Most comprehensive analysis reveals 30% of healthcare personnel in US hospitals remain unvaccinated against COVID-19
Findings from an analysis conducted by researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal that 30% of healthcare personnel (HCP) in more than 2,000 U.S. hospitals remained unvaccinated against COVID-19 as of September 15, 2021. The…
Read More‘Widening inequalities’ in children’s physical activity even before the pandemic
Deprivation-based inequalities in physical activity between Scotland’s children were already growing before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. The study, led by the University of Strathclyde, has found that children from more deprived families were nearly three times more…
Read MoreAt What Price Will Newer Anti-Diabetes Drugs Be Cost Effective?
In low- to middle-income countries, if the median yearly price of a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor dropped by 17.4% (from $271 to $224) it would be a cost-effective second-line therapy for people with type 2 diabetes. And it would be…
Read MoreNormal cough or Covid cough: Expert shares the ‘best way to differentiate’ the two
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Read MoreJourneying ‘inside’ the COVID-19 viral protein to attack a weak point
Virtual reality (VR) technology enables scientists to create 3D models of an object and then virtually go “inside” to look around to better understand its structure and function. This is what researchers at the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Oak Ridge…
Read MoreClosing cultural gaps may reduce risk for sick children
A new Curtin University study has found that there is an urgent need to develop and implement strategies to empower Aboriginal families to identify deteriorating health in their child and alert clinicians. The research, published in Pediatric Nursing, explored the…
Read MoreBest Buy's Black Friday Deals on Fitbits, Garmins & Other Smartwatches Are Too Good To Pass Up
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Whether you’re a fitness buff or just want every part of your life organized simply, you can’t go wrong…
Read MoreGenomic Alterations In Advanced Cancers Reveal Interactions With Therapy
A novel way to look at cancer treatment resistance offers the possibility for identifying genetic mechanisms involved and alternative treatment approaches. A study led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and published in the journal Cell Reports, can help…
Read MoreBlack Friday sports bras for large breasts deals: Find all the support you need
Are you on the hunt for a good Black Friday sports bras for large breasts deal? Those with a larger bust can sometimes struggle to find a good sports bra that fits well. However, why exactly is a good sports…
Read MoreNew hormone therapy could prevent 1000s of miscarriages in Britain
Pregnant women at risk of miscarrying to be given hormone therapy on the NHS as research shows it could lead to 8,500 more births every year Women with a history of miscarriage and with vaginal bleeding are eligible These women…
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