Archive: 30/04/2020

New global estimates for hepatitis D highlight need to step up response

University of Liverpool researchers have published new estimates of the global burden of hepatitis D, and are calling for more efforts to tackle the 'forgotten' virus.

Apr 30, 2020

How family stories help children weather hard times

In times of great stress, stories sustain us, says Robyn Fivush, director of the Family Narratives Lab in Emory's Department of Psychology.

Apr 30, 2020

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Homemade masks made of silk and cotton may boost protection: study

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people wear masks in public. Because N95 and surgical masks are scarce and should be reserved for health care workers, ...

Apr 30, 2020

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Japan to extend state of emergency over virus: reports

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is likely to extend a nationwide state of emergency imposed over the coronavirus, possibly by another month, local media reported on Thursday.

Apr 30, 2020

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AP-NORC poll: Seeking virus data, people struggle with trust

When John Manley tested positive for COVID-19, his sister urged him to get on the malaria drug that she'd heard Fox News hosts plugging and that President Donald Trump was heralding as a potential "game changer" for fighting ...

Apr 30, 2020

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Two new AHA statements focus on heart failure: How social determinants can affect outcomes; impact on caregivers

Treatment for heart failure should take into consideration a patient's social determinants of health—their overall living environment, socio-economic status, as well as the needs of unpaid family caregivers, according to ...

Apr 30, 2020