Coronavirus

Stanford creates virtual scientist to accelerate drug and vaccine discovery

Stanford researchers have developed an AI-powered "virtual scientist" capable of designing drug and vaccine candidates, marking a leap forward in biomedical research.

Study says 0.0006% chance of myocarditis as COVID vaccine side effect

According to a study with 2,392,924 participants, acute myocarditis is an extremely rare side effect of the COVID vaccine - at 0.0006% likelihood.

Scientists say microscopic blood clots cause Long COVID

A new study proposes that microscopic blood clots could be causing ongoing symptoms for some people with Long COVID.

Researchers say COVID created largest life expectancy decrease since WWII

According to Oxford University researchers, COVID created the largest life expectancy decrease since WWII - with 93.1% of countries seeing a significant decline.

Safety in the workplace in 2021

Matthew Bedford, Managing Director at medical technology solutions specialist, explores the subject of safety in the workplace in 2021.

Merck says “COVID pill” can decrease risk of death by 50%

Pharmaceutical company, Merck, have a "COVID pill" at Phase 3 clinical trial - which seems to decrease risk of death by 50%.

Research finds people with depression “hidden group” vulnerable to pandemic

In a study of nearly 60,000 people by University College London, scientists found people with depression and anxiety before COVID were a "hidden group" - extra vulnerable to long-term health and financial consequences.

54% of people had menstrual cycle disruption due to COVID stress

Researchers say that 54% of participants had menstrual cycle disruption in 2020 - due to COVID stress, as opposed to any kind of vaccination.

Study says adults with type 1 diabetes likely to get severe COVID

According to a Californian study, people over the age of 40 with type 1 diabetes are likely to experience severe COVID - leading to hospitalisation or death.

Lockdown study finds surroundings shape “maladaptive thoughts”

The University of York examined psychological states during the UK lockdown, revealing that external surroundings shape "maladaptive thought processes" - with fewer people able to think about the future when isolated.

Uniting health and social care

Strata Health UK Chief Executive Clint Schick discusses how simple, cost-effective access and placement tools will enable joined up working in 2021 and beyond.

WHO recommends antibody treatment for immunocompromised people

The World Health Organisation, based on a study in The BMJ, finds that combining two antibody treatments could help immunocompromised people.

Digital transformation in the NHS

The digitalisation of healthcare is upon us, and Mike Sanders, Chief Executive Officer at Vital Hub UK Group of Companies advises on the best ways of providing effective digital care.

What are zoonotic diseases?

Captain Casey Barton Behravesh of the U.S. Public Health Service, and Director of the CDC One Health Office highlights the CDC’s efforts to nationally and internationally prevent zoonotic diseases.

NIH funds menstrual cycle and COVID vaccine research

McLean Hospital’s Clinical and Translational Pain Research Laboratory is one of five institutions splitting a $1.67 million NIH grant - the research will examine any links between the menstrual cycle and the COVID vaccine.

FDA approves Pfizer booster vaccine for over 65s

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given authorisation for the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 booster vaccine to be administered to people aged 65 and over.

Is concierge healthcare the right investment for you?

Annabelle Neame, Director of Business Development, HCA UK Concierge Centre, looks at the rise of concierge healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic and whether it is worth the investment.

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