have benefits over the life of the relationship, even after a violation of that trust. […]

on 03/03/2021 at 7:24 pm

Researchers provide new clues about genetic mutations that may initiate blood cancer development and those that may help cancer to progress. […]

on 03/03/2021 at 6:03 pm

WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2021 -- Teenagers who vape pot are more likely to wheeze and cough than those who smoke or vape nicotine, new survey data reveals. Reports from U.S. kids 12 to 17 show they have a higher risk of wheezing, suffering from a dry... […]

on 03/03/2021 at 6:03 pm

WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2021 -- The first U.S. case of a Brazilian COVID-19 variant that doctors fear can re-infect the previously sick surfaced in Minnesota in early January 2021, and the more infectious variant has since been found in four other... […]

by Jonathan Gardner on 03/03/2021 at 5:06 pm

Merck will lend J&J the use of two separate facilities in the unusual agreement, which was brokered by the Biden administration and could help double supply of the one-dose shot. […]

on 03/03/2021 at 5:03 pm

WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2021 -- A new study provides further evidence that people with certain blood types may be more likely to contract COVID-19. Specifically, it found that the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is particularly attracted to the blood... […]

on 03/03/2021 at 4:03 pm

WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- Stuck in traffic, with a nasty storm making a stressful commute even worse, Joanne Loewy reached for the car radio. "I felt my heartbeat rise," said Loewy, director of the Louis... […]

on 03/03/2021 at 4:03 pm

WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2021 -- College students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a harder time making it to graduation than their peers do, a new study suggests. Researchers found that of 400 students they followed, those with... […]

on 03/03/2021 at 4:03 pm

WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2021 -- For patients presenting with COVID-19, abnormal sodium levels are associated with mortality and needing ventilatory support, according to a study published online Feb. 24 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology &... […]

on 03/03/2021 at 4:03 pm

WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2021 -- The impact of eating disorders in the United States was close to $400 billion for fiscal year 2018 to 2019 when considering both economic costs and reduced well-being, according to a study published online March 3 in the... […]

on 03/03/2021 at 4:03 pm

WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2021 -- Women with type 1 diabetes (T1D) experience a shorter reproductive period than women without T1D, according to a study published online March 1 in Menopause. Yan Yi, M.P.H., from the University of Pittsburgh, and... […]

on 03/03/2021 at 4:03 pm

WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2021 -- American Indians have the highest risk for nonhemorrhagic stroke, in the presence or absence of atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published online March 2 in the Journal of the American Heart... […]

on 03/03/2021 at 3:57 pm

World Obesity Day is on 4 March, and on this occasion WHO/Europe raises the urgent need for promoting healthy eating habits among children. This recommendation is based on the results of round 4 of the WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI), which were recently published in an article in the journal Nutrients and in a WHO/Europe factsheet which summarizes the data. […]

on 03/03/2021 at 2:52 pm

According to a new study conducted by the Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), 8 out of 10 food and drink advertisements aimed at children in Norway violate WHO guidelines and promote unhealthy nutrition. The research used the CLICK framework – a tool that helps monitor and restrict marketing of unhealthy products to children, developed by the WHO European Office for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases. […]

on 03/03/2021 at 2:52 pm

A new study adds evidence about the potential benefits of green tea extracts in Down syndrome. Researchers observed that the intake of those extracts can reduce facial dysmorphology in children with Down syndrome when taken during the first three years of life. Additional experimental research in mice confirmed the positive effects at low doses. However, the researchers also found that high doses can disrupt facial and bone development. […]

by Samantha Liss on 03/03/2021 at 2:43 pm

UnitedHealth Group executives want to add 10,000 physicians to the segment in 2021. This deal nets the firm 715 doctors in the Boston area, bulking up its existing presence there. […]

