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on 04/04/2020 at 7:56 pm

Manzamine A, a natural product derived from certain groups of sponges, can block the growth of cervical cancer cells, report researchers. Manzamine A targets a protein that is highly expressed in many cancers, including cervical cancer, and is the first reported inhibitor of this protein. […]

on 04/04/2020 at 7:56 pm

US policymakers considering physical distancing measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 face a difficult trade-off between closing schools to reduce transmission and new cases, and potential health-care worker absenteeism due to additional childcare needs that could ultimately increase mortality from COVID-19, according to new modelling research. […]

on 04/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

SATURDAY, April 4, 2020 -- The White House announced new guidance on Friday that urges all Americans to wear face coverings in public to curb the spread of COVID-19. As President Donald Trump told the American public about the U.S. Centers for... […]

on 04/04/2020 at 9:04 am

SATURDAY, April 4, 2020 -- The coronavirus pandemic has caught many American families in a vise. Many parents are struggling to work from home and meet the needs of kids who are out of school and chaffing under what some consider house arrest. "It... […]

on 04/04/2020 at 3:59 am

An international team led by University of British Columbia researcher Dr. Josef Penninger has found a trial drug that effectively blocks the cellular door SARS-CoV-2 uses to infect its hosts. […]

on 04/04/2020 at 3:54 am

An article published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry shows a new family of molecules with high affinity to join imidazoline receptors, which are altered in the brain of those patients with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Huntington's. […]

on 04/04/2020 at 3:39 am

An antibody recovered from a survivor of the SARS epidemic in the early 2000s has revealed a potential vulnerability of the new coronavirus at the root of COVID-19, according to a study from scientists at Scripps Research. […]

by Ron Shinkman on 04/04/2020 at 2:51 am

The HHS agency said it would use its discretion to not enforce the law against "the good faith uses and disclosures of protected health information." The change mostly applies to business associates and federal agencies. […]

on 04/04/2020 at 2:39 am

In early February, research teams from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, München Klinik Schwabing and the Bundeswehr Institute of Microbiology published initial findings describing the efficient transmission of SARS-CoV-2. […]

on 04/04/2020 at 2:30 am

Deaths of children and adolescents in China due to infectious diseases were becoming rare prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study. […]

on 04/04/2020 at 2:03 am

South Australian researchers working with Oracle Cloud technology and vaccine technology developed by local company Vaxine Pty Ltd are testing a vaccine candidate against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

on 04/04/2020 at 1:55 am

The Trump administration quietly invoked the Defense Production Act to force medical suppliers in Texas and Colorado to sell to it first — ahead of states, hospitals or foreign countries. […]

on 04/04/2020 at 1:53 am

A Loughborough University academic is providing guidance to clinicians who are likely to be having - and training people who will have - difficult conversations with patients suffering from COVID-19 or those closest to them. […]

on 04/04/2020 at 1:48 am

There are currently more than 10,000 scientific articles related to coronavirus infections. In fact, in recent weeks, research to combat COVID-19 has accelerated, and more than 4,000 new academic papers have been published on potential vaccines, therapies, and treatments. […]

on 04/04/2020 at 1:38 am

I-Form, the SFI Research Centre for Advanced Manufacturing (www.i-form.ie), is using its expertise in additive manufacturing (3D printing) to provide much-needed PPE (personal protective equipment) to frontline staff working across the health service in Dublin. […]

by Hailey Mensik on 03/04/2020 at 9:14 pm

The spin-off from Community Health Systems said it may have to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy if unable to negotiate with debt holders to address current liquidity needs while continuing to care for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 8:27 pm

Normal speech by individuals who are asymptomatic but infected with coronavirus may produce enough aerosolized particles to transmit the infection, according to aerosol scientists. Although it's not yet known how important this is to the spread of COVID-19, it underscores the need for strict social distancing measures -- and for virologists, epidemiologists and engineers who study aerosols and droplets to work together on this and other respiratory diseases. […]

by Shannon Muchmore on 03/04/2020 at 8:11 pm

Providers will be barred from balance billing and be reimbursed at Medicare rates, Secretary Alex Azar said late Friday. […]

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by Rebecca Pifer on 03/04/2020 at 7:12 pm

It was the only state running the controversial program that ties Medicaid eligibility to a certain number of work or volunteering hours. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 7:04 pm

The American College of Cardiology 69th Annual Scientific Session and Expo The annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology was held virtually from March 28 to 30 and attracted participants from around the world, including clinicians,... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 5:23 pm

Researchers have called for more research to determine the best ways to keep SARS-CoV-19 out of the water cycle. They also suggest that developed nations should finance water treatment systems in the developing world to help prevent future COVID-19 pandemics. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 5:23 pm

Surgical masks may help prevent infected people from making others sick with seasonal viruses, including coronaviruses, according to new research. In laboratory experiments, the masks significantly reduced the amounts of various airborne viruses coming from infected patients, measured using the breath-capturing 'Gesundheit II machine.' […]

on 03/04/2020 at 5:12 pm

A new study shows that people are more likely to base decisions on anecdotal information instead of facts when they feel anxious and vulnerable. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 5:04 pm

Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of March 30 to April 3, 2020. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:49 pm

A case study of a patient in Wuhan, China, suggests that the immunosuppressant tocilizumab may be an effective COVID-19 treatment for very ill patients who also have multiple myeloma and other blood cancers. The report also suggests that blood cancer patients may have atypical COVID-19 symptoms. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:49 pm

Public health scientists predict that school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic will exacerbate the epidemic of childhood obesity in the United States. Researchers expect that COVID-19-related school closures will double out-of-school time this year for many children in the US and will exacerbate risk factors for weight gain associated with summer recess. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 -- Microneedle array (MNA) delivery of trimeric coronavirus spike (S) protein subunit vaccines seems promising for immunization against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, according to... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 -- A number of institutions this week announced their participation in an international clinical drug trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of remdesivir in hospitalized patients with the novel coronavirus 2019... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 -- In the age of TV marathons, sticking to a consistent bedtime can be a challenge, but new research shows it could help reduce your risk of heart problems. For the study, the researchers assessed the link between a regular... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 3:51 pm

New research has detailed the clinical course and treatment of Germany's first group of COVID-19 patients. Criteria may now be developed to determine the earliest point at which COVID-19 patients treated in hospitals with limited bed capacity can be safely discharged. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 3:51 pm

A new study has shown that an anti-parasitic drug already available around the world can kill the virus within 48 hours. Scientists found that a single dose of the drug, Ivermectin, could stop the SARS-CoV-2 virus growing in cell culture. The next steps are to determine the correct human dosage -- ensuring the doses shown to effectively treat the virus in vitro are safe for humans. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 3:51 pm

Scientists have studied oscillating patterns of gene expression, coordinated across time and space within a tissue grown in vitro, to explore the molecular causes of a rare human hereditary disease known as spondylocostal dysostosis. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 3:51 pm

Pairing brain scans with virtual-navigation tasks, researchers found that people make less efficient and effective plans when stressed. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 2:39 pm

An antibody recovered from a survivor of the SARS epidemic in the early 2000s has revealed a potential vulnerability of the new coronavirus at the root of COVID-19. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 2:39 pm

Deaths of children and adolescents in China due to infectious diseases were becoming rare prior to the covid-19 pandemic, according to a new study. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 2:39 pm

Researchers have found that it's actually the mother cell that determines if its daughter cells will divide. The finding sheds new light on the cell cycle using modern imaging technologies, and could have implications for cancer drug therapy treatments. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 2:39 pm

South Australian researchers working with Oracle Cloud technology and vaccine technology developed by local company Vaxine Pty Ltd are testing a vaccine candidate against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 2:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 -- Women who develop mental health problems after delivering their first child are much less likely to have more, a Danish study finds. But this is not the case among women whose first child died. For the study, researchers... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 1:20 pm

A new study led by paleoanthropologists reveals that Lucy's species Australopithecus afarensis had an ape-like brain. However, the protracted brain growth suggests that -- as is the case in humans -- infants may have had a long dependence on caregivers. […]

by Rebecca Pifer on 03/04/2020 at 1:14 pm

Dentist's offices shed 17,000 jobs, doctor's offices lost 12,000 and other healthcare practitioners lost 7,000 jobs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday morning. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 12:28 pm

Evolution is a tinkerer, not an engineer. 'Evolution does not produce novelties from scratch. It works with what already exists,' wrote Nobel laureate François Jacob in 1977, and biologists continue to find this to be true. Case in point: A team of scientists has discovered that multiple opsin proteins, known for decades to be required for vision, also function as taste receptors. The finding represents a light-independent function for opsins, and raises questions about the purpose these proteins served in ancient organisms. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 -- Legally dispensed marijuana products have stronger concentrations of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) than needed for chronic pain relief, according to a study published online March 26 in PLOS ONE. Mary... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 -- The first COVID-19 virus antibody test for use in the United States has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The test checks for protective antibodies in a finger prick of blood, revealing whether a patient... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 -- Following nonmajor orthopedic surgery of the lower limb, rivaroxaban is superior to enoxaparin for prevention of major venous thromboembolism, according to a study published online March 29 in the New England Journal of... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- Even as government officials warn us to "stay home, stay safe" during the coronavirus pandemic, people are flocking to parks, trails and sidewalks to walk and bike away their cabin... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 -- Gastrointestinal symptoms are common in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), with increased prevalence seen in the later stages of the epidemic in China, according to a review published online March 29 in... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 -- Greater alcohol consumption is associated with lower serum levels of bone formation markers among patients living with HIV and substance use disorder, according to a study published online March 2 in Alcoholism: Clinical... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 -- As COVID-19 pushes American hospitals to the breaking point, intensive care units are finding creative ways to deal with a looming shortage of lifesaving mechanical ventilators. The New York-based hospital system Northwell... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 -- Deep early remission of Crohn disease is associated with a significant decrease in long-term adverse effects, according to a study published online March 26 in Gastroenterology. Ryan C. Ungaro, M.D., from the Icahn School... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 -- America is in urgent need of blood donations during the COVID-19 pandemic, so the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it will relax donor restrictions placed on gay and bisexual men and others. Specifically, the... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an independent risk factor for lung cancer incidence, regardless of smoking status, according to a study published online April 2 in Thorax. Hye Yun Park, M.D., Ph.D., from... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 -- Rates of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are declining among wealthy whites in California while escalating among poor and minority children, according to a study published online March 19 in the Journal of Autism and... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 -- The COVID-19 pandemic has added to already high stress levels in emergency rooms, a social psychologist says. "ER providers are on the front line of this pandemic, and stress, anxiety and anger are increasing," said Linda... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 12:02 pm

“As these temporary containment measures are gradually lifted, the next phase of public health response is focused on mitigating the risk of COVID-19 across the general population over the long term.” Dr Gauden Galea, WHO Representative to China […]

by AHCS Administrator on 03/04/2020 at 10:04 am

HCPC will be contacting former Clinical Scientists and Biomedical Scientists, who have de-registered within the last three years, to inform them that their names will be added to the COVID-19... Read More The post Calling all Clinical Scientists and Biomedical Scientists formerly registered with HCPC appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

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

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

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on 03/04/2020 at 9:04 am

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 -- People with asthma and other lung diseases are at increased risk for serious complications from COVID-19, caution experts from the American Lung Association. "Everyone's health is at risk from COVID-19, and those living... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 9:04 am

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 -- Pregnant women with COVID-19 may be susceptible to pregnancy complications, an obstetrician-gynecologist says. Pregnant women have physiologic changes in their chests that may make them more susceptible to viral respiratory... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 9:04 am

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 -- The coronavirus pandemic will put extra stress on caregivers of loved ones with dementias, so the Alzheimer's Foundation of America offers some advice. "Reducing stress is always important for caregivers, and even more so... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 9:04 am

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 -- Having a furry, fluffy or feathered friend can have a profound effect on seniors' mental health, possibly even helping prevent some suicides, new research suggests. In a group of 35 older people who were pet owners, more... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 9:04 am

