How is COVID impacting racial minorities with opioid use disorder?
Researchers worked with racial minorities with opioid use disorder to document how this doubly-vulnerable group were impacted by COVID.
Teachers create new ways to explain science via Zoom
The COVID pandemic compelled students to migrate to screens, leaving teachers to get creative to protect their educational progress - which now means teaching science via Zoom.
Combination of remdesivir and hep C drugs effective against COVID-19
A combination of remdesivir and drugs for hepatitis C virus (HCV) have presented strong effectiveness against COVID-19 in a new study.
Creating a cybersecurity risk assessment
Barry O'Donnell, Chief Operating Officer at TSG, discusses the importance of carrying out a thorough risk assessment, to identify the systems which need protecting most urgently.
Facebook facing scrutiny should act as a reminder about the importance of GDPR
AJ Thompson, CCO Northdoor, states that Facebook facing scrutiny by European regulators should act as a reminder to all about the importance of GDPR.
EU begins lawsuit against AstraZeneca over vaccine deliveries
Yesterday (26 April), the EU sued AstraZeneca over a perceived failure to deliver COVID vaccines.
Surge in T2D children presenting diabetic ketoacidosis during pandemic
A new study from Children's Hospital Los Angeles has revealed a surge of pediatric patients presenting with diabetic ketoacidosis throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
NHS: How can we build back better?
Paul Styler, Director of Infrastructure Solutions, ETL, explores the challenges facing NHS Trust to support the build back better agenda.
Phasing out internal combustion engines and fossil fuels
How does the phasing out of internal combustion engines and fossil fuels fit into an overall climate change plan?
Why the Gov’s Social Value Model offers commercial benefits outside the public sector
Sarah Stone, Director of Samtaler, explores how the new Central Government Social Value Model can be used as a strong commercial driver for all organisations to develop a cohesive and more strategic Social Value offer.
2% of asymptomatic pediatric dental patients test positive for COVID-19
A new study by a University of Illinois Chicago pediatric dentist has found that 2% of asymptomatic pediatric dental patients test positive for COVID-19.
COVID oxygen use increases risk of hospital fires
In India and Iraq, patients recently died in hospital fires caused by oxygen explosions - an increased amount of oxygen is needed to treat COVID-19.
High Omega-3 index reduces premature death
New research shows that people with a high Omega-3 Index are 13% less likely to die prematurely compared to those with low levels.
Newborns of socially vulnerable mothers at higher risk of COVID-19 infection
Physician-researchers reveal that newborns of expectant mothers with COVID-19 can suffer indirect adverse health risks, particularly those of socially vulnerable mothers.
Vitamin D does not help hospitalised COVID-19 patients
A new Brazilian study found that a high dose of vitamin D did not improve the condition of hospitalised COVID-19 patients.
How can the aviation industry cut emissions?
Graham Chapman, a sustainable product and business expert and owner of Powerguard, explores how the aviation industry can reduce its carbon emissions.
Smoking both e-cigs & tobacco cigarettes increases risk of respiratory symptoms
Research led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital reveals that people who use both e-cigarettes and tobacco cigarettes are more likely to develop respiratory symptoms compared to those using either one alone.
Foot test can detect heart rhythm disorder in diabetic patients
A simple annual foot test can help detect atrial fibrillation in patients with diabetes, according to research presented at EHRA 2021.
Hubble telescope captures giant star on edge of death
The star, AG Carinae, is fighting with gravity and radiation on the edge of death - Hubble also captures the five light-years wide nebula that comes with it.
NHS prescription data to support COVID-19 research
NHS Digital has established a new Hospital Prescribing and Administration resource to support COVID-19 research.