on 03/03/2021 at 2:34 pm

Researchers have uncovered a process cells use to fight off infection and cancer that could pave the way for precision cancer immunotherapy treatment. Through gaining a better understanding of how this process works, researchers hope to be able to determine a way of tailoring immunotherapy to better fight cancer. This research lays the foundation for future studies into the body's response to environmental stressors, such as injury, infection or cancer, at a single cell level. […]

on 03/03/2021 at 2:14 pm

New research finds that higher life satisfaction is associated with better physical, psychological and behavioral health. […]

on 03/03/2021 at 2:04 pm

Neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease are in the firing line after researchers identified an attractive therapeutic drug target. […]

on 03/03/2021 at 2:04 pm

A vaccine candidate has demonstrated promising signs of protection against more than a dozen swine flu strains -- and more than a leading, commercially available vaccine. Its success in experiments involving swine suggests that its design could also fast-track efforts to develop a vaccine that protects people against many common strains of influenza. […]

by Shannon Muchmore on 03/03/2021 at 2:00 pm

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Wednesday the president remained "confidently behind the nomination" despite the close committee vote. […]

on 03/03/2021 at 1:13 pm

Wine lovers recognize that a perfectly paired wine can make a delicious meal taste even better, but the reverse is also true: Certain foods can influence the flavors of wines. Now, researchers have explored how lipids -- fatty molecules abundant in cheese, meats, vegetable oils and other foods -- interact with grape tannins, masking the undesirable flavors of the wine compounds. […]

on 03/03/2021 at 1:13 pm

Clinical trial results provide rationale for continued study of the KCNQ type of ion channel. […]

on 03/03/2021 at 1:03 pm

  Texas, Mississippi Drop Mask Mandates Texas has lifted its mask mandate and all businesses can reopen next Wednesday with no seating limits, Gov. Gregg Abbott announced Tuesday. Abbott's moves came as federal health officials have... […]

on 03/03/2021 at 1:03 pm

WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2021 -- A clinical trial evaluating the use of convalescent plasma in patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms has been halted because the treatment didn't benefit them, according to the U.S. National Institutes of... […]

on 03/03/2021 at 1:03 pm

WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2021 -- People with kidney failure related to sickle cell disease are less likely to receive a transplant than those without sickle cell disease, but it could be life-saving for them, a new study finds. Sickle cell disease is a... […]

on 03/03/2021 at 1:03 pm

WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2021 -- Ever been caught in small-talk you secretly wanted to end? So has nearly everyone else, according to new research that finds that both partners in a conversation often want it to end sooner than it does. The flip side... […]

on 03/03/2021 at 1:03 pm

WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2021 (Healthday News) -- The United States is now poised to have enough COVID-19 vaccines for every American adult by the end of May, President Joe Biden said Tuesday. The announcement, which came during a brief speech at the... […]

on 03/03/2021 at 1:03 pm

WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2021 -- Could endless hours spent scrolling through social media and watching TV trigger binge eating in preteens? Apparently so, new research suggests. "Children may be more prone to overeating while distracted in front of... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 03/03/2021 at 10:09 am

The post University College London’s Co-Production Collective is pleased to announce a new partnership with NHS England to co-produce improvements to hearing checks for young people appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 03/03/2021 at 9:32 am

The inflammatory bowel diseases Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) arise in the context of inappropriate activation of the... […]

on 03/03/2021 at 9:32 am

The inflammatory bowel diseases Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) arise in the context of inappropriate activation of the... […]

on 03/03/2021 at 9:26 am

Urinalysis is an essential screening test in clinical laboratories in order to diagnose and plan treatment for urinary tract infections,... […]

on 03/03/2021 at 9:26 am

Urinalysis is an essential screening test in clinical laboratories in order to diagnose and plan treatment for urinary tract infections,... […]

on 03/03/2021 at 9:26 am

Urinalysis is an essential screening test in clinical laboratories in order to diagnose and plan treatment for urinary tract infections,... […]

on 02/03/2021 at 11:54 pm

Patients with type 2 diabetes that were treated with a weekly injection of the breakthrough drug Semaglutide were able to achieve an average weight loss of nearly 10kg, according to a new study. […]

