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Virtual appointments with dietitians can be as effective as in-person visits for hyperlipidemia patients

Despite an end to the national public health emergency in May 2023, the use of telehealth remains high, with over 20% of American adults taking appointments online.

5 Dec 2023

The past, present and future of automation and digitalization in the life sciences laboratory

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Dr. Klaus Lun and Chris Mason about the past, present and future of automation and digitalization in the life sciences laboratory and especially the impact this could have on next-generation sequencing and genomics.

From Tecan 5 Dec 2023

Novel mRNA vaccine GLB-COV2-043 shows high efficacy against COVID-19 variants in early trials

The safety, efficacy, and immunogenicity of a mRNA-based vaccine.

5 Dec 2023

Photobiomodulation shows promise as safe and tolerable adjunct therapy for Parkinson's Disease, recent trial suggests

A safe and feasible treatment option for reducing the motor signs of Parkinson's disease.

5 Dec 2023

Leading public health groups urge high-risk patients to get flu shot

During National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 4-8, 2023), leading public health organizations are encouraging everyone to get a flu shot if they have not already done so.

4 Dec 2023

Diets play a major role in reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease

In a detailed study, Diet's Role in Modifying Risk of Alzheimer's Disease: History and Present Understanding published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, we can finally see which diets are helpful in reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

4 Dec 2023

Financial investors hold leverage to mitigate emerging infectious disease risks

Many emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, especially zoonotic diseases such as ebola or new coronaviruses, emerge as the result of intensified human activities such as deforestation, expansion of agricultural land, and increased hunting and trading of wildlife.

4 Dec 2023

Early childhood education and care enhance language and problem-solving skills, study reveals

A study in the Journal of Early Childhood Research shows that early childhood education and care (ECEC) significantly benefits language development and problem-solving skills in children aged 5 to 23 months, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

4 Dec 2023

UArizona researchers develop wearable device with 15-mile range for remote health monitoring

Wearable devices that use sensors to monitor biological signals can play an important role in health care.

4 Dec 2023

Overweight people may have impaired antibody response to COVID-19 infection

University of Queensland-led research shows being overweight can impair the body's antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 infection but not to the protection offered by vaccination.

4 Dec 2023

American Psychological Association report highlights effective strategies to combat misinformation

A recent report from the American Psychological Association reviewed the available psychological science research to explore and combat health misinformation.

4 Dec 2023

Doctors on (video) call: Rural medics get long-distance help in treating man gored by bison

Rural medics who rescued rancher Jim Lutter after he was gored by a bison didn't have much experience handling such severe wounds.

4 Dec 2023

Young people's life satisfaction significantly declined during the pandemic, study shows

A study led by education professor Martin Neugebauer of Freie Universität Berlin and published in the European Sociological Review shows that young people's life satisfaction significantly declined during the pandemic.

4 Dec 2023

Major UK study finds high demand and efficacy for HIV PrEP among sexual health service attendees

HIV PrEP requirement, duration, uptake, and usage among sexual health services (SHS) attendees in England.

4 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

$Vitamin D supplementation fails to prevent fractures in children$

Vitamin D supplementation fails to prevent fractures in children

A major clinical trial led by Queen Mary University of London and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found that vitamin D supplements do not increase bone strength or prevent bone fractures in children with vitamin D deficiency.

1 Dec 2023

Study suggests the need for more education and screening of older adults for cannabis-related risks

More older Americans use cannabis now than before the pandemic, with 12% saying they've consumed a THC-containing substance in the past year and 4% saying they do so multiple times a week, according to a new study of people aged 50 to 80.

1 Dec 2023

Poverty and poor housing linked to increased risk of mobility issues after COVID-19

New research from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health suggests that those who live with ongoing poverty and poor housing conditions are more likely to develop new mobility issues following a COVID-19 infection.

1 Dec 2023

Combined IgM and IgG rapid antibody test proves effective for COVID-19 diagnosis

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. The COVID-19 pandemic, which was caused by SARS-CoV-2, has had a significant effect on global public health, economies, and societies worldwide.

1 Dec 2023

Explosive Desantis-Newsom debate reflects nation’s culture wars

Fox News officially titled it "The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate." But the faceoff quickly turned into a full-out political brawl between Gavin Newsom, California's Democratic governor who isn't running for president; and Ron DeSantis, the Florida Republican governor who is, and is not gaining ground against former President Donald Trump in voter polls.

1 Dec 2023

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covid 19 News and Research

Virtual appointments with dietitians can be as effective as in-person visits for hyperlipidemia patients

The past, present and future of automation and digitalization in the life sciences laboratory

Novel mRNA vaccine GLB-COV2-043 shows high efficacy against COVID-19 variants in early trials

Photobiomodulation shows promise as safe and tolerable adjunct therapy for Parkinson's Disease, recent trial suggests

Leading public health groups urge high-risk patients to get flu shot

Diets play a major role in reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease

Financial investors hold leverage to mitigate emerging infectious disease risks

Early childhood education and care enhance language and problem-solving skills, study reveals

UArizona researchers develop wearable device with 15-mile range for remote health monitoring

Overweight people may have impaired antibody response to COVID-19 infection

American Psychological Association report highlights effective strategies to combat misinformation

Doctors on (video) call: Rural medics get long-distance help in treating man gored by bison

Young people's life satisfaction significantly declined during the pandemic, study shows

Major UK study finds high demand and efficacy for HIV PrEP among sexual health service attendees

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

Vitamin D supplementation fails to prevent fractures in children

Study suggests the need for more education and screening of older adults for cannabis-related risks

Poverty and poor housing linked to increased risk of mobility issues after COVID-19

Combined IgM and IgG rapid antibody test proves effective for COVID-19 diagnosis

Explosive Desantis-Newsom debate reflects nation’s culture wars

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