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Annual NHS flu vaccination program for children is getting underway

The annual NHS flu vaccination program for children aged 2 to 3 years, school age children and children over 6 months with certain health conditions is getting underway. Parents will receive invites from next week.

8 Sep 2023

Onset and prognosis of post-COVID-19 condition: A 2-Year observational study

Researchers conducted a prospective cohort analysis over two years.

8 Sep 2023

In move to slash CDC budget, House Republicans target major HIV program Trump launched

More than four years ago, then-President Donald Trump declared an ambitious goal that had bipartisan support: ending the HIV epidemic in the United States.

8 Sep 2023

Is there an association between the COVID-19 pandemic and cancer incidence?

The COVID-19 pandemic influenced cancer incidence.

8 Sep 2023

Self-adjuvanting RNA vaccines boost immune response 10x more than existing vaccines

RNA vaccines against Covid-19 have proven effective at reducing the severity of disease. However, a team of researchers at MIT is working on making them even better.

8 Sep 2023

Wearable technology emerges as a potential game-changer in early detection of COVID-19 among athletes

In a groundbreaking study conducted by Florida State University, wearable technology has emerged as a potential game-changer in the early detection of COVID-19 among NCAA Division I female student-athletes.

8 Sep 2023

New device can warn about early risks of tooth decay from gingivitis and periodontitis

Engineers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a new device that can warn consumers about early risks of tooth decay from diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis.

8 Sep 2023

Self-measured blood pressure control programs help improve hypertension care

Self-measured blood pressure control programs led by community health centers helped at-risk populations, such as those in rural communities or in racial and ethnic groups disproportionately affected by hypertension, achieve a 12.3% increase in their blood pressure control rates from 2020 to 2022, according to early demonstration project findings to be presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2023, held Sept. 7-10, 2023, in Boston.

7 Sep 2023

Study shows substantial impact of the pandemic on mental health of older adults with cancer

Older adults who have had cancer had a high risk of experiencing symptoms of depression during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic according to a new study published in Cancer Management and Research.

7 Sep 2023

Blood clots may be a cause of long-term cognitive problems after COVID-19

High levels of two proteins at the time of COVID-19 have been found in patients who later experienced cognitive problems, including 'brain fog', giving a major clue as to one cause of their symptoms: blood clots.

7 Sep 2023

Novel method using DNA nanoballs could revolutionize pathogen detection

Researchers at Karolinska Institute have developed a novel method using DNA Nanoballs to detect pathogens, aiming to simplify nucleic acid testing and revolutionize pathogen detection.

7 Sep 2023

BA.2.86 Omicron variant: Is our immunity under siege?

A new preprint posted to the bioRxiv server discusses whether this variant shows neutralization escape.

7 Sep 2023

Hollywood’s A-list health insurance is jeopardized by the labor strikes

The issues dominating the dual Hollywood strikes by actors and writers are artificial intelligence, residual payments, and job protections.

7 Sep 2023

Meridian Bioscience Sets a New Sustainability Standard in Diagnostic Assay Development with the Launch of Two New Animal-Free Immunoassay Interference Blockers

The Life Science division of Meridian Bioscience, Inc., a leading global provider of diagnostic testing solutions and life science raw materials, announced today the launch of two new immunoassay interference blockers, K-Block™, and Mouse-Free IgG.

From Meridian Bioscience, Inc. 7 Sep 2023

Compound Management and its Crucial Role in Early Pharmaceutical Research

In this interview conducted at SLAS EU 2023 in Brussels, Belgium, we spoke to Silvio Di Castro about his research, as well as the role of compound management in pharmaceutical research.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 7 Sep 2023

Amish-populated counties tend to have lower vaccination rates, but are not unvaccinated

This summer, viral misinformation claimed that the Amish did not vaccinate against COVID-19 and, as a result, had a death rate 90 times lower than the rest of the United States.

7 Sep 2023

COVID-19 pandemic disrupted cancer diagnoses, raising alarms for future healthcare resilience

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a notable decline in new cancer diagnoses in Manitoba, Canada, particularly affecting breast, colon, and rectal cancers. The study highlights the urgent need for healthcare strategies to mitigate the impact of future disruptions on cancer detection and treatment.

6 Sep 2023

Study characterizes SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.86: New variant under watch

Researchers identify a new SARS-CoV-2 variant, BA.2.86, with enhanced ability to evade immunity but lower infectivity compared to current variants. The study highlights the need for global monitoring due to its potential to become a predominant strain if it gains infectivity through mutations.

6 Sep 2023

Even in the most depressed county in America, stigma around mental illness persists

Sitting on a bench laughing with a co-worker during a morning smoke break, Debra Orcutt quickly raises her hand when asked if she knows anyone dealing with depression.

6 Sep 2023

Review identifies future research directions for the study of a SARS-CoV-2 reservoir in PASC

Researchers reviewed the evidence for SARS-CoV-2 reservoir in post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC).

6 Sep 2023

covid 19 News and Research

Annual NHS flu vaccination program for children is getting underway

Onset and prognosis of post-COVID-19 condition: A 2-Year observational study

In move to slash CDC budget, House Republicans target major HIV program Trump launched

Is there an association between the COVID-19 pandemic and cancer incidence?

Self-adjuvanting RNA vaccines boost immune response 10x more than existing vaccines

Wearable technology emerges as a potential game-changer in early detection of COVID-19 among athletes

New device can warn about early risks of tooth decay from gingivitis and periodontitis

Self-measured blood pressure control programs help improve hypertension care

Study shows substantial impact of the pandemic on mental health of older adults with cancer

Blood clots may be a cause of long-term cognitive problems after COVID-19

Novel method using DNA nanoballs could revolutionize pathogen detection

BA.2.86 Omicron variant: Is our immunity under siege?

Hollywood’s A-list health insurance is jeopardized by the labor strikes

Meridian Bioscience Sets a New Sustainability Standard in Diagnostic Assay Development with the Launch of Two New Animal-Free Immunoassay Interference Blockers

Compound Management and its Crucial Role in Early Pharmaceutical Research

Amish-populated counties tend to have lower vaccination rates, but are not unvaccinated

COVID-19 pandemic disrupted cancer diagnoses, raising alarms for future healthcare resilience

Study characterizes SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.86: New variant under watch

Even in the most depressed county in America, stigma around mental illness persists

Review identifies future research directions for the study of a SARS-CoV-2 reservoir in PASC

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