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Researchers map the changing trends of cancer burden worldwide and in China

Cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, and the global burden of cancer continues to rise steadily and unchecked.

15 Apr 2021

Future attempts to reduce Covid-19 spread should focus on tackling airborne transmission

Any future attempts to reduce the spread of covid-19 should be focused on tackling close airborne transmission of the virus which is considered to be the primary route for its circulation, according to experts in an editorial published in The BMJ.

15 Apr 2021

Medical EdTech specialist, Continulus forms partnership with the Australian Sepsis Network

Continulus has formed a global partnership with the highly regarded Australian Sepsis Network (ASN).

From Continulus 15 Apr 2021

Abbott’s XIENCE™ Stent Receives European Approval for One-Month Dual Anti-Platelet Therapy (DAPT) for High Bleeding Risk Patients

Abbott today announced its XIENCE stent has received CE Mark in Europe for shorter duration of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT).

15 Apr 2021

Tanning bed ban among minors would prevent melanoma and save millions in healthcare costs

A recent study indicates that a U.S. ban on the use of tanning beds among minors would prevent thousands of cases of melanoma in adolescents and would save millions of dollars in healthcare costs. The findings are published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.

15 Apr 2021

Rehabilitation science expert welcomes exercise recommendations for people with chronic pain

The announcement by medicines watchdog the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) that exercise should be recommended to people suffering from chronic pain, rather than prescribed painkillers, has been welcomed by rehabilitation science expert at Kingston University and St George’s, University of London Professor Mike Hurley.

15 Apr 2021

Survey data shows strong readiness among young people for COVID-19 vaccination

As older teens and young adults become eligible for COVID-19 vaccination across the country, and younger teens await their turn, new survey data suggest a strong readiness that has grown since fall.

15 Apr 2021

Evidence of sustained immune responses weeks after Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 vaccination

A new study published ahead of print in the Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM) journal reports the production of a robust immune response against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) using the Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 vaccine. The increase in humoral immunity includes elevated Immunoglobulin G (IgG) and Immunoglobulin A (IgA) levels after the second mRNA dose.

14 Apr 2021

SARS-CoV-2 variants are widely spread across the Houston metropolitan area

In late 2020, several concerning SARS-CoV-2 variants emerged globally. They are believed to be more easily transmissible, and there is concern that some may reduce the effectiveness of antibody treatments and vaccines.

14 Apr 2021

Early monoclonal antibody therapies beneficial for COVID-19, finds study

A team of scientists recently conducted a large-scale study at Northwell Health, New York, USA, to evaluate the efficacy of neutralizing monoclonal antibody (MAB) therapies in preventing disease progression among patients with mild to moderate COVID-19. The findings reveal that the timing of initiating MAB therapy is a crucial factor in determining its efficacy against COVID-19.

14 Apr 2021

Biognosys announces strategic agreement with Siemens Healthineers

Biognosys announces today that it has established a strategic agreement with Siemens Healthineers through its clinical laboratory in Berkeley, California.

From Biognosys 14 Apr 2021

Risk of E.R. visit or hospitalization 82% lower in mAbs-treated SARS-CoV-2 patients: Study

Recently, researchers from the U.S. reviewed electronic health records of SARS-CoV-2 patients at a medical center that started mAb infusions in January 2021 with the support of the National Disaster Medical System, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The study is published on the preprint server, medRxiv.

14 Apr 2021

Researchers discover a new way to prevent brain nerve cells from deteriorating after injury

Violent blows or jolts to the head can cause traumatic brain injury (TBI), and there are currently about five million people in the U.S. living with some form of chronic impairment after suffering a TBI.

13 Apr 2021

Researchers investigate link between COVID-19 and increased risk of blood clot formation

People who have recovered from COVID-19, especially those with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions, may be at risk of developing blood clots due to a lingering and overactive immune response, according to a study led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU) scientists.

13 Apr 2021

Comprehensive medication management delivered by pharmacists supports primary care

Evidence is growing that health care delivered by teams is superior to services delivered by a single practitioner.

13 Apr 2021

CityMD experience during the coronavirus pandemic in New York City

Limiting SARS-CoV-2 transmission requires an infected person to quarantine themselves for at least two weeks. New research published on the medRxiv* server highlights the vital role urgent care centers play during the COVID-19 pandemic in New York.

13 Apr 2021

Overuse can contribute to high rate of arm injuries among youth players

With spring baseball season underway, Eric Makhni, M.D., a Henry Ford Health System sports medicine orthopedic surgeon, warns about how overuse can contribute to the high rate of arm injuries among youth players.

13 Apr 2021

Melanoma mortality is higher in Utah than in any other state, shows report

A letter published today [April 8, 2021] by Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah (U of U) in the New England Journal of Medicine reports that melanoma mortality among Utahns outpaced that of the rest of the United States during the period from 1975 to 2013.

12 Apr 2021

High SARS-CoV-2 vaccine effectiveness in California, even with variants

Researchers in the United States and the UK have conducted a study showing that the rollout of vaccines to protect against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is proving effective among California's general population.

12 Apr 2021

Adult survivors of AYA cancers more likely to experience higher medical financial hardship

New study finds higher medical financial hardship in adult survivors of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancers than in adults without a history of cancer in the United States.

12 Apr 2021

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Researchers map the changing trends of cancer burden worldwide and in China

Future attempts to reduce Covid-19 spread should focus on tackling airborne transmission

Medical EdTech specialist, Continulus forms partnership with the Australian Sepsis Network

Abbott’s XIENCE™ Stent Receives European Approval for One-Month Dual Anti-Platelet Therapy (DAPT) for High Bleeding Risk Patients

Tanning bed ban among minors would prevent melanoma and save millions in healthcare costs

Rehabilitation science expert welcomes exercise recommendations for people with chronic pain

Survey data shows strong readiness among young people for COVID-19 vaccination

Evidence of sustained immune responses weeks after Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 vaccination

SARS-CoV-2 variants are widely spread across the Houston metropolitan area

Early monoclonal antibody therapies beneficial for COVID-19, finds study

Biognosys announces strategic agreement with Siemens Healthineers

Risk of E.R. visit or hospitalization 82% lower in mAbs-treated SARS-CoV-2 patients: Study

Researchers discover a new way to prevent brain nerve cells from deteriorating after injury

Researchers investigate link between COVID-19 and increased risk of blood clot formation

Comprehensive medication management delivered by pharmacists supports primary care

CityMD experience during the coronavirus pandemic in New York City

Overuse can contribute to high rate of arm injuries among youth players

Melanoma mortality is higher in Utah than in any other state, shows report

High SARS-CoV-2 vaccine effectiveness in California, even with variants

Adult survivors of AYA cancers more likely to experience higher medical financial hardship

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