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Brazilian COVID mutation more likely to evade immunity
The city of Manaus was hit so overwhelmingly by the Brazilian COVID mutation, it was believed that 75% of the population had COVID - what new truths are scientists learning about this powerful variant?
UK Government purchases 60 million Pfizer booster vaccines
The UK Government has purchased a further 60 million doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to help support the booster vaccination programme.
What are the side effects of the Pfizer vaccine?
Here, we assess some of the most common side effects of the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Single COVID-19 vaccine dose reduces household transmission by 49%
New Public Health England (PHE) study finds that one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine reduces household transmission by up to 49%.
Mushroom consumption lowers the risk of cancer by 45%
Higher mushroom consumption is associated with a 45% lower risk of cancer, according to a new Penn State study.
How patients can overcome needle phobia and get the COVID vaccine
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, explores what can be done to help patients who refuse the COVID-19 vaccination due to needle phobia.
What are the side effects of the Moderna vaccine?
Here we list some of the most common and uncommon side effects of the Moderna vaccine and discuss the latest trials on pediatric participants.
Advancing the future of food manufacturing with acellular agriculture
Here, James Sopwith, managing director of adi Projects, discusses how hot demand for sustainable food production can be enhanced and developed further with core engineering skillsets.
Can scientists create emotionally intelligent robots?
Scientists at the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology are trying to use neuroscience to create emotionally intelligent robots - which process more than logical instructions.
Diversity and inclusion: The ABC of inclusive leadership
Ali Shalfrooshan, Head of International Assessment R&D, PSI Services, outlines the challenges that organisations face in building a consistent vision that will help to guide inclusive behaviour and highlights the three phases of allyship in the journey towards inclusive leadership.
One in four people get Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccine side effects
New data from the UK's vaccination programme suggests that one in four people get Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccine side effects - with most peaking in the first 24 hours, then gone in two days.
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.
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.
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.