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 -- Nine-month-old Maisie Gillan spent just a few moments crawling around on a neighbor's floor, near the end of a dinner party meant to welcome her family to the community. The next morning her parents woke to discover Maisie... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 9:04 am

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 -- Even if your takeout dinner was prepared by a cook who has COVID-19, there's little need to worry about your risk of infection, according to an expert in viruses. "Restaurant kitchens can be one of the safest places in this... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 9:04 am

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 -- As the number of coronavirus cases worldwide swept past 1 million and the United States saw its death count rise beyond 6,200 on Friday, the Trump administration said it will announce new guidance that urges many Americans... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 9:04 am

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 -- Even after people with mild cases of COVID-19 feel better, new research shows that half still have the virus for up to eight days after symptoms are gone. That's the conclusion of a small international study of 16 COVID-19... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 9:04 am

FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 -- The Trump Administration is expected to announce guidelines that will recommend many Americans wear face masks when out in public, to curb transmission of the novel coronavirus. The recommendation will apply to those living... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 8:04 am

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Test for Coronavirus Antibodies Approved by FDA The first coronavirus virus antibody test for use in the United States has been approved by the... […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Public health scientists predict that school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic will exacerbate the epidemic of childhood obesity in the United States. Andrew Rundle, DrPH, associate professor of epidemiology at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, and colleagues expect that COVID-19-related school closures will double out?of?school time this year for many children in the US and will exacerbate risk factors for weight gain associated with summer recess. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Normal speech by individuals who are asymptomatic but infected with coronavirus may produce enough aerosolized particles to transmit the infection, according to aerosol scientists at UC Davis. Although it's not yet known how important this is to the spread of COVID-19, it underscores the need for strict social distancing measures -- and for virologists, epidemiologists and engineers who study aerosols and droplets to work together on this and other respiratory diseases. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Study by researchers at Brazil's National Disaster Surveillance and Early Warning Center (CEMADEN) also shows a rise in the number of consecutive dry days, suggesting that extreme rainfall events are concentrated in shorter, more widely spaced periods. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Manzamine A, a natural product derived from certain groups of sponges, can block the growth of cervical cancer cells, report Medical University of South Carolina researchers, working with investigators and students at the University of South Carolina, College of Charleston, Gadjah Mada University in Indonesia and University of Malaya in Malaysia. Manzamine A targets a protein that is highly expressed in many cancers, including cervical cancer, and is the first reported inhibitor of this protein. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

The regulators of apoptosis watch over cell replication and the decision to enter the cell cycle. Researchers now show a direct link between the protein MCL1 -- a member of the BCL2 protein family known as the gatekeepers of apoptosis -- and the cell-cycle checkpoint protein P18. Through this link, MCL1, which functions in the decision between either cell survival or programmed death, can also directly initiate cell proliferation. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

A fossilised seal tooth, dating back approximately three million years, found on a Victorian beach proves earless seals existed in Australia in prehistoric times. Known as monachines, the seals became extinct due to rapid changes in sea level. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Melatonin controls the body clock -- high melatonin levels make us feel tired in the evening. However, the hormone also plays an important role in animals' biological rhythms. Artificial light at night -- light pollution -- can suppress the production of melatonin in fish, even at very low light intensities, a finding established by researchers from the Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB). […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

CNIC scientists have uncovered a new molecular mechanism that determines the identity and expansion of one of the cell types that work as immune sentinels in the body -- the macrophages of the serous cavities. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Whether individuals should continue to take angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers in the context of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is discussed in this article. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers from the Center for Precision Disease Modeling at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) have uncovered a mechanism that appears to explain how certain genetic mutations give rise to a rare genetic kidney disorder called nephrotic syndrome. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

An article published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry shows a new family of molecules with high affinity to join imidazoline receptors, which are altered in the brain of those patients with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Huntington's. According to the preclinical study, the merge of these specific ligands to I2 receptors improves cognitive skills and some biomarkers which are indicators of brain neurodegenerative processes in murine models. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Australian Scientists have shown that an anti-parasitic drug already available around the world can kill the virus -- effectively eradicating all genetic material of the virus within 48 hours. Scientists from Monash University in Melbourne showed that a single dose of the drug, Ivermectin, could stop the SARS-CoV-2 virus growing in cell culture - […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers at Linköping University, together with colleagues in China, have developed a tiny unit that is both an optical transmitter and a receiver. "This is highly significant for the miniaturisation of optoelectronic systems", says LiU professor Feng Gao. The results have been published in Nature Electronics. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

An antibody recovered from a survivor of the SARS epidemic in the early 2000s has revealed a potential vulnerability of the new coronavirus at the root of COVID-19, according to a study from scientists at Scripps Research. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers in the Arizona State University Department of Psychology have shown that chemogenetic activation of the anterior insula restores prosocial behavior in an animal model of opioid addiction and empathy. The findings suggest an important role for the anterior insula in the brain response to addiction. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

UK researchers reported that men in Uganda and Nicaragua were generally less hung up about their body image and cared less about pursuing a muscular physique than British men. The study employed new body-imaging technology and machine learning to understand different cultural attitudes around the drive toward ideals of muscularity. Understanding variation between groups is important to ensure any strategies or interventions addressing negative behaviors are tailored to a specific cultural context. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

As Tropical Cyclone Irondro continues to move through the Southern Indian Ocean, NASA's Terra satellite saw the storm developing an eye as it continued to intensify. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

A larger thigh circumference may be associated with lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of heart disease in people with obesity, according to a study published in Endocrine Connections. In overweight and obese Chinese men and women, larger thigh circumferences were associated with lower blood pressure. These findings suggest that carrying more weight on the thighs may be a marker of better heart health in Chinese obese and overweight people, who are at a greater risk of heart disease. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

A healthcare 'passport' to access NHS and other well-being services has been beneficial for the mental health of veterans and provides them with a sense of identity, according to research published in the BMJ Military Health. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

A previous study has shown that a type of squill growing in Madeira produces a chemical compound that may be useful as a medicinal drug. But a new study from researchers at Uppsala University has shown that this is probably not true: instead, the plant had likely accumulated antibiotics from contaminated soil. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

A study conducted by two associate professors of marketing at The University of Texas at Arlington shows that people are more likely to base decisions on anecdotal information instead of facts when they feel anxious and vulnerable.Traci Freling and Ritesh Saini, both in the College of Business, published 'When poignant stories outweigh cold hard facts: A meta-analysis of the anecdotal bias' in Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

While drylands around the world will expand at an accelerated rate because of future climate change, their average productivity will likely be reduced, according to a new study. These regions, which primarily include savannas, grasslands and shrublands, are important for grazing and non-irrigated croplands. They are also a critical part of the global carbon cycle and make up 41% of Earth's land surface and support 38% of its population. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Materials that combine topological electronic properties and quantum magnetism are of high current interest, for the quantum many-body physics that can unfold in them and for possible applications in electronic components. For one such material, physicists at ETH Zurich have now established the microscopic mechanism linking magnetism and electronic-band topology. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

As rural masses migrate to urban areas, populations grow, and people work toward better living standards, global food system sustainability pays a high price, according to a new scientific analysis spanning low- to high-income countries. The study shows that only one major global driver --international trade -- appears to have a net positive effect on global food systems sustainability. Other major drivers (population growth, urbanization, lifestyle change, changes in land use) seem to have negative effects. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

While much attention has focused on the potential for severe respiratory complications and unfavorable outcomes from the COVID-19 pandemic among patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), the impact extends beyond these threats. Social distancing requires flexible adaptation to new circumstances, resilience, and a reduction in physical activities, which may be more difficult for patients with PD. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

You might have heard that COVID-19 vaccine trials are underway in Seattle. What exactly is being tested? How much longer will these tests take? And when can we expect a vaccine against the novel coronavirus? We chat with Benjamin Neuman, Ph.D., one of the world's experts on coronavirus, and Daniel Wrapp, one of the scientists who mapped the structure of the protein that the coronavirus uses to infect your cells, to help us answer these questions: https://youtu.be/gDY8pH6OWBc. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers at UC Riverside and the University of Salerno have called for more research to determine the best ways to keep SARS-CoV-19 out of the water cycle. They also suggest that developed nations should finance water treatment systems in the developing world to help prevent future COVID-19 pandemics. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Discussion of recommendations for angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor and angiotensin receptor blocker use in patients with or at risk of contracting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Surgical masks may help prevent infected people from making others sick with seasonal viruses, including coronaviruses, according to new research.In laboratory experiments, the masks significantly reduced the amounts of various airborne viruses coming from infected patients, measured using the breath-capturing 'Gesundheit II machine' developed by Dr. Don Milton, professor in the University of Maryland School of Public Health and a senior author of the study published April 3 in the journal Nature Medicine. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Now a team of researchers at the University of Illinois, led by physicist Vidya Madhavan, in collaboration with researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the University of Maryland, Boston College, and ETH Zurich, have used high-resolution microscopy tools to peer at the inner-workings of an unusual type of superconductor, uranium ditelluride (UTe2). Their measurements reveal strong evidence that this material may be a natural home to an exotic quasiparticle that's been hiding from physicists for decades. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over the Southern Pacific Ocean and provided forecasters with a visible image of newly formed Tropical Cyclone Harold. Harold formed near the Solomon Islands and now threatens Vanuatu, which has already issued some warnings. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

The tiny hairs found on plant roots play a pivotal role in helping reduce soil erosion, a new study has found. The research, led by the University of Bristol and published in Communications Biology, provides compelling evidence that when root hairs interact with the surrounding soil they reduce soil erosion and increase soil cohesion by binding soil particles. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

The WEARE group at the University of Cordoba analyzed a case of aquifer recovery and concluded that supervision, governance and use of water for high value crops are some of the keys to guaranteeing sustainability of these reserves […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Cell biologists at the UC Riverside reveal the phytochrome B molecule has unexpected dynamics activated by temperature, and behaves differently depending on the temperature and type of light. As climate change warms the world, crop growth patterns and flowering times will change. A better understanding of how phytochromes regulate the seasonal rhythms of plant growth will help scientists develop crops for optimal growth under the new climate and might shed light on cancer in animals. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

DOCTORS and nurses on the COVID-19 frontline are spending many hours a day wearing face masks, and many members of the general public are doing the same. But although the devices offer invaluable protection, they can cause significant skin damage through sweating and the rubbing of the masks against the nose. Skincare experts at the University of Huddersfield are warning about the risks and suggesting remedies. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

US policymakers considering physical distancing measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 face a difficult trade-off between closing schools to reduce transmission and new cases, and potential health-care worker absenteeism due to additional childcare needs that could ultimately increase mortality from COVID-19, according to new modelling research published in The Lancet Public Health journal. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Deaths of children and adolescents in China due to infectious diseases were becoming rare prior to the covid-19 pandemic, according to a new study. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

A new review examined two decades of research on how people develop trust in AI. The authors concluded that the way AI is represented, or 'embodied,' and AI's capabilities contribute to developing trust. They also proposed a framework that addresses the elements that shape users' cognitive and emotional trust in AI, which can help organizations that use it. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Scientists uncover an unusual partnership at the bottom of the ocean. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

A Nordic study sheds new light on the role of northern peatlands in regulating the regional climate. According to the researchers, peatlands will remain carbon sinks until the end of this century, but their sink capacity will be substantially reduced after 2050, if the climate warms significantly. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

In a new study, researchers identified the most common characteristics of 85 COVID-19 patients who died in Wuhan, China in the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic. The study reports on commonalities of the largest group of coronavirus patient deaths to be studied to date. The paper was published online in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Scientists at the University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics outline a method to shape intense laser light in a way that accelerates electrons to record energies in very short distances. With such a technology, scientists could perform tabletop experiments to probe the Higgs boson or explore the existence of extra dimensions and the particles that make up our universe. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

A research team led by Prof. WANG Bo from the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NIGPAS) found that both lake and peat-forming forest ecosystems probably took as long as 10 million years to recover after the end-Permian mass extinction. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Information on the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic that is useful for pediatric clinicians is in this article. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Small gauge vitrectomy for vitreous amyloidosis and subsequent management of secondary glaucoma in patients with hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

