Premature delivery raises odds for cerebral palsy (HealthDay)—Extremely premature babies have a much higher risk of cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions than full-term infants, a large Israeli study affirms. Jul 30, 2021 0 3
Biden reverses Trump policy limiting U.S. nursing home fines (HealthDay)—The Biden administration has reversed a Trump policy that limited the size of fines that U.S. nursing homes could be slapped with for violating safety standards. Jul 30, 2021 0 2
Cognitive impairment reported after COVID-19 infection (HealthDay)—Cognitive impairment has been reported following recovery from COVID-19, according to two studies presented at the annual Alzheimer's Association International Conference, held from July 26 to 30 in Denver. Jul 30, 2021 0 16
Nursing home staff closest to patients are least likely to get COVID vaccines (HealthDay)—Aides in long-term care facilities are less likely than other staff to be vaccinated, even though they have the most contact with vulnerable patients and could infect them with COVID-19, a new federal study ... Jul 30, 2021 1 2
Biosensors embedded in bandages could monitor diabetic foot wounds to prevent amputations It was sparked by a chance conversation. Simon Palfreyman and Manisha Gupta got to talking about their research after a meeting. He's an expert in wound care and she's a leader in making biosensors that can be attached to ... Jul 30, 2021 0 266
Seasonality of COVID-19 confirmed As the novel coronavirus has raced around the world, experts have wondered whether it would behave like influenza and other respiratory viruses, spiking in the winter and abating in the summer. Now, more than a year into ... Jul 30, 2021 0 64
Reducing maternal mortality in low- and middle-income countries Incomplete vital registrations systems mean that causes of death during pregnancy and childbirth are poorly understood in low-income and middle-income countries. Jul 30, 2021 0 5
India's vaccine rollout is ignoring the many inequities in its society Some six months after India began what is said to be the largest COVID-19 vaccination drive in the world, equitable distribution has been a challenge. Jul 30, 2021 0 2
Australia sets 80% vaccine target to open borders Australia will reopen its borders and end lockdowns when 80 percent of the population is fully vaccinated, Prime Minister Scott Morrison revealed Friday, sketching a long road out of "Fortress Australia" virus restrictions. Jul 30, 2021 0 7
Researchers uncover new understanding of cancer cell telomere survival mechanisms Research published in Science Signaling identifies new ways that telomeres regulate the aggressiveness and survival of tumors, making them potentially vulnerable therapeutic targets for killing cancer. The discovery was made ... Jul 30, 2021 0 467