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Ignoring CDC recommendations enhances fear and anger among employees

Companies worldwide are facing unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, from modifying operations to keeping employees safe and informed. But not all businesses have followed the recommended safety protocols set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

16 Dec 2020

SwRI is developing machine vision tool to improve military medical training

Southwest Research Institute is developing a machine vision tool to help the U.S. Department of Defense assess the biomechanical movements of military medical personnel during training exercises.

16 Dec 2020

New guideline offers recommendations to use behavioral, psychological therapies for insomnia

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has published a new clinical practice guideline establishing recommendations for the use of behavioral and psychological treatments for chronic insomnia disorder in adults.

16 Dec 2020

Study highlights disparity in outcomes after cardiac surgery between private and NHS payers

A new study has revealed paying patients are 20 per cent less likely to die or develop major complications, such as reintervention or stroke, after cardiac surgery than NHS patients - findings researchers say cannot be explained by socioeconomic factors alone.

16 Dec 2020

Study pinpoints predictors of timely enrollment in therapy for opioid use disorder

For people living with opioid use disorder, the path to treatment is not always clear-cut. Sometimes, there's no path at all.

16 Dec 2020

Researchers recommend tips for children to stay safer while sledding

Sledding is a popular winter activity in communities across the country, but it may not be as risk-free as many people think.

16 Dec 2020

Bibliosan and Frontiers sign first Open Access Framework in Italy for Biomedical Institutions

The first National Open Access Framework in Italy for Biomedical Institutions has today been signed by the Italian consortium of Biomedical Research Libraries - Bibliosan - and the leading open access publisher, Frontiers.

16 Dec 2020

FDA issues new emergency use authorization for BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a new emergency use authorization (EUA) for the BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test which is authorized for use by patients at home with a prescription.

16 Dec 2020

LRA survey: Two-thirds of people with lupus are willing to take COVID-19 vaccine

Two out of three people with lupus (64%) are willing to take a COVID-19 vaccine if it is free and determined safe by scientists according to results of a survey conducted by the Lupus Research Alliance.

16 Dec 2020

Study shows highest risk of vitamin D deficiency in BAME babies

A third of all babies and half of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) babies are vitamin D deficient, a large study of 3000 newborn's in the West Midlands has shown, highlighting potential shortfalls in the current UK antenatal supplementation program.

16 Dec 2020

FDA grants marketing authorization for new ACL implant

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted marketing authorization—under the De Novo premarket review pathway—for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) implant, intended to serve as an alternative to ACL reconstruction to treat ACL tears.

16 Dec 2020

Report highlights research challenges and opportunities to advance cancer care

A new report finds that despite progress in the decline of cancer mortality, there are still critical gaps including the need to develop better tools and explore research opportunities that would lead to limiting cancer as a major health concern.

16 Dec 2020

Mass testing is not a ‘silver bullet’ for managing SARS-CoV-2 transmission, say researchers

A team of researchers from various institutions in France recently used a mathematical model to assess the impact of mass testing in controlling the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic. They evaluated the potential impact of mass testing campaigns in an epidemic rebound scenario at the end of the ongoing lockdown in Metropolitan France.

16 Dec 2020

Regulatory policies block transgender and gender diverse individuals from accessing care

The Endocrine Society and the Pediatric Endocrine Society oppose legislative efforts to block transgender and gender diverse individuals from accessing gender-affirming medical and surgical care, the two medical societies said in a joint policy perspective published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

16 Dec 2020

Traditional herbal medicine Respiratory Detox Shot (RDS) inhibits SARS-CoV, SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A infection in vitro

As researchers continue to search for antivirals to counter COVID-19, a study presents the potential utility of a decoction called Respiratory Detox Shot (RDS).

16 Dec 2020

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Ignoring CDC recommendations enhances fear and anger among employees

SwRI is developing machine vision tool to improve military medical training

New guideline offers recommendations to use behavioral, psychological therapies for insomnia

Study highlights disparity in outcomes after cardiac surgery between private and NHS payers

Study pinpoints predictors of timely enrollment in therapy for opioid use disorder

Researchers recommend tips for children to stay safer while sledding

Bibliosan and Frontiers sign first Open Access Framework in Italy for Biomedical Institutions

FDA issues new emergency use authorization for BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test

LRA survey: Two-thirds of people with lupus are willing to take COVID-19 vaccine

Study shows highest risk of vitamin D deficiency in BAME babies

FDA grants marketing authorization for new ACL implant

Report highlights research challenges and opportunities to advance cancer care

Mass testing is not a ‘silver bullet’ for managing SARS-CoV-2 transmission, say researchers

Regulatory policies block transgender and gender diverse individuals from accessing care

Traditional herbal medicine Respiratory Detox Shot (RDS) inhibits SARS-CoV, SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A infection in vitro

Azithromycin trial fails to provide evidence of benefit in COVID-19

Survey suggests COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy stems from a distrust in the vaccine development and approval process

Copper gluconate supplementation could reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection in vitro

Autoimmune condition biomarkers promote SARS-CoV-2 viral entry, study finds

SARS-CoV-2 RNA can be reverse-transcribed to be part of chimeric viral-human genome

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