Remdesivir is the first drug against COVID-19 to be conditionally approved in Europe and the United States. The drug is designed to suppress the rapid…
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Study finds Dense Breast Notification legislation has not met all desired goals
Little previous research has examined the effects of Dense Breast Notifications (DBNs), but a new study suggests the legislatively required notifications have achieved partial success:…
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COVID-19 does not damage auditory system, study finds
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been reports in the professional literature on possible hearing loss caused by the disease. A new…
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A mental disorder, not a personal failure: why now is the time for Australia to rethink addiction
The year 2020 has challenged us all. The bushfires and then the pandemic forced us to reflect on what’s important, how we respond to crises…
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Cannabidiol (CBD) in cannabis does not impair driving, landmark JAMA study shows
A landmark study on how cannabis affects driving ability has shown that cannabidiol (CBD), a cannabis component now widely used for medical purposes, does not…
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Nearly 40% of healthcare workers are 'not likely' to get Covid vaccine
Nearly 40% of healthcare workers say it’s ‘not likely’ they will get a coronavirus vaccine because they are afraid the jabs were developed too quickly…
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Speed of COVID vaccine testing did not compromise safety, Fauci says
Moderna and Pfizer both recently announced that their coronavirus vaccines were around 95% effective in preventing COVID-19. Just one year ago, not a single person…
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Many Certified Cosmetic Surgeons Not Trained in Surgical Discipline
FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2020 — Many physicians advertising themselves as board-certified cosmetic surgeons are not as qualified as plastic surgeons, according to a study published…
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Participation in Leisure Activities in 50s Not Tied to Dementia
FRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2020 — Participation in leisure activities at an average age of 56 years is not associated with dementia risk, although there is…
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Malaria parasites hide out in humans when it’s not mosquito season
Malaria parasites survive the mosquito-free dry season by waiting silently in humans for the return of the rainy season that brings back with it mosquitoes….
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