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New Health Declaration published with commitments from all G20 countries

G20 Health Ministers have united to pledge global action to improve future health security, increase vaccine confidence and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

6 Sep 2021

mRNA COVID-19 vaccine protection wanes after six months: a wide-scale study of the population of Qatar

In a paper recently uploaded to the preprint server medRxiv* by Chemaitelly et al. (August 27, 2021), the long-term effectiveness of the mRNA vaccines is analyzed amongst the Qatar population. The study observed waning protection against infection around six months post-vaccination but lasting protection from death and hospitalization.

6 Sep 2021

Researchers find evidence that exercise during pregnancy benefits mothers and their offspring

Researchers have found further evidence that exercise during pregnancy is good not only for mothers but also for their offspring.

6 Sep 2021

Researchers find no serious health effects linked to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

Federal and Kaiser Permanente researchers combing the health records of 6.2 million patients found no serious health effects that could be linked to the 2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.

4 Sep 2021

Chief medical officers to consider vaccination of 12 to 15 year olds from a broader perspective

The four Chief Medical Officers will provide further advice on the COVID-19 vaccination of young people aged 12 to 15 with COVID-19 vaccines following the advice of the independent Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation.

4 Sep 2021

WHO compiles a compendium of 24 new technologies for COVID-19 and other priority diseases

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for innovative health technologies that can help countries improve health outcomes by providing shortcuts to solutions despite lack of infrastructure and resources.

4 Sep 2021

Impact of colloidal aggregation in COVID-19 drug repurposing screens

A recent study investigated the influence of colloidal aggregation on early drug development in repurposing screens

3 Sep 2021

Income, race, and ethnical-mediated inequities in COVID-19 vaccination across major US cities

Differences in vaccination rates across the 9 biggest US cities associated with race, ethnicity, and income levels.

3 Sep 2021

Modeling study shows importance of contact tracing in preventing COVID-19 transmission

In the face of rising vaccination rates, untraced cases may increase the number of COVID-19 cases. A new study led by Choo-Yee Ting from Multimedia University in Malaysia found that contact tracing remains an important tool in mitigating coronavirus spread and subsequent infection.

3 Sep 2021

Hotter weather associated with worsening of COPD symptoms

Warmer weather is linked to a worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms, according to research to be presented on Sunday at the 'virtual' European Respiratory Society International Congress.

3 Sep 2021

Study examines the relevance of 'Patient Activation Measure' for kidney failure patients on dialysis

The Patient Activation Measure (PAM) is a standardized instrument that assesses an individual's knowledge, ability, skills, and confidence in self-managing chronic medical conditions.

3 Sep 2021

Frontline healthcare workers need improved support to overcome mental health burden

Frontline healthcare workers need a range of 'flexible', 'easily accessible' and 'consistent' psychological support to overcome the significant mental health burden resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, finds a new study of NHS and community-based staff, led by UCL researchers.

2 Sep 2021

Jail decarceration leads to community-wide public health benefits, study shows

How can government slow the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.? Look to America's unique epidemic engines: jails and prisons in America.

2 Sep 2021

People who received two vaccine doses have lower odds of experiencing long COVID

People who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 after one or two vaccine doses had significantly lower odds of severe disease or hospitalization than unvaccinated people, according to a large-scale study investigating COVID-19 breakthrough infections published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal.

2 Sep 2021

Teachers not at higher risk of hospital admission or severe Covid-19 than average working-age adults

Neither teachers nor their household members were at increased risk of hospital admission with covid-19 or severe covid-19 at any time during the 2020-21 academic year compared with similar working age adults, including during periods when schools were fully open, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

2 Sep 2021

$2.6 million funding supports PRIME programs on health equity and Native American health

University of California San Diego School of Medicine will receive $2.6 million to expand its existing Program in Medical Education (PRIME) on healthy equity, and launch a new PRIME program focused on Native American health.

2 Sep 2021

New digital solution for people living with severe mental illnesses

The pandemic has made it more difficult for the 430,000+ Australians living with severe mental illnesses who are highly vulnerable to acute illness relapses when their habitual routines and standard health care arrangements are disrupted.

2 Sep 2021

Autistic children who have impaired executive functioning skills can face challenges at school

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found that children on the autism spectrum who have impaired executive functioning skills, which help control thoughts, emotions, and actions, can face challenges at school that are different from the ones they face at home.

2 Sep 2021

Booster shot of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine provides additional protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection

A team of scientists from the USA and Israel has recently highlighted the importance of a third booster dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine in achieving additional protection against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. The study is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint server.

2 Sep 2021

Study suggests a biological basis behind instantaneous compatibility reaction

Have you ever met someone you instantly liked, or at other times, someone who you knew immediately that you did not want to be friends with, although you did not know why?

2 Sep 2021

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

New Health Declaration published with commitments from all G20 countries

mRNA COVID-19 vaccine protection wanes after six months: a wide-scale study of the population of Qatar

Researchers find evidence that exercise during pregnancy benefits mothers and their offspring

Researchers find no serious health effects linked to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

Chief medical officers to consider vaccination of 12 to 15 year olds from a broader perspective

WHO compiles a compendium of 24 new technologies for COVID-19 and other priority diseases

Impact of colloidal aggregation in COVID-19 drug repurposing screens

Income, race, and ethnical-mediated inequities in COVID-19 vaccination across major US cities

Modeling study shows importance of contact tracing in preventing COVID-19 transmission

Hotter weather associated with worsening of COPD symptoms

Study examines the relevance of 'Patient Activation Measure' for kidney failure patients on dialysis

Frontline healthcare workers need improved support to overcome mental health burden

Jail decarceration leads to community-wide public health benefits, study shows

People who received two vaccine doses have lower odds of experiencing long COVID

Teachers not at higher risk of hospital admission or severe Covid-19 than average working-age adults

$2.6 million funding supports PRIME programs on health equity and Native American health

New digital solution for people living with severe mental illnesses

Autistic children who have impaired executive functioning skills can face challenges at school

Booster shot of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine provides additional protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection

Study suggests a biological basis behind instantaneous compatibility reaction

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