The British variant is 45% more contagious than the original virus
A new study at Tel Aviv University found that the British variant (termed: B.1.1.7) of Covid-19 is 45% more contagious than the original virus.
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Read moreHospital Privado Universitario de Córdoba is 1st to earn FACT-JACIE Stepwise Certification
Hospital Privado Universitario de Córdoba, Programa de Trasplante de Médula Ósea in Córdoba, Argentina is first to earn Certificate of
Read moreBlood pressure and hemorrhagic complication risk after renal transplant biopsy
2021 ARRS Virtual Annual Meeting Scientific Electronic Exhibit found no statistically significant threshold for increased renal transplant biopsy risk based on systolic, diastolic, or mean arterial blood pressure alone
Read moreDiagnostic yield of non-contrast pituitary MRI for pediatric pathologies
2021 ARRS Virtual Annual Meeting Scientific Electronic Exhibit found non-contrast pituitary MRI for central precocious puberty, growth hormone deficiency, short stature has similar diagnostic yield as standard contrast-enhanced protocol
Read moreBack pain shows association with increased mortality risk in women
BOSTON – New research from Boston Medical Center identifies elevated mortality risk for women with back pain when compared to
Read moreLarge numbers of regular drug users report increased substance use during COVID-19
CAMH survey indicates drug users are being disproportionately impacted by COVID in a variety of ways, in large part due to supply disruption and other COVID-related societal changes.
Read moreAdherence to CMS SEP-1 measures found to have variable effects on patient outcomes
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Read moreAmerican Roentgen Ray Society awards 2021 ARRS Gold Medal to entire membership
For valiant service selflessly rendered on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19, the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) symbolically awards each and every one of our members the 2021 ARRS Gold Medal
Read moreScience and need — not wealth or nationality — should guide vaccine allocation and prioritization
April 19, 2021 — Ensuring COVID-19 vaccine access for refugee and displaced populations, and addressing health inequities, is vital for
Read moreNew paper shows how disease can affect economies for generations
A new paper in the Review of Economic Studies indicates that disease can alter the social networks and economic growth of countries for generations, even after the disease itself is eradicated.
Read moreOutcome predictive performance of admission chest radiographs in COVID-19 patients
2021 ARRS Virtual Annual Meeting research finds in the setting of high pretest probability of COVID-19 infection or with quick turnaround of rapid RT-PCR COVID-19 test, chest x-ray scoring can predict patient outcomes
Read morePotential impact of pass/fail USMLE Step 1 scoring on radiology residency applications
2021 ARRS Virtual Annual Meeting research finds as USMLE Step 1 transitions from numerical score to pass/fail, program directors likely to rely on Step 2 Clinical Knowledge scores as objective, standardized metric for applicant screening
Read moreACP and AHA partner on new open access journal-Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases
The new online-only, peer-reviewed journal will publish case reports relevant to clinicians serving a wide range of medical specialties
Read more2021 INS Standards adopt Aseptic Non Touch Technique to improve patient safety
UltraDrape dressing helps clinicians adhere to ANTT principles during ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertions
Read moreAlliance for Cancer Gene Therapy Summit 2021 features world renowned cancer researchers advancing so
James P. Allison, PhD, Carl H. June, MD and Siddhartha Mukherjee, MD Keynote April 29 Summit
Read moreMapping the paradigm shift of China’s cancer burden for designing prevention strategies
Researchers decode the recent statistics of the changing profiles of cancer incidence and mortality worldwide and in China to tailor control measures
Read moreOlder adults trust online reviews almost as much as word-of-mouth recommendations when choosing a ph
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Read moreChildren less infectious than adults with SARS-CoV-2
Children may not be as infectious in spreading SARS-CoV-2 to others as previously thought, according to new University of Manitoba-led
Read moreGeography, job risk should be factors in prioritizing SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations
When setting SARS-CoV-2 vaccine priorities, Canada should take a more nuanced approach that considers geographic and occupational risk exposures, as
Read moreLow-dose CT for right colonic diverticulitis an alternate diagnosis of appendicitis
American Journal of Roentgenology: IV contrast-enhanced 2-millisievert CT comparable to conventional-dose CT for diagnosis of right colonic diverticulitis
Read moreLessons in equity from the frontlines of COVID-19 vaccination
Cambridge, Mass. – When the first COVID-19 vaccines were approved for emergency use in December 2020, healthcare systems across the
Read moreFailure to rescue a major driver of excess maternal mortality in Black women
Site of delivery represents a focal point for interventions to reduce racial and ethnic disparities
Read moreFAIR Health unveils three new enhancements to consumer platform, including shoppable services tool
New shared decision-making website for providers complements FAIR Health consumer website
Read moreSingapore launches next phase of National Precision Medicine Programme
SINGAPORE, 7 April 2021 – Precision medicine is part of Singapore’s Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) 2025 strategic goal to
Read moreThe case for embedding equity into incident command
WHO Eric Goralnick, MD, MS, Medical Director of Emergency Preparedness, Department of Emergency Medicine and the Center for Surgery and
Read morePredicting COVID-19 outbreaks with cell phone mobility data
Mobility tracking using cell phone data showing greater movement of people is a strong predictor of increased rates of COVID-19,
Read moreUltrasensitive, rapid diagnostic detects Ebola earlier than gold standard test
Portable platform detects early biomarkers of the Ebola virus faster than PCR, the current industry standard
Read more#AGS21 Henderson Awardee Dr. Ellen Flaherty sets sight on collaborative care for us all as we age
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) celebrates Ellen Flaherty, PhD, APRN, AGSF, an Assistant Professor at the Dartmouth Geisel School of
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EMS workers 3 times more likely to experience mental health issues
Emergency medical service (EMS) workers face triple the risk for significant mental health problems such as depression and posttraumatic stress disorder compared to the general population, according to a recently published study by researchers from Syracuse University.