In early February, research teams from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, München Klinik Schwabing and the Bundeswehr Institute of Microbiology published initial findings describing the efficient transmission of SARS-CoV-2. The researchers' detailed report on the clinical course and treatment of Germany's first group of COVID-19 patients has now been published in Nature*. Criteria may now be developed to determine the earliest point at which COVID-19 patients treated in hospitals with limited bed capacity can be safely discharged. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Scientists in EMBL Barcelona's Ebisuya group, with collaborators from RIKEN, Kyoto University, and Meijo Hospital in Nagoya, Japan, have studied oscillating patterns of gene expression, coordinated across time and space within a tissue grown in vitro, to explore the molecular causes of a rare human hereditary disease known as spondylocostal dysostosis. Their results are published in Nature. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

A case study of a patient in Wuhan, China, suggests that the immunosuppressant tocilizumab may be an effective COVID-19 treatment for very ill patients who also have multiple myeloma and other blood cancers. The report, published in Blood Advances, also suggests that blood cancer patients may have atypical COVID-19 symptoms. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

An increased proportion of Indigenous American (IA) ancestry was associated with a greater incidence of HER2-positive breast cancer, according to a study published in Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. […]

on 03/04/2020 at 4:00 am

School closures are intended to slow the transmission of the coronavirus. But researchers find that the toll school closures take on health care workers could potentially negate any mortality benefits from the closures. […]

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on 02/04/2020 at 11:54 pm

New research has found that allotment gardening promotes positive body image, which measures someone's appreciation of their own body and its functions, and an acceptance of bodily imperfections. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 11:54 pm

COPD, short for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is linked to a heightened risk of lung cancer in people who have never smoked. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 11:54 pm

Limited global supplies may scupper proposals to use the antimalarial drugs, chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, to lessen the symptoms of Covid-19 infection or ward it off altogether, say Italian doctors. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 11:54 pm

A group of scientists, physicians, funders, and policy makers from over 70 institutions from over 30 countries have launched an international coalition to respond to COVID-19 in resource-poor settings. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 10:47 pm

The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the global population in drastic ways. In many countries, older people are facing the most threats and challenges at this time. Although all age groups are at risk of contracting COVID-19, older people face significant risk of developing severe illness if they contract the disease due to physiological changes that come with ageing and potential underlying health conditions. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 10:47 pm

The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the global population in drastic ways. In many countries, older people are facing the most threats and challenges at this time. Although all age groups are at risk of contracting COVID-19, older people face significant risk of developing severe illness if they contract the disease due to physiological changes that come with ageing and potential underlying health conditions. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 7:57 pm

You know that feeling in your gut? We think of it as an innate intuition that sparks deep in the belly and helps guide our actions, if we let it. It's also a metaphor for what scientists call the 'gut-brain axis,' a biological reality in which the gut and its microbial inhabitants send signals to the brain, and vice versa. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 7:57 pm

Neuroscientists describe how the common Toxoplasma gondii parasite prompts the loss of inhibitory signaling in the brain by altering the behavior of nearby cells called microglia. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 7:04 pm

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- More than one-third of employed individuals report work-related health problems, according to research published in the April 3 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 7:04 pm

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- From 2016 to 2017, there were increases in nonfatal drug overdoses, with significant increases for all drug types except those involving benzodiazepines, according to research published in the April 3 issue of the U.S.... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 7:04 pm

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- Outbreaks of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can have a considerable impact on long-term care facilities, according to a report published online March 27 in the New England Journal of Medicine. Temet M. McMichael,... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 7:04 pm

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- Hospitalizations for chronic liver disease (CLD) increased from 2012 to 2016, reaching a total estimated national cost of $81.1 billion, according to a study published online April 2 in JAMA Network Open. Grishma Hirode,... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 7:04 pm

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- Following implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), unemployed workers were less likely to be uninsured, and uninsurance rates decreased more in states with Medicaid expansion, according to a report from the Urban... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 6:51 pm

Researchers know that people are motivated to be vegetarian for different reasons -- the most common in western cultures being health, the environment and animal rights. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 6:45 pm

In a new study of mice, researchers have found that an experimental drug that breaks down the amino acid cysteine slows pancreatic tumor growth by causing ferroptosis, an unusual form of cell death. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 6:45 pm

An international team has found a trial drug that effectively blocks the cellular door SARS-CoV-2 uses to infect its hosts. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 6:45 pm

Scientists have announced a potential vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus causing the COVID-19 pandemic. When tested in mice, the vaccine -- delivered through a fingertip-sized patch -- produces antibodies specific to SARS-CoV-2 at quantities thought to be sufficient for neutralizing the virus. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 6:45 pm

Researchers have shown that how we respond to changes in nutrients at a molecular level plays an important role in the aging process, and this is directed by some key genetic mechanisms. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 6:44 pm

New artificial proteins have been created to function as molecular logic gates. Like their electronic counterparts in computers, these biochemical tools can be used to program the behavior of complex systems, such as gene regulation inside human T-cells. This new advance might improve the durability of future cell-based therapies. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 6:44 pm

Live, single-cell imaging shows cellular 'memory' of growth factor availability throughout the cell cycle (and not just snapshot of growth factor availability) influences cells' decision to replicate. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 6:44 pm

Researchers have described different emotional facial expressions for mice. Similar to humans, the face of a mouse looks completely different when it tastes something sweet or bitter, or when it becomes anxious. With this new possibility to render the emotions of mice measurable, neurobiologists can now investigate the basic mechanisms of how emotions are generated and processed in the brain. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 5:46 pm

Female eggs exposed to THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, have an impaired ability to produce viable embryos, and are significantly less likely to result in a viable pregnancy, according to an animal study. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 5:46 pm

A new study offers clues to why autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is more common in boys than in girls. National Institutes of Health scientists found that a single amino acid change in the NLGN4 gene, which has been linked to autism symptoms, may drive this difference in some cases. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 5:46 pm

While the COVID-19 pandemic has already resulted in mass layoffs in several industries, other essential industries will instead face critical workforce shortages, according to a new report. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 5:46 pm

Cold brew may be the hottest trend in coffee-making, but not much is known about how this process alters the chemical characteristics of the beverage. Now, scientists report that the content of potentially health-promoting antioxidants in coffee brewed without heat can differ significantly from a cup of joe prepared the traditional way, particularly for dark roasts. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 5:46 pm

A prevalent heart protein known as cardiac myosin, which is released into the body when a person suffers a heart attack, can cause blood to thicken or clot -- worsening damage to heart tissue, a new study shows. A team made the unexpected finding after a series of experiments spanning three years and involving researchers from multiple collaborating institutions. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 5:04 pm

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- After a broken hip, seniors who have sufficient vitamin D have better odds of walking, a new study finds. The study suggests that low levels of vitamin D could limit walking, according to researcher Sue Shapses, a... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 5:04 pm

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- America is in urgent need of blood donations during the coronavirus pandemic, so the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it will relax donor restrictions placed on gay and bisexual men and... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:04 pm

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- As COVID-19 pushes American hospitals to the breaking point, intensive care units are finding creative ways to deal with a looming shortage of lifesaving mechanical ventilators. New York-Presbyterian Hospital last week... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:04 pm

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- Common bad reactions to marijuana include coughing fits, anxiety and paranoia, but regular users are less likely to have problems than occasional users, a new study finds. "There's been surprisingly little research on the... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 3:17 pm

Before they were banned about a half century ago, psychedelic drugs like LSD and psilocybin showed promise for treating conditions including alcoholism and some psychiatric disorders. Researchers say it's time for regulators, scientists, and the public to 'revisit drugs that were once used but fell out of use because of political machinations, especially the war on drugs.' […]

on 02/04/2020 at 3:13 pm

The COVID-19 pandemic is straining health systems worldwide. The rapidly increasing demand on health facilities and health-care workers threatens to leave some health systems overstretched and unable to operate effectively. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 3:09 pm

Using training and simulation exercises of treatment, testing and risk communication among other things, Kyrgyzstan has been preparing its health system to respond to a COVID-19 outbreak. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 3:01 pm

Overconfidence in one's own abilities despite clear evidence to the contrary is present and persistent in children as young as four, a new study has revealed. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 3:01 pm

A study reports that an entirely parent-based treatment, SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), is as efficacious as individual cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for the treatment of childhood and adolescent anxiety disorders. […]

by Hailey Mensik on 02/04/2020 at 3:01 pm

The average respondent to a survey from Premier had 23 days of N95 respiratory mask inventory on hand, but those with active COVID-19 patients had an average of just three days' worth. […]

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

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

by Samantha Liss on 02/04/2020 at 2:13 pm

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and Molina became the latest payers to announce cost-sharing waivers for treating the novel coronavirus. Here's how the nation's largest insurers are responding to the pandemic. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 2:09 pm

By re-purposing badges originally designed to locate nurses and other hospital staff, scientists say they can precisely monitor how patients in the hospital are walking outside of their rooms, a well-known indicator and contributor to recovery after surgery. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 2:04 pm

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- In the new coronavirus reality, the family home has become the nexus of everything -- school, day care, work, social life -- and it's stressing out a lot of American parents, a new report suggests. The report, in which... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 2:04 pm

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- The United States remains a land of plenty even in the era of coronavirus, U.S. federal health officials said Thursday. State-by-state lockdowns may have created a rush on certain items in grocery stores -- toilet paper,... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 2:04 pm

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- Mindfulness may explain why many older people feel their life has gotten better with age, a new study suggests. Mindfulness is being aware of your experiences and paying attention to the present moment in a purposeful,... […]

by Susan Kelly on 02/04/2020 at 2:00 pm

Some experts point to serology tests, which may help identify people who have immunity, as a key tool in U.S. management of COVID-19 going forward. The BD test has already seen significant use in China. […]

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

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

by Shannon Muchmore on 02/04/2020 at 1:36 pm

The for-profit hospital chain said its system is not currently overwhelmed but has rescheduled "a substantial amount" of elective procedures and closed or reduced hours at ambulatory surgery and outpatient centers. […]

by Rebecca Pifer on 02/04/2020 at 1:02 pm

"We are working hard to offer billions of dollars of additional resources and enhanced coverage," AHIP SVP of Communications Kristine Grow told Healthcare Dive. "But these resources are not infinite." […]

on 02/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- From 2011 to 2017, there was a decrease in the estimated national burden of Clostridium difficile infection, according to a study published in the April 2 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Alice Y. Guh, M.D.,... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) taken for acid reflux may lead to an increased risk for fractures in children and adolescents, according to a study published online March 12 in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

Thursday, April 2, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- Move over, "Freshman 15." There's a new belt-busting threat fueled by the coronavirus pandemic cramming Americans into their homes, dangerously close to their snacks, suds, sodas, sofas... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- The woman worked in the airlines industry and was in her late 50s. She arrived at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit with a cough, fever and mental confusion that had arisen over the prior three days. A nasal swab test... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- Certain patient and presentation factors increase the likelihood of a missed appendicitis diagnosis in the emergency department, according to a study published online March 9 in JAMA Network Open. Prashant Mahajan, M.D.,... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- Yet another potential vaccine against the new coronavirus is in early development -- one that researchers say could be rapidly made and distributed if it proves effective. The vaccine has only been tested in lab mice, but... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- Patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) who live remotely can be successfully managed with specialized training and cooperation between local physicians and specialty medical centers, according to a study... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- In a special article published online March 31 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, guidelines are presented for head and neck physical examination and associated procedures during the coronavirus disease 2019... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2020 -- Endoscopy within six hours versus six to 24 hours after consultation is not associated with lower 30-day mortality in patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding who are at high risk for further bleeding or death,... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- Patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with longer time from symptom onset to diagnosis have higher computed tomography (CT) scores and longer time to disease resolution, according to a study published online... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- Most macronutrient diets result in modest weight loss and improvements in cardiovascular risk factors over six months, according to a review and meta-analysis published online April 1 in The BMJ. Long Ge, Ph.D., from the... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- While you're hunkered down waiting for the coronavirus to abate, you might get inspired to lose weight. But which diet is best? The short answer is that all diets seem to work. The long answer is you'll probably regain... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- Disruptions in insurance coverage around the time of pregnancy disproportionately affect indigenous, Hispanic, and black non-Hispanic women, according to a study published in the April issue of Obstetrics &... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 11:44 am

