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Slow response to coronavirus led to unnecessary deaths in UK prisons, says expert

The government's slow response to recognize the impact of coronavirus on UK prisons has led to unnecessary deaths amongst its population, according to Loughborough University academic Dr Christopher Kay.

4 Jun 2020

Cases of alcohol-related liver disease will rise dramatically in coming years, shows study

Alcohol-related liver disease is currently the most common reason for liver transplantation in the United States. In recent years, high-risk drinking of alcohol--defined as exceeding daily drinking limits (more than 4 or 5 standard drinks for women and men, respectively) at least weekly for a whole year--has increased in nearly all sociodemographic groups, especially in women.

4 Jun 2020

Research supports cautious re-opening of schools

The gradual reopening of schools, starting with primary schools, is unlikely to lead to a second wave of infection, according to new mathematical modelling of the COVID-19 outbreak from University of Warwick researchers, but we should be prepared to reintroduce lockdown measures should there be a significant rise in the number of new cases.

4 Jun 2020

Judges try to balance legal rights and courtroom health

It's tough getting people to report for jury duty in normal times. It's even harder during a pandemic.

4 Jun 2020

WHO's new data reveals high levels of antibiotic resistance worldwide

WHO's first release of surveillance data on antibiotic resistance reveals high levels of resistance to a number of serious bacterial infections in both high- and low-income countries.

4 Jun 2020

In hard-hit areas, COVID’s ripple effects strain mental health care systems

In late March, Marcell's girlfriend took him to the emergency room at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, about 11 miles south of Detroit.

4 Jun 2020

Nordson Corporation acquires Fluortek, Inc., expanding medical tubing offerings for complex medical devices

Nordson Corporation has acquired Fluortek, Inc., an Easton, Pennsylvania based precision plastic extrusion manufacturer that provides custom dimensioned tubing to the medical device industry.

From Nordson Corporation 4 Jun 2020

COVID-19 pandemic may cause long-term effects and increase healthcare costs, says GlobalData

As many COVID-19 patients may experience long-term complications from the illness such as intensive care unit delirium, post-traumatic stress disorder, lung damage, heart damage and possible neurological issues, GlobalData expects the market for these treatments to increase due to the COVID-19 pandemic as recovered patients may need long-term care for these issues after being released from the intensive care unit and the hospital.

4 Jun 2020

Exploring data transparency and quality measurements in Austrian healthcare system

A crisis like the corona pandemic demonstrates how important reliable information and transparent communication are, particularly when dealing with such a sensitive area as health.

4 Jun 2020

New TILDA study highlights the internet habits and behaviors of older adults

The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly and dramatically changed how people interact, moving work and social communication online. Use of the internet to stay connected, socialise, shop and conduct business has expanded since the implementation of measures to curtail the spread of COVID-19.

4 Jun 2020

An approach for caring patients in COVID-19 units

Toronto and Spanish physicians describe in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) an approach to create dedicated COVID-19 patient units, infection control protocols and care teams to help other hospitals safely care for patients.

4 Jun 2020

Newborn screening guidelines updated for critical congenital heart disease

A distinguished panel of medical experts, state and federal health officials, and congenital heart disease parent advocates published recommended updates to the current American Academy of Pediatrics' protocol for detecting critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) in newborn babies using pulse oximetry.

4 Jun 2020

Researchers are developing portable device to detect the presence of PFAS in water

Potentially harmful man-made chemicals used in firefighting foam and consumer products have contaminated groundwater and even private wells near military, industrial and disposal sites across the country - including Joe Foss Field and Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota.

4 Jun 2020

New consensus on how cancer clinical trial stakeholders can best interact on social platforms

Social media is an integral part of medicine and an increasingly important conduit for sharing information about clinical trials.

4 Jun 2020

Two strategic roadmaps include recommendations to advance value-based care in the U.S.

The Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy and West Health have issued two strategic roadmaps with recommendations for advancing value-based payment (VBP) reform in the U.S. healthcare system.

4 Jun 2020

GlobalData: India has relatively low COVID-19 average case fatality rate despite surge in cases

With a total of nearly 200,000 confirmed cases and over 5,500 deaths reported due to COVID-19 in the past three months, India stands in tenth position in terms of the number of confirmed cases.

4 Jun 2020

Physiotherapy can play key role in safeguarding mental health during and beyond COVID-19

The Australian Government’s National Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan, released to support and safeguard the mental health of Australians during and beyond COVID-19, is a much needed additional resource in our national health response.

4 Jun 2020

People with sight loss are greatly affected by Covid-19 pandemic, survey shows

A survey by eye research charity Fight for Sight has found that people with sight loss fear their sight will further deteriorate during the Covid-19 pandemic, as they struggle to access treatment for their eye conditions.

4 Jun 2020

Discrimination may contribute to decline of 'birthweight advantage' in black immigrants

Black women have the highest prevalence of low birthweight babies compared to other racial and ethnic groups, but black immigrants typically have much better outcomes than their U.S.-born counterparts. Yet, little has been known about whether this "healthy immigrant" effect persists across generations.

3 Jun 2020

Chapman University survey highlights effects of COVID-19 on physical and mental health

The Chapman University National COVID-19 and Mental Health Survey provides an in-depth look at the experiences of 4,149 adults living in the United States.

3 Jun 2020

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Slow response to coronavirus led to unnecessary deaths in UK prisons, says expert

Cases of alcohol-related liver disease will rise dramatically in coming years, shows study

Research supports cautious re-opening of schools

Judges try to balance legal rights and courtroom health

WHO's new data reveals high levels of antibiotic resistance worldwide

In hard-hit areas, COVID’s ripple effects strain mental health care systems

Nordson Corporation acquires Fluortek, Inc., expanding medical tubing offerings for complex medical devices

COVID-19 pandemic may cause long-term effects and increase healthcare costs, says GlobalData

Exploring data transparency and quality measurements in Austrian healthcare system

New TILDA study highlights the internet habits and behaviors of older adults

An approach for caring patients in COVID-19 units

Newborn screening guidelines updated for critical congenital heart disease

Researchers are developing portable device to detect the presence of PFAS in water

New consensus on how cancer clinical trial stakeholders can best interact on social platforms

Two strategic roadmaps include recommendations to advance value-based care in the U.S.

GlobalData: India has relatively low COVID-19 average case fatality rate despite surge in cases

Physiotherapy can play key role in safeguarding mental health during and beyond COVID-19

People with sight loss are greatly affected by Covid-19 pandemic, survey shows

Discrimination may contribute to decline of 'birthweight advantage' in black immigrants

Chapman University survey highlights effects of COVID-19 on physical and mental health

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