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Scientists develop a novel measure of delirium severity

Delirium is a serious change in brain function that affects up to 64 percent of older medical patients and up to 50 percent of older surgical patients.

31 Mar 2022

Additional boosters recommended for certain individuals at higher risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes

Data continue to show the importance of vaccination and booster doses to protect individuals both from infection and severe outcomes of COVID-19.

31 Mar 2022

Waiver will continue to be applied for COVID-19 antiviral medicines and therapeutic treatments

We are pleased to announce that the arrangements that were made for the purposes of regulation 13 of the National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) Regulations 2015, for antiviral medicines to be supplied for free to patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 and who are eligible to receive antiviral treatments for COVID-19 via Covid Medicines Delivery Units (CMDUs), will be extended until 31st March 2023.

31 Mar 2022

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Funding for the next pandemic

President Joe Biden released his budget proposal for 2023 this week, and it calls for a nearly 27% increase in funding for the Department of Health and Human Services.

31 Mar 2022

Scientists explore impact of SARS-CoV-2 natural immunity on vaccine-induced immunity

A new study investigated the impact of pre-existing SARS-CoV-2 infection-induced immunity on vaccine-induced immunity.

31 Mar 2022

Risk of breakthrough infections by SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta variants in fully vaccinated adults

In a new study, researchers determined the risk of breakthrough infections by SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta variants in fully vaccinated individuals.

31 Mar 2022

3D Printing Testicular Cells to Treat Infertility

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Ryan Flannigan about his latest research that involved the 3D printing of sperm cells to help treat male infertility.

31 Mar 2022

Impact of racial disparities on COVID-19 outcomes

A new study investigated the racial disparities in COVID-19 outcomes in Black and White patients diagnosed with cancer.

31 Mar 2022

Researchers discover a cell plasticity and inflammation driving druggable copper-signaling pathway

A new study identified mechanisms regulating immune cell plasticity to develop new therapeutics.

31 Mar 2022

Messenger ribonucleic acid boosters shown to be effective against Omicron infections in mice

Researchers evaluated the protection conferred by booster doses of the preclinical version of the Moderna mRNA-1273 vaccine and a SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant-matched vaccine against Omicron infections in mice.

31 Mar 2022

Tennessee offers to expand dental schools as Medicaid coverage stretches need

More than 600,000 additional Medicaid patients in Tennessee may soon be covered with comprehensive dental benefits under a proposal by Republican Gov. Bill Lee. But the state, one of the last to extend dental coverage to adults, is also trying to make sure those Medicaid enrollees can find dentists willing to treat them.

31 Mar 2022

‘The danger is still there’ ― As omicron lurks, Native Americans are wary of boosters

When covid-19 vaccines first became available, Native Americans acted swiftly and with determination to get their shots — as though they had everything to lose.

31 Mar 2022

Pandemic funding is running out for community health workers

As a community health worker, 46-year-old Christina Scott is a professional red-tape cutter, hand-holder, shoulder to cry on, and personal safety net, all wrapped into one.

31 Mar 2022

Despite doctors’ concerns, pharmacists get more leeway to offer treatment with testing

When Reyna or Justin Ansley or one of their three kids feels sick and needs to be tested for strep throat or flu, there's a good chance they'll head to their local pharmacy in Hemingford or Alliance, Nebraska. Dave Randolph, the proprietor of both locations of Dave's Pharmacy, can do a rapid test, give them medicine if they need it, and send them on their way.

31 Mar 2022

Association between polyunsaturated fatty acid levels and COVID-19 prognosis

Researchers conducted a systematic review to assess the impact of polyunsaturated fatty acid levels on COVID-19-related hospitalization and mortality.

31 Mar 2022

Booster doses provide strong protection against hospitalization and death from COVID-19

Booster doses of mRNA vaccines provided strong protection against hospitalization and death from COVID-19 in Qatar, though breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infections were greater for the omicron variant compared with the delta variant, according to a study by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine—Qatar.

30 Mar 2022

Study highlights the benefits of COVID-19 care at long-term acute care hospitals

Patients with severe COVID-19 and related complications can benefit from receiving postacute care at long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), a new report suggests.

30 Mar 2022

COVID-19 pandemic linked to delays in access to sexual and reproductive health care

Access to contraception was reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. This especially impacted individuals who experienced employment and financial instability, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Women's Health.

30 Mar 2022

Study supports positive link between higher avocado consumption and lower cardiovascular events

Eating two or more servings of avocado weekly was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and substituting avocado for certain fat-containing foods like butter, cheese or processed meats was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease events, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

30 Mar 2022

New study measures the happiness effects of city parks in 25 U.S. cities

Feeling unhappy? Go find a city park - the bigger the better - and try taking a walk outdoors.

30 Mar 2022

Healthcare News

Scientists develop a novel measure of delirium severity

Additional boosters recommended for certain individuals at higher risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes

Waiver will continue to be applied for COVID-19 antiviral medicines and therapeutic treatments

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Funding for the next pandemic

Scientists explore impact of SARS-CoV-2 natural immunity on vaccine-induced immunity

Risk of breakthrough infections by SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta variants in fully vaccinated adults

3D Printing Testicular Cells to Treat Infertility

Impact of racial disparities on COVID-19 outcomes

Researchers discover a cell plasticity and inflammation driving druggable copper-signaling pathway

Messenger ribonucleic acid boosters shown to be effective against Omicron infections in mice

Tennessee offers to expand dental schools as Medicaid coverage stretches need

‘The danger is still there’ ― As omicron lurks, Native Americans are wary of boosters

Pandemic funding is running out for community health workers

Despite doctors’ concerns, pharmacists get more leeway to offer treatment with testing

Association between polyunsaturated fatty acid levels and COVID-19 prognosis

Booster doses provide strong protection against hospitalization and death from COVID-19

Study highlights the benefits of COVID-19 care at long-term acute care hospitals

COVID-19 pandemic linked to delays in access to sexual and reproductive health care

Study supports positive link between higher avocado consumption and lower cardiovascular events

New study measures the happiness effects of city parks in 25 U.S. cities

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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