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New model for making accurate short-term projections of COVID-19 cases

A new study by Texas A&M University researchers published in PLOS ONE details a new model for making short-term projections of daily COVID-19 cases that is accurate, reliable and easily used by public health officials and other organizations.

16 Apr 2021

Single dose of Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID vaccine shown to be more immunogenic than natural infection

By investigating antibody and T cell responses to a single dose of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, researchers from Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom have found that more than 90% of vaccinated individuals produced an adequate amount of antibodies after receiving only one dose of the vaccine – irrespective of their age and gender.

16 Apr 2021

Remote and virtual health care models can negatively impact small physician offices

In a newly released study, researchers found that remote and virtual care models can negatively impact small physician offices.

16 Apr 2021

Chile and Uruguay are experiencing their worst moment of COVID-19 pandemic

Chile and Uruguay emerged as model cases last year for their handling of the COVID-19 crisis and are among the top five countriesin the world with the most vaccine doses administered per 100 people daily.

15 Apr 2021

CUNY SPH announces the New York State Vaccine Education and Adoption Project

In a race to transform the vaccine-hesitant into adopters in New York City and surrounding counties as Covid-19 variants rise, the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy has announced the New York State Vaccine Education and Adoption Project.

15 Apr 2021

New nanothin coating could be used to treat deadly bacterial and fungal infections

Researchers have developed a new superbug-destroying coating that could be used on wound dressings and implants to prevent and treat potentially deadly bacterial and fungal infections.

15 Apr 2021

Pregnancy increases the risk of first-time symptomatic kidney stone

Though researchers have long known that several physiological and anatomical changes occur during pregnancy that can contribute to kidney stone formation, evidence of the link has been lacking. But now Mayo Clinic researchers believe they have that evidence.

15 Apr 2021

Greater intake of red and processed meat associated with worse heart function, finds study

An observational study in nearly 20,000 individuals has found that greater intake of red and processed meat is associated with worse heart function.

15 Apr 2021

The FDA seeks a new way to review old drugs without causing prices to soar

Chuck Peterson of Omaha, Nebraska, recently experienced a swollen, painful knuckle caused by arthritis. He got a prescription for colchicine.

15 Apr 2021

Airports step up mental health assistance as passenger anxiety soars

Robin Hancock gently worked her steel tongue drum with a pair of mallets, producing a set of soothing, mystical tones. They blended with the soft sound of chirping birds and bubbling creeks pouring from a Bluetooth speaker. Her warm voice invited the two visitors in the dimly lit room to slip into a nature setting of their choosing.

15 Apr 2021

Study analyzes trends in age at natural menopause and reproductive life span among US women

As females age, their bodies typically undergo two significant changes that generally occur during adolescence and middle age.

15 Apr 2021

Survey data shows strong readiness among young people for COVID-19 vaccination

As older teens and young adults become eligible for COVID-19 vaccination across the country, and younger teens await their turn, new survey data suggest a strong readiness that has grown since fall.

15 Apr 2021

Improving urban design to prioritize and promote public health

Most people by now have memorized the public health guidelines meant to help minimize transmission of COVID-19: wash your hands, wear a mask, keep six feet apart from others. That part is easy.

15 Apr 2021

Air pollution can increase severity and hospitalization in COVID-19 patients with pre-existing respiratory conditions

Patients who have preexisting respiratory conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and live in areas with high levels of air pollution have a greater chance of hospitalization if they contract COVID-19, says a University of Cincinnati researcher.

15 Apr 2021

People who trust TV and Facebook for accurate news about COVID-19 are less knowledgeable

People who trust television and Facebook to provide them with accurate news about the coronavirus pandemic are less knowledgeable about COVID-19, according to a new study, which assessed people's knowledge of the virus in the earliest stages of the pandemic.

15 Apr 2021

Population-based study shows the persistence of neutralizing antibodies against coronavirus

It is an open question to what extent protection against reinfection persists after overcoming a SARS-CoV-2 infection.

15 Apr 2021

Multi-center study to provide evidence-based guidance on how to treat youth anxiety

Anxiety disorders affect one in five youth. Generally, a child is treated with either cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or medication. But despite the high prevalence of anxiety, there is no study-based evidence to compare the success rate of medication versus CBT.

15 Apr 2021

Biden moves to overturn Trump birth control rules

The Biden administration Wednesday formally proposed the repeal of Trump-era regulations barring abortion referrals and making other changes intended to evict Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers from the federal family planning program, Title X.

14 Apr 2021

Studies provide insights into characteristics and clinical effect of SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 variant

Two new studies, published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases and The Lancet Public Health, found no evidence that people with the B.1.1.7. variant experience worse symptoms or a heightened risk of developing long COVID compared with those infected with a different COVID-19 strain.

13 Apr 2021

Syphilis cases in California drive a record-setting year for STDs nationwide

In certain circles of San Francisco, a case of syphilis can be as common and casual as the flu, to the point where Billy Lemon can't even remember how many times he's had it.

13 Apr 2021

Health Care News and Research

New model for making accurate short-term projections of COVID-19 cases

Single dose of Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID vaccine shown to be more immunogenic than natural infection

Remote and virtual health care models can negatively impact small physician offices

Chile and Uruguay are experiencing their worst moment of COVID-19 pandemic

CUNY SPH announces the New York State Vaccine Education and Adoption Project

New nanothin coating could be used to treat deadly bacterial and fungal infections

Pregnancy increases the risk of first-time symptomatic kidney stone

Greater intake of red and processed meat associated with worse heart function, finds study

The FDA seeks a new way to review old drugs without causing prices to soar

Airports step up mental health assistance as passenger anxiety soars

Study analyzes trends in age at natural menopause and reproductive life span among US women

Survey data shows strong readiness among young people for COVID-19 vaccination

Improving urban design to prioritize and promote public health

Air pollution can increase severity and hospitalization in COVID-19 patients with pre-existing respiratory conditions

People who trust TV and Facebook for accurate news about COVID-19 are less knowledgeable

Population-based study shows the persistence of neutralizing antibodies against coronavirus

Multi-center study to provide evidence-based guidance on how to treat youth anxiety

Biden moves to overturn Trump birth control rules

Studies provide insights into characteristics and clinical effect of SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 variant

Syphilis cases in California drive a record-setting year for STDs nationwide

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