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COVID-19 pandemic reduced sexual partners and activity in the U.S.

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced the number of sexual partners and sexual encounters in the U.S., with non-married women experiencing the most pronounced declines.

24 Sep 2024

Study reveals gaps in outbreak detection resources in Asia

A landmark study led by Duke-NUS Medical School revealed that despite the recent pandemic, outbreak detection efforts remain under-resourced in South and Southeast Asia, with only about half the countries reviewed having integrated pathogen genomic surveillance initiatives in their national plans.

24 Sep 2024

Global myopia prevalence among children and teens set to surpass 740 million by 2050

Around 1 in 3 children and teens around the world is short (near)-sighted, with the global prevalence of myopia set to top 740 million cases by 2050 in this age group, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

24 Sep 2024

New Health Impact Investment Platform launches to strengthen primary care

Execution is starting under the new Health Impact Investment Platform on the first country health investment plans turning original commitment into operational reality.

24 Sep 2024

Study shows little rebound in cancer diagnoses post-pandemic

Cancer incidence trends in 2021 largely returned to what they were before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

24 Sep 2024

PRP intraovarian injection improves the number and quality of blastocysts in mouse models

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science), Volume 16, Issue 17 on September 13, 2024, entitled, "Intraovarian PRP injection improves oocyte quality and early embryo development in mouse models of chemotherapy-induced diminished ovarian reserve."

24 Sep 2024

Internet searches predict ADHD medication prescriptions during COVID-19

In a groundbreaking study published in Brain Medicine (Genomic Press), UCI researchers have uncovered a striking correlation between internet searches for ADHD medications and actual prescription rates during the COVID-19 pandemic.

24 Sep 2024

Incidence and risk factors of an invasive fungal lung infection among COVID-19 patients

Study reveals 0.4%-2.7% incidence of COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis in severe patients, highlighting significant mortality risks and risk factors.

24 Sep 2024

Human challenge study reveals lasting cognitive decline after mild COVID-19

Researchers from the UK conducted the first human challenge study of SARS-CoV-2, revealing long-lasting cognitive deficits in unvaccinated participants infected with the virus, especially in memory and executive function.

23 Sep 2024

Research reveals a disconnect between patient expectations and care for long COVID

"Long COVID" is the continuation or development of new symptoms three months after initial SARS-CoV-2 infection.

23 Sep 2024

Digital health investment could save millions from noncommunicable diseases

An investment today of an additional US$0.24 per patient per year in digital health interventions, such as telemedicine, mobile messaging and chatbots, can help save more than 2 million lives from noncommunicable diseases over the next decade, says a new report released jointly by the World Health Organization (WHO) and ITU (International Telecommunication Union).

23 Sep 2024

Study shows no increased autism risk for pandemic-era children

Children born during the first year of the pandemic, including those exposed to COVID in utero, were no more likely to screen positive for autism than unexposed or pre-pandemic children, found researchers from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

23 Sep 2024

Telemedicine enhances care quality and physician satisfaction

Telemedicine actually improves the quality of care and increases physician satisfaction in delivering that care, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

23 Sep 2024

Epidemiology of viral pathogens involved in febrile rash illness

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. The aim of this study was to monitor the spectrum of viral pathogens involved in febrile rash illness (FRI) and their epidemiology.

23 Sep 2024

Nearly half of people older adults plan to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine, poll suggests

The newly updated COVID-19 vaccine just arrived in pharmacies and clinics nationwide, and a new poll suggests nearly half of people age 50 and older plan to get it.

23 Sep 2024

Florida’s new covid booster guidance is straight-up misinformation

In what has become a pattern of spreading vaccine misinformation, the Florida health department is telling older Floridians and others at highest risk from covid-19 to avoid most booster shots, saying they are potentially dangerous.

23 Sep 2024

U.S. health system underperforms despite massive spending, while Australia and the Netherlands excel

A recent Commonwealth Fund report compares health systems across 10 countries, revealing that the U.S. ranks last overall despite high healthcare spending, with significant gaps in health outcomes, equity, and access to care.

22 Sep 2024

AI-driven urban planning models mislead public health interventions, study shows

AI models using Google Street View (GSV) for urban planning can lead to incorrect conclusions about public health, especially regarding obesity and diabetes. The study reveals that physical activity levels, not environmental features like sidewalks, are more impactful on health outcomes.

22 Sep 2024

Researchers identify new oscillatory patterns in COVID-19 cases across the U.S.

Researchers discovered previously unrecognized oscillatory trends in COVID-19 cases across the U.S., particularly a north-south oscillation around the 37°-38° north latitude. These patterns highlight the complexity of pandemic dynamics and the importance of understanding regional disease transmission.

22 Sep 2024

Research highlights racial disparities and trends in pediatric firearm homicides

Homicide is a leading cause of death among people 19 and younger in the United States, and firearms are used in a large proportion of these crimes. Although the homicide rate for this population declined in the 1990s and 2000s, it has increased every year since 2013, with a large spike during the COVID-19 pandemic.

20 Sep 2024

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covid 19 News and Research

COVID-19 pandemic reduced sexual partners and activity in the U.S.

Study reveals gaps in outbreak detection resources in Asia

Global myopia prevalence among children and teens set to surpass 740 million by 2050

New Health Impact Investment Platform launches to strengthen primary care

Study shows little rebound in cancer diagnoses post-pandemic

PRP intraovarian injection improves the number and quality of blastocysts in mouse models

Internet searches predict ADHD medication prescriptions during COVID-19

Incidence and risk factors of an invasive fungal lung infection among COVID-19 patients

Human challenge study reveals lasting cognitive decline after mild COVID-19

Research reveals a disconnect between patient expectations and care for long COVID

Digital health investment could save millions from noncommunicable diseases

Study shows no increased autism risk for pandemic-era children

Telemedicine enhances care quality and physician satisfaction

Epidemiology of viral pathogens involved in febrile rash illness

Nearly half of people older adults plan to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine, poll suggests

Florida’s new covid booster guidance is straight-up misinformation

U.S. health system underperforms despite massive spending, while Australia and the Netherlands excel

AI-driven urban planning models mislead public health interventions, study shows

Researchers identify new oscillatory patterns in COVID-19 cases across the U.S.

Research highlights racial disparities and trends in pediatric firearm homicides

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Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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