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Swedish study shows fully vaccinated are protected against severe COVID-19

Researchers evaluate the risk of severe Omicron infections in several risk categories defined by sex, age, comorbidities, and vaccination status.

8 Feb 2022

Study finds rising racial disparities in opioid and stimulant deaths

Between 2009 and 2019, overdose deaths in the United States involving opioids and stimulant drugs, such as cocaine and methamphetamine, surged compared to deaths from stimulants alone.

8 Feb 2022

Study finds no effect from the school fruit scheme on pupils' weight

The scheme providing free fruit to schools lasted from 2007 to 2014 and was mainly introduced to improve learning in school through a better diet. Among other possible positive effects of the scheme was a reduced prevalence of obesity.

8 Feb 2022

PCR data sheds light on the dynamics of interspecies pathogen-pathogen interactions

The new study uses PCR data on 17 different pathogens, collected from clinical samples as part of the Seattle Flu Study, a community-based surveillance study of respiratory viral infections.

8 Feb 2022

Reanalysis of the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines

In a new study, researchers investigated the impact of trial study design and other parameters on the estimates of COVID-19 vaccine efficacy.

8 Feb 2022

Missouri’s war on public health shows extent of national rift

Republican Missouri state Sen. Mike Moon believes that covid-19 vaccinations, especially among children, should cease until the long-term effects are known.

8 Feb 2022

Health care paradox: Medicare penalizes dozens of hospitals it also gives five stars

The federal government has penalized 764 hospitals — including more than three dozen it simultaneously rates as among the best in the country — for having the highest numbers of patient infections and potentially avoidable complications.

8 Feb 2022

Culinary medicine curriculum has a positive impact on outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes

A culinary medicine curriculum had a positive impact on certain biometric and diet-related behavioral and psychosocial outcomes among low-income, food-insecure patients with type 2 diabetes participating in a clinic-led food prescription program, according to researchers with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

8 Feb 2022

SARS-CoV-2 infection-induced antibodies may last more than 20 months

A recent research letter published in the JAMA demonstrated the prevalence and the longevity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodies in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) unvaccinated United States (US) adults recovered from the disease in the long term.

7 Feb 2022

"Drug checking" programs have unexpected benefits, study finds

A recent study has found that so-called "drug checking" programs have unexpected benefits, allowing public health programs to reach and work with people who use drugs who would otherwise not access services such as HIV testing.

7 Feb 2022

Research explores public reactions to COVID-19 pandemic across diverse ethnic groups

Researchers evaluate the attitudes of diverse ethnic groups in the United Kingdom towards the COVID-19 pandemic.

7 Feb 2022

Novel, rapid and efficient assay for SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies

Researchers validate a quick, highly efficient, and automated assay to detect neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2.

7 Feb 2022

Ready for another pandemic malady? It’s called ‘decision fatigue’

Most all of us have felt the exhaustion of pandemic-era decision-making. Should I travel to see an elderly relative? Can I see my friends and, if so, is inside OK? Mask or no mask? Test or no test? What day? Which brand? Is it safe to send my child to day care?

7 Feb 2022

Public Health News and Research

Swedish study shows fully vaccinated are protected against severe COVID-19

Study finds rising racial disparities in opioid and stimulant deaths

Study finds no effect from the school fruit scheme on pupils' weight

PCR data sheds light on the dynamics of interspecies pathogen-pathogen interactions

Reanalysis of the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines

Missouri’s war on public health shows extent of national rift

Health care paradox: Medicare penalizes dozens of hospitals it also gives five stars

Culinary medicine curriculum has a positive impact on outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes

SARS-CoV-2 infection-induced antibodies may last more than 20 months

"Drug checking" programs have unexpected benefits, study finds

Research explores public reactions to COVID-19 pandemic across diverse ethnic groups

Novel, rapid and efficient assay for SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies

Ready for another pandemic malady? It’s called ‘decision fatigue’

How the tiny-home movement is providing more than just a roof to homeless people

The determinants of social distancing among young people living in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland

Evaluating delayed vaccination schedules for protection against SARS-CoV-2

Study looks at rapid antigen vs. PCR tests in the emergency department triage

Northwestern researchers study COVID-19 mechanisms, infection patterns and impact on gender minorities

Study examines community and individual risk factors that relate to higher risk of COVID-19

Assessing public trust and understanding of CDC’s revised COVID-19 guidelines

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The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

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