on 02/03/2021 at 11:54 pm

Scientists have created new brain maps featuring unprecedented detail. The insights provided by the new maps are helping answer questions about blood supply and how more active parts of the brain are kept nourished versus less demanding areas. […]

on 02/03/2021 at 11:54 pm

Connected, automated vehicles promise to save energy and improve safety. Engineers propose a modeling framework for cooperative driving. Simulation results show that the cooperative automated eco-driving algorithm saves energy -- 7% under light traffic and 23% under heavy traffic. […]

by MalloryHackett on 02/03/2021 at 9:33 pm

Jefferson's hospital network will grow to 18 locations with Einstein's three general acute care hospitals and an inpatient rehabilitation hospital. […]

on 02/03/2021 at 3:05 pm

Russian authorities have reported 7 poultry farm workers aged 29 to 60 years infected with the A(H5N8) strain of avian influenza, also known as bird flu. This is the first reported detection of this strain of avian influenza in humans. The human infections occurred on a poultry farm in Astrakhan, Russian Federation, and were reported to WHO by Russian health officials via channels of the International Health Regulations (2005). […]

by AHCS Administrator on 02/03/2021 at 12:25 pm

The post Wolfson Economics Prize 2021 Launches appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 02/03/2021 at 6:03 am

A BRAF mutation is a change in a BRAF gene. That change in the gene can lead to an alteration... […]

on 02/03/2021 at 6:02 am

A BRAF mutation is a change in a BRAF gene. That change in the gene can lead to an alteration... […]

on 02/03/2021 at 5:57 am

Malaria places a significant social and economic burden on many tropical developing countries, further undermining the potential for growth. Development... […]

on 02/03/2021 at 5:57 am

Malaria places a significant social and economic burden on many tropical developing countries, further undermining the potential for growth. Development... […]

on 02/03/2021 at 5:48 am

A recent publication reported the development of two rapid diagnostic tests - one that detects COVID-19 variants and one that... […]

on 02/03/2021 at 5:25 am

Hologic, Inc. (Marlborough, MA, USA) has acquired Diagenode (Liège, Belgium), a developer and manufacturer of molecular diagnostic assays and epigenetics... […]

by MalloryHackett on 01/03/2021 at 8:50 pm

The Medicare Act "prohibits Medicare payment for services that are not furnished within the United States," according to the filing. […]

on 01/03/2021 at 5:57 am

Chronic life-long transfusions are often required for patients with severe thalassemia to provide normal red blood cells and to suppress... […]

on 01/03/2021 at 5:57 am

Chronic life-long transfusions are often required for patients with severe thalassemia to provide normal red blood cells and to suppress... […]

on 01/03/2021 at 5:53 am

A recent study has demonstrated that plasma levels of the protein GFAP (glial fibrillary acidic protein) are elevated in cognitively... […]

by jonah.comstock@himssmedia.com on 26/02/2021 at 2:59 pm

HIMSSCast host Jonah Comstock welcomes Sheldon Fields, RN, PhD, a researcher, ... […]

by MalloryHackett on 25/02/2021 at 10:08 pm

The massive amount of data available in healthcare makes it a prime area for artificial intelligence and machine learning automation. […]

on 25/02/2021 at 12:37 pm

Today, we shed light on the fact that in some patients, the disability following SARS-CoV-2 infection lingers for months, with severe social, economic, health and occupational consequences. […]

on 25/02/2021 at 12:36 pm

Today, we shed light on the fact that in some patients, the disability following SARS-CoV-2 infection lingers for months, with severe social, economic, health and occupational consequences. […]

on 25/02/2021 at 10:37 am

“At the beginning of the pandemic, I struggled a lot. I had to start taking antidepressants. I didn’t see anyone because I was scared, even if I was only going to the supermarket ... I started seeing people again slowly but it is still hard sometimes because I feel as if I am locked between four walls and cannot go anywhere. And that causes me a lot of anxiety. Having my friends close by helps me cope.&rdquo […]

