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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. […]

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. […]

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... […]

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... […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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

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

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,... […]

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. […]

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.' […]

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

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... […]

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. […]

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. […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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... […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

“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 […]

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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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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 - […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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). […]

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. […]

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). […]

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 […]

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

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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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. […]

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

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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... […]

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.... […]

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,... […]

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,... […]

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... […]

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. […]

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. […]

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

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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.' […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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... […]

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. […]

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. […]

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... […]

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,... […]

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,... […]

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. […]

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... […]

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. […]

"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." […]

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.,... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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.,... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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,... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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 &... […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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). […]

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

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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

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. […]

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

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

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. […]

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

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. […]

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

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. […]

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. […]

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

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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... […]

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... […]

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.... […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

 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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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. […]

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”. […]

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”. […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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. […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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.... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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-... […]

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 […]

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... […]

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. […]

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 ... […]

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... […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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... […]

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... […]

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. […]

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... […]

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... […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

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”. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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... […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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... […]

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 […]

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

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. […]

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. […]

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... […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

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... […]

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. […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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 […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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 […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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 […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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 ... […]

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

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

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. […]

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. […]

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

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. […]

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

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. […]

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... […]

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. […]

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. […]

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:... […]

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... […]

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

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

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. […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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

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. […]

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

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. […]

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

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. […]

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

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. […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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

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

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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 ... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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 ... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

  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... […]

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... […]

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 ... […]

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. […]

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... […]

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 ... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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 ... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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... […]

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. […]

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. […]

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

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

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

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. […]

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. […]