Onset of northern winter could see spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths
Although COVID-19 deaths have decreased across the world, numbers could rise as northern countries head…
Month: August 2022
SAFER Ukraine provides a blueprint for responding to global health crises
St. Jude Global and international partners launched SAFER Ukraine to help Ukrainian children with cancer…
African-Caribbean people with type 1 diabetes more likely to develop kidney disease, study finds
New research confirms that ethnicity is a risk factor for developing kidney disease in people…
Risk of children orphaned from COVID-19 highest in poorest countries
The risk of children being orphaned per COVID-19 death is highest in the poorest countries…
‘Micro-breaks’ from tasks show promise in boosting wellbeing
A review of 22 previously published studies suggests that taking micro-breaks — discontinuing a task…
Old drugs hint at new ways to beat chronic pain
A new study points to possible new treatments for chronic pain with a surprising link…
MOXIE experiment reliably produces oxygen on Mars
The MOXIE experiment has now produced oxygen on Mars. It is the first demonstration of…
Corals pass mutations acquired during their lifetimes to offspring
Researchers have documented that corals can pass mutations acquired during their lifetimes to their offspring,…
Push, pull or swirl: The many movements of cilia
Researchers know about many of cilia’s roles, but not exactly how they beat in the…
The shape of coronavirus affects its transmission, finds study
Scientists have developed the most accurate model yet of how the coronavirus particles rotate, according…
High folic acid supplementation associated with higher rates of COVID-19 infections and mortality, study finds
A new study that looked at health data from the UK found people with a…
Enhanced ocean oxygenation during Cenozoic warm periods
According to a new study from an international team led by researchers, the oxygen-deficient zones…
How the brain processes sensory information from internal organs
Most of us think little of why we feel pleasantly full after eating a big…
Particles pick pair partners differently in small nuclei
The protons and neutrons that build the nucleus of the atom frequently pair up. Now,…
The Biden administration is pushing another round of Covid boosters. Who’s listening?
WASHINGTON — Federal health officials are starting to push new, variant-targeting vaccines that they say…
How the brain generates rhythmic behavior
Neuroscientists discovered the mechanism underlying the oscillator circuit that controls the rhythmic extension and retraction…
Discovery and naming of Africa’s oldest known dinosaur
An international team of paleontologists has discovered and named a new, early dinosaur. The skeleton…
Using nanopores to detect epigenetic changes faster
Changes known as epigenetic modifications play an important role in cancer development, among other things….
Humble leaders can help make groups more effective
Leaders of teacher groups who were thought of as humble helped improve professionalism and collaboration…
Eco-glue can replace harmful adhesives in wood construction
A fast and energy-efficient manufacturing process results in a strong, non-toxic and fire-resistant adhesive–and a…
Ecologists use the latest dental scanning technology to study young coral
Inspired by a trip to the dentist, a researcher presents a new method for monitoring…
Low physical function after age 65 associated with future cardiovascular disease
Having lower physical function was associated with a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and…
New algorithm uncovers the secrets of cell factories
Drug molecules and biofuels can be made to order by living cell factories, where biological…
Pakistan: WHO warns of significant health risks as floods continue
Major health risks are unfolding in Pakistan as unprecedented flooding continues, the World Health Organization…
Spain: Former Catalan Parliament leaders’ political rights violated, say UN experts
By suspending former Catalan government and parliament members from public duties prior to them being…
FDA authorizes Pfizer and Moderna Covid boosters targeted against Omicron strains
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized new Covid booster shots from Moderna and…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: An emerging star in biotech investment; U.S. government expected to stop paying for Covid shots next year
Good morning from San Diego. I’m Jonathan Wosen, STAT’s West Coast biotech reporter, and I’m…
New Mobile App Uses AI To Diagnose Skin Conditions With A Snapshot
The app allows a physician to take a photo of the patient’s skin condition and…
COVID Drives Down U.S. Life Expectancy For The Second Straight Year: CDC Data
Disparity in life expectancy between men and women also widened last year to the highest…
Opinion: As hospitals raise their prices, U.S. workers and businesses suffer
Despite a recent taxpayer-subsidized boon, the hospital industry spent the last several months lobbying for…
STAT+: One Medical founder Tom Lee on the Amazon deal and striking the right balance with virtual care
Virtual care companies face increasing churn as telehealth visits sink below their pandemic-era peak, forcing…
Opinion: The No Surprises Act: A Band-Aid protecting business as usual
The No Surprises Act has been hailed as a major bipartisan reform aiming to eliminate…
STAT+: Once a small player among biotech VCs, Mubadala Capital Ventures is punching above its weight
At the start of 2021, blue-chip biotech investor ARCH Venture Partners and a relatively unknown…
3.85 Billion At Risk Of Infection Due To Healthcare Facilities Sans Basic Hygiene Services: WHO
The World Health Organization found that about half of healthcare facilities worldwide do not have…
U.S. life expectancy drops sharply, the second consecutive decline
Americans born in 2021 can expect to live for just 76.1 years — the lowest…
Routine Vaccines For Travelers: What The CDC Wants You To Know
The CDC has updated its guidance for international travel to and from the United States….
The Do’s And Don’ts Of Prenatal Workouts, According To Prenatal Pilates Expert And Doula Erika Bloom – Forbes
The Do’s And Don’ts Of Prenatal Workouts, According To Prenatal Pilates Expert And Doula Erika…
Major Pregnancy Complications Are Associated with A Lack of Workplace Support for Obstetric Health Concerns – Physician’s Weekly
Major Pregnancy Complications Are Associated with A Lack of Workplace Support for Obstetric Health Concerns Physician’s…
My Baby and I Found Love and Care at This Pregnancy Resource Center – Daily Signal
My Baby and I Found Love and Care at This Pregnancy Resource Center Daily Signal Read…
Unplanned Pregnancy, Sexual Health, and Adult ADHD – Psychology Today
Unplanned Pregnancy, Sexual Health, and Adult ADHD Psychology Today Read Original Article: Unplanned Pregnancy, Sexual Health,…
Pregnant inmate loses baby after jailers stop at Starbucks en route to hospital – The Washington Post
Pregnant inmate loses baby after jailers stop at Starbucks en route to hospital The Washington Post…
Pregnancy app helps Fishers mom save her baby’s life – WTHR
Pregnancy app helps Fishers mom save her baby’s life WTHR Read Original Article: Pregnancy app helps…
Southern Fleurieu Health Service
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Riverland General Hospital
Riverland General Hospital is located at 10 Maddern Ave, Berri SA 5343. Birthing suites are…
News in Brief 30 August 2022
At least $160 million needed to help millions affected by ‘monsoon on steroids’ Yemen: OCHA…
Diamonds and rust at Earth’s core-mantle boundary
Scientists discover that a potential ‘diamond factory’ may have existed at Earth’s core-mantle boundary for…
Libya: Political stalemate and lack of progress on elections
Leaders in Libya must take immediate steps to resolve their political impasse, which is spilling…
Wearables take ‘logical’ step toward onboard control
Engineers design fluidic logic into garments to help people with functional limitations perform tasks without…
PetTrack lets owners know exactly where their dog is
PetTrack uses a combination of sensors to give the accurate, real-time indoor location of an…
LGBT rights being ‘deliberately undermined’, in some US states: UN expert
An independent UN human rights expert on Tuesday warned that the rights of lesbian, gay,…