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Harvard Medical professor wins Berggruen Prize for transforming perception of infectious diseases

Paul Farmer, the Kolokotrones University Professor and chair of the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine in the Blavatnik Institute at Harvard Medical School, was selected as the winner of the 2020 Berggruen Prize for Philosophy and Culture.

16 Dec 2020

Expanded biodiversity infrastructure is essential for pandemic preparedness, say experts

When you imagine a visit to a natural history museum, the first thing that springs to mind could be dinosaur bones or taxidermized animals.

16 Dec 2020

New research highlights role and impact of integrated health systems in the U.S.

New findings published by Dartmouth researchers are featured in a special issue of Health Services Research--a top journal that reports on original investigations that enhance understanding of the healthcare field and help improve the health of individuals and communities.

16 Dec 2020

FDA grants EUA for new COVID-19 viral antigen test

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization (EUA) today for an innovative COVID-19 viral antigen test developed with support from the National Institutes of Health's Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) Initiative.

16 Dec 2020

Innovation Partners Institute and MavenSphere launch personal engagement app for organizations

Amid rapidly rising cases of COVID-19 in Indiana, the Innovation Partners Institute (IPI) at Purdue University and MavenSphere today launched a personal engagement app designed to give organizations a simple tool to help people monitor their COVID symptoms, track test results, and connect to important support tools and resources.

16 Dec 2020

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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Harvard Medical professor wins Berggruen Prize for transforming perception of infectious diseases

Expanded biodiversity infrastructure is essential for pandemic preparedness, say experts

New research highlights role and impact of integrated health systems in the U.S.

FDA grants EUA for new COVID-19 viral antigen test

Innovation Partners Institute and MavenSphere launch personal engagement app for organizations

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

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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