The COVID-19 Health System Response Monitor (HSRM) is a new online platform being launched today to provide countries and stakeholders in the WHO European Region with evidence of how national health systems are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 11:43 am

WHO/Europe is working with countries in the European Region, to ensure they have the necessary medical supplies and that the health workforce is trained to respond to COVID-19. […]

by Brian Bingaman on 02/04/2020 at 11:00 am

As mounting cases continue to put unprecedented demand on hospitals across the nation, treating and coping with the coronavirus remains top-of-mind.  In a new healthcare finance report, consulting firm Kaufman Hall said the COVID-19 pandemic “will dramatically change the picture across all metrics in the coming months.” At some facilities, resources for treating patients are […] [MORE […]

on 02/04/2020 at 9:04 am

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- People with high blood pressure and heart disease may be vulnerable to complications from COVID-19, heart experts say. Nearly half of Americans have high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 9:04 am

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- The new coronavirus is not just a physical health threat. The stress, anxiety, fear and isolation that go along with it also take a toll on your mental well-being. "One of the basic tenets of how to manage your mental... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 9:04 am

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- Before the COVID-19 outbreak, Annette Adams-Brown's 87-year-old mother was an avid follower of TV news. Now Adams-Brown has to channel-surf for a less stressful pastime. Her mother, Bertha, has dementia, and each time she... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 9:04 am

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- As the number of U.S. coronavirus cases surged past 200,000 and deaths neared 5,000 on Wednesday, Americans braced for bad news on unemployment claim numbers due out Thursday morning. Several estimates put the... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 9:04 am

THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- Trapped in the house with a cupboard full of food: Social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic can spawn an unintended side effect -- stress eating. It may be tempting to ease your anxiety with your favorite comfort... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 8:04 am

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: U.S. Federal Inmates Confined to Cells Due to Coronavirus Federal inmates will be confined to their cells for 14 days in an attempt to reduce... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 7:54 am

Since January 2020, through a series of trainings and simulation exercises, as well as delivery of personal protective equipment (PPE) and test kits, the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan, in collaboration with WHO and partners, has been taking measures to ensure the country is better equipped to respond to a COVID-19 outbreak. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 6:24 am

A healthy immune system defends the body against diseases and infection. When someone has an autoimmune disease, the immune system... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 6:23 am

A healthy immune system defends the body against diseases and infection. When someone has an autoimmune disease, the immune system... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 6:20 am

As a potent β-lactamase, carbapenemase can degrade almost all β-lactam antimicrobial drugs, including the carbapenems, regarded as the last line... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 6:19 am

As a potent β-lactamase, carbapenemase can degrade almost all β-lactam antimicrobial drugs, including the carbapenems, regarded as the last line... […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

In a paper published this week in Science, an international team of scientists share details of the most ancient fossil of Homo erectus known and discuss how these new findings are forcing us to rewrite a part of our species' evolutionary history. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Turbulent flows are chaotic yet feature universal statistical properties.Over the recent years, seemingly turbulent flows have been discovered in active fluids such as bacterial suspensions, epithelial cell monolayers, and mixtures of biopolymers and molecular motors. In a new study published in Nature Physics, researchers from the University of Barcelona, Princeton University and Collège de France have shown that the chaotic flows in active nematic fluids are described by distinct universal scaling laws. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Open biomass burning (OBB) has a significant impact on regional air quality, especially on the heavy haze pollution in Northeast China (NEC) in recent years. Recent research published in Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters provides scholars and decision-makers with a more comprehensive and long-term analysis of the spatiotemporal patterns of OBB in NEC. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Sustainable energy storage is in great demand. Researchers at Uppsala University have therefore developed an all-organic proton battery that can be charged in a matter of seconds. The battery can be charged and discharged over 500 times without any significant loss of capacity. Their work has been published in the scientific journal Angewandte Chemie. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

The European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) and the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) have issued a Position Paper, providing recommendations for clinicians caring for patients with liver diseases during the current pandemic. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

New research has found that allotment gardening promotes positive body image, which measures someone's appreciation of their own body and its functions, and an acceptance of bodily imperfections. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers know that people are motivated to be vegetarian for different reasons -- the most common in western cultures being health, the environment and animal rights. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Women academics are less likely than men to comment on published research, limiting scholarly debate, a new study co-authored by York University sociologist Professor Cary Wu, shows. According to the study, women are also relatively less likely to comment on their male counterparts, published research. Wu and his co-authors reviewed comments in two major scientific journals for this study. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, working with Spanish, French, and German colleagues, have determined and analyzed the high-resolution structure of a protein from the recently discovered heliorhodopsin family. Microbial rhodopsins play a key role in optogenetics -- a technique that uses light to control nerve and muscle cells in living tissue. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

A new study in Neuron offers clues to why autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is more common in boys than in girls. National Institutes of Health scientists found that a single amino acid change in the NLGN4 gene, which has been linked to autism symptoms, may drive this difference in some cases. The study was conducted at NIH's National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

While the COVID-19 pandemic has already resulted in mass layoffs in several industries, other essential industries will instead face critical workforce shortages, according to a new report. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Two new studies from the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) shed light on the relationship between obesity and the use of prescription opioids in the United States. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

In a new approach to storm surge protection, a Princeton team has created a preliminary design for dual-purpose kinetic umbrellas that would provide shade during fair weather and could be tilted in advance of a storm to form a flood barrier. The researchers used computational modeling to begin evaluating the umbrellas' ability to withstand an acute storm surge. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Evolution is a tinkerer, not an engineer. 'Evolution does not produce novelties from scratch. It works with what already exists,' wrote Nobel laureate François Jacob in 1977, and biologists continue to find this to be true. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Turning a brittle oxide into a flexible membrane and stretching it on a tiny apparatus flipped it from a conducting to an insulating state and changed its magnetic properties. The technique can be used to study and design a broad range of materials for use in things like sensors and detectors. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Story tips from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Molding matter atom by atom and seeing inside uranium particles […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

A new study, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, has found that clean cooking with liquified petroleum gas (LPG) could avert 28,000 premature deaths and reduce global temperatures through successful implementation of a new national household energy strategy in Cameroon. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Researchers at CU Boulder have found that it's actually the mother cell that determines if its daughter cells will divide. The finding, explained in a new study out today in Science, sheds new light on the cell cycle using modern imaging technologies, and could have implications for cancer drug therapy treatments. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

In a new study of mice, Columbia researchers have found that an experimental drug that breaks down the amino acid cysteine slows pancreatic tumor growth by causing ferroptosis, an unusual form of cell death. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

A prevalent heart protein known as cardiac myosin, which is released into the body when a person suffers a heart attack, can cause blood to thicken or clot--worsening damage to heart tissue, a new study shows. A team led by John H. Griffin, PhD, a professor in the Department of Molecular Medicine at Scripps Research, made the unexpected finding after a series of experiments spanning three years and involving researchers from multiple collaborating institutions. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

In the future, treating a concussion could be as simple as cooling the brain. That's according to research conducted by University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers, whose findings support the treatment approach at the cellular level. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

NASA analyzed the cloud top temperatures in the newly formed Tropical Cyclone Irondro using infrared light to determine where the strongest storms were located. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

You know that feeling in your gut? We think of it as an innate intuition that sparks deep in the belly and helps guide our actions, if we let it. It's also a metaphor for what scientists call the 'gut-brain axis,' a biological reality in which the gut and its microbial inhabitants send signals to the brain, and vice versa. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Research shows that an excess amount of some minerals contained in non-cotetic rocks may originate in the feeder conduits along which the magmas are travelling from the deep-seated staging chambers towards Earth's surface. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Stroke survivors who engage in a lot of light physical activity -- taking leisurely walks or attending to nonstrenuous household chores, for example -- also report fewer physical limitations than their more sedentary peers, a new study finds. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Pairing brain scans with virtual-navigation tasks, researchers found that people make less efficient and effective plans when stressed. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Scientists argue that the effects of rising temperatures and melting ice in the Arctic may actually be felt across the rest of the planet in a matter of weeks, but more robust, observational-based analysis is needed to fully understand how quickly Arctic events impact the rest of Earth. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

CECAD-researchers find a molecular repair pathway for cellular energy production, publication in 'Nature Communications' […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Consumer stockpiling and hoarding took center stage in recent months as the COVID-19 virus has spread around the world, and with it, panic buying on the part of millions. News broadcasts and social media feeds have been filled with examples of the worst aspects of human nature. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Early-view essay in Hastings Center Report, March-April 2020. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

As some consider treating coronavirus patients with a combination of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and the antibiotic azithromycin, cardiologists are advising caution because both medications can increase the risk for dangerous abnormal heart rhythms, which can in turn lead to cardiac arrest. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Many patients previously diagnosed with a penicillin allergy can have their allergy label removed after testing and safely undergo treatment with penicillin medications, according to a study published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Cryptocurrencies have been treated as a financial terra incognita -- they enjoyed growing interest but also raised concerns due to their virtuality. The use of statistical methods utilizing correlation matrices to analyze the hundred most-traded virtual currencies shows that the cryptocurrency market in the last two years is less and less different from the mature global currency market (Forex) and becomes independent of it. It means cryptocurrencies can be considered a serious and full-fledged financial instrument. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Defects in the maintenance of the superficial tissue of the body, known as epithelial tissue, can help cancer cells achieve motility and metastasize. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

An international team led by University of British Columbia researcher Dr. Josef Penninger has found a trial drug that effectively blocks the cellular door SARS-CoV-2 uses to infect its hosts. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

A joint research team from Toyohashi University of Technology has established a method to represent driving behaviors and their changes that differ among drivers in a single statistical model, taking into account the effect of various external factors such as road structure. This method was applied to measure the effectiveness of Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA), which controls excessive speed violations. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Overconfidence in one's own abilities despite clear evidence to the contrary is present and persistent in children as young as four, a new study by the University of Sussex Business School has revealed. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

A synthesis study looks at how climate change will affect the risk of wildfires in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and western Montana. The authors also suggest how managers and individual landowners in different ecosystems can best prepare. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Doctors need to pay particular attention to patients with endocrine disorders and diabetes mellitus in relation to COVID-19 infections, say leading endocrinologists. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Cold brew may be the hottest trend in coffee-making, but not much is known about how this process alters the chemical characteristics of the beverage. Now, scientists report that the content of potentially health-promoting antioxidants in coffee brewed without heat can differ significantly from a cup of joe prepared the traditional way, particularly for dark roasts. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

In a new study published in GLIA , Virginia Tech neuroscientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC describe how the common Toxoplasma gondii parasite prompts the loss of inhibitory signaling in the brain by altering the behavior of nearby cells called microglia. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Imperial experts have posed eight privacy questions governments should consider when developing coronavirus contact tracing apps. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Female eggs exposed to THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, have an impaired ability to produce viable embryos, and are significantly less likely to result in a viable pregnancy, according to an animal study accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting. The abstract will be published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

A drug already tested against lung disease could potentially inhibit COVID-19 by reducing the coronavirus load that enters the lungs and other organs. That is according to a study in human cell cultures and organoids by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada, published in the journal Cell. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

A new study by researchers at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology found that human-induced environmental stressors have a large effect on the genetic composition of coral reef populations in Hawai'i. They confirmed that there is an ongoing loss of sensitive genotypes in nearshore coral populations due to stressors resulting from poor land-use practices and coastal pollution. This reduced genetic diversity compromises reef resilience.&nbs […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Argonne researchers have invented a machine-learning based algorithm for quantitatively characterizing material microstructure in three dimensions and in real time. This algorithm applies to most structural materials of interest to industry. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

A study in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, , reports that an entirely parent-based treatment, SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), is as efficacious as individual cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for the treatment of childhood and adolescent anxiety disorders. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

