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Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared across Great Britain to mitigate the risk of disease

Following an increase in the number of detections of avian influenza (bird flu) in wild birds and on commercial premises, the Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales have declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone across Great Britain to mitigate the risk of the disease spreading amongst poultry and captive birds.

17 Oct 2022

Study uses whole genome sequencing to trace SARS-CoV-2 transmission within Welsh hospital

In a new study, researchers used whole genome sequencing to examine the patients-to-staff, staff-to-patients, and staff-to-staff transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in hospitals in Wales.

17 Oct 2022

Physical exercise provides positive health benefits on COVID-19 outcomes

A new study found that physical exercise has a positive effect on the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prognosis.

17 Oct 2022

Say what? Hearing aids available over-the-counter for as low as $199, and without a prescription

Starting Monday, consumers will be able to buy hearing aids directly off store shelves and at dramatically lower prices as a 2017 federal law finally takes effect.

17 Oct 2022

Public perceptions of wastewater use for community health monitoring in the United States

A new PLOS One journal paper by University of Louisville researchers underscored public perceptions of sewer surveillance and security issues associated with sewage monitoring that could be modified through educational programs.

17 Oct 2022

Intimate partner violence common and chronic among young sexual, gender minorities assigned male at birth

Intimate partner violence is chronic among young sexual and gender minorities assigned male at birth (YSGM-AMAB), with bisexual, transgender and lower-income people in this group having the highest likelihood of victimization, a Rutgers study has found.

14 Oct 2022

Multi-center analysis shines light on invasive lobular carcinoma

A multi-center analysis of patients with invasive lobular carcinoma, or ILC - the second most common histological subtype of invasive breast cancer in the U.S. - showed that, despite its prevalence, ILC is detected later and has worse outcomes than the predominant subtype of invasive breast cancer, known as invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC), or no special type.

14 Oct 2022

$Study compares two antisepsis aqueous solutions in reducing infection risk in open fracture surgeries$

Study compares two antisepsis aqueous solutions in reducing infection risk in open fracture surgeries

Orthopedics faculty at LSU Health New Orleans participated in a study comparing two antisepsis aqueous solutions in reducing the risk of infection in patients requiring surgery for open fractures.

14 Oct 2022

Exploring the use of chest CT-based imaging biomarkers for early-stage COVID-19 screening

In a new study, researchers demonstrated that vasculature-like signals (N) in chest computed tomography (CT) scans could serve as robust imaging biomarkers (IBs) of early-stage COVID-19 screening.

14 Oct 2022

The utilization and provision of pediatric primary care services during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

The current protocol focuses on primary care pediatricians (PCPs) since they are the primary point of contact for 80% of children who need to access healthcare in many countries.

14 Oct 2022

COVID-19 vaccination reduced the severity of the Omicron-driven pandemic wave in Saudi Arabia

In a new study, researchers conducted a retrospective study of all COVID-19 cases from a single hospital in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) between December 25, 2021, and February 30, 2022.

14 Oct 2022

Changes in mortality associated with temperature-sensitive diseases in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers assessed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on temperature-sensitive disease mortality.

14 Oct 2022

Will covid spike again this fall? 6 tips to help you stay safe

Last year, the emergence of the highly transmissible omicron variant of the covid-19 virus caught many people by surprise and led to a surge in cases that overwhelmed hospitals and drove up fatalities. Now we're learning that omicron is mutating to better evade the immune system.

14 Oct 2022

Associations of cardioprotective medications with COVID-19 outcomes

Researchers evaluated COVID-19 outcomes in patients taking four types of cardioprotective medicines.

14 Oct 2022

Innovative approaches needed to improve flu vaccine effectiveness, experts say

While influenza has taken a backseat to COVID-19 over the last 2.5 years, flu season is here again and, with a significant reduction in social distancing, masking and other COVID-prevention measures, we’ll likely see many more cases of the flu this year, experts say.

14 Oct 2022

$Over-the-counter aspirin effective in preventing blood clots following surgery to repair bone fractures$

Over-the-counter aspirin effective in preventing blood clots following surgery to repair bone fractures

Patients who have surgery to repair bone fractures typically receive a type of injectable blood thinner, low-molecular-weight heparin, to prevent life-threatening blood clots, but a new clinical trial found that over-the-counter aspirin is just as effective.

14 Oct 2022

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Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared across Great Britain to mitigate the risk of disease

Study uses whole genome sequencing to trace SARS-CoV-2 transmission within Welsh hospital

Physical exercise provides positive health benefits on COVID-19 outcomes

Say what? Hearing aids available over-the-counter for as low as $199, and without a prescription

Public perceptions of wastewater use for community health monitoring in the United States

Intimate partner violence common and chronic among young sexual, gender minorities assigned male at birth

Multi-center analysis shines light on invasive lobular carcinoma

Study compares two antisepsis aqueous solutions in reducing infection risk in open fracture surgeries

Exploring the use of chest CT-based imaging biomarkers for early-stage COVID-19 screening

The utilization and provision of pediatric primary care services during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 vaccination reduced the severity of the Omicron-driven pandemic wave in Saudi Arabia

Changes in mortality associated with temperature-sensitive diseases in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic

Will covid spike again this fall? 6 tips to help you stay safe

Associations of cardioprotective medications with COVID-19 outcomes

Innovative approaches needed to improve flu vaccine effectiveness, experts say

Over-the-counter aspirin effective in preventing blood clots following surgery to repair bone fractures

Researchers receive £9.8m to tackle the rising challenge of non-communicable diseases in West Africa

Total body PET/CT scans can effectively visualize systemic joint involvement in patients with arthritis

HIV patients with moderate immune suppression at greater risk of severe COVID-19 "breakthrough" infection

Sewage monitoring method detects hepatitis virus in wastewater samples

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