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AI platform rapidly, accurately spots COVID-19 in X-ray images

Northwestern University researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (A.I.) platform that detects COVID-19 by analyzing X-ray images of the lungs.

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

Technology used for screening liquids can be adapted to provide rapid COVID-19 testing

Loughborough University researchers are hoping a technology they developed to quickly screen liquids for microorganisms can be adapted to provide rapid testing for Covid-19.

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

Biosensor assay SARS-CoV-2 antibody test may predict COVID-19 severity in patients

Researchers in New York, USA, have found an association of mortality with an early humoral response to SARS-CoV-2 infection within the first few days after onset of symptoms (DAOS), using a highly sensitive and automated testing-on-a-probe (TOP) biosensor assays for SARS-CoV-2.

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

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

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

Early high-titer convalescent plasma prevents 75% of severe COVID-19 in elderly

A promising new clinical study published on the preprint server medRxiv reports that if convalescent plasma with a high titer of antibodies is given early in the course of COVID-19 in elderly patients, the risk of severe illness is reduced by 73%.

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

Unique training program is bolstering Canada’s capacity to manufacture novel biotherapeutics

As COVID-19 highlights the urgent need to increase vaccine manufacturing around the world, a unique training program is bolstering Canada's capacity to manufacture vaccines, as well as viral immunotherapies for cancer and other emerging biotherapeutics.

23 Nov 2020

Marinomed to initiate clinical trial with Carragelose for preventing COVID19 in frontline healthcare staff

Marinomed Biotech AG, a globally operating biopharmaceutical company, announced today plans to initiate a Phase IV clinical trial with Carragelose (iota-carrageenan).

23 Nov 2020

Scientists studying aerodynamics of infectious disease reveal ways to reduce indoor SARS-CoV-2 transmission

At the 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Physical Society's Division of the Americal Physical Society's Division of Fluid Dynamics, researchers presented a range of studies investigating the aerodynamics of infectious disease.

23 Nov 2020

OHIO professor shines light on concussion risk in performing artists

Dr. Jeff Russell, associate professor of athletic training within the College of Health Sciences and Professions at Ohio University, is shining a light on a segment of concussion patients who often go unnoticed in comparison to athletes: performing artists.

23 Nov 2020

Women have better survival rates after lung cancer surgery than men, study shows

There are known differences in the survival rates of women and men with lung cancer. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden set out to investigate potential reasons behind this disparity, such as the presence of other underlying diseases and smoking status.

23 Nov 2020

Were you notified about missing tax forms for your ACA subsidy? Blame COVID.

The notice from the federal health insurance marketplace grabbed Andrew Schenker's attention: ACT NOW: YOU'RE AT RISK OF LOSING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE STARTING JANUARY 1, 2021.

23 Nov 2020

Greensboro North Carolina Company’s Dedication to Ensuring Laboratories have COVID-19 Supplies Now Offers One-Stop-Shop for PCR Instruments, Extraction Systems and Kits, POC COVID-19 Test Kits, and Supplies.

GREENSBORO, NC — (November 20, 2020) – Greensboro-based, Carolina Liquid Chemistries Corp. (CLC) has been tirelessly working since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak to provide high-quality testing kits and instruments to healthcare providers and laboratories as quickly as possible.

From Carolina Liquid Chemistries Corp. 23 Nov 2020

Chicago seroprevalence study shows COVID-19 cases 16 times higher than currently predicted

A startling new case study of Chicago, led by a team of researchers at Northwestern University in Illinois, USA, suggests a 16-fold higher incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection than previously thought. This is judging from seroprevalence (antibody presence blood testing) figures, rather than the number of RT-PCR-positives reported there (via swab sample testing of symptomatic patients).

23 Nov 2020

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

AI platform rapidly, accurately spots COVID-19 in X-ray images

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

Technology used for screening liquids can be adapted to provide rapid COVID-19 testing

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

Biosensor assay SARS-CoV-2 antibody test may predict COVID-19 severity in patients

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

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

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

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

Early high-titer convalescent plasma prevents 75% of severe COVID-19 in elderly

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

Unique training program is bolstering Canada’s capacity to manufacture novel biotherapeutics

Marinomed to initiate clinical trial with Carragelose for preventing COVID19 in frontline healthcare staff

Scientists studying aerodynamics of infectious disease reveal ways to reduce indoor SARS-CoV-2 transmission

OHIO professor shines light on concussion risk in performing artists

Women have better survival rates after lung cancer surgery than men, study shows

Were you notified about missing tax forms for your ACA subsidy? Blame COVID.

Greensboro North Carolina Company’s Dedication to Ensuring Laboratories have COVID-19 Supplies Now Offers One-Stop-Shop for PCR Instruments, Extraction Systems and Kits, POC COVID-19 Test Kits, and Supplies.

Chicago seroprevalence study shows COVID-19 cases 16 times higher than currently predicted

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