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What will it take to boost vaccinations? The scene from Kentucky’s back roads

In the end it was the delta variant that drove Rose Mitchell, 89, down the winding mountain road to the Full Gospel Church of Jesus Christ to get the shot. Her pastor, Billy Joe Lewis, had told his congregation that, No, ma'am, a covid vaccine would not leave the "mark of the beast" nor rewrite their genetic codes.

18 Oct 2021

Statin treatment and COVID-19 mortality

The authors highlight the importance of their study in clarifying and expanding the current understanding of the relationship between COVID-19 and statins.

18 Oct 2021

AI-based technology rapidly identifies genetic causes of rare disorders with high accuracy

An artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology rapidly diagnoses rare disorders in critically ill children with high accuracy, according to a report by scientists from University of Utah Health and Fabric Genomics, collaborators on a study led by Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego.

15 Oct 2021

New blueprint published for improving NHS patients' access to GP appointments

The NHS, working closely with the Department of Health and Social Care, has today published a blueprint for improving access to GP appointments for patients alongside supporting GPs and their teams.

14 Oct 2021

NIH funds new research ideas that address health disparities and advance health equity

The National Institutes of Health is funding bold, new research ideas that focus on interventions to address health disparities and advance health equity.

13 Oct 2021

Timing of changes in menstrual cycle length could provide clues about a person's heart disease risk

As women near menopause, their menstrual cycle length often becomes longer. The timing of these changes could provide clues about a person's risk of developing heart disease, according to a new study led by University of Pittsburgh researchers.

13 Oct 2021

A wrenching farewell: Bidding adieu to my primary care doctor after nearly 30 years

I hadn't expected the tears. My primary care doctor and I were saying goodbye after nearly 30 years together.

12 Oct 2021

Penn Medicine's new Pavilion is set to open this month to staff, patients, and visitors

Referred to as a "Beacon of Hope," Penn Medicine's new Pavilion, one of the largest hospital projects underway in the United States, opens to staff, patients, and visitors this month.

11 Oct 2021

COVID-19 aerosol transmission simulation-based risk analysis for in-person learning

Researchers develop a simulation model to characterize the risks and uncertainties associated with infections from aerosol exposure during in-person classes.

11 Oct 2021

Mushroom consumption may benefit a person's mental health

Mushrooms have been making headlines due to their many health advantages. Not only do they lower one's risk of cancer and premature death, but new research led by Penn State College of Medicine also reveals that these superfoods may benefit a person's mental health.

11 Oct 2021

New digital program to improve physical and mental wellbeing of young cancer survivors

A digital program enhancing physical and mental wellbeing for young people adjusting to life after cancer, will be developed by The University of Queensland in partnership with cancer support organisation Canteen.

8 Oct 2021

Study explores the relationship between cytokines in saliva and COVID-19 severity

Penn State College of Medicine researchers are involved in an ongoing study looking at the relationship between proteins called cytokines in saliva and COVID-19 infection to help predict the severity of infection.

8 Oct 2021

mRNA vaccination associated with decreased risk of COVID-19 infection and hospitalization in U.S. veterans

Researchers from the U.S. Veterans Affairs have examined the U.S. effort to vaccinate its Veteran population to investigate further.

8 Oct 2021

Additional health care support needed to improve medication adherence among people with hypertension

People with hypertension, or high blood pressure, play a key role in whether they use medication appropriately to manage their blood pressure.

7 Oct 2021

COVID-19 vaccinations associated with reduction of COVID-19 infections and deaths among Medicare beneficiaries

A study identified associations between COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths among Medicare FFS beneficiaries and the fully vaccinated population at the county level.

7 Oct 2021

California vaccine mandate extends to aides for people with disabilities

Workers in adult and senior care facilities and in-home aides have been added to the list of California health workers who must be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.

6 Oct 2021

Review underscores the need to increase support for older subsidized housing residents with dementia

A recent scoping review, published online in the Journal of Aging and Environment, found that older adults with dementia or cognitive impairment who live in subsidized housing face complex challenges that, left unaddressed, threaten to exacerbate their health and ability to age in place.

6 Oct 2021

Untreated depression in pregnant women associated with low birth weight and preterm birth

Untreated depression in pregnant people is strongly linked to low birth weight and preterm birth, with Black pregnant people suffering worse outcomes than their white peers, according to a new meta-analysis led by Shannon Simonovich, assistant professor at DePaul University's School of Nursing.

5 Oct 2021

Hollings Cancer Center researcher awarded NCI grant to pursue early investigator studies in leukemia

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researcher Haizhen (Jen) Wang, Ph.D., was awarded a five-year $344,000 per year grant by the National Cancer Institute to pursue her early investigator studies in leukemia.

5 Oct 2021

Rutgers and NYU secure $11.6 million to establish new Center for Asian Health Promotion and Equity

Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research, in close collaboration with New York University, has received $11.6 million in funding from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities to develop the Rutgers-NYU Center for Asian Health Promotion and Equity.

5 Oct 2021

Nursing News and Research

Latest Nursing News and Research

What will it take to boost vaccinations? The scene from Kentucky’s back roads

Statin treatment and COVID-19 mortality

AI-based technology rapidly identifies genetic causes of rare disorders with high accuracy

New blueprint published for improving NHS patients' access to GP appointments

NIH funds new research ideas that address health disparities and advance health equity

Timing of changes in menstrual cycle length could provide clues about a person's heart disease risk

A wrenching farewell: Bidding adieu to my primary care doctor after nearly 30 years

Penn Medicine's new Pavilion is set to open this month to staff, patients, and visitors

COVID-19 aerosol transmission simulation-based risk analysis for in-person learning

Mushroom consumption may benefit a person's mental health

New digital program to improve physical and mental wellbeing of young cancer survivors

Study explores the relationship between cytokines in saliva and COVID-19 severity

mRNA vaccination associated with decreased risk of COVID-19 infection and hospitalization in U.S. veterans

Additional health care support needed to improve medication adherence among people with hypertension

COVID-19 vaccinations associated with reduction of COVID-19 infections and deaths among Medicare beneficiaries

California vaccine mandate extends to aides for people with disabilities

Review underscores the need to increase support for older subsidized housing residents with dementia

Untreated depression in pregnant women associated with low birth weight and preterm birth

Hollings Cancer Center researcher awarded NCI grant to pursue early investigator studies in leukemia

Rutgers and NYU secure $11.6 million to establish new Center for Asian Health Promotion and Equity

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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Latest Nursing News and Research

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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