Researchers develop quicker, more accurate COVID test University of Sheffield scientists and Yorkshire company Paraytec have developed a more accurate, efficient and low cost COVID-19 test. Dec 1, 2021 0 0
Will omicron be more contagious than delta? A virus evolution expert explains A new variant named omicron (B.1.1.529) was reported by researchers in South Africa on Nov. 24, 2021, and designated a "variant of concern" by the World Health Organization two days later. Omicron is very unusual in that ... Dec 1, 2021 2 2
Portugal tightens restrictions despite virus vaccine success Portugal tightened passenger entry requirements and mandated masks indoors to curb an upward trend in coronavirus infections as the country with one of the strongest vaccination records in Europe entered a "state of calamity" ... Dec 1, 2021 0 7
Pfizer vaccines available for EU children in two weeks The EU's main COVID vaccine provider, BioNTech/Pfizer, will have jabs available for children in the bloc in two weeks' time, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday. Dec 1, 2021 0 0
EU chief calls for debate on making COVID-19 jabs mandatory The chief of the European Union's executive arm said Wednesday that EU nations should consider making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory because too many people still refuse to get shots voluntarily. Dec 1, 2021 0 49
Battling myocardial infarction with drug-coated balloon catheters In Germany, nearly 6 million people suffer from coronary heart disease. The disease is caused by calcium deposits which constrict the coronary arteries. Doctors generally use a stent to widen the narrow pathway. However, ... Dec 1, 2021 0 0
Should I mix and match my COVID-19 booster shot? As concerns about the omicron variant mount, federal public health officials have strengthened their stance on booster shots for COVID-19 vaccines. Dec 1, 2021 0 18
Australia's healthcare system comes out ahead in global comparison Australia's healthcare system is one of the best in the western world when it comes to elderly patient outcomes following hip fracture or heart disease, a new study reveals. Dec 1, 2021 0 0
HIV diagnoses in Australia lowest since 1980s, but COVID-19 a likely driver Across Australia, there were 633 new diagnoses of HIV in 2020, a decline of 30 percent since 2019, according to new data released today on World AIDS Day by the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney. Dec 1, 2021 0 26
Smartwatch data used to predict clinical test results With the increasing prevalence of smartwatches and fitness trackers, what is the best way to harness the potential of these devices? A team of NIH-funded researchers has an idea—to use these wearable sensors as a way to ... Dec 1, 2021 0 17
