Archive: 22/10/2021

Eliminating hepatitis C in Pakistan could yield a return-on-investment of US$9.10 billion

Pakistan has one of the highest rates of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in the world, accounting for over ten percent of global HCV infections. A new modeling study led by the University of Bristol, UK, suggests that achieving ...

Oct 22, 2021

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Health study addresses loneliness in patients with HIV

HIV is not what defines Candis Givens. In fact, very few people, including those close to her, know she has the virus.

Oct 22, 2021

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New biosensor method eliminates need for biosafety lab containment in screening drugs against coronavirus

Nineteen months into the pandemic, the need for antiviral drugs targeted against COVID-19 is clear, given the global persistence of the virus, its ability to rapidly mutate into new variants and the possibility that it could ...

Oct 22, 2021

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From boosters to vaccine hesitancy, a biostatistician weighs in on the data

When new Emory University faculty member Natalie Dean posted a primer on Twitter last year to demystify vaccine efficacy, she earned herself a fanbase outside the scientific community. Biostatisticians like Dean are challenged ...

Oct 22, 2021

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Tobacco marketing exposure linked to community vulnerability

A recent University of Kentucky College of Medicine study found that young adults from vulnerable communities are more likely to be exposed to tobacco marketing in their daily lives than are young adults outside these communities.

Oct 22, 2021

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Make more outdoor pedestrian spaces smokefree, researchers urge

Creating large smokefree outdoor pedestrian spaces would aid the health sector's efforts to help people quit smoking, researchers say.

Oct 22, 2021

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Spending time in nature promotes early childhood development

Want to ensure your child hits their expected developmental milestones? New UBC research suggests living in areas with high exposure to greenspace can help set them up for success.

Oct 22, 2021

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Ukraine posts record COVID deaths, cases for second day

Ukraine on Friday reported record coronavirus deaths and infections for the second day in a row as the capital Kiev is set to re-impose tough restrictions.

Oct 22, 2021

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New Zealand sets 90% vaccine target to end lockdown

New Zealand set a 90-percent vaccination target Friday for scrapping lockdowns as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern unveiled a plan to open up despite the stubborn grip of the Delta variant.

Oct 22, 2021

What is the 'delta plus' variant of the coronavirus?

What is the "delta plus" variant?

Oct 22, 2021

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