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New program reveals high burden of undiagnosed or poorly controlled diseases in rural South Africa

A comprehensive health-screening program in rural northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, has found a high burden of undiagnosed or poorly controlled non-communicable diseases, according to a study published in The Lancet Global Health.

21 Jun 2021

Studies provide new evidence of impact of drug price hikes on U.S. patients

Two recent studies led by researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School add new evidence to the impact of how drug price increases affect U.S. patients and the overall cost of health care.

21 Jun 2021

New interactive resources launched to support the mental health of new mothers and fathers

On International Fathers' Mental Health Day, the Institute of Health Visiting (iHV), in partnership with Dr Ranjana Das and Dr Paul Hodkinson from the University of Surrey, is delighted to announce the launch of three new 'Factographics' interactive resources - designed to better support the mental health of new mothers and fathers.

21 Jun 2021

A new framework to support the implementation of 'health promoting schools'

The first global standards to embed health and wellbeing into the education system have been created amid a rise in mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic.

21 Jun 2021

WHO estimates suicide as one of the leading causes of death

Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, according to WHO's latest estimates, published today in "Suicide worldwide in 2019".

20 Jun 2021

Our commitment to a more sustainable future

As a UN Global Compact signatory member, Radiometer proudly continues to support the Ten Principles covering human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.

From Radiometer Medical 20 Jun 2021

Passive smoking and air pollution associated with arthritis risk, poor response to RA treatment

RA is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It can also cause fatigue, and the underlying inflammation may affect other body systems.

18 Jun 2021

Staged alert system helped prevent hospital surges, long COVID-19 lockdowns in Austin

A staged alert system, designed by scientists and public health officials to guide local policies, helped one city prevent hospital surges and long lockdowns, according to new research published in the journal Nature Communications.

18 Jun 2021

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: The ACA lives

For the third time in nine years, the Affordable Care Act has survived a constitutional challenge at the Supreme Court. In a 7-2 decision, the court ruled that the states and individuals who filed the latest challenge lacked standing to sue.

18 Jun 2021

Could a fungus-derived compound reduce hyperinflammation in severe COVID-19?

New research from scientists at the University of Pennsylvania, USA, demonstrates that cyclosporine A (CSA), a calcineurin inhibitor that modulates cytokine production, may have potential antiviral properties against coronaviruses.

18 Jun 2021

RIG-1 agonist shows potent antiviral efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 infection

A team of scientists from the United States has recently revealed the antiviral efficacy of stem-loop RNA 14, a RIG-1 agonist, in controlling severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in mice. The compound reduces the risk of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) by inhibiting viral replication in the lower respiratory tract. The study is currently available on the bioRxiv* preprint server.

18 Jun 2021

Combination of interferon-α and nafamostat inhibits SARS-CoV-2 in vivo

A new study, released as a preprint on bioRxiv* server, shows that a combination of the biological interferon-α and the small molecule nafamostat are effective against SARS-CoV-2 infection in vitro, as well as in vivo.

18 Jun 2021

COVID-19 outbreak in Mauritius dominated by new SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.318

Underlining the key role of genomic surveillance in keeping tabs on the spread of SARS-CoV-2, a new medRxiv* preprint shows how a new variant called B.1.1.318 rose to dominance in the small island country of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean.

18 Jun 2021

Could horse-derived antibody therapy be effective against SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern?

A new study, released as a preprint on the bioRxiv* server, reveals the high neutralizing efficacy of hyperimmune horse serum against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). This could prove, if validated, to be a more affordable yet potent therapeutic in reducing the morbidity and mortality caused by this virus.

18 Jun 2021

First insights into human prion disease could help tackle neurodegenerative diseases

Surface features of human prions have been identified for the first time, which may provide key information into treatments of neurodegenerative diseases.

18 Jun 2021

Fighting the good fight –a new protein found in red blood cells linked to limiting cognitive decline

A new study shows that depleting mouse blood of the protein ADORA2B led to faster declines in memory, and increased brain inflammation.

18 Jun 2021

The hard realities of a ‘no jab, no job’ mandate for health care workers

Christopher Richmond keeps a running tab on how many workers at the ManorCare skilled nursing facility he manages in western Pennsylvania have rolled up their sleeves for a covid-19 vaccine.

18 Jun 2021

UofSC researcher to examine the effectiveness of Medicaid-covered alcohol use disorder treatment

Christina Andrews, associate professor of health services policy and management at the University of South Carolina's Arnold School of Public Health and an expert on addiction treatment will lead a study funded by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to examine the effectiveness of Medicaid-covered alcohol use disorder treatment.

18 Jun 2021

Recommended treatments can benefit people with lower back pain

Medical guidelines help doctors understand the best way to treat health conditions. Surprisingly, many doctors do not adhere to them, and this is a problem, according to a new study by scientists at University of Utah Health and MDGuidelines.

18 Jun 2021

Medieval plague victims were buried with considerable care and attention, shows study

In the mid-14th century Europe was devastated by a major pandemic - the Black Death - which killed between 40 and 60 per cent of the population. Later waves of plague then continued to strike regularly over several centuries.

18 Jun 2021

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New program reveals high burden of undiagnosed or poorly controlled diseases in rural South Africa

Studies provide new evidence of impact of drug price hikes on U.S. patients

New interactive resources launched to support the mental health of new mothers and fathers

A new framework to support the implementation of 'health promoting schools'

WHO estimates suicide as one of the leading causes of death

Our commitment to a more sustainable future

Passive smoking and air pollution associated with arthritis risk, poor response to RA treatment

Staged alert system helped prevent hospital surges, long COVID-19 lockdowns in Austin

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: The ACA lives

Could a fungus-derived compound reduce hyperinflammation in severe COVID-19?

RIG-1 agonist shows potent antiviral efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 infection

Combination of interferon-α and nafamostat inhibits SARS-CoV-2 in vivo

COVID-19 outbreak in Mauritius dominated by new SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.318

Could horse-derived antibody therapy be effective against SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern?

First insights into human prion disease could help tackle neurodegenerative diseases

Fighting the good fight –a new protein found in red blood cells linked to limiting cognitive decline

The hard realities of a ‘no jab, no job’ mandate for health care workers

UofSC researcher to examine the effectiveness of Medicaid-covered alcohol use disorder treatment

Recommended treatments can benefit people with lower back pain

Medieval plague victims were buried with considerable care and attention, shows study

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