Higher daily step count linked with lower all-cause mortality In a new study, higher daily step counts were associated with lower mortality risk from all causes. The research team, which included investigators from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institute on Aging ... Mar 24, 2020 0 138
Controverse viewpoints: Controlled drug trials in children In the Pro and Con debate in Lancet Haematology, Christoph Male from the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, argues for controlled drug trials in children. The example discussed ... Mar 24, 2020 0 3
'Social distancing'? Right now, we need social connections more than ever We are now a society at a distance. As of this week, New South Wales has closed restaurants, bars, gyms, and entertainment venues where people gather in large numbers. Mar 24, 2020 0 0
Can I get coronavirus from mail or package deliveries? Should I disinfect my phone? According to Google Trends, the top two most searched terms about mobile phones this week in Australia were "how to disinfect phone" and "how to clean your phone." Mar 24, 2020 0 18
Efficiency of non-invasive brain stimulation for memory improvement: Embracing the challenge A group of scientists from the Research Center of Neurology and Skoltech showed that human working memory can be tweaked using non-invasive magnetic stimulation of the brain. Also, they discovered that the effect of magnetic ... Mar 24, 2020 0 2
COVID-19: The time is now to prepare for people affected by humanitarian crises With over 300,000 COVID-19 cases across the globe, including recent cases in Syria and the Gaza Strip, the data continues to demonstrate how the disease has no borders. A new Dartmouth-led commentary in the International ... Mar 24, 2020 0 0
The US is fast-tracking a coronavirus vaccine, but bypassing safety standards may not be worth the cost Last week American biotech company Moderna commenced the first clinical trial of a vaccine for COVID-19. Mar 24, 2020 0 1
Steps hospitals can take if coronavirus leads to a shortage of beds The number of COVID-19 cases in Australian continues to grow with new cases confirmed each day. Mar 24, 2020 0 1
No evidence that COVID-19 can be contracted from pets Veterinary experts from around the world are urging pet owners to listen to the advice of their veterinarians and public health experts, following the news that a dog in Hong Kong, quarantined after it had tested positive ... Mar 24, 2020 0 11
Tuberculosis: Scientists know a great deal, but there's still more to learn South Africa has one of the highest rates of tuberculosis (TB) infection globally. Almost 400 000 patients are treated for TB annually. It is also the most common cause of death in South Africa. Mar 24, 2020 0 1