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Researchers link celiac disease to increased risk of premature death

People with celiac disease have increased risk of dying prematurely, despite increased awareness of the disease recently.

7 Apr 2020

Linguistics experts call for alternative ways of talking about Covid-19

Two Lancaster University linguistics experts have launched an appeal for examples of inspirational non-war-related metaphors which encourage people to stick to the rules while enabling them to have hope.

6 Apr 2020

McMaster: Common medical masks are good for most COVID-19 treatment

The N95 respirator masks should be preserved for health-care workers involved in inserting breathing tubes for patients with COVID-19. More common medical masks are fine for all other COVID-19 treatment, says preliminary research from McMaster University.

6 Apr 2020

Curbing the increasing toll of people with complex healthcare needs

Data show that the number of people with clinically complex health and social needs is growing. Programs designed to support these adults have fallen short and the healthcare system is becoming overtaxed by these "super-utilizers".

6 Apr 2020

Marijuana vaping usage up among American teenagers

A new study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics in April 2020 shows that more and more American teenagers were turning to vaping and ingesting marijuana in various forms over the period 2015 to 2018. This is a disturbing trend given the increasing evidence that chronic marijuana use at this age does cause abnormal development as well as causing social consequences.

6 Apr 2020

'Smart toilet' looks for signs of disease

A Stanford study published in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering in April 2020 reports the development of a new kind of toilet that can pick up signs of an extensive range of diseases, from molecules in stool and urine. This could be extremely useful in repeatedly and inexpensively screening high-risk groups for certain conditions, including those for which a genetic tendency is possible – such as prostate cancer or certain kinds of kidney cancer.

6 Apr 2020

Fertility apps often inaccurate, study shows

People are tracking their own health more and more using mobile health applications and other personal digital health informatics. One such app line involves tracking menstruation and fertility. However, a new study published in the BMJ of Sexual and Reproductive Health in April 2020 throws doubt on the accuracy of these apps.

6 Apr 2020

Should US schools close to thwart spread of COVID-19?

A new study used mathematical modeling to explore the benefits and risks of closing down the schools to prevent new cases and the possibility of absenteeism among health care workers because they need to care for their children at home and the ultimate effect of the step on reducing the risk of deaths due to COVID-19.

6 Apr 2020

Researchers investigate link between air pollution and SARS-CoV-2 lethality in Italy

The world has been hit hard by coronavirus, and health services and authorities everywhere are struggling to reduce the spread, combat the disease and protect the population. Nevertheless, the pandemic will cost lives throughout the world.

6 Apr 2020

Wearing facemasks in public could help protect from COVID-19

Wearing a face-mask while out-and-about on public transport, in shops and in crowded places could help protect people from COVID-19 - according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

6 Apr 2020

GlobalData: Digital biomarkers emerging as key predictive tools to manage COVID-19 pandemic

Remote patient monitoring is accelerating the development and validation of digital biomarkers to help identify patients that are at risk from the coronavirus (COVID-19), supporting the assessment of disease progression and allowing continuous monitoring of disease symptoms, as well as providing data for new outbreaks, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

6 Apr 2020

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics launches COVID-19 antibody test

Aligned with its mission to improve and save lives with diagnostics, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics today announced it is launching to market its SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19/coronavirus) antibody test—the VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Total Reagent Pack. Testing kits are expected to be available in a few weeks.

From Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. 6 Apr 2020

Siemens Healthineers releases test kit for coronavirus COVID-19

Siemens Healthineers announced today the availability of its molecular Fast Track Diagnostics SARS-CoV-2 Assay test kit used to aid in the diagnosis of infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the COVID-19 disease.

From Siemens Healthineers Point of Care Diagnostics 6 Apr 2020

Grip strength metrics may be useful screening tool for diabetes risk

A new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier, reports valuable new grip strength metrics that provide healthcare practitioners with an easy-to-perform, time-efficient screening tool for type 2 diabetes.

6 Apr 2020

Asthma and coronavirus disease - COVID-19

On the 11th of March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome SARS CoV-2, a pandemic.

5 Apr 2020

New design will allow manufacturers to mass-produce PPE for health care workers

In just under two weeks, researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, with engineers, nurses and other health care professionals, have developed a design informed by clinical feedback for protective plastic face shields as the nation combats the spread of the coronavirus.

5 Apr 2020

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Researchers link celiac disease to increased risk of premature death

Linguistics experts call for alternative ways of talking about Covid-19

McMaster: Common medical masks are good for most COVID-19 treatment

Curbing the increasing toll of people with complex healthcare needs

Marijuana vaping usage up among American teenagers

'Smart toilet' looks for signs of disease

Fertility apps often inaccurate, study shows

Should US schools close to thwart spread of COVID-19?

Researchers investigate link between air pollution and SARS-CoV-2 lethality in Italy

Wearing facemasks in public could help protect from COVID-19

GlobalData: Digital biomarkers emerging as key predictive tools to manage COVID-19 pandemic

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics launches COVID-19 antibody test

Siemens Healthineers releases test kit for coronavirus COVID-19

Grip strength metrics may be useful screening tool for diabetes risk

Asthma and coronavirus disease - COVID-19

New design will allow manufacturers to mass-produce PPE for health care workers

Clinical trial to evaluate experimental COVID-19 drug is underway at Montefiore and Einstein

COVID-19-related school closures may exacerbate childhood obesity

Antibody recovered from SARS survivor reveals potential vulnerability of new coronavirus

COVID-19: Guidance to support healthcare staff having difficult conversations about end of life

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