on 25/02/2021 at 9:22 am

The Government of Spain is introducing new exemptions from co-payments (user charges) for outpatient prescriptions – a reform expected to benefit around 6 million people. From 1 January this year, low-income pensioners, moderately and severely disabled children, and households receiving child benefits no longer have to pay out of pocket for prescribed medicines. […]

on 25/02/2021 at 8:27 am

Molecular diagnostics has become essential in the identification of many infectious and neglected diseases, and the detection of nucleic acids... […]

on 25/02/2021 at 8:27 am

Molecular diagnostics has become essential in the identification of many infectious and neglected diseases, and the detection of nucleic acids... […]

on 25/02/2021 at 8:22 am

When prostate cancer has been detected or has returned following initial treatment with surgery, radiation therapy and/or hormone therapy, it... […]

on 25/02/2021 at 8:03 am

Some 1 in 10 people still experience persistent ill health 12 weeks after having COVID-19, termed “long COVID” or post-COVID conditions. A new policy brief from the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies documents responses to post-COVID conditions in different countries of the WHO European Region and looks at how sufferers, including medical professionals, are driving some of those responses. […]

by MalloryHackett on 24/02/2021 at 9:05 pm

Attempts to merge these health systems date back years, but up until now the deal never went through. […]

on 24/02/2021 at 7:31 pm

The Republic of Moldova is among the first countries in the WHO European Region to conduct a COVID-19 intra-action review (IAR). This exercise, requested by the Republic of Moldova’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Protection, has enabled the documentation of best practices and challenges, and has yielded recommendations for the ongoing response to the pandemic. […]

on 24/02/2021 at 1:40 pm

“There was a crisis of information flow between the system and the patients at home,” says Dr Davit Mrelashvili, a neurologist from Georgia, referring to the pressure on his country’s health-care system when COVID-19 took hold. “As the country’s hospitals filled up, it was hard for stay-at-home patients to get timely, expert advice, and the 911 emergency system clogged up for those who truly needed it.&rdquo […]

on 24/02/2021 at 5:29 am

Cerebral small vessel disease (SVD) is a highly prevalent condition, which causes lacunar stroke, vascular cognitive impairment and vascular dementia.... […]

on 24/02/2021 at 5:29 am

Cerebral small vessel disease (SVD) is a highly prevalent condition, which causes lacunar stroke, vascular cognitive impairment and vascular dementia.... […]

on 24/02/2021 at 5:24 am

Legionellosis is caused by bacteria called Legionella. The disease has two different forms. Legionnaires’ disease is the more severe form... […]

on 24/02/2021 at 5:24 am

Legionellosis is caused by bacteria called Legionella. The disease has two different forms. Legionnaires’ disease is the more severe form... […]

by MalloryHackett on 23/02/2021 at 9:43 pm

Similar to the COVID-19 vaccine, Medicare will cover these infusions for the duration of the public health emergency. […]

on 23/02/2021 at 9:48 am

The WHO European Region includes some of the most remote locations on earth. In the Russian Federation, the Saint Lukas medical train has delivered health care directly to people in Siberia for many years – providing a health lifeline to communities. In this photo story we travel with those giving and receiving these vital health services in December 2020. […]

on 23/02/2021 at 7:31 am

Carcinoid tumors are rare neuroendocrine tumors deriving from enterochromaffin cells secreting serotonin. The measurement of urinary 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA), the... […]

on 23/02/2021 at 7:31 am

Carcinoid tumors are rare neuroendocrine tumors deriving from enterochromaffin cells secreting serotonin. The measurement of urinary 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA), the... […]

on 23/02/2021 at 7:19 am

Glioblastoma (GBM) is an aggressive type of cancer that can occur in the brain or spinal cord. Glioblastoma forms from... […]

by MalloryHackett on 22/02/2021 at 9:47 pm

The formerly two-week manual contact-tracing process was reduced to minutes with new technology. […]

on 22/02/2021 at 7:31 am

The clinical spectrum of SARS-CoV-2 infection is highly variable, spanning from asymptomatic or subclinical infection, to severe or fatal disease.... […]

by MalloryHackett on 19/02/2021 at 9:10 pm

Although RAND said price regulation is the most effective way to reduce spending, the researchers said this method has the most opposition. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 19/02/2021 at 1:43 pm

