Bird flu poses a massive threat, and the potential for a catastrophic new pandemic is imminent. We still have a chance to stop a possible humanitarian disaster, but only if we get to work urgently, carefully and aggressively.
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In just a few months, hospitals and health systems nationwide will start working to vaccinate as many staff as possible against the flu. And a new study published in the journal JAMA Network Open suggests that more of those ...
Jun 13, 2024
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Surgery may seem like the ultimate telehealth-proof medical discipline. After all, a surgical team can't operate on someone over a video connection.
Jun 13, 2024
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The COVID-19 pandemic saw increased rates and public awareness of food insecurity. One group that was particularly vulnerable was older adults.
Jun 13, 2024
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, federal lawmakers launched the Affordable Connectivity Program with the goal of connecting more people to their jobs, schools, and doctors. More than 23 million low-income households eventually ...
Jun 13, 2024
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A new study published in the International Journal of Nursing Studies showed that individuals with COVID-19 were more likely to die in hospitals that were chronically understaffed before the pandemic. This study is one of ...
Jun 12, 2024
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A study from the University of Gothenburg examined a scarcely studied group in the context of hearing: People over 90. When it comes to age and hearing problems, we often talk about younger elderly (65–79 years) and older ...
Jun 12, 2024
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Parents do not want their children to run into danger or blindly trust strangers, but at the same time, they want them to discover the world and develop trust in people. So, how should they prepare their children for new ...
Jun 12, 2024
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Immunization is considered one of the most cost-effective public health interventions, saving millions of lives each year, and benefiting the health of the wider community through herd immunity.
Jun 12, 2024
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By late in the pandemic, more than 96% of individuals in the U.S. ages 16 and older had COVID-19 antibodies from infection or vaccination. However, immunity from the virus tends to wane over time. Uptake of the boosters has ...
Jun 12, 2024
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