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AIHW data reveals increase in waiting times for patients undergoing elective surgery in Australia’s public hospitals

The number of patients undergoing elective (non-emergency) surgery in Australia’s public hospitals increased by 18% from 2021–22 to 2022–23, but many patients are still facing long wait times, according to data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

11 Dec 2023

New 4-in-1 test can differentiate between swine flu, COVID-19, RSV, and influenza

The first case of a new strain of ‘swine flu’ has been detected in a human in the UK. The last swine flu pandemic killed 457 people in Britain alone. A leading testing expert says this strain looks to be very different but is urging Brits to take precautions.

4 Dec 2023

Study provides insights into long-term consequences of neonatal listeriosis

Maternal-fetal listeriosis is a severe disease that can lead to miscarriage, premature birth or serious neonatal infection.

1 Dec 2023

The "totonou" effect: physiological and subjective benefits of sauna relaxation

The neural impacts of the Japanese sauna practice called 'tononou'.

1 Dec 2023

Mapping emotions in the body: Study reveals physical topography of feelings

The study published in PNAS reveals that emotions create identifiable maps of bodily sensations, consistent across different cultures and races. Using a novel method named "embody," researchers found that subjective emotional experiences are linked to specific bodily changes, providing insights that could aid in understanding and treating mood disorders like depression and anxiety, which alter standard emotional processing.

30 Nov 2023

Study shines new light on pancreatic cancer and the immune system

Recent findings at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) shine a new light on pancreatic cancer.

29 Nov 2023

UKHSA and the Met Office issue cold-health alerts

UKHSA and the Met Office have issued an amber Cold-Health Alert (CHA) in 3 regions of England. A yellow CHA has also been issued in 2 regions of England.

28 Nov 2023

Many autoimmune disease patients struggle with diagnosis, costs, inattentive care

After years of debilitating bouts of fatigue, Beth VanOrden finally thought she had an answer to her problems in 2016 when she was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune disorder.

27 Nov 2023

Progressive and anti-abortion? New group plays fast and loose to make points

This summer pedestrians, drivers, and passengers in Washington, D.C., saw a new type of graffiti among the usual urban scrawls: anti-abortion advocacy designed to troll this ultra-blue city.

27 Nov 2023

The future of functional foods: Leveraging Dendrobium officinale for optimal gut health and disease prevention

The structure, extraction, health benefits, and mechanisms of Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides (DOPs).

27 Nov 2023

Navigating climate dynamics: Epidemiological modeling examines the mortality impact of variable temperatures in Europe

Study evaluates the effect of using weekly and monthly aggregated data instead of daily records to estimate the temperature-mortality relationship in Europe. It finds that while these aggregated models capture major trends, they tend to underestimate the impact of extreme temperatures.

26 Nov 2023

One Health, One Mission: The World Organisation for Animal Health on the AMR Frontline

An interview with Dr. Delfy Góchez.

22 Nov 2023

Combined application of therapeutic viruses and nanomaterials to revolutionize cancer therapy

Using oncolytic viruses (OVs) in combination with nanomaterials as a novel approach to cancer treatment.

22 Nov 2023

Anti-abortion groups shrug off election losses, look to courts, statehouses for path forward

Anti-abortion groups are firing off a warning shot for 2024: We're not going anywhere.

22 Nov 2023

Heat-related mortality in Europe may have exceeded 70,000 in 2022

The burden of heat-related mortality during the summer of 2022 in Europe may have exceeded 70,000 deaths according to a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a research centre supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation.

21 Nov 2023

Human behavior may drive the evolution of new coronavirus strains

Using artificial intelligence technology and mathematical modeling, a research group led by Nagoya University has revealed that human behavior, such as lockdowns and isolation measures, affect the evolution of new strains of COVID-19.

21 Nov 2023

Revolutionizing liver transplants in pigs with magnetic anastomosis technology

The effectiveness of magnetic anastomosis technology (MAT) in Liver Transplantation.

21 Nov 2023

Survey: Over a third of Americans worry about the "tripledemic" of respiratory illnesses

Over a third of American adults are worried that they or someone in their family will get the seasonal flu, Covid-19, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) in the next three months, according to a new health survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania.

20 Nov 2023

Uniting Against Antimicrobial Resistance: An Interview with the World Health Organization

An interview with Kitty van Weezenbeek, Director of Surveillance, Prevention and Control of AMR for the World Health Organistion (WHO) AMR division.

20 Nov 2023

MHRA extends the license of two cystic fibrosis drugs for children aged two to five years old

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (15 November 2023) extended the licence of the cystic fibrosis medicines Kaftrio (ivacaftor, tezacaftor and elexacaftor) and Kalydeco (ivacaftor) for children aged two to five years old.

20 Nov 2023

Cold News and Research

AIHW data reveals increase in waiting times for patients undergoing elective surgery in Australia’s public hospitals

New 4-in-1 test can differentiate between swine flu, COVID-19, RSV, and influenza

Study provides insights into long-term consequences of neonatal listeriosis

The "totonou" effect: physiological and subjective benefits of sauna relaxation

Mapping emotions in the body: Study reveals physical topography of feelings

Study shines new light on pancreatic cancer and the immune system

UKHSA and the Met Office issue cold-health alerts

Many autoimmune disease patients struggle with diagnosis, costs, inattentive care

Progressive and anti-abortion? New group plays fast and loose to make points

The future of functional foods: Leveraging Dendrobium officinale for optimal gut health and disease prevention

Navigating climate dynamics: Epidemiological modeling examines the mortality impact of variable temperatures in Europe

One Health, One Mission: The World Organisation for Animal Health on the AMR Frontline

Combined application of therapeutic viruses and nanomaterials to revolutionize cancer therapy

Anti-abortion groups shrug off election losses, look to courts, statehouses for path forward

Heat-related mortality in Europe may have exceeded 70,000 in 2022

Human behavior may drive the evolution of new coronavirus strains

Revolutionizing liver transplants in pigs with magnetic anastomosis technology

Survey: Over a third of Americans worry about the "tripledemic" of respiratory illnesses

Uniting Against Antimicrobial Resistance: An Interview with the World Health Organization

MHRA extends the license of two cystic fibrosis drugs for children aged two to five years old

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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