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Remote delivery of mental health care across the U.S. has increased dramatically

The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred a remarkable number of psychologists across the United States to shift to delivering mental health care to patients remotely, according to a national study led by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University.

3 Sep 2020

Study shows potential of digital mental healthcare to help people during COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused worldwide fear, uncertainty and restriction of movement. The physical distancing, socio-economic consequences of quarantine measures, and the loss of social support are a grave threat to public mental health.

31 Aug 2020

COVID-19 crisis highlights shortcomings in Australia's National Broadband Network

The COVID-19 crisis has increasingly highlighted shortcomings in Australia's National Broadband Network, Flinders University experts say.

28 Aug 2020

New algorithm can help spot illicit online pharmacies

Consumers are expected to spend more than $100 billion at online pharmacies in the next few years, but not all of these businesses are legitimate.

28 Aug 2020

Older adults experienced mental health problems during COVID-19 pandemic

Older adults experienced greater depression and loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by Indiana University researchers, and relationship strength (perceived closeness to network members) moderated the relationship between loneliness and depression.

27 Aug 2020

Thermo Scientific Smart-Vue Pro Remote Monitoring Solution supports optimal sample safety and integrity

Biotechnology, pharmaceutical, clinical and academic laboratories can now benefit from a next-generation remote monitoring solution designed to enable superior levels of sample protection, workflow efficiencies, asset/cost optimization and regulatory compliance.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 27 Aug 2020

American Academy of Nursing honors Huddersfield academic

The University of Huddersfield's Professor Nick Hardiker has been selected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.

26 Aug 2020

Study finds an increase in fake posts on social media tied to COVID-19

During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, social media platforms have played a major role in conveying information from health care leaders and government officials to communities about how to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

25 Aug 2020

Google searches for anxiety skyrocket amid coronavirus pandemic

Just like physical health, it is important to check one’s mental health amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. When countries announced lockdown orders, many people were confined to their homes, away from family and friends.

25 Aug 2020

Telemedicine use by older adults has skyrocketed, new poll finds

One in four older Americans had a virtual medical visit in the first three months of the COVID-19 pandemic, most of them by video, a new telehealth poll finds.

17 Aug 2020

Search engines can spread false information on vaccines, shows study

Anti-vaccine websites, which could play a key role in promoting public hesitancy about a potential COVID vaccine, are far more likely to be found via independent search engines than through an internet giant like Google.

14 Aug 2020

Online COVID-19 symptom tracking tool ensures a person's confidentiality and privacy

An online COVID-19 symptom tracking tool developed by researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center ensures a person's confidentiality while being able to actively monitor their symptoms.

13 Aug 2020

Stone age instinct and daily stress have left disproportionate number of women in agony

We're 100% behind knowledge-based research, but sometimes you really do have to question evolution! Jaw-dropping research? Not really, quite the opposite actually!

13 Aug 2020

Parks and public services at greater distances increase physical activity in older people

Physical activity destinations more than 500 meters from home may encourage older people to engage in physical activity. Outdoor mobility facilitating parks, walking trails, and public services at greater distances increased physical activity, according to a study conducted at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences of the University of Jyväskylä.

13 Aug 2020

NHS Tayside and Inhealthcare launch new app to support IBS patients

People suffering from irritable bowel syndrome are set to benefit from a new app launched by NHS Tayside, in partnership with Inhealthcare.

13 Aug 2020

Researchers develop fitness app to reduce hospital visits

An app that can measure fitness at home by hospital out-patients is being shared for free by its Malmö University developer. Such technology could be vital in reducing the number of appointments high risk groups must attend.

10 Aug 2020

Researchers develop implantable radio-frequency transmitter chip for biomedical devices

Purdue University innovators are working on inventions to use micro-chip technology in implantable devices and other wearable products such as smart watches to improve biomedical devices, including those used to monitor people with glaucoma and heart disease.

4 Aug 2020

A new platform to provide information on SARS-CoV-2 immunity or seroprevalence

Who has overcome an infection with the virus without noticing, and how many people have already produced protective antibodies against the new coronavirus? Various antibody studies are now under way that will provide information on immunity or seroprevalence in the population.

3 Aug 2020

What seniors can expect as their new normal in a post-vaccine world

Imagine this scenario, perhaps a year or two in the future: An effective COVID-19 vaccine is routinely available and the world is moving forward. Life, however, will likely never be the same — particularly for people over 60.

3 Aug 2020

College students more anxious, depressed during initial COVID-19 outbreak, study finds

College students were more anxious and depressed during the initial outbreak of COVID-19 than they were during similar time frames in previous academic years, according to a Dartmouth study.

27 Jul 2020

Internet News and Research

Remote delivery of mental health care across the U.S. has increased dramatically

Study shows potential of digital mental healthcare to help people during COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 crisis highlights shortcomings in Australia's National Broadband Network

New algorithm can help spot illicit online pharmacies

Older adults experienced mental health problems during COVID-19 pandemic

Thermo Scientific Smart-Vue Pro Remote Monitoring Solution supports optimal sample safety and integrity

American Academy of Nursing honors Huddersfield academic

Study finds an increase in fake posts on social media tied to COVID-19

Google searches for anxiety skyrocket amid coronavirus pandemic

Telemedicine use by older adults has skyrocketed, new poll finds

Search engines can spread false information on vaccines, shows study

Online COVID-19 symptom tracking tool ensures a person's confidentiality and privacy

Stone age instinct and daily stress have left disproportionate number of women in agony

Parks and public services at greater distances increase physical activity in older people

NHS Tayside and Inhealthcare launch new app to support IBS patients

Researchers develop fitness app to reduce hospital visits

Researchers develop implantable radio-frequency transmitter chip for biomedical devices

A new platform to provide information on SARS-CoV-2 immunity or seroprevalence

What seniors can expect as their new normal in a post-vaccine world

College students more anxious, depressed during initial COVID-19 outbreak, study finds

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