After reviewing the literature on COVID-19 scientific publications the authors developed a checklist to guide emergency departments. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

Robotic turtles used for salmon farm surveillance could help prevent fish escapes. The 'turtle robots' are the first steps in a technology that improves the monitoring of sea cages. […]

on 02/04/2020 at 4:00 am

A group of scientists, physicians, funders, and policy makers from over 70 institutions from over 30 countries have launched an international coalition to respond to COVID-19 in resource-poor settings. […]

on 01/04/2020 at 10:40 pm

Reasonably good evidence suggests that most diets result in similar modest weight loss and improvements in cardiovascular risk factors over a period of six months, compared with a usual diet. […]

on 01/04/2020 at 7:53 pm

In the fight against neurodegenerative diseases such as frontotemporal dementia, Alzheimer's and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, the tau protein is a major culprit. Found abundantly in our brain cells, tau is normally a team player -- it maintains structure and stability within neurons, and it helps with transport of nutrients from one part of the cell to another. […]

on 01/04/2020 at 7:53 pm

Scientists traced how the two major human migrations recorded in Holocene Europe -- the northwestward movement of Anatolian farmer populations during the Neolithic and the westward movement of Yamnaya steppe peoples during the Bronze Age -- unfolded. […]

on 01/04/2020 at 7:08 pm

Updated CT scoring criteria that considers lobe involvement, as well as changes in CT findings (i.e., ground-glass opacity, crazy-paving pattern, and consolidation), could quantitatively and accurately evaluate the progression of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pneumonia, according to a new article. […]

on 01/04/2020 at 7:08 pm

In an effort to provide safer working environments for nuclear medicine professionals and their patients, clinics across five continents have shared their approaches to containing the spread of COVID-19. This compilation of strategies, experiences and precautions is intended to support nuclear medicine clinics as they make decisions regarding patient care. […]

on 01/04/2020 at 7:04 pm

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2020 -- Telephone-based cognitive behavioral therapy (T-CBT) seems to be an effective intervention for depression in Parkinson disease (PD), outperforming treatment-as-usual (TAU) on all depression, anxiety, and quality-of-life... […]

on 01/04/2020 at 7:04 pm

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2020 -- All versions of the heartburn drug Zantac (ranitidine) have been pulled from the U.S. market due to possible contamination with a probable human carcinogen, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday. This is... […]

on 01/04/2020 at 7:04 pm

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2020 -- In the United States, individuals with underlying health conditions have an increased risk for severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to research published in the March 31 early-release issue of the U.S.... […]

on 01/04/2020 at 5:08 pm

The causes of 40% of all cases of certain medulloblastomas -- dangerous brain tumors affecting children -- are hereditary. A genetic defect that occurs in 15% of these children plays a key role by destabilizing the production of proteins. The researchers suspect that protein metabolism defects could be a previously underestimated cause of other types of cancer. […]

on 01/04/2020 at 5:08 pm

Using a specialized magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sensor that can track dopamine levels, neuroscientists have discovered how dopamine released deep within the brain influences distant brain regions. […]

on 01/04/2020 at 5:08 pm

The bacteria that cause tuberculosis need iron to survive. Researchers have now solved the first detailed structure of the transport protein responsible for the iron supply. When the iron transport into the bacteria is inhibited, the pathogen can no longer grow. This opens novel ways to develop targeted tuberculosis drugs. […]

on 01/04/2020 at 5:08 pm

Surgery performed on a fetus in the womb to repair defects from spina bifida triggers the body's ability to restore normal brain structure, new research has discovered. […]

by lmanning on 01/04/2020 at 4:19 pm

 We look at the role of the smart hospital, according to global firms Siemens, McKinsey and Accenture. The coming decade will be one of the unprecedented challenges for the global healthcare industry. In addition to emergent threats like the COVID-19 pandemic, the global population is not on... […]

on 01/04/2020 at 4:04 pm

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2020 -- Thyroid hormone replacement therapy is commonly prescribed when blood tests show a dip in thyroid hormone levels, but new research suggests it may not always be the best choice for older adults. The long-term study found... […]

on 01/04/2020 at 4:04 pm

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2020 -- A new study dispels a common belief about how stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall work in the brain. The drugs are usually prescribed to people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but are sometimes... […]

on 01/04/2020 at 3:16 pm

Researchers used iPS cells to reconstructed the human 'segmentation clock,' a key point in early embryonic development that determines how the body gets segmented. The 'segmentation clock' is a genetic oscillator that controls and guides the emergence of 'somites,' distinct collections of cells that contribute to the formation of the vertebrae and ribs. Segmentation clock genes a have been studied extensively in many animals, except humans. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 01/04/2020 at 2:49 pm

The Healthcare and Care Professions Council (HCPC) has established a temporary register of health and care professionals enabling automatic entry of final year STP trainees and STP Equivalence applicants who... Read More The post HCPC Temporary Register appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 01/04/2020 at 2:37 pm

During a briefing via video conference for the diplomatic corps based in Denmark and Geneva, WHO Regional Director for Europe, Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, explained that the COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating and called for solidarity: “Let us be clear: many other countries particularly in the western part of the Region are now seeing widespread community transmission. Europe together with North America is now the epicentre of the pandemic”. […]

on 01/04/2020 at 2:32 pm

During a briefing via video conference for the diplomatic corps based in Denmark and Geneva, WHO Regional Director for Europe, Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, explained that the COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating and called for solidarity: “Let us be clear: many other countries particularly in the western part of the Region are now seeing widespread community transmission. Europe together with North America is now the epicentre of the pandemic”. […]

on 01/04/2020 at 2:04 pm

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2020 -- Besides causing COVID-19, the new coronavirus can also lead to "pink eye," and Chinese researchers say the virus may be spread by tears. Of 38 patients with COVID-19, a dozen also had pink eye (conjunctivitis), a new... […]

on 01/04/2020 at 2:04 pm

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2020 -- Many surgeons have neck and back pain after performing operations, a small new study finds. It included 53 surgeons (34 men and 19 women) who did 116 operations at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix. They wore devices that... […]

on 01/04/2020 at 2:04 pm

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2020 -- All versions of the heartburn drug Zantac (ranitidine) have been pulled from the U.S. market due to possible contamination with a probable cancer-causing chemical, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said... […]

on 01/04/2020 at 1:26 pm

Scientists have succeeded in the discovery of novel compounds to lengthen the period of the circadian clock, and has shed light on their mechanisms of action. […]

on 01/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- "Hey, look, it's Lazarus, back from the dead." Steve Seeram was confused. Regaining consciousness, he recalled being diagnosed with a blocked artery and being prepared to undergo a... […]

on 01/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2020 -- About one-third of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have ocular abnormalities, according to a brief report published online March 31 in JAMA Ophthalmology. Ping Wu, M.D., from the Yichang Central... […]

on 01/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2020 -- In a harrowing harbinger of what might come in places like New York City, a new report out of Italy shows the death rate for hospitalized COVID-19 patients continues to grow almost 40 days after the country's first case... […]

on 01/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2020 -- Liraglutide plus lifestyle therapy results in a significantly greater reduction in body mass index (BMI) standard-deviation score than placebo among adolescents with obesity, according to a study published online March 31... […]

on 01/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2020 -- For patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), glycemic control is similar with use of regular human insulin (RHI) and rapid-acting insulin (RAI) when delivered with a wearable insulin delivery device, V-Go, according to a... […]

on 01/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2020 -- Patients with mild coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can present with digestive symptoms, sometimes without concurrent fever, according to a study published online March 30 in the American Journal of... […]

on 01/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2020 -- Older patients taking five or more medications in the six months before intravenous (IV) chemotherapy are at higher risk for postchemotherapy inpatient hospitalizations, according to a study published online March 18 in... […]

on 01/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2020 -- There are four developmental patterns of peer victimization across childhood, and family vulnerabilities are associated with development of distinct trajectories, according to a study published online April 1 in... […]

on 01/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2020 -- The burden of childhood cancer can be effectively diminished to realize health and economic benefits, according to research published in the April 1 issue of The Lancet Oncology. Rifat Atun, M.D., from the Harvard T.H.... […]

on 01/04/2020 at 12:04 pm

WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2020 -- Vitamin D deficiencies are associated with a lower likelihood of older patients regaining independent walking ability following hip fracture surgery, according to a study recently published in the American Journal of... […]

on 01/04/2020 at 12:00 pm

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

on 01/04/2020 at 6:59 am

Premature atherosclerotic disease commonly occurs in individuals with atherogenic dyslipidemia who share a phenotype characterized by centripetal obesity, insulin resistance,... […]

on 01/04/2020 at 6:58 am

Premature atherosclerotic disease commonly occurs in individuals with atherogenic dyslipidemia who share a phenotype characterized by centripetal obesity, insulin resistance,... […]

on 01/04/2020 at 6:58 am

Premature atherosclerotic disease commonly occurs in individuals with atherogenic dyslipidemia who share a phenotype characterized by centripetal obesity, insulin resistance,... […]

on 01/04/2020 at 6:55 am

By creating a hybrid microfluidic liquid biopsy platform that incorporates atomic force microscopy (AFM), cancer researchers have captured and characterized... […]

on 01/04/2020 at 6:54 am

By creating a hybrid microfluidic liquid biopsy platform that incorporates atomic force microscopy (AFM), cancer researchers have captured and characterized... […]

on 01/04/2020 at 4:04 am

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for March 2020. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that... […]

on 31/03/2020 at 11:44 pm

More than half of drinkers aged 59 and over have been heavy drinkers and this is linked to a significantly larger waistline and increased stroke risk, according to a new study. […]

on 31/03/2020 at 8:23 pm

Infants who were started on solid foods at or before three months of age showed changes in the levels of gut bacteria and bacterial byproducts, called short-chain fatty acids, measured in their stool samples, according to a new study. […]

on 31/03/2020 at 8:23 pm

A new analysis highlights the power of regular, daily exercise on our immune system and the importance of people continuing to work-out even in lockdown. […]

on 31/03/2020 at 8:23 pm

As the coronavirus pandemic spreads across the globe, scientists are working to move solutions to diagnose and treat the virus to the marketplace as soon as possible. […]

on 31/03/2020 at 8:23 pm

Two studies of the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak recently published. One recent study use SIRD model to forecast COVID-19 spread and other examined patient CT scans to correlate clinical features with mortality. […]

on 31/03/2020 at 5:01 pm

Individuals taking a class of steroid hormones called glucocorticoids for conditions such as asthma, allergies and arthritis on a routine basis may be unable to mount a normal stress response and are at high risk if they are infected with the virus causing COVID-19, according to a new article. […]

on 31/03/2020 at 5:01 pm

Scientists lay out guidelines and best practices for healthcare providers and family caregivers who are providing care for older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

by snorman on 31/03/2020 at 4:32 pm

A free virtual healthcare consultation service www.doctorinthehouse.net has been launched this week to help at home patients who may be finding it difficult to see a medical expert due to the current lockdown.  The service provides a safe healthcare service that links worried patients to at-... […]

by Guest Author on 31/03/2020 at 1:15 pm

Since HIPAA, electronic health records (EHR) and electronic medical records (EMR) continue transforming the way patient medical data is recorded and stored. As Internet of Things (IoT) devices become more prevalent in health care, many of them still lack integration with EHR and EMR, creating gaps between the creation of those records and their housing […] [MORE […]

by snorman on 31/03/2020 at 10:50 am

Has COVID-19 put VR at the top of the must-have technology in all healthcare facilities? Since the outbreak of the coronavirus in China, December 2019 the virus has spread to become a global phenomenon.  Will the world ever be the same again?  From face to face communication to go... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 31/03/2020 at 9:53 am

Dear Colleagues Joint statement regarding workforce response to coronavirus from Professor Dame Sue Hill, Chief Scientific Officer, NHS England and NHS Improvement; Dr Rob Orford, Chief Scientific Advisor (Health), Welsh... Read More The post Supporting the Healthcare Science Workforce appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 31/03/2020 at 7:39 am

 Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene mutations that confer sensitivity to tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) in non-small cell lung carcinomas... […]

on 31/03/2020 at 7:37 am

 Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene mutations that confer sensitivity to tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) in non-small cell lung carcinomas... […]

on 31/03/2020 at 7:33 am

 A nanofluidic device containing stacked magnetic beads of different sizes has been developed to efficiently trap, concentrate, and retrieve Escherichia... […]

on 31/03/2020 at 7:32 am

 A nanofluidic device containing stacked magnetic beads of different sizes has been developed to efficiently trap, concentrate, and retrieve Escherichia... […]

on 30/03/2020 at 3:07 pm

A new publication highlights the importance of addressing the needs of refugees and migrants when preparing for or responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Refugees and migrants, particularly those who are displaced and/or living in camps and camp-like settings, are faced with specific challenges and vulnerabilities that must be taken into consideration when planning for readiness and response operations. […]

by wgirling on 30/03/2020 at 11:09 am

American medical device company Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) has released a new and highly efficient coronavirus test.  Capable of detecting COVID-19 in as little as five minutes, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorisation to Abbott for the test, which ... […]

on 30/03/2020 at 5:28 am

 Patients with COVID-19 present primarily with fever, myalgia or fatigue, and dry cough. Although most patients are thought to have... […]

on 30/03/2020 at 5:28 am

 Patients with COVID-19 present primarily with fever, myalgia or fatigue, and dry cough. Although most patients are thought to have... […]

on 30/03/2020 at 5:28 am

 Patients with COVID-19 present primarily with fever, myalgia or fatigue, and dry cough. Although most patients are thought to have... […]

on 30/03/2020 at 5:26 am

 Patients with COVID-19 present primarily with fever, myalgia or fatigue, and dry cough. Although most patients are thought to have... […]

on 30/03/2020 at 5:26 am

 Patients with COVID-19 present primarily with fever, myalgia or fatigue, and dry cough. Although most patients are thought to have... […]

on 30/03/2020 at 5:24 am

 For kidney transplant recipients, prompt and accurate detection of transplant rejection is vital for timely intervention. Unfortunately, the gold standard... […]

on 30/03/2020 at 5:23 am

 For kidney transplant recipients, prompt and accurate detection of transplant rejection is vital for timely intervention. Unfortunately, the gold standard... […]

on 30/03/2020 at 5:20 am

 The rapid identification of the etiology and the sharing of the genetic sequence of the virus, followed by international collaborative... […]

on 30/03/2020 at 5:19 am

 The rapid identification of the etiology and the sharing of the genetic sequence of the virus, followed by international collaborative... […]

on 30/03/2020 at 5:15 am

 A recently published paper sheds light on how coronavirus spreads through the air and how long it remains viable on... […]

by lmanning on 29/03/2020 at 8:06 am

The UK Government recently called for help with the production of ventilators to aid with the COVID-19 outbreak. Here is how Formula 1 is going to help. Seven of the ten teams competing in the 2020 FIA Formula 1 Championship have come together to form Project Pitlane. They have been given the tas... […]

on 27/03/2020 at 7:53 pm

The coronavirus pandemic is causing widespread concern, fear and stress, all of which are natural and normal reactions to the changing and uncertain situation. During a press briefing held on 26 March 2020, WHO experts answered questions on mental health issues in the context of COVID-19. […]

on 27/03/2020 at 7:52 pm

The coronavirus pandemic is causing widespread concern, fear and stress, all of which are natural and normal reactions to the changing and uncertain situation. During a press briefing held on 26 March 2020, WHO experts answered questions on mental health issues in the context of COVID-19. […]

on 27/03/2020 at 11:42 am

WHO/Europe has published a new guide on how to eat healthily during the COVID-19 self-quarantine. It contains valuable information about nutrition to help keep the immune system strong. It also has tips for a diet that supports good health while many of us are advised to stay at home and may have less opportunities to consume fresh foods and be physically active. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 26/03/2020 at 4:42 pm

Professor Brendan Cooper, the President of the Academy for Healthcare Science, has recently written two blogs on the Covid19 pandemic from a Healthcare Science perspective. “President’s COVID-19 Blog” and “The... Read More The post The AHCS President’s take on Covid19 appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 26/03/2020 at 3:35 pm

Statement to the press by Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe. Unprecedented measures to slow and interrupt transmission of COVID-19 are buying us time and reducing pressure on our health systems, but at a significant social and economic cost. Physical distancing and isolation measures, the closure of schools and workplaces, are particularly challenging us - as they affect what we love to do, where we want to be, and who we want to be with. […]

on 26/03/2020 at 3:00 pm

Statement to the press by Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, 26 March 2020, Copenhagen, Denmark: Unprecedented measures to slow and interrupt transmission of COVID-19 are buying us time and reducing pressure on our health systems, but at a significant social and economic cost. Physical distancing and isolation measures, the closure of schools and workplaces, are particularly challenging us - as they affect what we love to do, where we want to be, and who we want to be with. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 26/03/2020 at 1:27 pm

The Mullany Fund are a social mobility organisation based at Swansea University that run a Lottery funded e-Mentoring programme for young people to provide them with support on their studies... Read More The post The Mullany Fund is trying to recruit more volunteer mentors appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by georgia.wilson@bizclikmedia.com on 26/03/2020 at 1:00 pm

Kenyan startup company Afya Rekod launches an artificially intelligent consumer data driven platform to support global efforts to combat COVID-19. As we see the healthcare sector continue to grow digitally, this provides an unprecedented opportunity for the world to unite in its efforts when... […]

on 26/03/2020 at 12:00 pm

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

on 26/03/2020 at 5:54 am

 Germline genetic testing for pathogenic variants (PVs) in cancer susceptibility genes after breast cancer diagnosis may inform cancer treatment, prevention,... […]

on 26/03/2020 at 5:53 am

 Germline genetic testing for pathogenic variants (PVs) in cancer susceptibility genes after breast cancer diagnosis may inform cancer treatment, prevention,... […]

on 26/03/2020 at 5:49 am

 Although there are several known biomarkers for cardiovascular (CV) risk that have been proposed to improve risk stratification in diabetes,... […]

on 26/03/2020 at 5:49 am

 Although there are several known biomarkers for cardiovascular (CV) risk that have been proposed to improve risk stratification in diabetes,... […]

on 26/03/2020 at 5:46 am

 Diabetic kidney disease is a serious complication that develops in some people with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.... […]

on 26/03/2020 at 5:46 am

 Diabetic kidney disease is a serious complication that develops in some people with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.... […]

on 26/03/2020 at 5:46 am

 Diabetic kidney disease is a serious complication that develops in some people with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.... […]

on 25/03/2020 at 12:54 pm

Physical activity contributes to both our physical and mental health. As many people are currently confined to their homes because of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO/Europe has developed a guide to help people integrate simple, safe ways to stay physically active in limited space. The guide also takes account of some of the physical challenges of working from home, offering tips on how to integrate movement into daily routines. […]

by amber on 25/03/2020 at 8:40 am

As part of our in-depth look at C3.ai, we take a closer look at partner 3M and another of its key players, Jeff Ranch. 3M’s Digital Transformation 3M is a mechanical and industrial engineering company that has been around for over 100 years. A science-based technology company, it commits itsel... […]

on 25/03/2020 at 5:28 am

 Most colorectal cancers are due to old age and lifestyle factors, with only a small number of cases due to... […]

on 25/03/2020 at 5:25 am

 The concept of creating bespoke or personalized mutation panels to use for cancer recurrence detection and residual disease monitoring is... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 24/03/2020 at 4:01 pm

Health Education England e-Learning for Healthcare (HEE e-LfH) has created an e-learning programme in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic that is free to access, without logging in*, for... Read More The post Free, open access to COVID-19 e-learning programme for entire UK health and care workforce appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 24/03/2020 at 12:00 pm

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

by Guest Author on 24/03/2020 at 11:00 am

During a stay in a hospital, it’s unusual to see the same physician for consecutive days. This is a symptom of the typical shift work scheduling format implemented by most hospitals. Though this model of working intermittent shifts is routine for doctors and nurses, it’s not the most conducive to positive patient outcomes, physician well-being […] [MORE […]

on 24/03/2020 at 8:09 am

A joint report between the WHO Regional Office for Europe and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control released on World Tuberculosis Day (24 March) shows that without urgent action the WHO European Region is on course to miss Sustainable Development Goal 3 Target 3.3, which lists tuberculosis (TB) among diseases to be eradicated by 2030. […]

on 24/03/2020 at 8:08 am

A joint report between the WHO Regional Office for Europe and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control released on World Tuberculosis Day (24 March) shows that without urgent action the WHO European Region is on course to miss Sustainable Development Goal 3 Target 3.3, which lists tuberculosis (TB) among diseases to be eradicated by 2030. […]

on 24/03/2020 at 6:25 am

 Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths. The management of lung cancer has been aided by the better... […]

on 24/03/2020 at 6:17 am

 Gynecologic cancers often involve the uterus, ovaries, cervix, vulva, vagina, fallopian tubes, or the peritoneum. The most common gynecologic cancer... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 23/03/2020 at 2:03 pm

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has issued further guidance on the continuation of End-Point Assessments. The purpose of IfATE’s  guidance is to outline measures that permit professional... Read More The post Statement released by IfATE on the 23rd March 2020 appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 23/03/2020 at 12:32 pm

HCPC have issued guidance to registered health and care professionals to keep up-to-date with all information and guidance concerning the recent outbreak of COVID-19.  The Departments of Health and Social... Read More The post Covid-19 appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 23/03/2020 at 9:09 am

Today, WHO/Europe has published interim guidance on how to deal with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in prisons and other places of detention, entitled “Preparedness, prevention and control of COVID-19 in prisons and other places of detention”. […]

on 23/03/2020 at 5:38 am

 Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a systematic inflammatory autoimmune disease that primarily involves the spine and sacroiliac joints. Typically the joints... […]

on 23/03/2020 at 5:38 am

 Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a systematic inflammatory autoimmune disease that primarily involves the spine and sacroiliac joints. Typically the joints... […]

on 21/03/2020 at 7:38 pm

Statement to Diplomatic Missions located in Denmark on COVID-19, by Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, Copenhagen, 19 March 2020 […]

on 21/03/2020 at 7:38 pm

Statement on COVID-19 in the WHO Western Pacific Region by Dr Takeshi Kasai, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, 19 March 2020, Manila, the Philippines […]

on 21/03/2020 at 7:38 pm

Statement by Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director, African Region on COVID-19 in the WHO African Region, 19 March 2020, Brazzaville, the Republic of the Congo […]

by Brian Bingaman on 20/03/2020 at 5:57 pm

The effects of the COVID-19 global pandemic, known as coronavirus, are now being felt in every state, putting demand on hospital resources – particularly in Washington State, New York and California.  In a FierceHealthcare.com report, the director of quality for the healthcare organization that treated the first case of the virus in the U.S. warned that […] [MORE […]

on 20/03/2020 at 12:00 pm

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

on 20/03/2020 at 10:32 am

Good hand hygiene protects you and those around you. One of the most important contributions we can make to slowing down transmission of COVID-19 and keeping ourselves and our communities safe is to wash our hands. This is the main message of World Water Day 2020 on 22 March, and everyone has a role to play. […]

on 19/03/2020 at 4:36 pm

WHO/Europe today convened an online briefing to exchange guidance, information and experiences from across the European, Western Pacific and African regions with ambassadors and diplomats based in Denmark, Copenhagen. […]

on 19/03/2020 at 4:36 pm

WHO/Europe today convened an online briefing to exchange guidance, information and experiences from across the European, Western Pacific and African regions with ambassadors and diplomats based in Denmark, Copenhagen. […]

on 19/03/2020 at 3:11 pm

A new potential drug target has been identified in SARS CoV-2 -- the virus that causes COVID-19 -- by scientists who say multiple drugs will likely be needed to respond to the pandemic. […]

on 19/03/2020 at 11:54 am

A new publication produced by WHO’s European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies and published by Cambridge University Press outlines the need for multisectoral approaches – involving disciplines such as human medicine, veterinary medicine, agricultural sciences, epidemiology, economics, sociology and psychology – to address the global problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The publication goes on to describe the potential economic and policy responses for tackling the challenge of AMR in the European Union. […]

on 19/03/2020 at 8:57 am

 Pediatric leukemias have a diverse genomic landscape associated with complex structural variants, including gene fusions, insertions and deletions, and single... […]

on 19/03/2020 at 8:54 am

 Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) refers to pneumonia (any of several lung diseases) contracted by a person with little contact with the... […]

on 19/03/2020 at 8:54 am

 Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) refers to pneumonia (any of several lung diseases) contracted by a person with little contact with the... […]

on 18/03/2020 at 6:27 am

 Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is a neuroendocrine neoplasm originating from thyroid parafollicular C cells and accounts for only 5% of... […]

on 17/03/2020 at 5:15 pm

Statement to the press by Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe.  Ladies and gentlemen, we are holding this press briefing in an empty UN City building while staff work remotely as a social distancing measure in response to COVID-19. The lives of millions of people in the WHO European Region are undergoing radical change. This is, quite simply, a new reality. The role of public health services is understood. The value of health workers is appreciated like never before. […]

on 17/03/2020 at 5:15 pm

Statement to the press by Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe. Ladies and gentlemen, we are holding this press briefing in an empty UN City building while staff work remotely as a social distancing measure in response to COVID-19. The lives of millions of people in the WHO European Region are undergoing radical change. This is, quite simply, a new reality. The role of public health services is understood. The value of health workers is appreciated like never before. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 17/03/2020 at 4:02 pm

