Vaccination
How to craft the vaccine message for the undecided
More than 140 million Americans have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. Health care and government leaders hope that tens of millions more will do so.
May 5, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Falling through the safety net: Youth are at the heart of Canada's mental health crisis
Canada is grappling with a major youth mental health crisis characterized by high rates of mental illness, suicide, hospitalizations and considerable delays in access to services. These issues are exacerbated by the COVID-19 ...
Jan 28, 2021
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Neuroscience
Brain research critical for Texas economy, says new report
Texas needs to establish a state research institute to tackle a growing brain health crisis—which will contribute to healthier and more productive communities, according to a new report from Rice University's Baker Institute ...
Mar 8, 2023
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Health
NHS facing a 'deepening financial crisis' says Head of Health Policy at the BMA
Head of the Health Policy and Economic Research Unit at the British Medical Association, Jon Ford, is warning that the NHS is facing a deep financial crisis and by April 2016 the service will have to "make do with only three ...
Jul 10, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Global weekly COVID cases are falling, WHO says—but 'if we stop fighting it on any front, it will come roaring back'
The number of reported global weekly COVID cases is falling and has dropped nearly 50% this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) said overnight. This incredibly encouraging news shows the power of public health measures—but ...
Feb 16, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Explainer: A history of the measles virus and why it's so tenacious
The measles virus has been a part of human life for thousands of years. A recent study suggests that it appeared about 4,000 years ago, originating from a virus affecting livestock. That was also the time when cities were ...
Jan 28, 2020
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Health informatics
Chatbots deployed in response to COVID-19 pandemic
If you've been to a clinic for a vaccine or COVID test during the past two years, you've likely interacted with a chatbot. Chatbots are computer programs designed to simulate conversation with human users. Scalable to answer ...
Apr 5, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
World surpasses 20 million coronavirus cases, WHO warns against despair
The coronavirus pandemic chalked up another horrific milestone Monday as the world surpassed 20 million recorded cases of infection from the tiny killer that has upended life just about everywhere.
Aug 11, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
EU regulator recommends clearing Takeda's dengue vaccine
The European Medicines Agency on Friday recommended the authorization of a dengue vaccine made by the Japanese pharmaceutical Takeda that could provide a new tool for millions worldwide against the potentially fatal disease.
Oct 14, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Bushmeat consumption decreases during the Ebola epidemic
New analyses of interview data collected in Liberia show a decrease in bushmeat consumption and meal frequency during the Ebola crisis. However, wealthy households reduced their consumption of bushmeat less than poor households. ...
Mar 21, 2017
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