Following the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the idea of using surveillance data to estimate reproductive numbers was introduced and popularised in several research papers. Later methods, such as the strategy to estimate the instantaneous reproductive number described and implemented in the popular EpiEstim R package, have been created that are better suited to real-time […]
Russian activists on Friday welcomed a move by President Vladimir Putin to close a legal loophole that allowed sea creatures, particularly whales, to be captured to perform in aquariums and other venues. Images of 100 whales cramped into a notorious facility dubbed the “whale jail” in Russia’s far east sparked an international outcry in 2019. […]
Struggling to maintain your fitness routine? Walking could help. Sticking to a workout regime is hard: we’ve all attempted a new training programme with great intentions, only to let it slide after a few weeks. Right now, sustaining a routine might be on your mind more than ever – perhaps you’re looking for a way […]
This Morning: Dr Chris reveals grapefruit can affect statins We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Statins are a group of medicines […]
This is a breaking news story and will be updated with additional details and perspective as warranted. In a highly anticipated decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that the controversial Texas abortion law that restricts the procedure to women pregnant for 6 weeks or less may continue to be enforced, but allowed for state […]
A new, comprehensive model of autism care and treatment that prioritizes personalized, stepped care approaches is urgently needed, according to a new international report published in The Lancet. The authors of The Lancet Commission on the future of care and clinical research on autism call for global coordination between governments, health care providers, education, financial […]
Dr Hilary Jones warns of 'brain fog' coronavirus symptom We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info An increasing number of reports have […]
South Africa reported another major increase in new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, with more than 11,500 daily cases and a 22% test positivity rate, according to the latest data from the country’s National Institute for Communicable Diseases. That’s up from 8,400 new cases and a 16% positivity rate on Wednesday. Less than 2 weeks ago, […]
As more indoor venues require proof of vaccination for entrance and with winter — as well as omicron, a new covid variant — looming, scientists and public health officials are debating when it will be time to change the definition of "fully vaccinated" to include a booster shot. It's been more than six months since […]
Efforts to combat burnout in health care professionals can be expanded to include patients with chronic conditions — who can display some of the same telltale signs, such as prolonged stress, hopelessness, or feeling a loss of control. Identifying these patients and acknowledging their increased burnout risk could improve the doctor-patient relationship as well as […]
