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Single Sputnik V vaccine dose elicits robust immune response in previously infected individuals

A new preprint research paper posted to the medRxiv server describes successful immunization of the vaccinated population with a single dose of the Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine.

29 Mar 2021

Combined clinical and genomic data better predicts COVID-19 severity

The current COVID-19 outbreak is one of the worst pandemics in history and has claimed millions of lives across the globe, overwhelmed healthcare systems, and created unprecedented socio-economic ramifications.

28 Mar 2021

Covid-19 lockdown restrictions may have led to reduction in asthma exacerbations

Fewer patients with severe attacks were seen by their GP or admitted to hospital during the covid-19 pandemic, and fewer were admitted to hospital for pneumonia, influenza and chronic lung diseases, show findings from three papers published online in the journal Thorax.

27 Mar 2021

Universal mask policy could reduce healthcare workers' risk of acquiring COVID-19

A study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine from researchers at Henry Ford Health System has found that Henry Ford's early implementation of a universal mask policy in the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with reducing the risk of healthcare workers at Henry Ford acquiring COVID-19.

26 Mar 2021

Salk joins a long list of recipients included in The Conrad Prebys Foundation’s inaugural grant cycle

Salk Professor Thomas Albright has been awarded $1 million and Assistant Professor Edward Stites awarded $500,000 by The Conrad Prebys Foundation as part of its inaugural round of grants.

26 Mar 2021

Bariatric surgery can reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers, study shows

Bariatric surgery can significantly reduce the risk of cancer--and especially obesity-related cancers--by as much as half in certain individuals, according to a study by researchers at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School's Center for Liver Diseases and Liver Masses.

26 Mar 2021

Longitudinal study of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies following vaccination

A longitudinal study of IgG antibody levels in vaccinated healthcare workers was recently uploaded to the preprint server medRxiv*, suggesting that IgG levels could be a reliable indicator of successful vaccination.

26 Mar 2021

Occupation not a reason for high COVID-19 rates among immigrants in Norway, finds study

A new study has found that the disproportionate rate of COVID-19 among immigrant groups in Norway may not be a result of occupational risks.

26 Mar 2021

One dose of Pfizer vaccine generates strong immune response against COVID-19

A new study led by the Universities of Sheffield and Oxford with support from the UK Coronavirus Immunology Consortium (UK-CIC) has found that 99 per cent of people generate a robust immune response against Covid-19 after just one dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

26 Mar 2021

The pressure is on to diagnose and treat chronic kidney disease

In this interview, Helen Yeh, the Vice President, Biopharmaceuticals Medical, Cardiovascular, Renal and Metablosim at AstraZeneca , talks News-Medical to about chronic kidney diseas (CKD).

From AstraZeneca 26 Mar 2021

Grundium Press Release: 1000th Microscope Scanner

On March 24th, 2021 Grundium manufactured its 1000th microscope scanner.

From Grundium 26 Mar 2021

Researchers track movements and symptoms during COVID-19 pandemic

New George Mason University College of Health and Human Services study is one of the first individual-level studies to track movements and symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic.

26 Mar 2021

Study reveals colorectal cancer risk does not rise after bariatric surgery

Colorectal cancer risk does not rise after bariatric surgery, a study from the University of Gothenburg shows. This finding is important for patients with obesity, and their healthcare professionals, when deciding upon such an operation.

26 Mar 2021

Duke-NUS professor and his team receive two awards at the International Stroke Conference 2021

Professor David Matchar and his team from the Health Services and Systems Research Programme at Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, bagged two prestigious awards at the International Stroke Conference 2021 for their project on a randomised controlled trial investigating the effects of incentives on improving the uptake of outpatient rehabilitation services (ORS) among stroke patients in Singapore.

25 Mar 2021

Apply for your NObreath® FeNO breath monitor today and optimise patient asthma care

NHS Organisations can apply for funding from the Pathway Transformation Fund (PTF) to obtain a NObreath® used for asthma diagnosis and management.

25 Mar 2021

Inmates’ distrust of prison health care fuels distrust of Covid vaccines

One November night in a Missouri prison, Charles Graham woke his cellmate of more than a dozen years, Frank Flanders, saying he couldn't breathe. Flanders pressed the call button. No one answered, so he kicked the door until a guard came.

25 Mar 2021

Research project examines the use of context-sensitive data glasses in daily clinical practice

The Else Kröner Fresenius Center (EKFZ) for Digital Health of the TU Dresden and the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus is researching the use of context-sensitive data glasses in everyday clinical practice in cooperation with tooz technologies.

25 Mar 2021

LabVantage Solutions names digital transformation veteran Mikael Hagstroem as Chief Executive Officer

LabVantage Solutions, Inc today announced the appointment of Mikael Hagstroem as Chief Executive Officer.

From LabVantage Solutions 25 Mar 2021

Anabolic-androgenic steroids can have deleterious effects on the brain

Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), a synthetic version of the male sex hormone testosterone, are sometimes used as a medical treatment for hormone imbalance. But the vast majority of AAS is used to enhance athletic performance or build muscle because when paired with strength training.

25 Mar 2021

NCCN Annual Conference discusses new ways to improve cancer care

New recommendations to advance racial equity, ways to mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer care, and ongoing strategies for preventing and controlling HPV-associated cancers led the conversation at the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) 2021 Virtual Annual Conference March 18-20.

25 Mar 2021

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Single Sputnik V vaccine dose elicits robust immune response in previously infected individuals

Combined clinical and genomic data better predicts COVID-19 severity

Covid-19 lockdown restrictions may have led to reduction in asthma exacerbations

Universal mask policy could reduce healthcare workers' risk of acquiring COVID-19

Salk joins a long list of recipients included in The Conrad Prebys Foundation’s inaugural grant cycle

Bariatric surgery can reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers, study shows

Longitudinal study of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies following vaccination

Occupation not a reason for high COVID-19 rates among immigrants in Norway, finds study

One dose of Pfizer vaccine generates strong immune response against COVID-19

The pressure is on to diagnose and treat chronic kidney disease

Grundium Press Release: 1000th Microscope Scanner

Researchers track movements and symptoms during COVID-19 pandemic

Study reveals colorectal cancer risk does not rise after bariatric surgery

Duke-NUS professor and his team receive two awards at the International Stroke Conference 2021

Apply for your NObreath® FeNO breath monitor today and optimise patient asthma care

Inmates’ distrust of prison health care fuels distrust of Covid vaccines

Research project examines the use of context-sensitive data glasses in daily clinical practice

LabVantage Solutions names digital transformation veteran Mikael Hagstroem as Chief Executive Officer

Anabolic-androgenic steroids can have deleterious effects on the brain

NCCN Annual Conference discusses new ways to improve cancer care

Event guide: 3rd Measuring Patient Engagement Summit eBook

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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