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Minister for seniors at famed church confronts ageism and the shame it brings

Later life is a time of reassessment and reflection. What sense do we make of the lives we have lived? How do we come to terms with illness and death? What do we want to give to others as we grow older?

2 Sep 2021

Adaptive policies integrating vaccination effort is key to relaxing restrictions during COVID-19 infection waves

Study suggests that re-opening countries and relaxing preventative measures safely is closely associated with vaccination efforts.

2 Sep 2021

Setting individual objectives for physical exercise and supporting their pursuit generates positive and long-lasting changes

The cardiovascular implications of physical exercise can be improved by helping individuals design and set out to accomplish key goals.

2 Sep 2021

Lack of information or misconceptions affect support for long-term disaster preparedness

As the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Aug. 29 approached, New Orleans residents were bracing for another disaster, Hurricane Ida. This year, similar to last, the country will be hit by an above-average number of extreme weather events, including major hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires.

2 Sep 2021

Review: Remission should be the primary treatment goal of GPs for people with type 2 diabetes

Achieving 'remission' for people with type 2 diabetes through dietary approaches and weight loss should be the primary treatment goal of GPs and healthcare practitioners, concludes a large-scale review of clinical evidence led by researchers at UCL and Aston University.

2 Sep 2021

Communal leisure activities of young people can have positive effects on mental health

Communal leisure activities in youth can have positive and far-reaching effects on mental health, according to a new study by the University of Oulu, Finland.

2 Sep 2021

An assessment of post-vaccination immune response to SARS-CoV-2 Delta in elderly and health care workers

A new cohort study comparing immune responses among vaccinated elderly persons and healthcare workers has been conducted.

2 Sep 2021

Meth testing and decontamination industry urges clean-up companies to set best practice standards

An Australian study of companies which test and clean up contamination and chemicals left by illegal methamphetamine labs has raised concerns about inconsistent standards, guidelines and operating procedures when making dwellings safe for future use.

2 Sep 2021

Food-insecure college students less likely to obtain a bachelor's or advanced degree

A study led by a researcher at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that food insecurity among college students is associated with lower college graduation rates and lower chances of obtaining a bachelor's or advanced degree.

1 Sep 2021

Sleep loss deficits persist even after 7 days of recovery

After 7 days of recovery from a 10-day period of deficient sleep, participants in a small study had recovered their pre-sleep deprivation reaction speed, but had not fully recovered on any other measures of function.

1 Sep 2021

Dan Lundergan appointed as CEO of University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics

Dan Lundergan, MHA, Chief Operating Officer at University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer. He has served as interim CEO since February and steps into the official role beginning immediately.

1 Sep 2021

Growing use of mechanical circulatory support causes moral distress among clinicians

The growing use of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) may contribute to high levels of moral distress for clinicians who regularly care for critically ill patients receiving the aggressive but life-sustaining therapy, according to a study in American Journal of Critical Care.

1 Sep 2021

Experts show waning effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines over time

In a letter to The New England Journal of Medicine, publishing online September 1, 2021, an interdisciplinary team of physicians and public health experts at University of California San Diego measured the effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines among health workers at UC San Diego Health, most notably during the emergence of the highly transmissible delta virus variant and coincident with the end of the state's mask mandate, allowing fully vaccinated persons to forgo face coverings in most places.

1 Sep 2021

Early implementation of COVID-19 shutdowns saved thousands of lives in St. Louis area

In March 2020, not long after the first cases of COVID-19 were reported locally, health officials in the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County issued emergency public health orders intended to reduce interactions between people and slow the transmission of the novel respiratory virus.

1 Sep 2021

PAHO to launch new platform to boost regional COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing efforts

Pan American Health Organization Director Carissa F. Etienne said the severe shortage of COVID-19 vaccines in Latin America and the Caribbean is a "wake-up call" for increased regional production of vaccines and announced the start of a new platform to reach that goal.

1 Sep 2021

Charities join hands to reduce health inequalities across the UK

People's voices and lived experiences will continue to be at the centre of health policy development and work to level up the UK, as the government welcomes new members to the voluntary community and social enterprise (VCSE) Health and Wellbeing Alliance.

1 Sep 2021

Study shows bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccine can protect mice against lethal SARS-CoV-2 challenge

A recent US study, currently available on bioRxiv* preprint server, implies that vaccination with bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) can limit the infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) by targeting innate immune pathways and could thus be used as a platform for pinpointing early immunologic events affecting the outcome of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

1 Sep 2021

Healthcare News

Minister for seniors at famed church confronts ageism and the shame it brings

Adaptive policies integrating vaccination effort is key to relaxing restrictions during COVID-19 infection waves

Setting individual objectives for physical exercise and supporting their pursuit generates positive and long-lasting changes

Lack of information or misconceptions affect support for long-term disaster preparedness

Review: Remission should be the primary treatment goal of GPs for people with type 2 diabetes

Communal leisure activities of young people can have positive effects on mental health

An assessment of post-vaccination immune response to SARS-CoV-2 Delta in elderly and health care workers

Meth testing and decontamination industry urges clean-up companies to set best practice standards

Food-insecure college students less likely to obtain a bachelor's or advanced degree

Sleep loss deficits persist even after 7 days of recovery

Dan Lundergan appointed as CEO of University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics

Growing use of mechanical circulatory support causes moral distress among clinicians

Experts show waning effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines over time

Early implementation of COVID-19 shutdowns saved thousands of lives in St. Louis area

PAHO to launch new platform to boost regional COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing efforts

Charities join hands to reduce health inequalities across the UK

Study shows bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccine can protect mice against lethal SARS-CoV-2 challenge

To quarantine or not: The hard choices schools are leaving to parents and staff

How rape affects memory, and why police need to know about that brain science

New trial to assist patients with severe and enduring mental health illnesses

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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