TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The IDMC also recommends continuation of enrollment in the REGN-COV2 outpatient trial Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) received today a recommendation…
Vaccine roll-out is still months away: How can we avoid more lockdowns in the meantime?
The news of a potentially viable vaccine for COVID-19 is exciting, but even once we start administering an effective jab it will take a long…
Victims of school bullying are more prone to develope violent behavior in the future
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Recordings reveal WHO’s analysis of pandemic in private
As the coronavirus explodes again, the World Health Organization finds itself both under intense pressure to reform and holding out hope that U.S. President-elect Joe…
Lockdown lifestyle link to poor mental health in Scotland
A rise in negative health behaviors—such as lack of sleep, exercise and an unhealthy diet—is connected to poorer mental health during the tightest restrictions of…
Study examines trends in symptoms experienced at the end of life
A new analysis published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates that fewer older adults may be experiencing certain symptoms that can restrict…
Antipsychotic Use Declined in Young Children From 2009 to 2017
FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2020 — Among privately insured young children, antipsychotic use declined from 2009 to 2017, according to a study published online Oct. 19…
Germany eyes antigen tests to keep elderly safe in 2nd wave
As Europe tries to break the surging second wave of coronavirus infections, Germany is counting on a new type of test to avoid closing nursing…
Atrophy can be combated by boosting expression of an enzyme produced in muscles
Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have shown for the first time that stimulating expression of a protein naturally produced by…
Loneliness a leading cause of depression in older adults
Loneliness is responsible for 18% of depression among people over 50 in England, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. The findings, published…