Authors of a review of policies, based on the experiences of nine high-income countries and regions’ easing of lockdown measures, published in The Lancet journal, are urging governments to consider five key factors in lockdown exit strategies. The report analyses…
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COVID-19 and small island nations: What we can learn from New Zealand and Iceland
Despite being at opposite ends of the Earth, Iceland and New Zealand have many similarities. Both are small island nations, heavily reliant on tourism and currently led by young female prime ministers. Both countries have also been commended for their…
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County and ZIP code-level data show ‘stark social inequities’ in COVID-19
A geocoding approach—linking routinely collected public health data to neighborhood socioeconomic factors—shows consistently higher rates of COVID-19 illness and death among people living in more-disadvantaged communities, reports a study in the November/December Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. “Our…
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Parental rejection of sexual orientation and gender identity ‘trigger’ for youth homelessness, new study finds
Parental rejection of sexual orientation and gender identity could be a key trigger in youth homelessness, according to new research. A report by UCD researchers, in conjunction with Focus Ireland and BeLonG To Youth Services, found that parents’ rejection of…
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Study shows SARS-CoV-2 jumped between people and mink, providing strong evidence of zoonotic transmission
A study investigating SARS-CoV-2 infections across 16 mink farms in the Netherlands, being presented at the ESCMID Conference on Coronavirus Disease (ECCVID, held online from 23-25 September) shows that the virus likely jumped between people and mink and back, providing…
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Most COVID-19 infections are spread through respiratory droplets or aerosols and not surfaces: study
COVID-19 is spread most often through respiratory droplets or aerosols and little evidence exists supporting transmission through surfaces. As such, social distance and proper ventilation are key determinants of transmission risk. Findings from a review of published research, articles, and…
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Caroline Wozniacki Opens Up About Her Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis: "I was in so much pain and felt exhausted"
Professional tennis player Caroline Wozniacki was at the top of her game in 2018, but when the 30-time Women’s Tennis Association singles title winner began feeling ill in August—after playing at Wimbledon, no less—she knew something was wrong. “After Wimbledon,…
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Authoritative new analysis links increased omega-3 intake to cardioprotection and improved cardiovascular outcomes
A new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings provides the most comprehensive analysis of the role of omega-3 dosage on cardiovascular prevention to date. The meta-analysis, which is an in-depth review of 40 clinical trials, provides authoritative evidence for consuming…
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Viral load predicts mortality rate in hospitalized patients with cancer and COVID-19
Higher viral loads are associated with a greater risk of death among cancer and non-cancer patients hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), researchers report September 15 in the journal Cancer Cell. Among hospitalized COVID-19 patients, those with hematologic malignancies who…
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Why AstraZeneca and others racing to make a COVID-19 vaccine should be more open about the process
AstraZeneca is resuming clinical trials for the COVID-19 vaccine, ChAdOx1 nCoV-19, following confirmation that is safe to do so. The trials were paused when one of the participants developed an “unexplained illness.” The pause is over, but the concerns that…
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