Long COVID in children: What parents and teachers need to know As we learn more about COVID-19, the accepted narratives about it are constantly being challenged. Initially it was said that children aren't seriously affected by the virus. But while acute infections in children do tend ... Mar 26, 2021 0 1
Study challenges the effectiveness of cannabis-based medicine for treating chronic pain Researchers from the University of Bath's Centre for Pain Research have contributed to a major international review into the safety and efficacy of cannabinoids when used to treat pain, including chronic pain in children ... Mar 26, 2021 1 150
A remote device helps medical staff in the fight against time How can we improve the monitoring of patient vital signs when hospitals are full of COVID-19 patients? An international group of students, whose award-winning innovation led to establishing a company, has the solution. Mar 26, 2021 0 0
U.K. military dismissal process 'harmful,' lacks psychological, social or transition support A report published today has highlighted the "inconsistent" and "harmful" process facing people dismissed from the Armed Forces because of drug use. Mar 26, 2021 0 0
China outlines COVID-origin findings, ahead of WHO report Chinese officials briefed diplomats Friday on the ongoing research into the origin of COVID-19, ahead of the expected release of a long-awaited report from the World Health Organization. Mar 26, 2021 0 0
Italy suffered highest deaths since WWII in 2020: stats Italy suffered its highest number of deaths since World War II last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, with over 100,000 deaths more than average, according to new figures Friday. Mar 26, 2021 0 1
First exploration of mental health resilience and loneliness of older people with cognitive impairment in Wales Scientists have identified a group of people who appear to be remarkably resilient in that they do not report experiencing mental health difficulties despite dementia or cognitive impairment. Mar 26, 2021 0 6
Association between alcohol consumption and telomere length There is no consensus across medical science as to whether or not there is a safe lower limit on alcohol consumption nor whether a small amount of alcohol is beneficial. The picture is complicated by the various congeners, ... Mar 26, 2021 0 8
Norway extends pause of AstraZeneca vaccine Norway said on Friday it would extend its suspension of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine until April 15 to allow more time to investigate a potential link to severe blood clotting. Mar 26, 2021 0 4
Germany says ready to use Russian vaccine if approved by EMA The German government said Friday that it would be open to using the Russian-made Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine once it had been approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Mar 26, 2021 0 89