Given the pressure on our clinical colleagues, the Academy has decided to postpone any CPD audit of its registrants until the Covid-19 pandemic crisis has reduced, hopefully as expected later... Read More The post Continuous Professional Development (CPD) appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 17/03/2020 at 3:37 pm

  Covid-19 – NSHCS guidance for trainees and education providers. Keep up to date with the latest NSHCS guidance for trainees and education providers at: https://nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/coronavirus-covid-19-information/ The post Covid-19 – NSHCS guidance for trainees and education providers appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by Guest Author on 17/03/2020 at 12:52 pm

For an industry in the business of safely moving many of its primary customers from one setting to another, you would think health care would do better with care transitions. Yet despite the importance of care transitions to patients’ quality of care, quality of life and outcomes, many healthcare organizations still struggle with care transition […] [MORE […]

by amber on 16/03/2020 at 12:24 pm

As part of our in-depth look at C3.ai, we take a closer look at partner 3M and its former Senior Vice President Operations, Jon Lindekugel. 3M’s Digital Transformation 3M is a mechanical and industrial engineering company that has been around for over 100 years. A science-based techn... […]

on 16/03/2020 at 8:32 am

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

by Brian Bingaman on 13/03/2020 at 8:38 pm

As the novel coronavirus — or COVID-19  — outbreak continues, there have been school closings, public event cancellations, quarantines and numerous companies limiting travel by their employees.  The World Health Organization has declared the virus a pandemic and a vaccine has yet to be developed. Now that 1,629 known cases of coronavirus across 46 states and Washington […] [MORE […]

on 13/03/2020 at 8:10 am

Twenty-seventh Standing Committee of the Regional Committee for Europe, Third Session, Copenhagen, Denmark, 12 March 2020 […]

on 12/03/2020 at 4:18 pm

Today, as WHO/Europe’s Standing Committee of the Regional Committee met, Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, briefed the group on the rapid escalation of COVID-19 in the WHO European Region, now placing it at the centre of this pandemic. […]

on 12/03/2020 at 2:56 pm

A team of WHO experts is currently in Azerbaijan, working with the national response committee to develop a 3–6-month national preparedness and response plan for COVID-19. […]

by wgirling on 12/03/2020 at 1:49 pm

Health Enterprise East (HEE), one of the NHS’ principle innovation hubs, has recently been awarded £1mn to develop its NAVIGATOR programme. Provided by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the grant will allow HEE to deliver a series of events, initiatives and reports via the MedTech NA... […]

on 12/03/2020 at 8:44 am

Attending the Second National Health Forum alongside the North Macedonian Minister of Health – Venko Filipche - last week, Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, welcomed reforms taking place in the healthcare system of North Macedonia. […]

on 12/03/2020 at 8:43 am

Attending the 2nd National Health Forum last week alongside North Macedonian Minister of Health Dr Venko Filipche, WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge welcomed the reforms taking place in the country’s health-care system. […]

on 11/03/2020 at 2:00 pm

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by Guest Author on 10/03/2020 at 11:00 am

Electronic health records (EHRs) were designed to streamline patient care, and promote efficient and effective clinical decision making. But over the years, electronic health data has become disorganized, making it difficult for physicians to find the patient information they need. In this guest post, David Lareau, CEO of a provider of physician-driven, point-of care EHR […] [MORE […]

on 09/03/2020 at 8:43 am

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

on 09/03/2020 at 8:08 am

In light of the worsening global Coronavirus health crisis, the In-Vitro Diagnostics sector around the world is racing to develop... […]

on 06/03/2020 at 6:52 pm

The WHO Rapid Response Team (RRT) has recommended maintaining a strong focus on containment measures across the country, combined with a combination of strategies in areas with wider virus transmission to prevent disease and protect lives. This is one of the team’s conclusions at the end of its 12-day mission to Italy on 6 March. This team of experts from WHO and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) was deployed to Italy to strengthen understanding about the evolution of the disease and support the national response. […]

on 06/03/2020 at 4:38 pm

This year marks 25 years since countries committed to intensify their efforts towards women’s empowerment and gender equality through the Beijing Platform for Action. Today, we mark International Women’s Day 2020 and focus attention on the impact of gender equality on women’s health in the WHO European Region throughout their lives. […]

by matthew.high@bizclikmedia.com on 06/03/2020 at 3:28 pm

C3 provides a suite of innovative Enterprise AI solutions to help healthcare customers offer the best patient care and reduce their overall costs.  Improve health outcomes, reduce care costs and improve patient experience. Three core benefits that the C3 Enterprise AI suite br... […]

on 06/03/2020 at 9:45 am

Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, 2–3 March 2020, Copenhagen, Denmark, Honourable ministers and distinguished delegates, good afternoon, good evening from Copenhagen and thank you for joining us. Whilst I am happy you have been able to connect today, I wish the circumstances were different. I appreciate that this is a time of pressure and concern, but I personally wanted to check in with you, and hear how we can support you best. I would also like the team here to brief you on the situation as it stands right now. […]

on 05/03/2020 at 10:29 am

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

on 04/03/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy March 4, 2020 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced that it is requiring a boxed warning – the agency’s most prominent warning – for montelukast (sold under the... […]

on 04/03/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy, Allergy and Immunology ISSUE: FDA is strengthening existing warnings about serious behavior and mood-related changes with montelukast (Singulair and generics), which is a prescription medicine for... […]

by georgia.wilson@bizclikmedia.com on 03/03/2020 at 11:23 am

PAMAfrica - a consortium led by Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) - will receive US$49mn over the next five years to invest in antimalarials. The PAMAfrica consortium, aims to bring together global medical companies and academic institutes, to be a part of a not-for-profit product dev... […]

by Guest Author on 03/03/2020 at 11:00 am

For healthcare professionals, exercising a certain level of care can prevent most HIPAA violations on social media. Taking care not to divulge personal information or health details about patients is a big step in the right direction. Keeping an eye out for less obvious violations is also important. In this guest post, Melanie Purkis, product […] [MORE […]

by georgia.wilson@bizclikmedia.com on 02/03/2020 at 12:24 pm

As the adoption of 5G continues around the world, we take a look at Verizon’s top five ways in which 5G can benefit healthcare.  Medical training By harnessing augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) applications, alongside the use of 5G technology in medical training, students c... […]

by william on 27/02/2020 at 12:12 pm

As the coronavirus epidemic teeters on the brink of being declared a pandemic, we take a look at the part technology is playing, good and bad. The primary method of transmission has been the return of infected travelers from countries and areas where the virus is present. Consequently, the screen... […]

on 27/02/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy February 27, 2020 -- American Health Packaging has voluntarily recalled eleven (11) lots of Ranitidine Tablets, USP 150 mg, 100 count Unit Dose Blisters to the consumer level due to the potential... […]

by Guest Author on 25/02/2020 at 11:00 am

Hospitals are always trying to figure out how they can reduce their rate of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). In this guest post, Melissa Berrios, RN, BSN, clinical educator for a provider of real-time location systems (RTLS) for the healthcare industry, offers one way to do just that. ________________________________________________________ A new strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading […] [MORE […]

by lmanning on 25/02/2020 at 8:39 am

The subset of AI known as deep learning, which uses artificial neural networks to teach machines, has myriad uses. From image recognition used in autonomous vehicles to the natural language processing used to turn human speech into machine instructions, the technology has the potential to change our... […]

on 24/02/2020 at 3:00 pm

85% of Healthcare Facilities Used Temporary Doctors in 2019 to Address Staffing Needs […]

on 24/02/2020 at 6:48 am

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

by georgia.wilson@bizclikmedia.com on 21/02/2020 at 12:40 pm

As the future becomes increasingly more digitally connected, GE Healthcare has launched a new service to help hospitals better protect against cyber threats. In 2018 alone, 82% of hospital technology experts reported significant security incidents, with the average data breach cost US$7.91mn in t... […]

on 21/02/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy February 21, 2020 -- Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. (“Taro” or the “Company”) is voluntarily recalling two (2) lots of Phenytoin Oral Suspension USP, 125 mg/5 mL both in 237... […]

by Brian Bingaman on 20/02/2020 at 8:14 pm

The new strain of coronavirus — known as COVID-19 or 2019-nCoV — remains a top news story.  More than 1,360 people in China have died from the respiratory illness. There are confirmed cases in 28 different countries, prompting the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency. Closer to home at least 15, and […] [MORE […]

by wgirling on 20/02/2020 at 12:24 pm

Vertical payments company Flywire has stated that its recent acquisition of healthcare tech company Simplee will enhance its global services. This represents the latest move in the company’s ambition to develop its healthcare payments capabilities and achieve its vision of widespread digitisation... […]

by lmanning on 20/02/2020 at 9:29 am

Dr. Tim Calahan, Director of Healthcare Product Strategy & Management at Virtustream gives his analysis of the state of cloud in the global healthcare space.  A fundamental change is underway in the healthcare industry. Hospitals, walk-in centers and doctor’s offices are undergoing a dig... […]

by lmanning on 20/02/2020 at 9:17 am

Nigel Whittle, Head of Medical & Healthcare at Plextek, explores how disruptive technologies have the potential to transform the lives of millions in areas where access to health care is limited. Much has been talked about with regards to the use of drones, or Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UA... […]

by lmanning on 20/02/2020 at 9:00 am

We generate data about ourselves all the time, the acquisition and interpretation of which is big business. In many cases, this data may be fairly trivial or inconsequential. In others, this may be the most private and confidential data of all - about our health, for example.  Regardless of ... […]

on 14/02/2020 at 8:27 pm

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

on 14/02/2020 at 2:19 pm

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

on 14/02/2020 at 2:35 am

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

on 14/02/2020 at 2:26 am

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

on 14/02/2020 at 12:44 am

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

on 13/02/2020 at 9:15 pm

Quarterly revenue of $587 million, up 11% over prior year; GAAP EPS of $0.58 and adjusted EPS of $0.85 […]

on 13/02/2020 at 7:40 pm

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

on 13/02/2020 at 7:36 pm

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

on 13/02/2020 at 1:48 pm

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

on 13/02/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy ISSUE: FDA has requested that the manufacturer of Belviq, Belviq XR (lorcaserin) voluntarily withdraw the weight-loss drug from the U.S. market because a safety clinical trial shows an increased... […]

on 13/02/2020 at 3:01 am

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

on 13/02/2020 at 2:57 am

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

on 31/01/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy January 31, 2020 -- Efficient Laboratories, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot each of Rompe Pecho EX, Rompe Pecho CF, and Rompe Pecho MAX liquid. Specifically, we are recalling the following lots:... […]

