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A pandemic is a global disease outbreak. During a pandemic, transmission can be anticipated in the workplace, not only from patient to workers in health care settings, but also among co-workers in general work settings. A pandemic would cause high levels of illness, death, social disruption, and economic loss. Everyday life would be disrupted because so many people in so many places become seriously ill at the same time. Impacts could range from school and business closings to the interruption of basic services such as public transportation and food delivery.

£85 million funding to support the international community in tackling antimicrobial resistance

Funding of £85 million will be announced at a global event to support the international community in tackling the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.

16 May 2024

Research expands understanding of vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis

New research led by Flinders University and international experts is expanding understanding of vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (known as VITT).

16 May 2024

CONVINCE trial reveals the effect of long-term colchicine on recurrent stroke and cardiovascular events

In the international CONVINCE trial, presented today (15 May 2024) at the European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC) 2024, anti-inflammatory treatment with long-term colchicine did not reduce rates of recurrent stroke and cardiovascular events in patients with non-cardioembolic stroke in the primary intention-to-treat analysis.

16 May 2024

Clinical trial suggests hypertension self-management strategies may be effective to control blood pressure

The study findings suggest that self-management strategies for hypertension may effectively reduce blood pressure levels over 24 months without increasing healthcare resource utilization or adverse events as compared to usual care.

16 May 2024

COVID-19 linked to rise in autoimmune lung disease, study finds

A study in eBioMedicine identifies shared immunopathology between SARS-CoV-2 infection and MDA5 autoimmunity, highlighting a surge in MDA5+ cases and interstitial lung disease during the COVID-19 pandemic.

15 May 2024

Study reveals highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in New York City wild birds

A small number of New York City wild birds carry highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Virology, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology.

15 May 2024

Study reveals misleading health claims and undeclared ingredients in dietary supplements

A recent study published in Analytical Science Journal conducted by Schmid College of Science and Technology Professor Rosalee Hellberg and students Calin Harris, Diane Kim, Miranda Miranda and Chevon Jordan, reveal that some supplement companies may mislead customers with unproven health claims and undeclared ingredients.

15 May 2024

Why one New York health system stopped suing its patients

Jolynn Mungenast spends her days looking for ways to help people pay their hospital bills.

15 May 2024

Racial and ethnic disparities in Alzheimer's diagnosis and CNS drug prescription

Compared to Black and Asian people, white and Hispanic people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias were most likely to be diagnosed with symptoms like depression and agitation, according to a new study from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics.

14 May 2024

Scientists unlock mystery behind a deadly strain of cholera bacteria

A deadly strain of cholera bacteria that emerged in Indonesia back in 1961 continues to spread widely to this day, claiming thousands of lives around the world every year, sickening millions -; and, with its persistence, baffling scientists.

14 May 2024

Nursing homes wield pandemic immunity laws to duck wrongful death suits

In early 2020, with reports of covid-19 outbreaks making dire headlines, Trever Schapers worried about her father's safety in a nursing home in Queens.

14 May 2024

Medicaid ‘unwinding’ decried as biased against disabled people

Jacqueline Saa has a genetic condition that leaves her unable to stand and walk on her own or hold a job. Every weekday for four years, Saa, 43, has relied on a home health aide to help her cook, bathe and dress, go to the doctor, pick up medications, and accomplish other daily tasks.

14 May 2024

COVID-19 survivors show lasting brain function alterations, fMRI study finds

The long-term impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on brain function.

14 May 2024

Genetic analysis suggests the sudden emergence of threatening viruses

Suddenly they appear and - like the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus - can trigger major epidemics: Viruses that nobody had on their radar.

13 May 2024

Research explores firefighters' awareness of cancer risk and dietary practices

Firefighters are burdened by a disproportionate risk of many cancers (e.g., digestive and respiratory cancers) compared with the general population.

13 May 2024

Mail delivery of abortion pills is safe and convenient, study shows

Dispensing abortion pills through the mail works as well as requiring patients to get them in person from a clinic or doctor's office, according to new research from UC San Francisco, which comes as the Supreme Court is considering whether to disallow the practice.

13 May 2024

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£85 million funding to support the international community in tackling antimicrobial resistance

Research expands understanding of vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis

CONVINCE trial reveals the effect of long-term colchicine on recurrent stroke and cardiovascular events

Clinical trial suggests hypertension self-management strategies may be effective to control blood pressure

COVID-19 linked to rise in autoimmune lung disease, study finds

Study reveals highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in New York City wild birds

Study reveals misleading health claims and undeclared ingredients in dietary supplements

Why one New York health system stopped suing its patients

Racial and ethnic disparities in Alzheimer's diagnosis and CNS drug prescription

Scientists unlock mystery behind a deadly strain of cholera bacteria

Nursing homes wield pandemic immunity laws to duck wrongful death suits

Medicaid ‘unwinding’ decried as biased against disabled people

COVID-19 survivors show lasting brain function alterations, fMRI study finds

Genetic analysis suggests the sudden emergence of threatening viruses

Research explores firefighters' awareness of cancer risk and dietary practices

Mail delivery of abortion pills is safe and convenient, study shows

Bats in China found to carry novel herpesviruses, hinting at cross-species transmission dangers

Leveraging AI to connect social media discourse with public health trends

Study traces the origin and spread of HIV in Indonesia

Study finds pressure to be “perfect” leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and their children

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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