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Redefining global health security: A novel framework sheds light on equity and decolonial approaches

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new policy paper titled "Global Health Security and the Health-Security Nexus: Principles, Politics and Praxis" in the journal BMJ Global Health, warns of dangers and potential pitfalls associated with the increased attention paid to 'global health security' and the growing interaction between public health and security actors.

26 Sep 2023

SRI spins off a biosciences platform that accelerates drug discovery

SRI International announced today it is spinning off Synfini, a biosciences platform that accelerates the process by which pharmaceutical and other companies can design, synthesize, and bring to market molecules for drug development.

26 Sep 2023

Can training to suppress thoughts improve mental health? Study challenges century-old wisdom

Researchers describe the effects of thought suppression on mnemonic, affective, positive, or negative mental health indices.

26 Sep 2023

Cost of living crisis threatens to reverse gains in life expectancy, study finds

The cost of living crisis is set to cut lives short and significantly widen the wealth and health gap between the richest and poorest sectors of society in Scotland—and elsewhere in the UK—suggests a modeling study published in the open access journal BMJ Public Health.

26 Sep 2023

UKHSA agrees a deal to produce life-saving vaccines in the UK

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has agreed a deal for millions of life-saving vaccines to be produced in the UK if a future influenza pandemic is ever declared.

26 Sep 2023

A decades-long drop in teen births is slowing, and advocates worry a reversal is coming

Cicely Wilson's work doesn't end when she leaves her day job as a lactation consultant, doula, and child care expert.

26 Sep 2023

Insomnia's toll on the heart: study highlights cardiovascular event risks

Researchers performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the incidence of cardiovascular (CV) events among individuals with insomnia.

26 Sep 2023

How the COVID-19 pandemic affected mental well-being of UK secondary school students

Researchers evaluated the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of secondary school children in the UK.

26 Sep 2023

Deep learning revolutionizes ultra-low-field brain MRI for quicker, clearer scans

Researchers develop a deep learning framework to accelerate ultra-low-field brain MRI, achieving faster scan times and enhanced image quality. The method shows promise in making MRI more accessible and reliable, especially in settings with limited access to high-field scanners.

25 Sep 2023

Long COVID research plagued by flawed methods, say experts

Overly broad definitions, a lack of appropriate, or any, comparison groups, among other things, in studies looking at the incidence, prevalence, and control of the condition-;epidemiology-;have distorted the risks, say the researchers.

25 Sep 2023

High-performing primary care practices use important strategies for quality improvement in diabetes care

This qualitative study considers how the strategies used by high-performing primary care practices to improve diabetes care might play a role in successfully managing practice change.

25 Sep 2023

Study explores parents’ care expectations for children with acute gastroenteritis

Researchers from the Netherlands conducted a qualitative study to explore parental motivations, expectations, and experiences of off-hours primary care contacts for children with acute gastroenteritis.

25 Sep 2023

New method for multiancestry polygenic prediction holds promise for reducing health care disparities

A team led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the National Cancer Institute has developed a new algorithm for genetic risk-scoring for major diseases across diverse ancestry populations that holds promise for reducing health care disparities.

25 Sep 2023

Study: Most patients prescribed fewer opioids after surgery satisfied with pain control

In a recent Mayo Clinic study, researchers found that most patients prescribed fewer opioids after surgery were able to maintain satisfactory comfort levels without requiring more prescription refills later.

25 Sep 2023

Do environmental and occupational factors influence semen quality?

New research sheds light on how environmental and occupational factors impact male fertility, revealing that proximity to power lines may enhance semen quality while living near chemical factories could be detrimental. The study emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of these factors in the context of rising infertility rates.

25 Sep 2023

AI model accurately forecasts patient outcomes for common lung cancer after surgery

Researchers develop an AI model to accurately predict prognosis for patients with non-small cell lung cancer after surgery. The model, which utilized a range of preoperative and postoperative blood test results, achieved high prediction accuracy, offering a promising approach for personalized treatment plans.

25 Sep 2023

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Redefining global health security: A novel framework sheds light on equity and decolonial approaches

SRI spins off a biosciences platform that accelerates drug discovery

Can training to suppress thoughts improve mental health? Study challenges century-old wisdom

Cost of living crisis threatens to reverse gains in life expectancy, study finds

UKHSA agrees a deal to produce life-saving vaccines in the UK

A decades-long drop in teen births is slowing, and advocates worry a reversal is coming

Insomnia's toll on the heart: study highlights cardiovascular event risks

How the COVID-19 pandemic affected mental well-being of UK secondary school students

Deep learning revolutionizes ultra-low-field brain MRI for quicker, clearer scans

Long COVID research plagued by flawed methods, say experts

High-performing primary care practices use important strategies for quality improvement in diabetes care

Study explores parents’ care expectations for children with acute gastroenteritis

New method for multiancestry polygenic prediction holds promise for reducing health care disparities

Study: Most patients prescribed fewer opioids after surgery satisfied with pain control

Do environmental and occupational factors influence semen quality?

AI model accurately forecasts patient outcomes for common lung cancer after surgery

Future-proof vaccine candidate protects against wide range of coronaviruses

Study investigates patient- and clinician-level characteristics associated with sexual history screening

New study finds high prevalence of leg cramps in primary care patients

Nurse practitioner education incorporates transitional care model to improve care coordination for older adults

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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