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Scientists identify longest COVID infection, at 505 days
After a study of immunocompromised patients, UK researchers found the longest COVID infection case to be 505 days.
Women begin to earn less after having their first child
Women’s earnings have been found to decrease following the birth of their first child – but the drop in salary is not applicable to fathers.
Study says women more likely to have symptomatic Long COVID
A study finds that women are more likely to have symptomatic Long COVID, with breathlessness being the most common symptom.
Three rare brain diseases that attack your language skills
According to NorthWestern Medicine, there are three different brain diseases that attack the language areas in the left hemisphere of the brain.
47% of UK parents had negative experiences of giving birth
Early into COVID-19 pandemic, almost half of all parents in the UK reported negative experiences of giving birth due to restrictions and poor communication.
Understanding the immune system to create new malaria treatments
By analysing patient samples, researchers believe they now understand how the human immune system protects the body from malaria - opening the door to new malaria treatments.
EU pandemic committee begins review of response to COVID
The EU pandemic committee, created in March, 2022, has elected a Chair and will now begin to look at the European response to the virus.
What is the average life expectancy in England?
The Health Foundation says that poor women in England have the lowest life expectancy of almost all OECD countries, at 78.7 years.
UK herd immunity: Is the lack of COVID regulation working?
Having lifted most of its COVID regulations – spikes in infections show that UK herd immunity through vaccination programmes is not efficient in the long run.
Germany risks €220 billion with full ban on Russian gas supplies
The Joint Economic Forecast finds that €220 billion of German economic output would be at risk over 2022 and 2023, if the country cuts ties with Russian gas supplies.
5 ways to boost ROI from hybrid working in healthcare
Keith Ali, MD at Creative ITC, explains how healthcare organisations can unlock the full benefits of remote and hybrid working in healthcare.
How long does COVID pneumonia last?
Scientists describe COVID pneumonia as "multiple wildfires spreading across a forest" - but how different is the condition from regular pneumonia?
Could nanoparticle deception be a future COVID treatment?
Potential new COVID-19 treatment may see decoy nanoparticles trick the life-threatening virus and render them inactive
Scientists say low risk of myopericarditis after COVID vaccination
A study finds that the risk of myopericarditis after COVID vaccination is low, or equivalent to the risks posed by vaccines against other diseases.
Powerful new COVID treatment cuts hospital deaths by 55%
So far, there is no treatment for severe cases - but now, clinical trials for a new COVID treatment show immense promise in preventing death.
XE COVID variant 10% more transmissible than Omicron
The World Health Organisation (WHO) say that the XE COVID variant (a mixture of two strains of Omicron) could be 10% more transmissible than Omicron itself.
There will be 100 million unregistered children worldwide, by 2030
Obstacles to registering births across Africa has led to millions of unregistered children – potentially preventing people from attaining essential human rights later in life.
Fighting against a Covid tide to deliver cancer referral innovation
PinPoint Data Science is working with the NHS to deliver much needed innovation in cancer referral pathways
Loneliness can be tackled by finding the ‘flow’ in meaningful activities
Researchers suggest that to combat loneliness, finding activities with the ‘flow’ – engaging deeply in meaningful activities – can increase leisure and reduce loneliness.
Understanding Flaviviruses: Deciphering insect-borne virus strategies
Understanding the infection strategy of mosquito-borne viruses known as flaviviruses is key in the future development of treatments and possible vaccines
