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The chicken and egg problem of fighting another flu pandemic

Even a peep of news about a new flu pandemic is enough to set scientists clucking about eggs.

31 May 2024

After grilling an NIH scientist over covid emails, Congress turns to Anthony Fauci

Former National Institutes of Health official Anthony Fauci has faced many hostile questions from members of Congress, but when he appears before a House panel on Monday, he'll have something new to answer for: a trove of incendiary emails written by one of his closest advisers.

31 May 2024

Vaping linked to respiratory issues in young adults

Researchers explore the association of respiratory illness based on self-reported symptoms among young adolescents who vaped.

31 May 2024

Study examines the cost-effectiveness of a targeted immunotherapy for lung cancer

Many countries with national healthcare systems or payers such as insurance companies use cost-effectiveness analyses to decide whether to cover new medicines, balancing treatment costs with potential health benefits.

30 May 2024

New AI tool analyzes medical history to match patients with best antidepressant

Researchers in George Mason University's College of Public Health have leveraged the power of artificial intelligence (AI) analytical models to match a patient's medical history to the most effective antidepressant, allowing patients to find symptom relief sooner.

30 May 2024

Inexpensive “duckbill” N95 becomes the champion in COVID-19 mask effectiveness

In a head-to-head comparison of masks worn by people with active COVID-19, the inexpensive "duckbill" N95 came out on top, stopping 98% of COVID-19 particles in the breath of infected people from escaping into the air.

30 May 2024

Study: Better sleep health associated with lower levels of loneliness

A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting found that better sleep health was associated with lower levels of loneliness, and this association was stronger among younger adults.

30 May 2024

Safety-net health clinics cut services and staff amid Medicaid ‘unwinding’

One of Montana's largest health clinics that serves people in poverty has cut back services and laid off workers.

30 May 2024

COVID-19 boosters targeting omicron subvariants remain effective, but wane over time

Boosters that target the omicron subvariants of SARS-CoV-2 are still providing reasonably durable protection against infection, hospitalization and death from COVID-19, according to new data from a study led by researchers at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.

29 May 2024

Online stress management intervention reduces burden for family caregivers of dementia patients

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 80% of those living with dementia receive informal care from family members or friends.

29 May 2024

Vaccination remains crucial for preventing avian influenza spread, says study

Vaccination remains the most effective strategy for avian influenza prevention and control in humans, despite varying vaccine efficacy across strains.

29 May 2024

Addressing local dynamics in rubella vaccination policy

When public health officials make policies about when and how vaccination programs are implemented, they must weigh the benefits and risks of how infectious diseases spread throughout the country.

29 May 2024

Farmworkers face high-risk exposures to bird flu, but testing isn’t reaching them

Farmworkers face some of the most intense exposures to the bird flu virus, but advocates say many of them would lack resources to fall back on if they became ill.

29 May 2024

Evaluating the efficacy of harmol in treating herpes simplex virus-induced keratitis

The antiviral efficacy and therapeutic potential of harmol in treating herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) induced keratitis

29 May 2024

Apple Hearing Study sheds light on tinnitus demographics and health impacts

About 78% of participants in the Apple Hearing Study, conducted by the University of Michigan, have experienced tinnitus—the perception of sound that others do not hear.

28 May 2024

Reducing cancer treatment frequency could cut greenhouse gas emissions

Changing how often a popular cancer therapy is delivered would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental impact without decreasing cancer survival, according to a new analysis from researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center.

28 May 2024

Tattoos linked to higher risk of malignant lymphoma, study finds

A recent study in eClinicalMedicine links tattoo ink exposure to a 21% higher risk of malignant lymphoma, particularly B-cell subtypes. Tattoo ink and laser removal may play significant roles in lymphoma development.

28 May 2024

Understanding organizational factors in medical assistant staffing ratios

Medical assistants (MAs) are among the fastest growing occupations within the U.S. primary care workforce, and many practices have expanded the roles and caregiving responsibilities of primary care MAs.

28 May 2024

Research reveals loneliness as a complex interplay of social impairments, oxytocin, and illness

A recent review in the journal Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews presents a multidimensional model of loneliness, exploring its impact on social interactions, the oxytocin system, and illness. The study emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary collaboration to understand and address loneliness effectively.

28 May 2024

Implementing the Surgeon General’s guidelines to tackle loneliness in primary care

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, 20% of adult primary care patients identified as lonely, representing a higher prevalence than many diseases commonly seen in primary care such as diabetes.

28 May 2024

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Public Health News and Research

The chicken and egg problem of fighting another flu pandemic

After grilling an NIH scientist over covid emails, Congress turns to Anthony Fauci

Vaping linked to respiratory issues in young adults

Study examines the cost-effectiveness of a targeted immunotherapy for lung cancer

New AI tool analyzes medical history to match patients with best antidepressant

Inexpensive “duckbill” N95 becomes the champion in COVID-19 mask effectiveness

Study: Better sleep health associated with lower levels of loneliness

Safety-net health clinics cut services and staff amid Medicaid ‘unwinding’

COVID-19 boosters targeting omicron subvariants remain effective, but wane over time

Online stress management intervention reduces burden for family caregivers of dementia patients

Vaccination remains crucial for preventing avian influenza spread, says study

Addressing local dynamics in rubella vaccination policy

Farmworkers face high-risk exposures to bird flu, but testing isn’t reaching them

Evaluating the efficacy of harmol in treating herpes simplex virus-induced keratitis

Apple Hearing Study sheds light on tinnitus demographics and health impacts

Reducing cancer treatment frequency could cut greenhouse gas emissions

Tattoos linked to higher risk of malignant lymphoma, study finds

Understanding organizational factors in medical assistant staffing ratios

Research reveals loneliness as a complex interplay of social impairments, oxytocin, and illness

Implementing the Surgeon General’s guidelines to tackle loneliness in primary care

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