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Maternity health care workers show deeper levels of anguish, fear about work during the pandemic

In general, the challenges of being a health care provider and the risks for potential COVID-19 infection are acknowledged, but it's less clear how COVID risk mitigation strategies in hospitals impact maternity health care workers.

8 Feb 2022

Experts agree on research definition of Long COVID in children and young people

The first research definition of what is meant by post acute COVID-19, dubbed 'Long COVID' in children and young people has been formally agreed, reveals a landmark study accepted for publication in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.

8 Feb 2022

Study assesses the effectiveness of e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid

Using e-cigarettes to stop smoking may result in fewer successful quit attempts than trying to quit using other smoking cessation aids, such as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or meds, suggests US research published online in the journal Tobacco Control.

8 Feb 2022

Next era of transplantation is on the horizon, transplant chief says

Satish Nadig, MD, PhD, the Edward G. Elcock Professor of Surgical Research and director of the Comprehensive Transplant Center (CTC), said he arrived at Feinberg in November 2021 with a mission statement: "to have patient-centric impact through quality innovation and education."

8 Feb 2022

Study finds rising racial disparities in opioid and stimulant deaths

Between 2009 and 2019, overdose deaths in the United States involving opioids and stimulant drugs, such as cocaine and methamphetamine, surged compared to deaths from stimulants alone.

8 Feb 2022

Huntsman Mental Health Institute joins a national collaborative effort to tackle mood disorders

Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah was designated a Center of Excellence and member of the National Network of Depression Centers (NNDC), a consortium of leading academic medical centers working to accelerate research, education, and improved treatment options for people with depressive and bipolar illnesses.

8 Feb 2022

NHS in England set to trial a new approach for ethical adoption of AI in healthcare

Biases in artificial intelligence will aim to be eradicated in a world first as the NHS in England trials a new approach to the ethical adoption of AI in healthcare.

8 Feb 2022

Veincentre Birmingham donates socks to the homeless

Veincentre in Birmingham is delighted to show their support for local charity LoveBrum and as well as donating their £1000 to LoveBrum earlier this year will be donating socks to help the homeless this winter.

From Veincentre 8 Feb 2022

Veincentre retains marketing agency for next phase of growth

The UK’s leading varicose vein treatment specialist, Veincentre have retained the services of their marketing partner Open Partners of Manchester to help build on their successes in 2021, to make 2022 the biggest year in their history, in the next phase of their ambitious growth strategy.

From Veincentre 8 Feb 2022

Veincentre announces exciting expansion plans for the new year

The UK’s leading varicose vein and thread vein specialists, Veincentre has today announced exciting growth plans to open 10 more clinics by the end of 2022 with a strong emphasis on investment in staff, equipment and clinics across the UK

From Veincentre 8 Feb 2022

Veincentre Consultant Dr Mark Regi tackles Peru’s Inca Trail for charity

Veincentre Consultant Interventional Radiologist, Dr Mark Regi and his wife Cat will be setting off to South America this September to tackle Peru’s Inca trail. The challenge will see them tackling altitudes of 3.300 m and covering 55 kilometers in aid of Sheffield Childrens hospital.

From Veincentre 8 Feb 2022

Missouri’s war on public health shows extent of national rift

Republican Missouri state Sen. Mike Moon believes that covid-19 vaccinations, especially among children, should cease until the long-term effects are known.

8 Feb 2022

Health care paradox: Medicare penalizes dozens of hospitals it also gives five stars

The federal government has penalized 764 hospitals — including more than three dozen it simultaneously rates as among the best in the country — for having the highest numbers of patient infections and potentially avoidable complications.

8 Feb 2022

Culinary medicine curriculum has a positive impact on outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes

A culinary medicine curriculum had a positive impact on certain biometric and diet-related behavioral and psychosocial outcomes among low-income, food-insecure patients with type 2 diabetes participating in a clinic-led food prescription program, according to researchers with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

8 Feb 2022

Thermo Fisher Scientific launches rapid environmental PCR testing solution that detects in-air SARS-CoV-2 pathogens

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. today announced the launch of a new rapid environmental test to help in the fight against COVID-19. The Thermo Scientific Renvo Rapid PCR Test is the latest solution in the company’s in-air pathogen surveillance product portfolio. The Renvo Rapid PCR Test is performed on air samples collected using the company’s Thermo Scientific AerosolSense Sampler.

From Thermo Scientific™ AerosolSense™ Sampler 8 Feb 2022

Healthcare News

Maternity health care workers show deeper levels of anguish, fear about work during the pandemic

Experts agree on research definition of Long COVID in children and young people

Study assesses the effectiveness of e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid

Next era of transplantation is on the horizon, transplant chief says

Study finds rising racial disparities in opioid and stimulant deaths

Huntsman Mental Health Institute joins a national collaborative effort to tackle mood disorders

NHS in England set to trial a new approach for ethical adoption of AI in healthcare

Veincentre Birmingham donates socks to the homeless

Veincentre retains marketing agency for next phase of growth

Veincentre announces exciting expansion plans for the new year

Veincentre Consultant Dr Mark Regi tackles Peru’s Inca Trail for charity

Missouri’s war on public health shows extent of national rift

Health care paradox: Medicare penalizes dozens of hospitals it also gives five stars

Culinary medicine curriculum has a positive impact on outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes

Thermo Fisher Scientific launches rapid environmental PCR testing solution that detects in-air SARS-CoV-2 pathogens

"Drug checking" programs have unexpected benefits, study finds

Study highlights the importance of educational attainment for better brain health

Digital assistants can help older adults with dementia remember daily tasks

Simulation-based training improves surgeons' skills for more complex surgeries, study finds

New program for Hispanic patients may reduce colorectal cancer screening disparities

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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