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Evaluating comparative effectiveness of Pfizer-BioNtech and Moderna vaccines among US veterans

A new study provided evidence of a lower 24-week risk of COVID-19–related outcomes among recipients of the mRNA-1273 vaccine, compared to their counterparts who received the BNT162b2 vaccine.

3 Dec 2021

LSHTM professor wins NIHR award to improve health care for people with disabilities in Uganda

Professor Hannah Kuper has been awarded a prestigious Global Research Professorship by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to develop and test a new community-led intervention to improve health care for people with disabilities in Uganda.

3 Dec 2021

Study shows the effects of GP characteristics on unplanned hospital admissions and patient safety

When researchers divided out-of-hours general practitioners (GPs) into four groups based on how often they admit their patients to the hospital, they found that if you are seen by a doctor who belongs to the 25 per cent who admit the most often, your chance of a hospital stay is much greater.

3 Dec 2021

Researchers investigate individual responses and mechanisms for the increase in soft drink consumption

In spite of health warnings about high consumption of carbonated soft drinks, global consumption has been rising rapidly for more than 50 years.

3 Dec 2021

Subcutaneously administered monoclonal antibodies associated with reduced hospitalization and death amongst COVID 19 outpatients

A new preprint describes the results of a study that compares intravenous administration of one such therapy to its subcutaneous use, in terms of clinical outcomes.

3 Dec 2021

Ethics of using hospital resources on unvaccinated-by-choice severe COVID-19 patients

A new opinion piece published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society provides an exhaustive examination of the ethics of using hospital resources on unvaccinated-by-choice COVID-19 pneumonia patients, versus patients with other serious illnesses whose diseases are not progressing as quickly.

3 Dec 2021

Novel peptide-antibody fusion molecule enhances SARS-CoV-2 variant neutralization

A recent study reports neutralizing efficacy for a fused peptide-antibody molecule against SARS-CoV-2, providing hope that therapeutic neutralizing antibodies may soon be available.

3 Dec 2021

Green tea shown to increase the defensive capabilities of cells

Green tea has been said to have a variety of health benefits. In this interview, we speak to Professor Micheal Ristow about his latest research into green tea.

3 Dec 2021

New California law eases aid-in-dying process

During her three-year battle with breast cancer, my wife, Leslie, graciously endured multiple rounds of horrifically toxic treatment to eke out more time with our two young children.

3 Dec 2021

A title fight pits physician assistants against doctors

After 23 years as a physician assistant, Leslie Clayton remains rankled by one facet of her vocation: its title. Specifically, the word "assistant."

3 Dec 2021

A tale of two Medicaid expansions: Oklahoma jumps in, while Missouri lags

Temp worker James Dickerson applied for Medicaid because it will be cheaper than his current health plan. Home health aide Sharon Coleman looks forward to having coverage that will cover a hospital stay. Incoming medical student Danielle Gaddis no longer worries a trip to the doctor will leave her in debt.

3 Dec 2021

Modeling emergence and dynamics of new COVID-19 variants in the UK

Computer simulations describe global features observed in the daily number of cases and can be applied to any country of interest.

3 Dec 2021

Vivo Surgical’s KLARO™ provides unparalleled illumination of surgical cavities

Vivo Surgical’s KLARO™ in vivo lighting device is designed to revolutionize surgical illumination and provide a clearer view of surgical cavities. Developed

From Vivo Surgical 3 Dec 2021

Children and other patients in Africa missed vital medical appointments due to COVID-19

Patients seeking treatment for HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, maternal and child health services missed vital appointments because of the pressures COVID-19 put on Africa's health systems, new research has found.

2 Dec 2021

Data shows decline in mental, physical health among college students one year into COVID-19

Following research about college students from before COVID-19 with a survey at the pandemic's Year I mark, an international team of scientists detected no improvement in the students' mental well-being even after the introduction of vaccines and the easing of social distancing methods, let alone a return to campuses in many instances.

2 Dec 2021

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Evaluating comparative effectiveness of Pfizer-BioNtech and Moderna vaccines among US veterans

LSHTM professor wins NIHR award to improve health care for people with disabilities in Uganda

Study shows the effects of GP characteristics on unplanned hospital admissions and patient safety

Researchers investigate individual responses and mechanisms for the increase in soft drink consumption

Subcutaneously administered monoclonal antibodies associated with reduced hospitalization and death amongst COVID 19 outpatients

Ethics of using hospital resources on unvaccinated-by-choice severe COVID-19 patients

Novel peptide-antibody fusion molecule enhances SARS-CoV-2 variant neutralization

Green tea shown to increase the defensive capabilities of cells

New California law eases aid-in-dying process

A title fight pits physician assistants against doctors

A tale of two Medicaid expansions: Oklahoma jumps in, while Missouri lags

Modeling emergence and dynamics of new COVID-19 variants in the UK

Vivo Surgical’s KLARO™ provides unparalleled illumination of surgical cavities

Children and other patients in Africa missed vital medical appointments due to COVID-19

Data shows decline in mental, physical health among college students one year into COVID-19

Harvard Chan School and Vanke School of Public Health launch collaboration on educational, research initiatives

£700 million will help hospitals across England tackle waiting lists and improve care

New interactive graphic will help decision makers and the public understand, mitigate COVID-19 risks

Government signs new contracts to secure the supply of vaccine stock in light of new variant

CDC working with public health authorities to investigate confirmed case of COVID-19 caused by Omicron

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

How industrial hygiene flow calibration supports defensible exposure data

How electrical engineering ensures accurate calibration and patient safety

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