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A pandemic is a global disease outbreak. During a pandemic, transmission can be anticipated in the workplace, not only from patient to workers in health care settings, but also among co-workers in general work settings. A pandemic would cause high levels of illness, death, social disruption, and economic loss. Everyday life would be disrupted because so many people in so many places become seriously ill at the same time. Impacts could range from school and business closings to the interruption of basic services such as public transportation and food delivery.

A deeper look at COVID-19 transmission and fetal health

A new Cleveland Clinic-led study published in The EMBO Journal shows that mild and asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections can trigger immune responses in a pregnant individual that may cause serious inflammatory responses in the developing fetus.

17 Oct 2024

Study provides detailed analysis of mRNA vaccine circulation and breakdown

A study led by researchers from RMIT University and the Doherty Institute has provided the first detailed analysis of how mRNA vaccines circulate and break down in the human bloodstream.

16 Oct 2024

COVID-19 raises the risk of type 2 diabetes in children, study reveals

Researchers found that children who contracted COVID-19 were at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes within six months, compared to those with other respiratory infections.

15 Oct 2024

Research links COVID-19 vaccines to temporary facial palsy in over 5,000 patients

This research identifies a potential link between COVID-19 vaccines and facial palsy, calling for enhanced surveillance and understanding of vaccine safety.

15 Oct 2024

Alexandra Knauer receives “Berlin family entrepreneur of the year 2024” award

The head of the Berlin-based manufacturer of high-tech laboratory instruments KNAUER was honored by the association “Die Familienunternehmer” (The family entrepreneurs) at a festive evening event at Soho House Berlin on October 8.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 14 Oct 2024

Chronic stress disrupts gut microbiota, promoting colorectal cancer growth

Cutting-edge research has uncovered how chronic stress disrupts the balance of gut microbiota to speed up the progression of colorectal cancer (CRC), opening new avenues for CRC prevention and treatment.

13 Oct 2024

Research links NK cells to severe cases of RSV in children

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of hospitalization in young children due to respiratory complications such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia.

12 Oct 2024

Pathway to a 50% reduction in premature deaths by 2050

A team of 50 leading international experts, the Lancet Commission on Investing in Health (CIH), explored this question, resulting in clear, actionable, and achievable measures for achieving this ambitious goal worldwide.

12 Oct 2024

The crucial role of teenage friendships in shaping adult wellbeing

Being a teenager is hard, confusing - and crucially important. Scientists studying teenage socializing have found that teenaged friendships could lay essential foundations for wellbeing in later life, and that not just the kinds of friendships teenagers experience but the timing of those friendships is critical.

12 Oct 2024

Surge in malaria cases linked to aircraft-transported mosquitoes

Malaria cases resulting from bites of mosquitoes transported by aircraft from areas where is common have increased, according to both a retrospective analysis in France and a systematic review of studies in Europe, which have been published in Eurosurveillance.

10 Oct 2024

Bed availability influences critical care admissions after surgery

Bed availability is a "significant" factor in determining whether or not a patient is admitted to a critical care bed after surgery, questioning whether some are getting the care they need, a new study from researchers at UCL and UCLH has found for the first time.

10 Oct 2024

Partisanship and socioeconomic factors affect COVID-19 vaccination rates

COVID-19 vaccination rates have varied significantly based on partisanship and socioeconomic factors, with Democrats getting vaccinated faster and at higher percentages than Republicans and Independents.

10 Oct 2024

New study reveals long-term brainstem damage in COVID-19 survivors using advanced MRI scans

A study using 7T QSM identifies microstructural changes in the brainstem of COVID-19 survivors, suggesting links to long-term neuroinflammatory responses.

10 Oct 2024

Rise in human life expectancy may be slowing down

Research indicates that without major advances in aging, radical life extension is improbable, necessitating reforms in retirement planning and life insurance.

10 Oct 2024

Montana looks to fast-track Medicaid access for older applicants

Montana is looking to fast-track Medicaid access for older adults who need help to stay in their homes or towns.

10 Oct 2024

COVID-19 testing and variants more prevalent in minority communities

More than four years after the COVID-19 pandemic caused the world to come to a standstill, lessons in pandemic response are still being learned. What we know: the global pandemic disproportionately affected racial and ethnic minority groups across the U.S., with Black and Hispanic individuals being three to four times more likely to die from COVID compared to white individuals.

10 Oct 2024

Breast cancer mortality plummets by 44%, but alarming racial gaps persist

The latest American Cancer Society report reveals a 44% decline in breast cancer mortality since 1989, but racial disparities remain, with underserved populations seeing little progress. Increased screening and access to treatment are critical for future reductions.

9 Oct 2024

US study uncovers antiviral resistance in swine-origin influenza, urging enhanced pandemic surveillance

Researchers in the US analyzed swine-origin influenza viruses, identifying key mutations that could reduce antiviral drug effectiveness and threaten pandemic preparedness.

9 Oct 2024

COVID-19 found to increase heart attack and stroke risks

An analysis of data in the UK Biobank has found that COVID-19 infection may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and death from any cause for up to three years for people with and without cardiovascular disease, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology (ATVB).

9 Oct 2024