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How does the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant’s spike drive membrane fusion and immunity evasion?

A fascinating and timely new study shows how the Delta variant of the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) achieved higher transmissibility and resistance to neutralization.

19 Aug 2021

Better Care Fund increased to continue driving integration between health and social care system

The Better Care Fund has been increased this year to continue driving integration between the health and social care system and support local recovery from the pandemic.

19 Aug 2021

New coating prevents bacteria from adhering to plastic surfaces

In clinics and medical practices, it is crucial to work with sterile equipment and generally ensure a high standard of hygiene.

19 Aug 2021

Excess sedentary leisure time associated with higher risk of stroke

Adults younger than age 60 whose days are filled with sedentary leisure time (which includes using the computer, TV, or reading) and little physical activity have a higher stroke risk than people who are more physically active, according to new research.

19 Aug 2021

New AHA Presidential Advisory addresses opioid use and its effects on heart and brain health

The misuse of opioids in the United States continues to lead to high rates of dependency as well as a staggering number of deaths due to overdose.

19 Aug 2021

To stoke rural vaccination rates, trusted farmers are asked to spread word

When he became eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in Illinois, Tom Arnold, 68, said he didn’t need any convincing. He raises cattle, hogs and chickens in Elizabeth, a small town in the state's northwestern corner.

19 Aug 2021

If the unvaccinated want to work, they face a series of hurdles

With the delta variant surging, a growing number of employers are tiring of merely cajoling workers to get vaccinated against covid-19 and are following President Joe Biden's protocol for federal workers: Either show proof of vaccination, or mask up and get regular testing if you want to work on-site.

19 Aug 2021

Covid politics and fatigue work against contact-tracing foot soldiers

Health departments nationwide scaled back their contact tracing in late spring or early summer when covid-19 cases started to decrease as vaccination efforts took center stage.

19 Aug 2021

Researchers study how the pandemic affected recreational anglers

Recreational fishing in the U.S. is largely a personal hobby that scales up to a multibillion-dollar economic activity. More than 44 million people in the U.S. identify as recreational anglers making this hobby second only to jogging in terms of popular outdoor activities.

19 Aug 2021

Lessons learnt from the COVID-19 swab crisis could help better prepare for future challenges

A major crisis that accompanied the rise of the pandemic was the lack of availability of the nasopharyngeal swab - necessary for testing for COVID-19, which in turn, was necessary to get a grip on the pandemic. An account of how one group addressed that crisis is published this week Journal of Clinical Microbiology, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology.

19 Aug 2021

Study reveals ideal usage duration of medical face masks

In a paper published by the Journal of Hazardous Materials, researchers from Surrey's renowned Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) explore two key questions: how long a mask should be worn; and when should it be discarded, recycled or washed to optimize its usage time.

19 Aug 2021

SFU research: Cultural considerations are key to fighting future pandemics

Strategies that not only conform to science but also consider the cultural context of countries are key to fighting future pandemics, according to researchers from Simon Fraser University and two U.S. universities.

19 Aug 2021

UT Health San Antonio professors urge uplifting US Latinos from obscurity to the forefront of health care

It is essential to lift the nation's Latino population from obscurity to the forefront of health care, public health intervention and societal presence, three professors from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio argue in a powerful commentary published Aug. 17 by the Journal of the American Medical Association.

19 Aug 2021

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How does the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant’s spike drive membrane fusion and immunity evasion?

Better Care Fund increased to continue driving integration between health and social care system

New coating prevents bacteria from adhering to plastic surfaces

Excess sedentary leisure time associated with higher risk of stroke

New AHA Presidential Advisory addresses opioid use and its effects on heart and brain health

To stoke rural vaccination rates, trusted farmers are asked to spread word

If the unvaccinated want to work, they face a series of hurdles

Covid politics and fatigue work against contact-tracing foot soldiers

Researchers study how the pandemic affected recreational anglers

Lessons learnt from the COVID-19 swab crisis could help better prepare for future challenges

Study reveals ideal usage duration of medical face masks

SFU research: Cultural considerations are key to fighting future pandemics

UT Health San Antonio professors urge uplifting US Latinos from obscurity to the forefront of health care

Vaccine nationalism may increase COVID-19 case numbers and the emergence of novel variants

ASU study shows how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted people’s sleep

Nearly 140,000 deaths prevented by early U.S. COVID-19 vaccine rollout, study finds

Early COVID-19 vaccine campaign averted nearly 140,000 deaths in the U.S.

Study finds a lower rate of stroke among immigrants to Canada than long-term residents

SARS-CoV-2 ORF8 and the expression of cytokine in human macrophages

HHS public health and medical experts release joint statement on COVID-19 booster shots for Americans

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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