on 30/01/2020 at 7:32 am

 Quest Diagnostics (Secaucus, NJ, USA), a provider of diagnostic information services, has acquired Blueprint Genetics (Helsinki, Finland), a specialty genetic... […]

on 29/01/2020 at 9:01 pm

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on 28/01/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Patient, Health Professional ISSUE: FDA is strengthening an existing warning that constipation caused by the schizophrenia medicine clozapine (Clozaril, Fazaclo ODT, Versacloz, generics) can, uncommonly, progress to serious bowel... […]

on 25/01/2020 at 11:00 am

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

on 23/01/2020 at 11:00 am

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

on 22/01/2020 at 4:00 pm

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

on 21/01/2020 at 8:00 am

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

on 20/01/2020 at 4:00 pm

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

on 20/01/2020 at 8:00 am

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

on 19/01/2020 at 8:00 am

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

on 18/01/2020 at 11:00 am

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

on 18/01/2020 at 8:00 am

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

on 18/01/2020 at 7:00 am

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

on 18/01/2020 at 5:00 am

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

on 18/01/2020 at 3:00 am

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

on 17/01/2020 at 7:00 pm

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

on 17/01/2020 at 6:00 pm

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

on 17/01/2020 at 4:00 pm

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

on 17/01/2020 at 11:00 am

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

on 17/01/2020 at 8:00 am

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

on 17/01/2020 at 7:00 am

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

on 17/01/2020 at 5:00 am

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

on 17/01/2020 at 3:00 am

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

on 16/01/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy January 16, 2020 -- FUSION IV Pharmaceuticals, Inc dba. AXIA Pharmaceutical is voluntarily recalling all unused sterile drug products within expiry, to the user level, due to a lack of assurance of... […]

on 14/01/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy ISSUE: The FDA is alerting the public that results from a clinical trial assessing safety show a possible increased risk of cancer with the weight management medicine Belviq, Belviq XR... […]

on 10/01/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy January 10, 2020 -- Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. (“Taro” or the “Company”) is voluntarily recalling one (1) lot of Lamotrigine 100 mg Tablets, Lot # 331771 (expiration... […]

on 08/01/2020 at 1:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy January 8, 2020 -- Denton Pharma, Inc. dba Northwind Pharmaceuticals, an affiliate of Northwind Pharmaceuticals, LLC (“Northwind”) today announced the voluntary recall of all unexpired... […]

on 08/01/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy January 8, 2020 -- Mylan N.V. today announced that its U.S. based Mylan Pharmaceuticals business is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall, to the consumer level, of three lots of Nizatidine... […]

on 07/01/2020 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy January 07, 2020 -- Appco Pharma LLC (Appco) is voluntarily recalling all quantities and lots, within expiry, of Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules to the Consumer level. Ranitidine Hydrochloride... […]

on 31/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy December 31, 2019 -- Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is voluntarily recalling lot number 03119002A3 of Mirtazapine Tablets to the consumer level. The product is being recalled due to a label error on... […]

on 19/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy December 19, 2019 -- Lannett Company, Inc. today announced that it is voluntarily recalling two (2) lots of Levetiracetam Oral Solution, 100mg/mL to the consumer level due to contamination with... […]

on 19/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy December 19, 2019 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that serious breathing difficulties may occur in patients using gabapentin (Neurontin, Gralise, Horizant) or pregabalin... […]

on 28/10/2019 at 1:07 pm

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

on 28/10/2019 at 1:00 pm

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

on 23/10/2019 at 9:57 pm

Results of a recent study supported the use of adhesive tape strips to obtain biopsy specimens for the diagnosis of... […]

on 23/10/2019 at 9:53 pm

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

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

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

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

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

by catherine.sturman on 03/01/2019 at 8:47 am

At the start of 2018, the healthcare industry found itself in the midst of a significant change including the adoption of the public cloud, multi-cloud access, the widespread use of emerging technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence and planning around increasingly complex regul... […]

by catherine.sturman on 30/12/2018 at 2:00 pm

The news has recently been full of stories documenting the rise of technology in the NHS: from the role of artificial intelligence in treating Parkinson’s disease, to Matt Hancock’s call for a greater deployment and use of apps in our health service – there are seemingly never-ending opportunities f... […]

by catherine.sturman on 29/12/2018 at 2:00 pm

Open enrollment in 2019 marked an uncertain time for healthcare consumers across the US. Due to recent federal decisions, premiums for individual health insurance plans are more in flux than ever. While this is undoubtedly an uncertain time for patients, these changes are also inducing anxiety for h... […]

by catherine.sturman on 28/12/2018 at 2:00 pm

The 999-emergency service was first introduced in the 1930s. The last nine decades have seen the service expand from handling more than 1,000 calls in its first week of operation in London, to around 560,000 calls a week. This amounts to around 30mn calls a year, according to BT's arc... […]

by catherine.sturman on 27/12/2018 at 2:00 pm

As 2018 witnessed unexpected mergers and partnerships, robust digital health innovations and continued policy shifts in the healthcare sector, at Elsevier, we think 2019 will bring about significant changes in health IT infrastructure with patient data at the center of it all. Analytics will ... […]

by catherine.sturman on 22/12/2018 at 2:00 pm

Lightweight headset tech will help clinical workers reduce unwanted hold-ups, improve workflow and a much improved patient experience The notion of a community healthcare clinic is constantly evolving from the traditional model of a local clinic staffed by general practitioners and nurses, servin... […]

by catherine.sturman on 21/12/2018 at 2:00 pm

Like all public healthcare systems, the NHS is confronted with huge challenges, both operationally and financially. With providers’ deficits rising year on year, achieving statutory service standards and performance targets becomes ever more difficult. Compounding this, commissioners (in England) fa... […]

by catherine.sturman on 20/12/2018 at 10:38 am

Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) have entered into an agreement to create a premier global consumer healthcare company. Pfizer will contribute its consumer healthcare business to GSK's existing consumer healthcare business, where 2017 global sales for the combined business have reached up to $12.7 b... […]

by catherine.sturman on 20/12/2018 at 9:19 am

Gemma Platt, managing executive for Vigilant Software, explores the challenges of data-sharing in the NHS and how data mapping could provide much needed clarity and better GDPR compliance There is an overwhelming amount of data collected and stored in the NHS. On one hand, it can be an incredibly... […]

by catherine.sturman on 17/12/2018 at 10:25 am

Imagine the following situation: The CIO of a hospital group has been asked, by the CEO, to develop a digital care business case to improve the lives of patients with chronic conditions. This will impact the way the hospital delivers ambulatory, inpatient, outpatient and day surgery servic... […]

by catherine.sturman on 15/12/2018 at 2:00 pm

When the NHS turned 70 years old in July, its present to the UK population was the launch of a new app, promising patients access to a range of services on-demand.  It’s not just a case of innovation for innovation’s sake. The launch is a huge opportunity for everyone to contribute to better... […]

by catherine.sturman on 11/12/2018 at 2:12 pm

Clustermarket, the leading UK online scientific equipment sharing and booking platform, has enlisted the support of GE Healthcare’s Life Sciences business in an agreement aimed at helping innovators in the UK access specialised life sciences and biotech equipment. “The demand for state-of-the-art... […]

by catherine.sturman on 10/12/2018 at 9:49 am

We take a look at some of the top 10 healthcare innovations which are transforming the sector 10. Telehealth The telehealth market is booming. Consumers are leading increasingly busy lifestyles, with up to 60% favouring digitally-led services. Providing clinical care at a distance, increasing ... […]

by catherine.sturman on 04/12/2018 at 8:33 am

Bacterial infections remain a leading cause of death in children five years and under. Following a call from the World Health Organization (WHO) to develop affordable and improved formulations for young children which are also heat-stable, Novartis’ generic division, Sandoz, has led the way in devel... […]

by catherine.sturman on 03/12/2018 at 8:51 am

The health insurance industry is undergoing a rapid transformation. Escalating healthcare costs amidst a diverse global demographic has presented a multitude of challenges for insurers in meeting member needs on a global scale. Moving towards a consumer-centric healthcare model, patients are demandi... […]

by catherine.sturman on 01/12/2018 at 3:00 pm

Since the first pharmacy opened in the 1700s, advances in medicine have transformed how we live and manage our health. We are living longer and conditions that were once terminal are now manageable through innovation in medication and the development of drugs. One area that hasn’t changed so dra... […]

by catherine.sturman on 01/12/2018 at 2:00 pm

  The December edition of Healthcare Global is live. This month, we spoke with Dr Harald Nusser, Head of Novartis Social Business (NSB) regarding the organisation’s non-financial collaboration with the Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership (GARDP), to develop a dispersi... […]

by catherine.sturman on 30/11/2018 at 3:04 pm

Technology giants are continually looking at ways to enter the healthcare space. Announcing its acquisition of PillPack earlier this year, as well as its partnership with Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan, Amazon sent shockwaves through the industry, leading pharmaceutical shares to plunge. Growing... […]

by catherine.sturman on 29/11/2018 at 9:52 am

GE Healthcare has revealed that it will open a new biotechnology manufacturing centre at the Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst (SBC) Open Innovation Campus, in Stevenage in the UK. In the first half of 2019, the centre will start producing a fibre-based purification platform, which has the potential to ... […]

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

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

by catherine.sturman on 24/11/2018 at 2:00 pm

As the world’s third largest economy, Japan is leading the way for aging societies. This transformative initiative has significant implementations for the economic growth of the UK, representing immense business opportunities as its population also ages. This was the takeaway of an engaging discu... […]

by catherine.sturman on 23/11/2018 at 7:57 am

Revisiting existing network topologies in order to lay the foundations for a more secure future for individuals’ data. Blockchain and other Web3 technologies, particularly in the past two years, have risen to prominence as solutions for a myriad of long-standing issues. Indeed, innovators in the ... […]

by catherine.sturman on 22/11/2018 at 12:00 pm

Technology companies are increasingly entering the health space with enthusiasm and determination. The recent partnership of Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPM is no exception. Hiring a number of renowned healthcare experts in their chosen fields, Dana Gelb Safran, Senior Vice President of enter... […]

by catherine.sturman on 21/11/2018 at 9:35 am

America’s hospitals are working to keep up with the growing need for physicians and medical staff. Demand is accelerating, and the supply is not keeping pace: A study by the Association of American Medical Colleges predicts that the US will face a shortage of anywhere from 42,600 to 121,300 physicia... […]

by catherine.sturman on 20/11/2018 at 11:02 am

Boston Scientific has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire UK business BTG plc., for $4.2bn. BTG is known for the development and commercialisation of products used in minimally-invasive procedures targeting cancer and vascular diseases, as well as acute care pharmaceuticals. T... […]

by catherine.sturman on 19/11/2018 at 11:28 am

TIAA Bank has announced its plans to acquire the $1.5bn portfolio of healthcare equipment leases and loans from GE Capital’s Healthcare Equipment Finance (HEF) business. It will significantly expand TIAA Bank’s commercial banking business and enhance its ability to provide a full range of financial ... […]

by catherine.sturman on 17/11/2018 at 2:00 pm

FMD (Falsified Medicines Directive) legislation will become effective on 9th February 2019. It requires that all pharmacies - whether they are hospital or community based - to ‘sign out’ all the pharmaceutical products they dispense against a national database, the National Medicines Verification Sy... […]

by catherine.sturman on 16/11/2018 at 10:18 am

In every patient encounter, clinical decisions represent the finely balanced combination of patient preferences, evidence, and clinician experience. Those individual decisions can contribute to care variability in a region, among a population, or for a particular condition. Clinical decision support... […]

by catherine.sturman on 15/11/2018 at 8:15 am

There is no denying the fact that people are living longer – so much so, that centenarians are actually the fastest growing age group in the UK. On the surface, this is great news and a testament to advances in medical science. Yet in a time of resource strain and budget cuts within the NHS, this in... […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by ebailey on 09/01/2017 at 3:28 pm

Protestors gathered in Portland, Maine and descended on Maine Senator Susan Collins' office, filling her hallway to speak out against the proposed plans from the incoming Trump administration to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. […]