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Efforts to correct misperceptions about Zika virus may not be as effective as believed

When disease epidemics and outbreaks occur, conspiracy theories often emerge that compete with the information provided by public health officials.

28 Feb 2020

Researchers to investigate impact, risks, and cost of stress in the construction industry

Work-related stress encountered by construction workers and the impact it has on performance, the risk of accidents, and costs to employers will be investigated thanks to a £25,000 research grant.

27 Feb 2020

Two cutting-edge programs in neuroplasticity come together for a synergistic impact in brain health

Abilities Neurological Rehabilitation is excited to announce a new, collaborative treatment program to help individuals in the Fraser Valley who are living with chronic physical and cognitive symptoms following brain injury.

27 Feb 2020

$Implementation of fracture liaison services reduces recurrent fracture risk$

Implementation of fracture liaison services reduces recurrent fracture risk

Older people's risk of recurrent fractures decreases by 18 percent if the care they receive is more structured and preventive, through fracture liaison services. This is shown by a study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

27 Feb 2020

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Prepping for a possible pandemic

President Donald Trump has named Vice President Mike Pence to lead the nation's effort to combat COVID-19, the contagious disease from a coronavirus that originated in China and is spreading worldwide.

27 Feb 2020

UC Santa Cruz leads collaborative project to develop novel technology for improving wound healing

UC Santa Cruz will lead a collaborative project to develop innovative technology for improving the healing of serious wounds, funded by a contract worth up to $16 million from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.

27 Feb 2020

Study shows the impact of green space on violent crime

Properly designed and maintained outdoor green space has the potential to reduce violent crime and gun violence, to make communities safer and keep residents healthier, a new study suggests.

27 Feb 2020

Insurance companies abruptly terminating physician contracts, ASA survey shows

A new national survey from the American Society of Anesthesiologists finds physician anesthesiologists are being forced out of network as insurance companies terminate their contracts, often with little or no notice.

27 Feb 2020

Alternative seafood products need to create better brand appeal, says GlobalData

Due to environmental and health concerns, meat substitutes have seen unparalleled growth in the last few years. But the seafood industry – which is also facing criticism for labeling, sourcing, and overconsumption – is a lesser-known opportunity.

27 Feb 2020

Anthony Nolan’s Scientific Director honored with prestigious lifetime achievement award

Blood cancer charity, Anthony Nolan, is pleased to announce that their Scientific Director Professor Alejandro Madrigal, has been conferred with Honorary Membership of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation in recognition of his outstanding contributions in the field of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and to the EBMT.

27 Feb 2020

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics announces launch and availability of VITROS XT 3400 Chemistry System

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, a global leader of in vitro diagnostics dedicated to improving and saving lives through innovative laboratory solutions, today announced the launch and availability of the VITROS XT 3400 Chemistry System, which completes the company's VITROS XT Solutions, a comprehensive suite of solutions that help labs obtain consistently fast, accurate and reliable results.

From Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. 27 Feb 2020

Cases of poisoning attributed to manipulated cannabidiol liquids in e-cigarettes

The health risks of e-cigarettes have come into focus after the deaths of several “vapers” due to lung injury in the USA recently.

27 Feb 2020

They fell in love helping drug users. But fear kept him from helping himself.

She was in medical school. He was just out of prison.

27 Feb 2020

Your school assignment for the day: Spelling and specs

Daisy Leon struggles to sit still and read the letters on the eye chart. Her responses tumble out in a quiet, confused garble.

27 Feb 2020

Exploring the intersection of immigration and aging

A new special issue of the journal The Gerontologist from The Gerontological Society of America explores how contemporary trends in immigration, migration, and refugee movement affect how people age and how societies care for aging people.

26 Feb 2020

'Soda tax' has minimal to no influence on sugary-beverage consumption, study finds

One year into Philadelphia's 1.5-cents-per-ounce "soda tax," new findings show that the law had minimal to no influence on what Philadelphians are drinking.

26 Feb 2020

Widowed individuals experience a sharper cognitive decline than their married counterparts

The death of a spouse often means the loss of intimacy, companionship and everyday support for older adults.

26 Feb 2020

Use of hearing aids may delay cognitive decline in older adults

Wearing hearing aids may delay cognitive decline in older adults and improve brain function, according to promising new research.

26 Feb 2020

Adults enjoy sweet e-cigarette flavors just as much as teens, study finds

On February 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration began to enforce a previously-issued policy on unauthorized flavored cartridge-based e-cigarette products with the goal of addressing the current epidemic of youth use of e-cigarettes.

26 Feb 2020

New strategies to incorporate social determinants of health into patient records

Incorporating social determinants of health into a patient's health records is an area of significant interest for health systems, but many are finding the integration to be challenging.

26 Feb 2020

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Efforts to correct misperceptions about Zika virus may not be as effective as believed

Researchers to investigate impact, risks, and cost of stress in the construction industry

Two cutting-edge programs in neuroplasticity come together for a synergistic impact in brain health

Implementation of fracture liaison services reduces recurrent fracture risk

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Prepping for a possible pandemic

UC Santa Cruz leads collaborative project to develop novel technology for improving wound healing

Study shows the impact of green space on violent crime

Insurance companies abruptly terminating physician contracts, ASA survey shows

Alternative seafood products need to create better brand appeal, says GlobalData

Anthony Nolan’s Scientific Director honored with prestigious lifetime achievement award

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics announces launch and availability of VITROS XT 3400 Chemistry System

Cases of poisoning attributed to manipulated cannabidiol liquids in e-cigarettes

They fell in love helping drug users. But fear kept him from helping himself.

Your school assignment for the day: Spelling and specs

Exploring the intersection of immigration and aging

'Soda tax' has minimal to no influence on sugary-beverage consumption, study finds

Widowed individuals experience a sharper cognitive decline than their married counterparts

Use of hearing aids may delay cognitive decline in older adults

Adults enjoy sweet e-cigarette flavors just as much as teens, study finds

New strategies to incorporate social determinants of health into patient records

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

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Data management challenges in scientific research

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