Fall risk prediction for community-dwelling older adults: analysis of assessment scale and evaluation items without actual measurement - Murayama A, Higuchi D, Saida K, Tanaka S, Shinohara T.
The frequency of falls increases with age. In Japan, the population is aging rapidly, and fall prevention measures are an urgent issue. However, assessing fall risk during the coronavirus disease pandemic was complicated by the social distancing measures i... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
' Wordle' #980 Tips, Hints and Answer for Saturday, February 24 Puzzle
When Wordle was first launched, its creator had little idea of the huge success that was to come. Josh Wardle invented the simple game "for me and my partner to enjoy" during the coronavirus lockdown. The New York-based software engineer released the game to the general public in October 2021, and…#erhanaslan #universityofreading #wordle #merriamwebster #zaratindall #miketindall #princephilip #goodbadandrugby (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cancer incidence during pandemic lower than expected
Overall cancer incidence in the U.S. was significantly lower than expected during the first 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research published February 22 in JAMA Oncology.
A team led by Krystle Lang Kuhs, PhD, from the University of Kentucky in Lexington found that cancer incidence from March to December 2020 included 134,395 potentially undiagnosed cancer cases, lower than expected.
“These findings identify a substantial deficit of diagnosed cancer cases in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, which underscores the need to reengage individuals in recommended cancer screenings and routine he...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 22, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Subspecialties CT Breast Imaging Source Type: news
Long Covid ‘brain fog’ may be due to leaky blood-brain barrier, study finds
If barrier controlling substances entering and exiting brain is off balance, it can drive changes in neural functionFrom forgetfulness to difficulties concentrating, many people who have long Covid experience “brain fog”. Now researchers say the symptom could be down to the blood-brain barrier becoming leaky.The barrier controls which substances or materials enter and exit the brain. “It’s all about regulating a balance of material in blood compared to brain,” said Prof Matthew Campbell, co-author of the research at Trinity College Dublin.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 22, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Science correspondent Tags: Long Covid Coronavirus Medical research Science Health Society World news UK news Source Type: news
‘General Hospital’ Lawsuit Over COVID Vaccine Mandates Will Go to Court
ABC is set to head to court over a lawsuit filed by two former “General Hospital” crew members who accuse the network of religious discrimination, saying they were fired for refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. In an order issued on Tuesday, a Los Angeles judge stated that plaintiffs James…#abc #generalhospital #timothywahl #coronavirus #feha #covidvaccinemandate #thewrap (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Covid death toll in US likely 16% higher than official tally, study says
Researchers think undercounting goes beyond overloaded health systems to a lack of awareness of Covid and low levels of testingThe Covid death toll in the US is likely at least 16% higher than the official tally, according to a newstudy, and researchers believe the cause of the undercounting goes beyond overloaded health systems to a lack of awareness of Covid and low levels of testing.The second year of the pandemic also had nearly as many uncounted excess deaths as the first, the study found.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 21, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Melody Schreiber Tags: Coronavirus Infectious diseases Science Medical research US news Source Type: news
Study of Patients With a Chronic Fatigue Condition May Offer Clues to Long Covid
N.I.H. researchers found notable differences between the immune systems and other physiological functions of patients with ME/CFS and those of healthy patients. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - February 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Pam Belluck Tags: Research Chronic Condition (Health) Immune System Long Covid Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Infections National Institutes of Health National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Nature Communications (Journal Source Type: news
While officials consider new Covid isolation guidance, here's what an immunologist recommends you do if you test positive
By April, there may be a new isolation period recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for people who test positive for Covid-19. Currently, the CDC says that people who test positive for the coronavirus should stay home for five days and isolate from the people that they live…#cdc #purviparikh #allergyasthmanetwork #michaeltosterholm (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 20, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The safety management and organizational resilience system maturity of aviation organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic: comparison of two approaches to achieving safety - Ewertowski T, Ku źmiński P.
The coronavirus pandemic crisis highlighted the critical importance of comprehensive safety management for all organizations. Safety management literature delineates two approaches to achieving safety, characterized as safety management through centralized... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 20, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news
Covid Vaccines Linked To Small Increase In Heart And Brain Disorders, Study Finds —But Risk From Infection Is Far Higher
Patients who took some coronavirus vaccines faced a slightly higher risk of medical conditions like myocarditis and pericarditis —but people who contract the coronavirus face a greater risk. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - February 19, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Arianna Johnson, Forbes Staff Tags: Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare Breaking breaking-news Trending Explainer Trending-Explainer topline Source Type: news
Antiviral Mechanism and Clinical Benefits of Mouthwash Active Against SARS-CoV-2
Reia, V.C.B., da Fonseca Orcina, B., Vilhena, F.V.et al. Antiviral Mechanism and Clinical Benefits of Mouthwash Active Against SARS-CoV-2.Curr Oral Health Rep (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40496-024-00368-1AbstractPurpose of ReviewWe
aim to review the spectrum of biological mechanisms of mouthwashes
shown to be active against SARS-CoV-2, evidence for efficacy in
reduction of viral load, in vitro and in vivo, and the potential for
clinical benefit in use of mouthwashes in the context of COVID-19.Recent FindingsNumerous
studies have now been performed to establish the antiviral efficacy of
specific mouthwash i...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - February 19, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Global prevalence of intimate partner violence during the COVID-19 pandemic among women: systematic review and meta-analysis - Kifle ME, Aychiluhm SB, Anbesu EW.
BACKGROUND: During the coronavirus pandemic, people faced strict preventive measures, including staying at home and maintaining social distance, which led to increasing rates of intimate partner violence. Women have been facing dual health emergencies, inc... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 19, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Research Methods, Surveillance and Codes, Models Source Type: news
Longitudinal analysis of the incidence rate of injury in elite youth football: trends over six years including the COVID-19 pandemic period - Škomrlj J, Modrić T, Sekulic D, Bandalović A, Turić A, Bećir B, Veršić.
OBJECTIVES: We aimed to analyze injury trends and the possible effects of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on the incidence rates of injury in young elite football players. DESIGN: A prospective cohort study design was adopted.
PARTI... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 19, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Lawmaker raises new flap over U.S.-funded virology research that critics call risky
A U.S. senator has thrown a political spotlight on yet another U.S.-Chinese research collaboration that critics suggest includes dangerous experiments that could create “superviruses” capable of sparking a pandemic. But contrary to assertions raised by Senator Joni Ernst (R–IA), none of the U.S. funding for the project goes to foreign researchers, and scientists who are part of the collaboration challenge other concerns she raised. And the U.S. funding agency she questioned this week issued a blistering response.
Prompted by information given to her by a group that opposes animal research, the White Coat Waste ...
Source: ScienceNOW - February 17, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news
