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Health care groups dive into property tax ballot fight, eyeing public health money

A November ballot initiative to raise property taxes on big-business owners in California is drawing unconventional political support from health care power players and public health leaders.

19 Oct 2020

Novel multimodal intervention improves physical fitness and cognitive function

Researchers studied the effects of a 12-week exercise regimen on 148 active-duty Air Force airmen, half of whom also received a twice-daily nutrient beverage that included protein; the omega-3 fatty acid, DHA; lutein; phospholipids.

19 Oct 2020

KNAUER subsidiary 'Das Labor. GmbH' produces SARS-CoV-2 antibody rapid tests in Africa

‘KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH’ and its new subsidiary 'Das Labor. GmbH' produce reliable Corona antibody tests in Sub-Saharan Africa.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 19 Oct 2020

RIT researcher receives NSF Convergence Accelerator project

A Rochester Institute of Technology researcher is part of a team that has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant to use artificial intelligence to better understand the role of facial expressions in signed and spoken languages.

19 Oct 2020

TCT 2020 Shark Tank Innovation Competition won by OnSight Medical

The Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) is pleased to announce that OnSight Medical, an AI-based company specializing in cardiac ultrasound imaging, has won the TCT 2020 Shark Tank Innovation Competition.

19 Oct 2020

Rituals help magnify normative relationship experiences

Rituals such as those centered around holidays and other celebrations play an important part in human relationships.

16 Oct 2020

Telemedicine use in the ER can yield positive results for patients and providers

Telemedicine has become more common given the current global pandemic. COVID-19 has limited doctor's office and hospital visits to ensure safety for everyone.

16 Oct 2020

NAM announces winners of the inaugural round of Healthy Longevity Catalyst Awards

The National Academy of Medicine, together with seven global collaborators representing nearly 50 countries and territories, today announced the winners of the inaugural round of Healthy Longevity Catalyst Awards.

16 Oct 2020

New study suggests some sedentariness isn’t all bad

It's generally accepted health advice that adults of all ages should sit less, move more, and engage in regular exercise to feel better and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

16 Oct 2020

Study examines how international travel restrictions have affected COVID-19 mortality

Travel restrictions implemented early on in the pandemic have been crucial in slowing the spread of the coronavirus and keeping death rates low.

16 Oct 2020

Pooled testing for Covid-19 could significantly increase testing capacity

In a series of recommendations to fix the struggling Covid-19 test, trace and isolate system in England, health researchers from University College London and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine say that pooled testing for Covid-19 could significantly increase testing capacity in a relatively short space of time and help with the identification of asymptomatic cases in key workers.

16 Oct 2020

Key lessons from San Diego's Hepatitis A outbreak can be applied to COVID-19 pandemic

In an age when many people get their news from social media, ensuring health information is communicated accurately and understood clearly is critical, especially during infectious disease outbreaks.

16 Oct 2020

Quarter of people with severe sight loss have unmet needs

Almost a quarter of people with severe sight loss in the UK are going without the treatment they need, according to a new study being presented at the World Congress on Public Health today (Friday 16 October).

16 Oct 2020

Catholic Ob/Gyn practitioners lean toward natural birth control methods, study reveals

A study of Catholic obstetrician-gynecologists shows that many face moral dilemmas when dealing with issues of family planning and abortion due to their religious faith, according researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

16 Oct 2020

LGBTQ+ campus resource centers are essential to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ students

"Essential services" is a phrase that has become commonplace in the era of COVID-19. In a new commentary piece, scholars from Lehigh University and Ohio State University argue that LGBTQ+ college and university campus resource centers are essential to the health, well-being and academic achievement of LGBTQ+ students.

16 Oct 2020

New video campaign highlights how anesthetists are ‘always ready’ on the medical frontline

More than 50 anesthetists across Australia have participated in a new video campaign that highlights how they are ‘always ready’ on the medical frontline.

16 Oct 2020

Healthcare workers experience mental health problems during and after pandemics

Mental health problems such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety and depression are common among healthcare staff during and immediately after pandemics – according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

16 Oct 2020

Study: COVID-19 has prompted Americans to focus more on their health

A new study released today by digital health company Rally Health, Inc. found a significant proportion of Americans have a poor understanding of preventive care, while at the same time, COVID-19 has prompted them to focus more on their health.

16 Oct 2020

Governments must expand mental health and drug treatment services for young people

Governments must urgently expand mental health and drug treatment services before it’s too late, the Ted Noffs Foundation has said, warning that official data showing skyrocketing numbers of Victorians accessing crisis support signals the beginning of a national crisis.

16 Oct 2020

FDA proposes new regulatory framework on artificial intelligence, machine learning technologies

The findings come from a cross-sectional study, published in BMJ Open, of the comments submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 'Proposed Regulatory Framework for Modifications to Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)-Based Software as a Medical Device (SaMD)--Discussion Paper and Request for Feedback'.

16 Oct 2020

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Health care groups dive into property tax ballot fight, eyeing public health money

Novel multimodal intervention improves physical fitness and cognitive function

KNAUER subsidiary 'Das Labor. GmbH' produces SARS-CoV-2 antibody rapid tests in Africa

RIT researcher receives NSF Convergence Accelerator project

TCT 2020 Shark Tank Innovation Competition won by OnSight Medical

Rituals help magnify normative relationship experiences

Telemedicine use in the ER can yield positive results for patients and providers

NAM announces winners of the inaugural round of Healthy Longevity Catalyst Awards

New study suggests some sedentariness isn’t all bad

Study examines how international travel restrictions have affected COVID-19 mortality

Pooled testing for Covid-19 could significantly increase testing capacity

Key lessons from San Diego's Hepatitis A outbreak can be applied to COVID-19 pandemic

Quarter of people with severe sight loss have unmet needs

Catholic Ob/Gyn practitioners lean toward natural birth control methods, study reveals

LGBTQ+ campus resource centers are essential to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ students

New video campaign highlights how anesthetists are ‘always ready’ on the medical frontline

Healthcare workers experience mental health problems during and after pandemics

Study: COVID-19 has prompted Americans to focus more on their health

Governments must expand mental health and drug treatment services for young people

FDA proposes new regulatory framework on artificial intelligence, machine learning technologies

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