UK approves use of single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine
The UK today (28 May) approves use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine that provides enough protection against the virus in one injection.
Scientists link AstraZeneca vaccine to arterial blood clots
Over the last three months, scientists have been tracing rare instances of blood clots in veins in connection to the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine - now, they have the first evidence of arterial blood clots, which can cause stroke.
What are the side effects of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine?
Here, we discuss some of the common misconceptions about side effects of the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine.
Plant-based dinner could reduce risk of heart disease by 10%
According to new research from the Endocrine Society, people who eat a plant-based dinner with more whole carbs and unsaturated fats reduce "their risk of heart disease by ten percent".
Research finds abused parents do not teach children emotional skills
A study by the University of Georgia finds that parents who experience childhood mistreatment can fail to teach their children emotional skills.
PHE say one dose of vaccine 33.5% effective against Indian variant
Public Health England have found that both Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines against the Indian variant would have an efficacy of 33.5% in one dose.
Planning & research: The future with GP data
Dr Peter Short, Clinical Lead, GP Data at NHS Digital, describes planning & research when it comes to the future with GP data.
Beyond COVID-19: Sustainable solutions for healthcare
Mike Sanders, Chief Executive Officer at Vital Hub UK Group of Companies, explains the importance of delivering sustainable solutions for healthcare in support of the whole patient journey beyond COVID-19.
COVID patients have antibodies “11 months after first symptoms”
Scientists are explaining that antibody production doesn't stop, it simply plateaus - in some people, COVID antibodies exist "11 months after first symptoms".
Skills: Learning & development in the health sector
Sarah-Jane McQueen, General Manager of the online healthcare course comparison website at CoursesOnline explains how health workers can find the time to focus on their learning & development in this special skills focus.
EU4Health: Building healthcare systems of tomorrow
European Commission Director General for Health and Food Safety Sandra Gallina details the ambitious EU4Health Programme proposed as a response to COVID-19.
Why do we need gender inclusive institutions?
Assistant Professor Rachel Brulé, Global Development Policy at Boston University, says that COVID exposed existing inequalities and explains why gender inclusive institutions can help.
Ethnic minorities had largest increase in cardiac deaths during pandemic
According to a new analysis by researchers, ethnic minorities in the US experienced disproportionately high levels of cardiac deaths during the pandemic - in comparison to the rates in 2019.
Scientists say childhood disadvantage impacts brain development
The team examined a mix of factors such as pollution, crime, access to education and healthcare - they found that in over 7,000 children, these factors directly impacted brain development.
REACT study: Unclear if Indian variant more infectious than Kent variant
The REACT study suggests that scientists don't know if the Indian variant is more infectious than the Kent variant - largely responsible for the winter wave of deaths.
Research shows tissue surgery can reduce stroke risk by one-third
A team found that removing the left atrial appendage reduces stroke risk in heart patients by over one-third - changing the future for outcomes.
The future of adult social care funding
Oliver Brown, Head of Product, Care and Support Tools at Imosphere, explores how financial pressures and a lack of certainty over adult social care funding is a problem for local authorities and the need to bring reform to an already stretched system.
Medical devices: Technology addressing medical wellbeing
Bernard Ross, CEO of Sky Medical Technology, looks at how wearable medical technology can address some of the most critical medical issues of the 21st Century.
Pfizer vaccine produces greater antibody response when given at 12 weeks
A new study has found that the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine produces a 3.5-times greater antibody response when given at 12 weeks, compared to three weeks.
Scientists investigate link between endothelium and Long COVID
Scientists examining how COVID impacts the entire human body, not just the lungs, believe that there could be a link between the endothelium and Long COVID.