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Forgiveness messaging improves community acceptance of demobilized Boko Haram fighters

Demobilized Boko Haram militants facing reintegration might be helped by supportive messaging from religious leaders, according to a study released today.

11 Oct 2021

Study reveals the global impacts of the pandemic on major depressive and anxiety disorders

Cases of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders increased by more than a quarter worldwide in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the first global estimates of impacts of the pandemic on mental health, published in The Lancet.

11 Oct 2021

Penn Medicine's new Pavilion is set to open this month to staff, patients, and visitors

Referred to as a "Beacon of Hope," Penn Medicine's new Pavilion, one of the largest hospital projects underway in the United States, opens to staff, patients, and visitors this month.

11 Oct 2021

Study suggests less access to nature may contribute to higher COVID-19 case rates

By now, it's clear the COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly unkind to communities of color and low-income populations.

11 Oct 2021

A national statistics study on vaccine uptake disparity in England

The disparity in vaccination rates across England is investigated based on demographic variables, finding significant differences based on ethnicity and religion.

11 Oct 2021

Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant transmissibility across New England, USA

A recent study compares the transmissibility of the SARS-CoV-2 Alpha and Delta variants in six states across New England in the United States

11 Oct 2021

Higher COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality rates reported in rural America

A recent study discusses variations in the hospitalization and mortality rates due to SARS-CoV-2 infection among rural and urban regions in the U.S.

11 Oct 2021

SARS-CoV-2 immune responses in nursing home residents after full vaccination with Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

A new study assesses antibody and functional T-cell responses at 6 months after complete vaccination with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

11 Oct 2021

Plasmonic sensing of isothermally amplified nucleic acids and single-molecule detection of SARS-CoV-2

A new study finds that plasmonic sensing of LAMP amplicons through DNA hybridization enables highly specific detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA.

11 Oct 2021

Fully vaccinated Nigerian travelers can visit England without needing to provide a pre-departure test

From Monday, 11 October 2021, fully vaccinated travellers from Nigeria will be able to visit England without needing to provide a pre-departure test, undertake a day 8 test or self-isolate for 10 days, although will still need to book and pay for a day 2 test.

11 Oct 2021

Creating a face mask that adapts to your environment

News-Medical speaks to Professor Seung Hwan Ko about his new face mask that can adapt to your changing conditions and environment.

11 Oct 2021

U-M researchers create injury prevention online course for children and teens

The COVID-19 pandemic forced the hand of many. Schools, universities, businesses – nearly every organization that provides any form of in-person education either began offering or enhanced their online programming.

11 Oct 2021

Study shows sleep loss does not interfere with ability to evaluate emotional situations

It's no secret that going without sleep can affect people's mood, but a new study shows it does not interfere with their ability to evaluate emotional situations.

11 Oct 2021

WHO report reveals the worldwide failure to provide people with required mental health services

The World Health Organization's new Mental Health Atlas paints a disappointing picture of a worldwide failure to provide people with the mental health services they need, at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting a growing need for mental health support.

11 Oct 2021

Researchers receive grant to study the development of science identity among underrepresented students

The social, economic, and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have disproportionately affected underserved populations in the United States, including racially minoritized students, lower-income students, and females. These populations have also been historically underrepresented and underserved in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

11 Oct 2021

Deadly "dry scooping" pre-workout powder is becoming popular on the internet, research shows

A potentially deadly new challenge called "dry scooping" is prevalent on the internet, and new research shows video demonstrations on one social media platform popular among teens amassed more than 8 million views. Dry scooping refers to the improper use of pre-workout supplements, a powder typically added to liquid and containing ingredients that are unsuitable for children.

11 Oct 2021

Healthcare News

Forgiveness messaging improves community acceptance of demobilized Boko Haram fighters

Study reveals the global impacts of the pandemic on major depressive and anxiety disorders

Penn Medicine's new Pavilion is set to open this month to staff, patients, and visitors

Study suggests less access to nature may contribute to higher COVID-19 case rates

A national statistics study on vaccine uptake disparity in England

Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant transmissibility across New England, USA

Higher COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality rates reported in rural America

SARS-CoV-2 immune responses in nursing home residents after full vaccination with Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

Plasmonic sensing of isothermally amplified nucleic acids and single-molecule detection of SARS-CoV-2

Fully vaccinated Nigerian travelers can visit England without needing to provide a pre-departure test

Creating a face mask that adapts to your environment

U-M researchers create injury prevention online course for children and teens

Study shows sleep loss does not interfere with ability to evaluate emotional situations

WHO report reveals the worldwide failure to provide people with required mental health services

Researchers receive grant to study the development of science identity among underrepresented students

Deadly "dry scooping" pre-workout powder is becoming popular on the internet, research shows

Mortality among people with mental health conditions amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 vaccination rates among minority populations

Prenatal maternal distress during COVID linked to alterations in infant brain development

Qatari study finds BNT162b2 vaccine effectiveness waning 6 months after second dose

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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