Hospital floors are a breeding ground for bacteria
Findings from a new study have cites that hospital floors are a hotspot for bacteria to breed, creating a route of transfer to patients.
Black communities to receive COVID-19 information via new app
A cardiologist from the University of Cincinnati is partnering with researchers in St. Louis and rural Georgia to develop a smartphone app that will deliver COVID-19 information and education to Black communities.
Decrease in US health insurance coverage led to 25,180 deaths
US health insurance coverage decreased significantly, resulting in 25,180 excess deaths before COVID - researchers say this number will triple if the Affordable Care Act is overturned.
Commission launches additional measures to limit the spread of COVID-19
The European Commission is launching an additional set of actions to help limit the spread of the coronavirus and save lives.
NHS saves millions on highly effective stroke drugs
Researchers from the Health Economics Unit and University of Leeds looked at the cost of treating strokes and found that the drugs prescribed are so effective they save the NHS money.
The ignored healthcare perspective of people with disabilities
A new study in the US shows that people with disabilities view healthcare as a human right and believe that this perspective does translate to policy-makers.
When is the UK COVID-19 vaccine going to be ready?
While AstraZeneca and Oxford University continue to work on a UK COVID-19 vaccine, what about the rest of the world?
Novel biomarkers predict response to rheumatoid arthritis treatment
A new study, led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, uses novel biomarkers to predict patient responsiveness to rheumatoid arthritis treatment.
Study finds antibody response to COVID-19 reduces over time
The largest at-home antibody study for COVID-19 has found that the number of people with antibodies fell by 26.5% after infection.
US healthcare: Black people less likely to receive lung cancer chemotherapy
Boston Medical Center researchers found that Black individuals, above all other racial groups, are less likely to receive lung cancer chemotherapy.
Child influencers promote unhealthy food on YouTube channels
Researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health and NYU Grossman School of Medicine have warned against the dangers of child influences promoting unhealthy food and drinks on their YouTube channels.
US healthcare: 34% of older people could be prescribed the wrong drugs
A new study found that it costs patients over $450 a year when they are prescribed the wrong drugs, making them twice as likely to go to hospital.
Are remote GP consultations here to stay?
Dr Owain Rhys Hughes, founder and CEO of Cinapsis, explores how remote GP consultations are providing opportunities for both patients and the NHS.
Eating disorders could be treated via Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy
Researchers found that Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) could significantly help people suffering from eating disorders.
COVID-19 survivors can donate plasma to vaccine testing
A study by the Bloomberg School of Public Health found that severe COVID-19 patients can produce strong antibodies for vaccine testing - especially the older male population.
Prisoners to virtually connect with doctors under new NHS agreement
The NHS has signed a new national agreement that will allow prisoners to virtually connect with doctors at their local hospital.
Google searches for vitamins increased during lockdown
According to data collected by Pharma Nord, Google saw a rise in searches for vitamin D during lockdown as the nation becomes more health-conscious amid COVID-19.
Understanding the hidden health impact of working from home
Richard Guy, Country Sales Manager UK & Ireland at Ergotron, explores some of the options available for workers and their employers to try and combat the health impact of working from home.
Which personality is most likely to follow COVID-19 lockdown rules?
American Psychological Association research found that people low on openness and neuroticism are less likely to follow COVID-19 lockdown rules.
Crowdsourcing technology reinvents collaboration for UK diagnostics community
Here we explore how crowdsourcing technology has helped the NHS and the wider diagnostics community in their coronavirus response.