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Philanthropists must follow the governments lead and take a moonshot approach
James Chen, a philanthropist, discusses how philanthropists can follow the governments lead on addressing moonshot issues.
Pfizer applies for COVID vaccine to be given to 12-year-olds
Pfizer could make their COVID vaccine available to 12-year-olds in Europe from June, after clinical trials in March showed 100% efficiency for those aged 12 to 15.
More than 25% of children have not received childhood vaccinations
According to new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, more than a quarter of American children had not received common childhood vaccinations in 2018.
How can the north-west fix the digital skills gap?
Matt Adam, chief executive of We Are Digital, explains how the north-west is fixing the digital skills gap.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
