World Health Organisation renames ‘Indian variant’ to Delta
The WHO has renamed COVID variants of concern, as they believe that the scientific names can be "difficult" to use - leading to both misreporting and potential discrimination against countries of origin.
Safe NHS environments: For patient, clinician & support worker
Kate Edwards, Director at Intelligent Infection Control Services Limited, LumiBio, underlines the importance of creating safe environments for the patient, clinician & support worker in the NHS.
Dogs can sniff out coronavirus with 96% accuracy
According to a new study, led by the University of Pennsylvania, specially trained detection dogs can sniff out positive COVID-19 samples with 96% accuracy.
Reducing outpatient waiting list backlog through innovation
Adapting their existing digital framework, SymlConnect address the severe outpatient waiting list backlog created by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, to enable secure patient-clinician remote communication.
PHE say 43,398 COVID patients sent into UK care homes
Public Health England (PHE) have revealed that 43,398 COVID-positive people were sent into care homes in the first ten months of 2020.
Rapid COVID-19 test kit receives scientific seal of approval
Researchers from Simon Fraser University have approved a faster, cheaper COVID-19 test kit that could expand more widespread rapid testing.
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.