The post Application for Funded Scientist Training Programme Equivalence appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 19/02/2021 at 1:03 am

Copenhagen, 18 February 2021, Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe:  What matters now, is how we respond to positive epidemiological trends. […]

on 19/02/2021 at 1:03 am

Copenhagen, 18 February 2021, Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe:  What matters now, is how we respond to positive epidemiological trends. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 18/02/2021 at 3:09 pm

The post HCPC Diversity Data Survey 2020-21 appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 18/02/2021 at 2:41 pm

The post Virtual International Women’s Day Celebration appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 18/02/2021 at 2:29 pm

The post Institute of Medical Illustrator (IMI) Webinar – How Safe Are your Organisation’s Clinical Photographs? appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 18/02/2021 at 6:47 am

Regular physical activity, increasing physical education and active classrooms not only protect schoolchildren’s health but also improve their academic achievement. This is the finding of a wide-ranging review on Physical Activity and Academic Achievement carried out by WHO/Europe as part of its drive to ensure that young people get at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity every day. […]

on 18/02/2021 at 5:40 am

Myeloid malignancies are characterized by uncontrolled proliferation and/or defects in differentiation of abnormal myeloid progenitor cells. Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and... […]

on 17/02/2021 at 12:10 pm

A global risk assessment conducted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Organisation for Animal health (OIE) and WHO has shown that the overall risk of introduction and spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the virus that causes COVID-19, from the fur-farming system to humans and to susceptible wildlife populations in the WHO European Region is considered high. […]

on 17/02/2021 at 6:15 am

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) are monoclonal antibodies that can unleash the immune system by blocking surface molecules that serve as... […]

on 17/02/2021 at 6:15 am

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) are monoclonal antibodies that can unleash the immune system by blocking surface molecules that serve as... […]

on 17/02/2021 at 6:11 am

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most common type of pancreatic cancer and currently the third leading cause of cancer... […]

on 16/02/2021 at 3:06 pm

Audience: Consumers February 16, 2021 -- Adamssecret.co is voluntarily recalling all lots within expiry of Adam’s Secret Extra Strength 1500 and Adam’s Secret Extra Strength 3000 capsules to the consumer level. This recall has been... […]

on 16/02/2021 at 9:59 am

On 4 February 2021, cancer survivor, inspirational leader and motivational speaker Aron Anderson was announced as WHO/Europe’s Cancer Ambassador […]

on 16/02/2021 at 6:21 am

Epilepsy is a central nervous system (neurological) disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual... […]

on 16/02/2021 at 6:21 am

Epilepsy is a central nervous system (neurological) disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual... […]

on 16/02/2021 at 6:05 am

 Malaria and dengue are highly endemic in most parts of India. Mangalore, a city in coastal Karnataka, India, has high... […]

on 15/02/2021 at 2:38 pm

Florence is a 24/7 virtual health worker able to provide digital counselling services to those trying to quit tobacco. She also shares WHO public health messages and recommendations on tobacco and COVID-19. […]

on 15/02/2021 at 8:49 am

On International Childhood Cancer Day 2021, WHO/Europe highlights progressive ways to achieve better outcomes for children with cancer in the WHO European Region. The Russian Federation’s steps to merge paediatric haematology and paediatric oncology into one medical specialty is an inspiring example of how countries’ health and education systems can adapt to new methods and save children’s lives. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 12/02/2021 at 5:21 pm

The post Take part in the Scientist Training Programme curriculum review for Genomics – deadline 28th Feb appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 12/02/2021 at 6:29 am

