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Paper-based device to detect coronavirus in wastewater

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread to180 countries and territories, affecting more than 850,000 people. The transmission of the coronavirus is through respiratory droplets. However, the risk of transmission through feces is low, based on data from previous coronavirus outbreaks. Though transmission of the novel coronavirus through sewerage systems is low, testing could help predict coronavirus outbreaks or spread.

31 Mar 2020

Study examines the effect of Medicaid expansion on head and neck cancer patients

A study published in the JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery examines the effect of Medicaid expansion on head and neck cancer patients, finding that the expansions under the Affordable Care Act were associated with improved access to care for these patients and selective Medicaid expansion may worsen existing regional disparities in terms of access to care and outcomes.

31 Mar 2020

NJIT engineers design masks, shields and swabs to combat the surge in COVID-19 infections

As emergency response teams in the region scramble to acquire dwindling medical supplies to combat the surge in COVID-19 (coronavirus) infections, diverse members of the New Jersey Institute of Technology community - from engineers to physicists to advanced manufacturing specialists to students - are designing and fabricating devices to help address the shortfall.

31 Mar 2020

UM receives funding for research center dedicated to addressing public health challenges

As emergent pathogens like coronavirus and climate-related health challenges like wildfire smoke plague human populations, the University of Montana has received funding for a center dedicated to understanding and addressing public health challenges to Montana and the region.

31 Mar 2020

FDA nod for first experimental plasma therapy for COVID-19 in the U.S.

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) global pandemic has rapidly spread across the globe, now affecting 180 countries and territories. The United States is the front runner with the highest number of confirmed cases, surpassing both China, Italy, and Spain in the case toll. With the vast spread of the novel coronavirus, scientists and health experts are opting for varied treatments in the hope of helping ailing patients infected with COVID-19.

31 Mar 2020

Experiences of women who had negative effects when using hormonal contraception

A study of women who experienced mental ill-health from a hormonal contraception indicates they value their mental well-being higher than a satisfactory sex life. Their experiences can influence their choice of contraception.

31 Mar 2020

Sheltered at home, families broach end-of-life planning

Long before she contracted COVID-19 at a Kirkland, Washington, nursing home, Barbara Dreyfuss made sure to document the wishes that would govern how she died.

31 Mar 2020

Online coronavirus tests are just the latest iffy products marketed to anxious consumers

Companies with experience in the "at-home" testing market began announcing in mid-March that they would be offering direct-to-consumer test kits for COVID-19.

31 Mar 2020

Her genetic test revealed a microscopic problem — and a jumbo price tag

Michelle Kuppersmith, 32, feels great, works full time and exercises three to four times a week. So she was surprised when a routine blood test found that her body was making too many platelets, which help control bleeding.

31 Mar 2020

Should you bring mom home from assisted living during the pandemic?

Dr. Alison Webb took her 81-year-old father out of assisted living, to live.

31 Mar 2020

Fee app helps track onset and progression of COVID-19 symptoms in Americans

As the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic grips the US, a new free app is helping to track the onset and progression of symptoms of millions across the nation. The app will help identify those at risk sooner, and help slow the outbreak of the disease.

31 Mar 2020

Critical care team creates blueprint for emergency operations during COVID-19 epidemic

As patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) flood hospitals, the health care system must not only determine how to redeploy limited resources and staff to care for them but must also make well-calculated decisions to provide other types of critical care.

31 Mar 2020

World academies urge scientific, policymaking communities to help control COVID-19

The current COVID-19 outbreak was first reported on 31 December 2019. On 11 March 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a pandemic.

31 Mar 2020

AGS commends Congress for prioritizing care for older adults in response to COVID-19

The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) today commended Congress and President Trump for supporting critical efforts to expand geriatrics expertise through the more than $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package (S. 3548).

31 Mar 2020

More than 5,000 surgery centers can now serve as makeshift hospitals during COVID-19 crisis

The Trump administration cleared the way Monday to immediately use outpatient surgery centers, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, hotels and even dormitories as makeshift hospitals, health care centers or quarantine sites during the coronavirus crisis.

30 Mar 2020

UMass Amherst study explores effects ER caregivers’ on-the-job emotions on patient care

Doctors and nurses in emergency departments at four academic centers and four community hospitals in the Northeast reported a wide range of emotions triggered by patients, hospital resources and societal factors, according to a qualitative study led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst social psychologist.

30 Mar 2020

Temple researchers reverse muscle fibrosis associated with overuse injury in animals

Overuse injuries - think muscle strains, tennis elbow, and rotator cuff tears - are a considerable problem in the United States, especially among young athletes.

30 Mar 2020

COVID-19: What is social distancing?

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by a novel coronavirus, akin to previous infections such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in 2002 and the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus disease (MERS-CoV) in 2012.

30 Mar 2020

Houston Methodist receives FDA approval to transfuse donated plasma into a COVID-19 patient

Houston Methodist received FDA approval Saturday to become the first academic medical center in the nation to transfuse donated plasma from a recovered COVID-19 patient into a critically ill patient.

30 Mar 2020

New AASM position statement evaluates the role of sleep deprivation in physician burnout

Physician burnout is a significantly underappreciated public safety issue, and sleep loss is often overlooked as a contributing factor, according to a new position statement published by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

30 Mar 2020

Health Care News and Research

Paper-based device to detect coronavirus in wastewater

Study examines the effect of Medicaid expansion on head and neck cancer patients

NJIT engineers design masks, shields and swabs to combat the surge in COVID-19 infections

UM receives funding for research center dedicated to addressing public health challenges

FDA nod for first experimental plasma therapy for COVID-19 in the U.S.

Experiences of women who had negative effects when using hormonal contraception

Sheltered at home, families broach end-of-life planning

Online coronavirus tests are just the latest iffy products marketed to anxious consumers

Her genetic test revealed a microscopic problem — and a jumbo price tag

Should you bring mom home from assisted living during the pandemic?

Fee app helps track onset and progression of COVID-19 symptoms in Americans

Critical care team creates blueprint for emergency operations during COVID-19 epidemic

World academies urge scientific, policymaking communities to help control COVID-19

AGS commends Congress for prioritizing care for older adults in response to COVID-19

More than 5,000 surgery centers can now serve as makeshift hospitals during COVID-19 crisis

UMass Amherst study explores effects ER caregivers’ on-the-job emotions on patient care

Temple researchers reverse muscle fibrosis associated with overuse injury in animals

COVID-19: What is social distancing?

Houston Methodist receives FDA approval to transfuse donated plasma into a COVID-19 patient

New AASM position statement evaluates the role of sleep deprivation in physician burnout

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