Comparing brain volume before and after individuals were exposed to SARS-CoV-2, this study documents significant cortical gray matter loss, equivalent to nearly 10 years of aging.
Category: healthcare
Covid Infection More Than Doubles Risk Of Severe Pregnancy Complications—Including Sepsis, Blood Clots And Preterm Birth—Study Finds
Covid patients may have twice the risk of preterm birth and three times the risk of blood clots than those without the virus, the study found.
Amid Russian Invasion, New Initiative Launches Free Telemedicine For Ukrainians Under Siege
As Russian attacks in Ukraine target healthcare facilities, telehealth providers are rushing in to offset the disruptions in care for Ukrainians.
The World Watched Russia Bomb Ukraine’s Hospitals. What Happens Next?
Global human rights experts are cautiously optimistic that social media, smartphones and near real-time monitoring of attacks could usher in a new era of accountability for war crimes.
Growing Staff Absence At England’s Hospitals As Covid-19 Cases Rise
After weeks of falling absence rates, the number of staff at home with Covid-19 or self isolating is starting to rise.
Google’s Healthcare Data Platform, Care Studio, Is Partnering With One Of The Largest EHR Systems
This paves the way for significant potential disruption in the years to come.
Despite $65 Billion A Year Sleep Aid Market, Americans Remain Sleep Deprived
More than 1/2 of Americans say they have increased problems sleeping since the start of the pandemic. Here are the top 2022 reasons for lack of quality sleep and several easy-to-change habits to improve your sleep starting tonight.
Tennis Participation Bounced Even Higher In 2021, Up 27.9% Since 2019
In 2021, 22.7% more rackets were sold for a 46.2% increase in sales dollars compared to the year before.
Austria To Reinstitute Face Mask Requirements As Covid-19 Coronavirus Surges
Austria will once again be requiring the use of FFP2 respirators in indoor public locations. Here’s what the FFP designation means.
#CovidIsNotOver Trends Over Concerns About Covid-19 Complacency, Over-Relaxation Of Precautions
People have been using the Twitter hashtag to warn about the possibility of another Covid-19 surge and that no major legitimate public health organization has officially declared the pandemic over.