A new report by WHO/Europe about women and the tobacco epidemic has been launched. The report, “Through a gender lens: women and tobacco in the WHO European Region”, has revealed that, although tobacco use among women is decreasing overall, the rate is going down at a much slower pace than in men, and in some countries it is increasing. […]

on 11/02/2021 at 9:41 pm

WHO/Europe is helping Member States to be more successful at securing support from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria by staging mock reviews of their funding applications. The process has led to 9 countries and territories obtaining approval in principle for just under US$ 3 million of funding to prevent and treat these diseases. […]

on 11/02/2021 at 1:13 pm

At this point, the overwhelming majority of European countries remain vulnerable. Right now, it’s a thin line between the hope of a vaccine and a false sense of security. […]

on 11/02/2021 at 1:12 pm

At this point, the overwhelming majority of European countries remain vulnerable. Right now, it’s a thin line between the hope of a vaccine and a false sense of security. […]

on 11/02/2021 at 11:01 am

The European Union (EU) and the WHO Regional Office for Europe will work together in a major effort to support deployment of COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination in the six EU Eastern Partnership countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. The project, funded by the EU and implemented by the Regional Office, will cover all phases – constituting “end-to-end” support – of COVID-19 vaccine deployment and vaccination. It will also serve as a major investment to strengthen routine immunization systems in the six countries. […]

on 11/02/2021 at 5:46 am

Mild to moderate bleeding disorders (MBDs) are characterized by symptoms such as epistaxis, easy bruising, or menorrhagia, but bleeding can... […]

on 10/02/2021 at 8:08 am

Interstitial fluid (ISF) compared with other peripheral biofluids such as saliva, sweat and tears is a particularly rich source of... […]

on 08/02/2021 at 9:53 am

The WHO Regional Office for Europe and UNICEF Supply Division have extended their support to Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova and Uzbekistan in optimizing the performance of their supply chains to ensure timely delivery of medicines and health products. […]

on 08/02/2021 at 9:52 am

Following an unprecedented year for WHO in 2020, WHO/Europe looks ahead to 2021 with a focus on the continuing COVID-19 pandemic alongside the implementation of the European Programme of Work. […]

on 08/02/2021 at 9:38 am

Following an unprecedented year for WHO in 2020, WHO/Europe looks ahead to 2021 with a focus on the continuing COVID-19 pandemic alongside the implementation of the European Programme of Work. […]

on 05/02/2021 at 6:41 am

Siemens Healthineers (Erlangen, Germany) and Sysmex Corporation (Kobe, Japan) have renewed their long-standing global supply, distributorship, sales and service agreement... […]

on 04/02/2021 at 9:25 am

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy February 4, 2021 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting the public that preliminary results from a safety clinical trial show an increased risk of serious heart-related... […]

on 04/02/2021 at 6:44 am

Hologic, Inc. (Marlborough, MA, USA) and Google Cloud have entered into a new agreement to focus on enhancing artificial intelligence... […]

on 03/02/2021 at 4:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy February 03, 2021 -- Apotex Corp is voluntarily recalling two (2) batches of Enoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP to consumer level due to a packaging error resulting in some syringes barrels... […]

on 03/02/2021 at 4:50 am

 LGC (Middlesex, UK) has acquired Technopath Clinical Diagnostics (Tipperary, Ireland), a developer and manufacturer of quality control (QC) solutions for... […]

on 27/01/2021 at 11:20 am

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy January 27, 2021 -- Meitheal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Meitheal”), announced today that it is voluntarily recalling one (1) lot of Cisatracurium Besylate Injection, USP 10mg per... […]

on 26/01/2021 at 9:14 am

Audience: Consumer January 26, 2021 -- As part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s continuing efforts to protect consumers from potentially dangerous or subpotent hand sanitizers, the agency has placed all alcohol-based hand sanitizers... […]

on 26/01/2021 at 6:06 am

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infectious disease frequently encountered in daily life and is a representative infection that can... […]