Read moreACP best practice advice: Shorter course of antibiotics may be appropriate for some common infection
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Read moreReport: Disparities limiting access to healthcare services in PA’s underserved communities
New report by AARP Pennsylvania and Drexel University finds health inequities driven by geography and race, shortage of health care workers, digital divide, and pharmacy deserts
Read moreMaibach & Sarfaty receive funding for consortium
Edward Maibach, Director, Center for Climate Change Communication; University Professor, Communication, and Mona Sarfaty, Director, Climate and Health, Center for
Read moreGoing deep: Artificial intelligence improves accuracy of breast ultrasound diagnoses
Scientists train deep learning algorithms to classify breast lesions from ultrasound images in a large multi-center study
Read moreTop #AGS21 research presentations address older adults’ views on gun retirement and more
Other subjects include changes in the Alzheimer’s brain and a new model for predicting the life expectancy of older adults
Read moreNovel cancer vaccine targets oncogenes known to evade immunity in melanoma and neuroblastoma models
A personalized tumor cell vaccine strategy targeting Myc oncogenes combined with checkpoint therapy creates an effective immune response that bypasses
Read moreStem cell transplants prevent relapses of most common childhood cancer
Children and young adults who receive CAR T-cell therapy for the most common childhood cancer – acute lymphoblastic leukemia –
Read moreKeeping it fresh: New AI-based strategy can assess the freshness of beef samples
Scientists combine spectroscopy and deep learning in an efficient technique for detecting spoiled meat
Read morePhysicians must advocate for common sense gun laws for good of public health
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Read moreSteroid hormone could reduce risk of preterm birth for high-risk single baby pregnancies
Taking progestogens – steroid hormones – during pregnancy could reduce the risk of preterm birth in high-risk single baby pregnancies,
Read moreFor first time ever in AGS Annual Scientific Meeting History, #AGS21 goes virtual
New York (March 29, 2021)– The worlds of work, education, and networking have changed drastically in the past year, and
Read moreHouston Methodist among largest providers of monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19
Strategy for successful mAB treatment program published in New England Journal of Medicine
Read moreDermatologist perceptions of teledermatology implementation, future use after COVID-19
What The Study Did: This study sought to assess dermatologists’ perceptions of and experiences with teledermatology in the context of
Read moreRisk factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infections, hospitalization, mortality among US nursing home residents
What The Study Did: This study identified risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 incidence, hospitalization and death among nursing home residents in
Read moreCOVID-19 antibody tests, even rapid finger pricks, are effective, new study finds
The “litmus test” screening methods provide reliable and inexpensive alternatives in patient care settings.
Read moreThe Lancet GH: COVID-19 pandemic worsened pregnancy outcomes for women and babies worldwide
Findings reveal overall increase in the chances of stillbirth and maternal death during the pandemic, but chances of pre-term birth decreased in high-income countries
Read moreCrnic Institute discovery may explain high risk of leukemia in children with Down syndrome
Groundbreaking identification of precocious clonal hematopoiesis unlocks new lines of research and discovery for scientists
Read moreNursing graduate students report high levels of stress, anxiety, depression
Nearly one-quarter of survey respondents at CU College of Nursing report struggling with stress, depression and anxiety; almost one-quarter more score within area of clinical concern
Read more1 in 5 Americans did not seek needed medical treatment during the pandemic due to cost
More than 46 million say they still could not afford medical care today
Read moreChoose life: Why patients in China refuse standard treatment for a type of heart attack
Scientists identify numerous variables that predict the treatment decisions of patients with a type of heart attach called ST-elevation myocardial infarction
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