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Hotter temperatures linked to bad mental health

Hot days increase the probability that an average adult in the U.S. will report bad mental health, according to a study published on March 25, 2020 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Mengyao Li of the University of Georgia, and colleagues.

25 Mar 2020

Culturally adapted diabetes education programs boost Latino participation

An Oregon State University study published last week found that diabetes education programs that are linguistically and culturally tailored to Latinos lead to significantly higher rates of completion among Latino participants -- even higher than rates among non-Latinos enrolled in the English versions of those programs.

25 Mar 2020

California lawmakers struggle to conduct business amid COVID-19 lockdown

The weekend before California shuttered its Capitol building, Senate leader Toni Atkins spent hours on the phone - taking the roles of a student learning from epidemiologists and a legislator discussing with colleagues how the country's most populous state should respond to the COVID-19 crisis.

25 Mar 2020

Coronavirus unlikely to spread through tears

While researchers are certain that coronavirus spreads through mucus and droplets expelled by coughing or sneezing, it is unclear if the virus is spread through other bodily fluids, such as tears.

25 Mar 2020

Accurate and informative labeling of CBD products is a critical public health issue

The need for accurate and informative labeling of hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products is a critical public health issue.

25 Mar 2020

Highly purified fish oil therapy could prevent thousands of cardiovascular events

Researchers from the University of California, Irvine have conducted a statistical analysis that predicts more than 70,000 heart attacks, strokes and other adverse cardiovascular events could be prevented each year in the U.S. through the use of a highly purified fish oil therapy.

25 Mar 2020

Study shows the importance of proper cleaning to protect animal and human health

During the COVID-19 pandemic, every frequently touched surface outside our home seems as dangerous as a hot pot right out of the oven. We won't get burned if we touch it, but we might get infected with a potentially dangerous virus.

25 Mar 2020

Estimating the number of people exposed to health risks of poor sanitation

Experts are investigating a better way of measuring the number of people exposed to the health risks of poorly-managed sanitation systems - and it will help reveal whether the world is on track to deliver UN Sustainable Goal 6.

25 Mar 2020

New handheld, high-resolution medical imaging device has potential for bedside scanning

Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore have developed the prototype of a handheld medical imaging device that can produce images down to resolutions of 1 to 2 micrometers.

25 Mar 2020

Municipal solid waste treatment systems could be a reservoir of antibiotic-resistance genes

Municipal solid waste is trash -- such as plastic, food scraps and lawn clippings -- that goes into garbage bins and doesn't get recycled.

25 Mar 2020

Stratasys ramps up production of 3D-printed protection equipment in response to COVID-19 pandemic

Stratasys Ltd. has announced a global mobilization of the company’s 3D printing resources and expertise to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, spanning its Stratasys, GrabCAD, Stratasys Direct Manufacturing and partner network with donated printing capacity across all regions.

From Stratasys 25 Mar 2020

Medovate secures exclusive rights to bring new endoscopic surgical device to market

Medovate, an innovative medical device company, has secured the exclusive rights to bring to market a pioneering endoscopic surgical device.

25 Mar 2020

Academy calls on Australian Government to publish scientific evidence supporting COVID-19 decisions

The global COVID-19 pandemic affects all Australians and their loved ones at home and abroad. It is having a profound and enduring impact on our society, our resilience and our health.

25 Mar 2020

Evonik named Champion CMO across all six eligible categories

Evonik, one of the world’s largest and most specialized CMOs for APIs, HPAPIs and advanced intermediates, today announced it was one of only a few companies to have received a special Champion award across all six eligible categories at the 2020 Life Science Leader CMO Leadership Awards.

From Evonik 25 Mar 2020

Women 10% more likely than men to feel unsafe on metro trains and buses

The study, conducted by Imperial College London on data from 2009 to 2018, looked at a third of a million passenger responses to Customer Satisfaction Surveys from 28 cities across four continents.

25 Mar 2020

Some states are reporting incomplete COVID-19 results, blurring the full picture

Several states are reporting only positive COVID-19 test results from private labs, a practice that paints a misleading picture of how fast the disease is spreading.

25 Mar 2020

Video consultations with GPs could help maintain continuity of care during social distancing

Patients and general practice staff are receptive to greater use of video consultations in general practice, however concerns about accessibility and technical challenges have been an obstacle to the technology being widely adopted, a University of Warwick study has found.

25 Mar 2020

Why hoarding of hydroxychloroquine needs to stop

A family of old antimalarial drugs — including one that some patients rely on to treat their lupus or rheumatoid arthritis — is becoming harder to get in the United States, pharmacists say, partly because of remarks President Donald Trump has made, highlighting the drugs as a potential treatment for COVID-19.

25 Mar 2020

Are vital home health workers now a safety threat?

As a hospice nurse in Seattle, Diane Speer said giving out hugs to patients and family members was a routine part of home visits.

25 Mar 2020

COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance launches registry to get data on rheumatic disease patients

Today, the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance launched an international registry to help collect data that will be used to guide rheumatology clinicians and health professionals as they assess and treat rheumatic disease patients who are, or may become, infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.

25 Mar 2020

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Hotter temperatures linked to bad mental health

Culturally adapted diabetes education programs boost Latino participation

California lawmakers struggle to conduct business amid COVID-19 lockdown

Coronavirus unlikely to spread through tears

Accurate and informative labeling of CBD products is a critical public health issue

Highly purified fish oil therapy could prevent thousands of cardiovascular events

Study shows the importance of proper cleaning to protect animal and human health

Estimating the number of people exposed to health risks of poor sanitation

New handheld, high-resolution medical imaging device has potential for bedside scanning

Municipal solid waste treatment systems could be a reservoir of antibiotic-resistance genes

Stratasys ramps up production of 3D-printed protection equipment in response to COVID-19 pandemic

Medovate secures exclusive rights to bring new endoscopic surgical device to market

Academy calls on Australian Government to publish scientific evidence supporting COVID-19 decisions

Evonik named Champion CMO across all six eligible categories

Women 10% more likely than men to feel unsafe on metro trains and buses

Some states are reporting incomplete COVID-19 results, blurring the full picture

Video consultations with GPs could help maintain continuity of care during social distancing

Why hoarding of hydroxychloroquine needs to stop

Are vital home health workers now a safety threat?

COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance launches registry to get data on rheumatic disease patients

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