on 25/01/2021 at 9:20 am

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy January 25, 2021 -- Kansas City, Missouri, Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets, USP 750 mg (generic equivalent to Glucophage... […]

on 15/01/2021 at 2:47 pm

Audience: Health Care Professionals January 15, 2021 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting health care professionals to labeling updates for the preparation of vinca alkaloids, a group of chemotherapy agents that includes... […]

on 13/01/2021 at 5:11 am

When sepsis occurs, it is essential to begin an effective and potent antibacterial or antifungal treatment as soon as possible... […]

on 08/01/2021 at 11:23 am

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy January 08, 2021 -- Fresenius Kabi USA is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP, 30 mg/mL, 1 mL fill in a 2 mL amber vial to the user level due to the... […]

on 04/01/2021 at 11:58 am

Audience: Consumer January 4, 2021 -- Essaar Inc. is voluntarily recalling lot 200528303 of Soho Fresh 70% Rubbing Alcohol in 33.81 oz. clear plastic bottles to the consumer level. FDA analysis of the product revealed it is contaminated with... […]

on 04/01/2021 at 10:40 am

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy January 4, 2021 -- Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets, USP 750 mg (generic equivalent to Glucophage Tablets) to the... […]

on 31/12/2020 at 9:51 am

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy December 31, 2020 Precision Dose, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12%, 15mL Unit Dose Cups bearing an expiration date from 1/31/2021... […]

on 28/12/2020 at 11:38 am

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy December 28, 2020 -- Schaumburg, Illinois, Sunstar Americas, Inc. (SAI) is voluntarily recalling Paroex® Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12% products bearing an expiration date... […]

on 23/12/2020 at 9:48 am

Audience: Consumers December 23, 2020 -- Shane Erickson, Inc. is voluntarily recalling lot 2020/05/11 and MFG: 2020/05/10 L/N: 20200510-3 of imc Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer 50 ml, 100 ml, 300 ml and Wash Free Hand Sanitizer 300 ml lot 2020/05/11 and... […]

on 09/12/2020 at 12:09 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy December 9, 2020 -- AvKARE, Pulaski, TN is voluntarily recalling one lot of Sildenafil 100 mg tablets and one lot of Trazodone 100mg tablets to the consumer level. These products have been recalled... […]

on 09/12/2020 at 11:58 am

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy December 9, 2020 -- Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited is voluntarily recalling one lot of Anagrelide Capsules, USP to the consumer level due to dissolution test failure detected during routine quality... […]

on 03/12/2020 at 4:42 pm

Audience: Healthcare Professionals December 3, 2020 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting health care professionals about the risk of inadvertent intrathecal administration of tranexamic acid injection. Intrathecal administration of... […]

on 02/12/2020 at 8:38 am

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy December 2, 2020 -- Mesquite, TX MPM Medical is voluntarily recalling one lot of Regenecare HA Hydrogel to the consumer level. Following two customer complaints of visible contamination, the... […]

on 19/11/2020 at 10:54 am

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy November 19, 2020 -- Fresenius Kabi USA is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 200 mcg/50 mL (4 mcg /mL), 50 mL fill in a 50 mL vial.... […]

on 09/11/2020 at 11:29 am

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy November 09, 2020 -- Lohxa, LLC is voluntarily recalling Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12% Alcohol free (NDC:70166-027-15) products bearing an expiration date from 01/31/21... […]

on 03/11/2020 at 10:07 am

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy November 03, 2020 -- Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. is notifying its distributors by letter and is arranging for return of all recalled products. Pharmacies that have Metformin HCl Extended Release... […]

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

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by Al Head MD on 14/02/2020 at 8:27 pm

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

by Niko Skievaski 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. […]

by Fred Bazzoli 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. […]

by Greg Slabodkin 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. […]

by Greg Slabodkin 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. […]

by Fred Bazzoli 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. […]

by Anthony Bettini 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. […]

by Diana Manos 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. […]

by Greg Slabodkin 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. […]