Moderna booster shot prompts strong immune response against Omicron subvariants Moderna announced Monday that its updated booster shot triggers strong antibody responses against three omicron subvariants. Nov 15, 2022 0 4
Improving the efficacy of antibiotics and curbing resistance Worldwide, more pathogens are becoming resistant to today's antibiotics. As antibiotics lose their efficacy, infections that were once easy to treat can give rise to fatal illnesses. Nov 15, 2022 0 3
In-depth study supports new solutions for health care workers A major study has shown that health care and social assistance workers are twice as likely to file a workplace compensation claim for psychological injuries, compared to a similar data-set of workers in all non-health care ... Nov 15, 2022 0 8
Study: Children with severe form of epilepsy should receive flu vaccine due to high risk after influenza infection Children with a severe form of epilepsy should be vaccinated against the flu due to the high risk of seizures being triggered by an influenza infection, according to a new study. Nov 15, 2022 0 51
Telehealth ups engagement for medicaid patients with mental health diagnosis High telehealth availability at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) was associated with better care engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic for patients enrolled in Medicaid who had mental health diagnoses, according ... Nov 15, 2022 0 30
Hey, new parents—go ahead and 'spoil' that baby! When an infant cries, parents frequently wonder whether they should soothe the baby or let the baby calm itself down. If they respond to every sob, won't the baby cry more? Isn't that spoiling the baby? Nov 15, 2022 0 3
In utero exposure to flame retardants increases anxiety symptoms, new research finds New research led by the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center sheds light on the connection between exposure to environmental toxins in utero and the later development of anxiety during ... Nov 15, 2022 0 5
Recent increase seen in pediatric benzonatate exposure Pediatric benzonatate prescription utilization has increased recently, as have cases involving intentional benzonatate exposure, according to a study published online Nov. 15 in Pediatrics. Nov 15, 2022 0 16
New Zealand scored C+ for physical activity in children and teens—what's driving this and what can be done? C+—that's Aotearoa New Zealand's overall grade in the most comprehensive global assessment of physical activity in children and adolescents. Even more worryingly, the 57 participating countries scored a D average overall. Nov 15, 2022 0 10
Walmart offers $3 billion to settle opioid lawsuits Another major pharmacy chain has offered billions to settle claims for its role in the opioid epidemic. Nov 15, 2022 0 2
