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Survey reveals significant gaps in global pandemic preparedness

Abbott announced the findings of a new survey; among leading infectious disease experts around the world on the state of pandemic preparedness and found that while most agree that preparation has improved since the COVID-19 pandemic, respondents say significant gaps remain in building surveillance programs to identify emerging pathogens, public health funding and having adequate testing infrastructure capabilities.

18 Sep 2024

Humor helps reduce avoidance of colorectal cancer information

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is no laughing matter. It's the second-leading cause of cancer deaths globally, according to the World Health Organization.

17 Sep 2024

Socioeconomic disparities in coronary artery disease deaths linked to unhealthy behaviors

Lower socioeconomic status is associated with higher rates of death from coronary artery disease compared to higher socioeconomic status, and more than half of the disparities can be explained by four unhealthy behaviors.

17 Sep 2024

Moderate coffee consumption linked to lower risk of multiple cardiometabolic diseases

Consuming moderate amounts of coffee and caffeine regularly may offer a protective effect against developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

17 Sep 2024

LabVantage named Global LIMS Company of the year by Frost & Sullivan

LabVantage Solutions, Inc., the leading provider of laboratory informatics solutions and services, including purpose-built LIMS platforms enabling rapid deployment at reduced costs, today announced it has been awarded the prestigious Company of the Year Award in the Global Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) Industry by Frost & Sullivan.

From LabVantage Solutions 17 Sep 2024

Cognitive distortions and deliberate ignorance lead to COVID-19 vaccine refusal, study says

Researchers find that deliberate ignorance and cognitive distortions drive COVID-19 vaccine refusal, emphasizing the need for tailored communication strategies.

17 Sep 2024

Study highlights limited evidence for antidepressants in treating pain in older adults

University of Sydney research has found people over 65 are being prescribed antidepressants as pain treatment based on international guidelines that use limited evidence.

16 Sep 2024

Study shows no increase in depression after mild TBI in adolescents

With about 214,110 traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and over 69,000 TBI-related deaths in 2021 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), understanding the physical and mental consequences of TBI is critical for study.

16 Sep 2024

Catalonia study highlights unhealthy snack trends among school-aged children

The World Health Organization (WHO) has been expressing its concern about the sustained increase in overweight and obesity among children all over the world for years.

16 Sep 2024

Unexpected six-month pattern of COVID-19 cases discovered in the U.S.

COVID-19 cases in the U.S. have shown unexpected oscillating waves every six months between the southern states and the northern states and, to a lesser degree, from east to west, according to new research published today in Scientific Reports.

16 Sep 2024

Lower neighborhood opportunity linked to increased risk of preterm birth

A new study suggests that neighborhoods with fewer educational, health, environmental, and socioeconomic resources may increase one's risk for preterm birth and contribute to the racial gap in preterm birth in the Commonwealth.

16 Sep 2024

UC study explores airborne transmission of MRSA in hospital settings

Even in a post-pandemic world, frontline health care workers face many occupational challenges, and exposure to infection is among them.

16 Sep 2024

New survey highlights gaps in menopause knowledge and management

The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University, in partnership with leading sexual wellbeing company the Lovehoney Group and its Womanizer brand, has released early data from new nationally representative surveys exploring menopause knowledge, symptom management, medical care engagement, and health disparities among Americans.

16 Sep 2024

Tossed medicine, delayed housing: How homeless sweeps are thwarting Medicaid’s goals

Andrew Douglass shoved his clothes and belongings into plastic trash bags as five police officers surrounded his encampment — a drab gray tent overflowing along a bustling sidewalk in the gritty Tenderloin neighborhood, where homeless people lie sprawled on public sidewalks, sometimes in drug overdoses.

16 Sep 2024

Study reveals tropical oils' dual impact: Vital vitamins and dangerous side effects

A comprehensive review of tropical oils reveals their health benefits and risks, highlighting coconut and palm oil's impact on nutrition and disease prevention.

16 Sep 2024

Single dose of MVA-BN vaccine offers 58% protection against mpox

Researchers confirm the effectiveness of the modified vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic vaccine against mpox.

16 Sep 2024

Australians with health conditions strongly advocate for ongoing COVID-19 safety measures

Study reveals that over half of Australians with underlying health conditions continue to support and follow COVID-19 mitigation measures, highlighting the ongoing public health concerns despite eased government mandates.

15 Sep 2024

NIH funds new research to combat emerging viruses

Albert Einstein College of Medicine has received a five-year, $14 million per year grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to participate in a broad national effort to develop "plug-and-play" vaccines and antibody-based therapies against a wide range of emerging viruses. The grant is part of NIAID's new Research and Development of Vaccines and Monoclonal Antibodies for Pandemic Preparedness (ReVAMPP) Network, which was announced earlier today.

14 Sep 2024

New research network focuses on high-priority viruses

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has established a pandemic preparedness research network to conduct research on high-priority pathogens most likely to threaten human health with the goal of developing effective vaccines and monoclonal antibodies. Currently, many of the diseases caused by these pathogens have no available vaccines or therapeutics, and investing in this research is key to preparing for potential public health crises - both in the United States and around the world. NIH's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) expects to commit approximately $100 million per year to fund the program, pending the availability of funds.

14 Sep 2024

AI-powered treatment allocation improves public health outcomes

A new study sheds light on a promising approach using machine learning to more effectively allocate medical treatments during a pandemic or any time there's a shortage of therapeutics.

14 Sep 2024

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Survey reveals significant gaps in global pandemic preparedness

Humor helps reduce avoidance of colorectal cancer information

Socioeconomic disparities in coronary artery disease deaths linked to unhealthy behaviors

Moderate coffee consumption linked to lower risk of multiple cardiometabolic diseases

LabVantage named Global LIMS Company of the year by Frost & Sullivan

Cognitive distortions and deliberate ignorance lead to COVID-19 vaccine refusal, study says

Study highlights limited evidence for antidepressants in treating pain in older adults

Study shows no increase in depression after mild TBI in adolescents

Catalonia study highlights unhealthy snack trends among school-aged children

Unexpected six-month pattern of COVID-19 cases discovered in the U.S.

Lower neighborhood opportunity linked to increased risk of preterm birth

UC study explores airborne transmission of MRSA in hospital settings

New survey highlights gaps in menopause knowledge and management

Tossed medicine, delayed housing: How homeless sweeps are thwarting Medicaid’s goals

Study reveals tropical oils' dual impact: Vital vitamins and dangerous side effects

Single dose of MVA-BN vaccine offers 58% protection against mpox

Australians with health conditions strongly advocate for ongoing COVID-19 safety measures

NIH funds new research to combat emerging viruses

New research network focuses on high-priority viruses

AI-powered treatment allocation improves public health outcomes

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