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WHO TAG-CO-VAC reviews COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness and antigen composition

The WHO Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 Vaccine Composition (TAG-CO-VAC) continues to closely monitor the genetic and antigenic evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants, immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination, and the performance of COVID-19 vaccines against circulating variants.

24 Dec 2024

Groundbreaking brain atlas sheds light on neural pathways for movement

Signals relayed to motor neurons from the brain enable muscle movement, but these signals typically pass through spinal interneurons before they reach their destination.

23 Dec 2024

New eye drop treatment offers hope for dry AMD patients

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in individuals over 65, characterized by abnormal changes in the macular, resulting in reduced vision and distorted objects.

23 Dec 2024

He went in for a colonoscopy. The hospital charged $19,000 for two.

Tom Contos is an avid runner. When he started experiencing rectal bleeding in March, he thought exercise could be the cause and tried to ignore it. But he became increasingly worried when the bleeding continued for weeks.

19 Dec 2024

Surgeons slow to adopt new biomaterials for bone defects

Two million bone transplants are performed worldwide yearly, including half a million in the United States alone. Yet, a QUT-led study has found surgeons are slow to adopt newly developed biomaterials or tissue-engineered solutions.

19 Dec 2024

Study: Nearly 75% of Australian adolescents experience depression or anxiety

Almost three quarters of adolescents in Australia experience clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms, with most being chronic, according to a new study.

17 Dec 2024

Renowned neuroscientist reveals key insights into how brain circuits drive addictive behaviors

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview published today in Brain Medicine, renowned neuroscientist Dr. Peter Kalivas reveals crucial insights into how brain circuits drive addictive behaviors and discusses potential new drug targets for treating behavioral disorders.

17 Dec 2024

Trump’s picks for top health jobs not just team of rivals but ‘team of opponents’

Many of President-elect Donald Trump's candidates for federal health agencies have promoted policies and goals that put them at odds with one another or with Trump's choice to run the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., setting the stage for internal friction over public health initiatives.

17 Dec 2024

Precision in every drop: Inside Hamilton’s syringe technology

NewsMedical spoke with Hamilton Company about its syringe technology, custom syringe solutions, and syringe accessories for multi-industry use.

From Hamilton Lab 16 Dec 2024

Resources are expanding for older adults on their own

Jeff Kromrey, 69, will sit down with his daughter the next time she visits and show her how to access his online accounts if he has an unexpected health crisis.

9 Dec 2024

New Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network advances AI solutions for Parkinson’s disease

Neurological disorders are now the leading cause of disability worldwide. Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, and case numbers are growing quickly.

6 Dec 2024

Professor Peter Falkai suggests promising new directions in schizophrenia treatment

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview, distinguished psychiatrist Professor Peter Falkai suggests promising new directions in schizophrenia treatment through his groundbreaking research on brain plasticity and myelin regeneration.

4 Dec 2024

PCORI funds $156 million for new patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) has approved funding awards totaling more than $156 million for new patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER), as well as research to improve methods and strengthen the science of engagement in CER.

3 Dec 2024

Bedfont® Scientific Limited Brings Cutting-Edge Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Solutions to Saudi Arabia with New Registration

With the launch of NObreath® FeNO and Gastrolyzer® devices, Bedfont® and Tebaba Medical Services are advancing breath analysis technology in the Middle East.

From NObreath 3 Dec 2024

Indiana hospitals pull merger application after pushback over monopoly concerns

Two rival hospitals in Terre Haute, Indiana, pulled back their merger application Monday, just days before the state was due to rule on the deal amid growing backlash to such medical monopolies.

26 Nov 2024

ESGCT Conference Takeaways: A specialty laboratory perspective

Discover the latest innovations in cell and gene therapy via Cerba Research's highlights of ESGCT.

From Cerba Research 22 Nov 2024

Study finds link between poor mental health and browsing negative online content

People with poorer mental health are more prone to browsing negative content online, which further exacerbates their symptoms, finds a study led by UCL researchers.

21 Nov 2024

Children's Colorado earns prestigious cardiomyopathy recognition

Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) has been named a Cardiomyopathy Center of Care by the Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation (CCF), a national nonprofit committed to improving health outcomes and quality of life for children with cardiomyopathy.

20 Nov 2024

New mindfulness therapy offers hope for teenagers struggling with depression

Researchers have developed a mindfulness therapy tailored specifically to appeal to teenagers to help them cope with increasing levels of depression and mental health problems.

18 Nov 2024

Scientists fear what’s next for public health if RFK Jr. is allowed to ‘go wild’

Many scientists at the federal health agencies await the second Donald Trump administration with dread as well as uncertainty over how the president-elect will reconcile starkly different philosophies among the leaders of his team.

14 Nov 2024

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WHO TAG-CO-VAC reviews COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness and antigen composition

Groundbreaking brain atlas sheds light on neural pathways for movement

New eye drop treatment offers hope for dry AMD patients

He went in for a colonoscopy. The hospital charged $19,000 for two.

Surgeons slow to adopt new biomaterials for bone defects

Study: Nearly 75% of Australian adolescents experience depression or anxiety

Renowned neuroscientist reveals key insights into how brain circuits drive addictive behaviors

Trump’s picks for top health jobs not just team of rivals but ‘team of opponents’

Precision in every drop: Inside Hamilton’s syringe technology

Resources are expanding for older adults on their own

New Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network advances AI solutions for Parkinson’s disease

Professor Peter Falkai suggests promising new directions in schizophrenia treatment

PCORI funds $156 million for new patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research

Bedfont® Scientific Limited Brings Cutting-Edge Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Solutions to Saudi Arabia with New Registration

Indiana hospitals pull merger application after pushback over monopoly concerns

ESGCT Conference Takeaways: A specialty laboratory perspective

Study finds link between poor mental health and browsing negative online content

Children's Colorado earns prestigious cardiomyopathy recognition

New mindfulness therapy offers hope for teenagers struggling with depression

Scientists fear what’s next for public health if RFK Jr. is allowed to ‘go wild’

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