China Has Passed U.S. On Several Key Science Measures

China Has Passed U.S. On Several Key Science Measures

Jan. 25, 2022 — China has passed the United States in global scientific leadership in several key areas, according to a new report from the National Science Board. The board, under the National Science Foundation, prepares a report for the president and Congress on even-numbered years that details where the U.S. stands globally in scientific … Read more

Key moments: Fauci and the pandemic

Key moments: Fauci and the pandemic

After nearly two years as the face of America’s fight against Covid-19, Dr Anthony Fauci was caught calling a senator “a moron” in a hot mic moment during a congressional hearing. Having served under two administrations during the pandemic, here are the moments that reveal how his attitude shifted. Source link

Platforms that combine drug delivery and telehealth services are key to success: Dan Greenfield – ET HealthWorld

Platforms that combine drug delivery and telehealth services are key to success: Dan Greenfield – ET HealthWorld

by Dan Greenfield Integrated platforms that combine drug delivery and telehealth services are key to success in the growing $700 billion Direct-to-Consumer healthcare market. Health, wellness and fitness companies focused on Direct-to-Patient or Direct-to Consumer Care are on the cusp of exciting opportunities and unprecedented growth. It’s part of the trend for Direct-to-Consumer and at-home … Read more

NHS pressure key factor for winter measures – Javid

NHS pressure key factor for winter measures – Javid

There will be “no single trigger” for reimposing some coronavirus restrictions during winter, the health secretary says. Sajid Javid told BBC Breakfast: “We don’t want to get to the position ever again where there’s unsustainable pressure on the NHS so it’s not able to see people in the usual way when it needs to, particularly … Read more

7 Key Facts About Depression

7 Key Facts About Depression

Depression is common: Almost 16 million Americans deal with it every year. But for those who have it, explaining their feelings can be hard. It can affect different people in different ways. “It doesn’t always look like what you hear about or see on TV,” says Crystal Clancy, a licensed marriage and family therapist in … Read more

Inability to predict the telehealth volunteer efforts- a key challenge: Raghavendra Prasad – ET HealthWorld

Inability to predict the telehealth volunteer efforts- a key challenge: Raghavendra Prasad – ET HealthWorld

Raghavendra Prasad, Founder of Project StepOne In an interaction with ETHealthworld, Raghavendra Prasad, Founder of Project StepOne shares his experience and key challenges of driving the telemedicine project during the COVID-19 pandemic. Edited excerpts: Q: In your view, how has the acceptance of telemedicine evolved during the COVID-era? Do you think that the Telemedicine Practice … Read more

Friends, Family Key to Turning a ‘No’ on Vaccination to a ‘Yes’

Friends, Family Key to Turning a ‘No’ on Vaccination to a ‘Yes’

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, July 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Public health officials and government workers are trying everything they can to promote COVID-19 vaccination — advertisements, news releases, cash lotteries, and even incentives like free beer, joints or doughnuts in some places. But nothing sways a vaccine-hesitant person more than … Read more

Parents’ Input Key When Screening Toddlers for Autism

Parents’ Input Key When Screening Toddlers for Autism

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, May 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Early screening for autism can speed up diagnosis and treatment, and now new research shows that pediatricians are more likely to act when parents express concerns. According to pediatricians surveyed in the study, only 39% of toddlers who had failed a screening looking for … Read more