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World Sepsis Congress 2021—watch on-demand

In continuation of Radiometer’s commitment to the fight against sepsis – one of the world’s deadliest diseases - Radiometer is a proud sponsor of World Sepsis Congress.

From Radiometer Medical 11 Mar 2021

Is a single mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose enough for recovered individuals?

A new study deals with the evaluation of adaptive immune response to COVID-19 vaccination in candidates who have recovered from SARS-CoV-2 infection.

11 Mar 2021

Black Medicare patients with ischemic stroke die at a higher rate than white patients

A long-term look at Medicare patients shows that Black patients who have an ischemic stroke (blocked blood flow to the brain) die at a higher rate than white patients, even after accounting for preexisting health conditions, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2021.

11 Mar 2021

Mobile stroke units report financial difficulties due to limited reimbursement from insurers

Ambulances with specialized staff and equipment to provide rapid stroke treatment report financial difficulties due to limited reimbursement from health care insurers, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2021.

11 Mar 2021

Healthy Diet Index facilitates the assessment of diet quality

The Healthy Diet Index developed by Finnish nutrition experts facilitates the assessment of diet quality. Its effectiveness was demonstrated in a recently published study.

11 Mar 2021

Researchers develop assay for qualitative assessment of SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies

To address the need for a high-quality neutralization assay against SARS-CoV-2, researchers from the NIAID modified and optimized a previously established fluorescence reduction neutralization assay (FRNA) to provide a quantitative assessment of a large number of infected cells through the use of a high-content imaging system.

11 Mar 2021

New BCGA guidance outlines the dangers posed by laughing gas

National trade body, British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA), has produced new guidance outlining the dangers posed by abuse of nitrous oxide.

11 Mar 2021

Sharp declines in opioid production costs could reduce the price per dose

The legalization of cannabis and the arrival of nonmedical fentanyl are fundamentally changing drug markets in North America.

11 Mar 2021

Study recommends prevention programs to address suicidal behaviors among ethnic minority adolescents

Associations between strong predictors of suicidal behaviors over the life course, such as adverse childhood events (ACEs), remain understudied among youth of color. Although not previously considered high risk, suicide attempts among Black youth increased 73% between 1991 and 2017.

11 Mar 2021

Believing in one’s own capabilities boosts personal resilience, shows study

The unpredictable nature of life during the coronavirus pandemic is particularly challenging for many people. Not everyone can cope equally well with the uncertainty and loss of control.

11 Mar 2021

Study assesses COVID-19 policy differences between GOP- and Democrat-led states

The per-capita rates of new COVID-19 cases and COVID-19 deaths were higher in states with Democrat governors in the first months of the pandemic last year, but became much higher in states with Republican governors by mid-summer and through 2020, possibly reflecting COVID-19 policy differences between GOP- and Democrat-led states, according to a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Medical University of South Carolina.

10 Mar 2021

Recuperation spaces help reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations among homeless individuals

A new study shows that providing a non-acute care space after hospital discharge for patients with COVID-19 who are experiencing homelessness helped reduce hospitalizations and keep inpatient beds available for those requiring acute care.

10 Mar 2021

Study highlights the 'clear benefit' of using e-cigarettes daily to quit smoking

A new study published Tuesday 10 March, No Smoking Day, from King's College London highlights the 'clear benefit' of using e-cigarettes daily in order to quit smoking, and supports their effectiveness when compared to other methods of quitting, including nicotine replacement therapy or medication.

10 Mar 2021

Study: COVID-19 has exacerbated gender differences in unpaid care work

During the height of the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK, women spent more time on unpaid housework and childcare than men, were more likely to reduce working hours, and reported higher levels of psychological distress, according to a new study published last week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Baowen Xue and Anne McMunn of University College London, UK.

10 Mar 2021

Slowdown in global warming linked to lower incidence of malaria in the Ethiopian highlands

The slowdown in global warming that was observed at the end of last century was reflected by a decrease in malaria transmission in the Ethiopian highlands, according to a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, an institution supported by "la Caixa" Foundation, and the University of Chicago.

10 Mar 2021

Mass immunization to stop Ebola outbreak in Guinea

As the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines arrived in Africa this week, another vaccine was being rolled out in Guinea, in a bid to stop a fresh outbreak of Ebola in its tracks.

10 Mar 2021

Accuracy of rapid tests to fight coronavirus

Even with the advent of vaccines, strategies for rapid and affordable testing for COVID-19 are still paramount.

10 Mar 2021

Elderly patients at greater risk of dying from hip surgery during busy periods

Hip fractures are serious, especially for the elderly. The operation can be a great strain, and 13 per cent of patients over the age of 70 do not survive 60 days after the fracture.

10 Mar 2021

New technology may expand health inequalities worldwide

Rich countries get vaccines first. People with high status or a lot of money are healthier and live longer. New technology could increase the disparities.

10 Mar 2021

Synopsys Introduce New & Improved AI-Enabled Solutions for Segmentation & Landmarking in Orthopedics & Cardiology

The Synopsys Simpleware Product Group is pleased to announce the release of Simpleware R-2021.03, which adds brand-new fully automated segmentation and landmarking tools for new anatomies, as well as improvements to the software’s established family of AI-enabled solutions for orthopedic and cardiology-based workflows.

From Synopsys Simpleware™ Software 10 Mar 2021

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World Sepsis Congress 2021—watch on-demand

Is a single mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose enough for recovered individuals?

Black Medicare patients with ischemic stroke die at a higher rate than white patients

Mobile stroke units report financial difficulties due to limited reimbursement from insurers

Healthy Diet Index facilitates the assessment of diet quality

Researchers develop assay for qualitative assessment of SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies

New BCGA guidance outlines the dangers posed by laughing gas

Sharp declines in opioid production costs could reduce the price per dose

Study recommends prevention programs to address suicidal behaviors among ethnic minority adolescents

Believing in one’s own capabilities boosts personal resilience, shows study

Study assesses COVID-19 policy differences between GOP- and Democrat-led states

Recuperation spaces help reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations among homeless individuals

Study highlights the 'clear benefit' of using e-cigarettes daily to quit smoking

Study: COVID-19 has exacerbated gender differences in unpaid care work

Slowdown in global warming linked to lower incidence of malaria in the Ethiopian highlands

Mass immunization to stop Ebola outbreak in Guinea

Accuracy of rapid tests to fight coronavirus

Elderly patients at greater risk of dying from hip surgery during busy periods

New technology may expand health inequalities worldwide

Synopsys Introduce New & Improved AI-Enabled Solutions for Segmentation & Landmarking in Orthopedics & Cardiology

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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