Archive: 04/08/2021

More mental health support needed for frontline workers tackling COVID, study reveals

More support needs to be put in place for hospital workers dealing with the COVID pandemic after a global review of studies found high levels of depression, PTSD, anxiety and burn-out amongst frontline staff.

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WHO calls for moratorium on booster shots as China curbs travel

The WHO called Wednesday for a moratorium on COVID-19 vaccine booster shots as China tightened overseas travel curbs after recording its highest number of infections in months, while Tokyo reported the Olympic Games' first ...

Aug 4, 2021

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'Where does it hurt?' predicts chronic pain outcomes, study shows

Pain distribution as reported on a body map, on its own, can be used to assign patients to distinct subgroups that are associated with differences in pain intensity, pain quality, pain impact and clinically-relevant three-month ...

Aug 4, 2021

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Nutritional value of foods static despite targets on calories, salt and sugar

UK policies that set targets for reductions in salt, sugar and calories have not led to overall improvements in the nutritional value of food products. Research published in the open access journal PLOS ONE evaluates foods ...

Aug 4, 2021

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Russia promises to solve Sputnik V delivery delays

The makers of the Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V on Wednesday promised to resolve delivery delays this month after several South American countries complained to Moscow.

Aug 4, 2021

WHO urges COVID vaccine makers to keep prices down

The World Health Organization on Wednesday urged COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to keep their prices low and affordable, after reports that two producers will raise the cost they are charging the EU.

Aug 4, 2021

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UK to roll out COVID-19 vaccines to 16 and 17-year-olds

The U.K. plans to offer coronavirus vaccines to 16 and 17-year-olds in the next few weeks after the independent body of scientists that makes vaccine recommendations to the government changed its advice.

Aug 4, 2021

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Researchers demonstrate comparative risk of mRNA vaccinations vs. COVID-19 in teens

Case Western Reserve University researchers have demonstrated that the risk for myocarditis/pericarditis (heart inflammation) among male teens (12-17) diagnosed with COVID-19 is nearly six times higher than their combined ...

Aug 4, 2021

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The future of masking, post-vaccination

As people continue to get vaccinated for COVID-19, many are wondering: "Do I still need a mask?" And while it may be tempting to trash that face covering, the rise in COVID-19 cases due to the delta variant is causing experts ...

Aug 4, 2021

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Study urges reconsidering therapy for Asian, Latino students

Interdependent values in their communities make Latino and Asian college students less likely to seek mental health services, according to a recently published study.

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