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New framework proposed for eliminating defects in behavioral health treatment

A new paper from the Department of Psychiatry and the Population Health program at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, proposes a framework for eliminating defects in behavioral health treatment.

24 Nov 2020

Research reveals areas where the next pandemic could emerge

An international team of researchers has taken a holistic approach to reveal for the first time where wildlife-human interfaces intersect with areas of poor human health outcomes and highly globalized cities, which could give rise to the next pandemic unless preventative measures are taken.

24 Nov 2020

For nurses feeling the strain of the pandemic, virus resurgence is ‘paralyzing’

For Christina Nester, the pandemic lull in Massachusetts lasted about three months through summer into early fall. In late June, St. Vincent Hospital had resumed elective surgeries, and the unit the 48-year-old nurse works on switched back from taking care of only COVID-19 patients to its pre-pandemic roster of patients recovering from gallbladder operations, mastectomies and other surgeries.

24 Nov 2020

Paris illuminates in teal for cervical cancer elimination

Paris, the City of Lights, celebrated the world's historic commitment to eliminate cervical cancer by illuminating in teal on November 17th. Standing in solidarity with over 100 landmarks across the globe, Town Hall glimmered like a beacon of hope for a cervical cancer-free future.

24 Nov 2020

New legal push aims to speed magic mushrooms to dying patients

Back in March, just as anxiety over COVID-19 began spreading across the U.S., Erinn Baldeschwiler of La Conner, Washington, found herself facing her own private dread.

24 Nov 2020

Study finds significant gender disparities in academic productivity during COVID-19

During the COVID-19 pandemic, most science and medical faculty began working from home, with women reporting a significant decrease in manuscript submissions.

24 Nov 2020

Study: 58% of adults over 50 are willing to receive COVID-19 vaccination

Once enough people receive effective vaccines against the novel coronavirus, experts say, the end of the pandemic may be in sight. But a new poll of older adults - one of the highest-priority groups for vaccination - suggests an uphill climb lies ahead to reach that goal.

24 Nov 2020

Study underscores the importance of maintaining services to prevent, treat cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of mortality in Europe, and World Health Organization (WHO) heart disease goals will not be achieved by 2025 unless urgent action is taken. That is the finding of a European Society of Cardiology (ESC) report published today.

24 Nov 2020

New A.I. is fast and accurate at detecting COVID-19 from chest X-rays

Researchers have innovated a platform that uses A.I. to detect COVID-19 at higher levels of accuracy than specialized thoracic radiologists.

24 Nov 2020

Could cocoa improve cognitive function?

New findings suggest that the flavanols found in cocoa and other food and drink may enhance cognitive functioning.

24 Nov 2020

Study highlights need for policies to mitigate racial, ethnic disparities in adolescents

A recent study evaluating the use of force by police against children found that Black and Hispanic adolescents are significantly more likely to die from shootings related to police intervention compared to non-Hispanic white adolescents.

24 Nov 2020

Research links SARS-CoV-2 prevalence, hospital surfaces and patient microbiomes

Researchers found a higher bacterial diversity in SARS-CoV-2 patient rooms and surfaces in the room, suggesting bacterial diversity may play a role in virus transmission.

24 Nov 2020

New project integrates genomics, electronic healthcare data and AI to address antimicrobial resistance

A Monash University project will harness the power of technology to help diagnose, treat and prevent one of the most pressing worldwide health issues - antimicrobial resistance.

24 Nov 2020

Mauritian Prime Minister calls upon world leaders to ensure fair distribution of Covid-19 vaccines

Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth calls for Covid-19 vaccines to be ‘distributed fairly’ amid fears that some parts of the world might be left behind in the dash for coronavirus immunity.

24 Nov 2020

Researchers call on governments and health actors to build public trust on vaccines

Researchers are calling on governments and others to invest in building public trust for vaccination so that communities are involved, understand the issues and feel confident about vaccine deployment.

24 Nov 2020

New data could minimize impacts of COVID-19 crisis on the restaurant industry

Shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic first broke out in Wuhan, China, in January, government-issued lockdowns and business restrictions were implemented across the country, affecting more than 1.2 billion people and all types of businesses.

24 Nov 2020

American Lung Association strongly recommends everyone to celebrate Thanksgiving at home

In response to surging COVID-19 cases and deaths as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended Americans refrain from traveling to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

24 Nov 2020

Researchers conduct aerosol characterization experiments to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19

The rapid spread of COVID-19 overwhelmed hospitals that were unable to contend with the increasing number of patients, many requiring ventilators and other critical care. Such conditions can put medical workers at risk. Now researchers are studying methods to increase hospital safety and efficacy during the pandemic.

24 Nov 2020

Study: Home health care provides support, improves recovery for COVID-19 patients

Survivors of COVID-19 are a vulnerable population who often have health ramifications from their illness and hospital stay. Upon returning home from acute care, large proportions of survivors experience functional dependencies, pain, dyspnea, and exhaustion.

24 Nov 2020

MyMaskFit receives Innovate UK funding to produce custom-fitted, medical grade facemasks

A company working with experts from the University of Birmingham and King's College London has been awarded funding by Innovate UK to produce custom-fitted, reusable, medical grade facemasks that will fit all people regardless of age, sex or ethnicity.

23 Nov 2020

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New framework proposed for eliminating defects in behavioral health treatment

Research reveals areas where the next pandemic could emerge

For nurses feeling the strain of the pandemic, virus resurgence is ‘paralyzing’

Paris illuminates in teal for cervical cancer elimination

New legal push aims to speed magic mushrooms to dying patients

Study finds significant gender disparities in academic productivity during COVID-19

Study: 58% of adults over 50 are willing to receive COVID-19 vaccination

Study underscores the importance of maintaining services to prevent, treat cardiovascular disease

New A.I. is fast and accurate at detecting COVID-19 from chest X-rays

Could cocoa improve cognitive function?

Study highlights need for policies to mitigate racial, ethnic disparities in adolescents

Research links SARS-CoV-2 prevalence, hospital surfaces and patient microbiomes

New project integrates genomics, electronic healthcare data and AI to address antimicrobial resistance

Mauritian Prime Minister calls upon world leaders to ensure fair distribution of Covid-19 vaccines

Researchers call on governments and health actors to build public trust on vaccines

New data could minimize impacts of COVID-19 crisis on the restaurant industry

American Lung Association strongly recommends everyone to celebrate Thanksgiving at home

Researchers conduct aerosol characterization experiments to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19

Study: Home health care provides support, improves recovery for COVID-19 patients

MyMaskFit receives Innovate UK funding to produce custom-fitted, medical grade facemasks

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