The pandemic, which has held the United States and almost every other country in its grip, should have taught us valuable lessons about how to manage a public health emergency, but it seems we are making some of the same mistakes we made not even three years ago, when the SARS-CoV-2 virus started to spread.
Month: August 2022
On any given day inside the BRAIN Center at the University of Houston, you might encounter visual artists, dancers and musicians, or even paralyzed individuals – all wearing brain caps to teach researchers about what they are thinking, creating or feeling while they move expressively, or try to regain movement. Machines and researchers copiously chart
The work of Kevin Struhl, professor of biological chemistry and molecular pharmacology, focuses on how genes create substances that carry out various functions. His research has led to a better understanding of cancer in humans. This video is part of a series in which researchers explain the importance of their work: http://hms.harvard.edu/research/science-matters.
Compared to adults, children have a lower COVID-19 infection rate. New research suggested that this is due to the lining of their noses, which helps inhibit infection and replication of the virus. It’s generally known that SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, is milder in children than adults when it comes to symptoms.
In creating a guide about monkeypox for obstetrician-gynecologists, Denise J. Jamieson, MD, MPH, turned to research she relied on during another outbreak of the disease nearly 20 years ago. Dr Denise J. Jamieson Jamieson, the James Robert McCord Professor and chair of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia, had
Contrary to popular belief, using digital devices like smartphones could help improve memory skills, according to a new study. Popular belief dictates that smartphones often end up making people lazy thinkers since people tend to use their devices as a way to avoid thinking about things that are not vitally important. But a new research published in
United States to Offer Updated COVID Booster Shots in September The Biden administration plans on supplying reformulated vaccines starting in September to provide better protection against Omicron subvariants, including BA.5. Eligibility not expanded yet: Amidst the new shots, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials decided to not expand eligibility this summer for second boosters
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) talks with reporters after a meeting with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., in the U.S. Capitol, on Friday, July 15, 2022. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency over the rapidly spreading monkeypox outbreak on Monday, the
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have been awarded approximately $3.3 million from the National Institute on Aging to study telehealth behavioral interventions among adults 50 and older with excess weight and cardiometabolic risk factors. The study investigators from UIC, Washington University and the University of Pittsburgh hope to enroll more than 1,000 patients
Across an American gay male community worried about catching monkeypox, one message suggests this is all temporary: A few months of sexual caution plus vaccination will usher in a care-free autumn. “For your own safety, and to spare you the horrors of this disease,” sex columnist Dan Savage suggested on Twitter last weekend, “you might
“This is an outbreak that can be stopped if countries, communities and individuals inform themselves, take the risk seriously and take the steps needed to stop transmission and protect vulnerable groups. The best way to do that is to reduce the risk of exposure. That means making safe choices for yourself and others. “For men
Researchers from the HSE Center for Language and Brain have identified previously unknown age-related changes in brain activity during the perception of auditory information in a group of children aged 7–12 years. The researchers used magnetoencephalography (MEG), an ultra-precise method of brain activity recording. The results obtained can be used to explore the impairments in
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So you want to be a radiologist. You like the idea of sitting in a dark room, looking at x-rays, and steering clear of patient contact. Let’s debunk the public perception myths of what it means to be a radiologist, and give it to you straight. This is the reality of radiology. ✒️ Accompanying Blog
From dopamine dressing to radical self-acceptance, explore how to tap into a limitless version of you Hello Happiful readers, What’s your favourite colour? Hang on, let me guess. Is it blue? It’s a trick borrowed from Lauren Labrecque, an associate professor at the University of Rhode Island. Lauren would ask the same question to her
Omicron-targeting vaccines will arrive in early fall, based on the latest update from public health sources. After the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urged vaccine makers in June to come up with boosters targeting the newer strains and variants of the novel coronavirus, Moderna and Pfizer are getting closer to the release of their
Researchers published the study covered in this summary on researchsquare.com as a preprint that has not yet been peer reviewed. Key Takeaways In Japanese adults with type 1 diabetes insulin-pump treatment (continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion) and higher problem-solving perception appear protective against impaired awareness of hypoglycemia (IAH), while diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is associated with
Breakups are rarely easy. But what if moving on after a relationship isn’t as easy for you as it is for others? Ending a relationship can be… tough. Perhaps you’ve drifted apart and things have ended amicably; maybe communication had broken down, or your emotional connection has faded over time. Infidelity, money troubles, toxic or
Countries have reported the first monkeypox deaths outside of Africa in the current outbreak. Authorities in Europe are expecting more deaths and urging efforts to stop the spread of the disease. Brazil and Spain logged one monkeypox death each on July 29, AP News reported. Spain then reported its second monkeypox-related death on July 30. The
New NCCN Guidelines for Mammography: All Women Over 40 New evidence-based guidelines from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) call for annual mammograms for all women older than 40. Straightforward guidelines: The guidelines state that women should undergo a risk assessment for breast cancer starting at age 25. For women with average risk, annual mammography screening should
We’re selling 50 shares of Salesforce (CRM) at roughly $181.49 each, 65 shares of Danaher (DHR) at roughly $291.05 each, and 50 shares of Eli Lilly (LLY) at roughly $329.07 each. Following Friday’s trades, Jim Cramer’s Charitable Trust will own 355 shares CRM, decreasing its weighting in the portfolio to 2.20% from 2.51%, 485 shares
While infants exposed to opioids during their mother’s pregnancy have been linked to adverse health outcomes, a new study at the University of Missouri has found prenatal opioid exposure could trigger long-term neurological or behavioral effects later in a child’s life. The key is the opioid’s impact on the developing fetus’ gut microbiome – a
“The law is clear. These products are illegal.” — Pieter Cohen, MD, of Cambridge Health Alliance in Massachusetts, noting that despite FDA warnings, certain banned supplements are still available to purchase online. “Probably the best niche now for Novavax’s purified protein vaccine is as a booster strategy for mRNA vaccines.” — Paul Offit, MD, of
San Francisco became the first major US city to declare a local health emergency on monkeypox in an effort to strengthen the city’s preparedness and response amid high demand for the vaccine. The declaration, which goes into effect Monday, is a legal action that allows city departments to mobilize and coordinate more effectively, Mayor London
New insights into factors that may predict, increase or protect against the impact of COVID-19 and the pandemic on memory and thinking skills were revealed by multiple studies reported today at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC®) 2022 in San Diego and virtually. Among the key findings reported at AAIC 2022: A group from Argentina
Nancy Keating, associate professor of health care policy, studies cancer treatment from diagnosis to end of life care. This video is part of a series in which researchers explain the importance of their work. To view the series, go to hms.harvard.edu/research/science-matters
In this video, Juan Crestanello, MD, Department Chair of Cardiovascular Surgery in Rochester, MN, discusses and reviews the article, “Does Mitral Valve Calcium in Patients Undergoing Mitral Valve Replacement Portend Worse Survival?” Get all the information about this procedure here: https://mayocl.in/3LUH1lx Visit Mayo Clinic: https://mayocl.in/2COVmlm Like Mayo Clinic on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MayoClinic Follow Mayo Clinic on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mayoclinic/ Follow