UK Government purchases 60 million Pfizer booster vaccines
The UK Government has purchased a further 60 million doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to help support the booster vaccination programme.
Only 16% of men received HPV vaccine
Researchers from Michigan Medicine have found that only 16% of men had received at least one dose of the HPV vaccine.
What are the side effects of the Pfizer vaccine?
Here, we assess some of the most common side effects of the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Single COVID-19 vaccine dose reduces household transmission by 49%
New Public Health England (PHE) study finds that one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine reduces household transmission by up to 49%.
Mushroom consumption lowers the risk of cancer by 45%
Higher mushroom consumption is associated with a 45% lower risk of cancer, according to a new Penn State study.
How patients can overcome needle phobia and get the COVID vaccine
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, explores what can be done to help patients who refuse the COVID-19 vaccination due to needle phobia.
What are the side effects of the Moderna vaccine?
Here we list some of the most common and uncommon side effects of the Moderna vaccine and discuss the latest trials on pediatric participants.
Advancing the future of food manufacturing with acellular agriculture
Here, James Sopwith, managing director of adi Projects, discusses how hot demand for sustainable food production can be enhanced and developed further with core engineering skillsets.
Can scientists create emotionally intelligent robots?
Scientists at the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology are trying to use neuroscience to create emotionally intelligent robots - which process more than logical instructions.
Diversity and inclusion: The ABC of inclusive leadership
Ali Shalfrooshan, Head of International Assessment R&D, PSI Services, outlines the challenges that organisations face in building a consistent vision that will help to guide inclusive behaviour and highlights the three phases of allyship in the journey towards inclusive leadership.
One in four people get Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccine side effects
New data from the UK's vaccination programme suggests that one in four people get Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccine side effects - with most peaking in the first 24 hours, then gone in two days.
How is COVID impacting racial minorities with opioid use disorder?
Researchers worked with racial minorities with opioid use disorder to document how this doubly-vulnerable group were impacted by COVID.
Teachers create new ways to explain science via Zoom
The COVID pandemic compelled students to migrate to screens, leaving teachers to get creative to protect their educational progress - which now means teaching science via Zoom.
Combination of remdesivir and hep C drugs effective against COVID-19
A combination of remdesivir and drugs for hepatitis C virus (HCV) have presented strong effectiveness against COVID-19 in a new study.
Creating a cybersecurity risk assessment
Barry O'Donnell, Chief Operating Officer at TSG, discusses the importance of carrying out a thorough risk assessment, to identify the systems which need protecting most urgently.
Facebook facing scrutiny should act as a reminder about the importance of GDPR
AJ Thompson, CCO Northdoor, states that Facebook facing scrutiny by European regulators should act as a reminder to all about the importance of GDPR.
EU begins lawsuit against AstraZeneca over vaccine deliveries
Yesterday (26 April), the EU sued AstraZeneca over a perceived failure to deliver COVID vaccines.
Surge in T2D children presenting diabetic ketoacidosis during pandemic
A new study from Children's Hospital Los Angeles has revealed a surge of pediatric patients presenting with diabetic ketoacidosis throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
NHS: How can we build back better?
Paul Styler, Director of Infrastructure Solutions, ETL, explores the challenges facing NHS Trust to support the build back better agenda.
Phasing out internal combustion engines and fossil fuels
How does the phasing out of internal combustion engines and fossil fuels fit into an overall climate change plan?