Firearm injuries are now the leading cause of death among U.S. children and teens following a huge decadelong rise. Analyses published on Oct. 5, 2023, by a research team in…
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Slowing vaccine demand to weigh on BioNTech profits
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain German vaccine-maker BioNTech said Monday its earnings would take a hit as demand for its coronavirus jab slowed. BioNTech, which developed and marketed the first coronavirus…
Future-proofing pandemic preparedness and response
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted major shortcomings in the ability of the world to prevent, prepare for, and respond to pandemics. These shortcomings spanned multiple areas, including…
Study reveals how young children’s immune systems tame SARS-CoV-2
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New research helps explain why young children have lower rates of severe COVID-19 than adults. A study of infants and young children found those who acquired…
Shyness Skews Child Language Assessments
Summary: Shyness can notably impact a child’s performance in language assessments, particularly those requiring higher levels of social interaction. The research, encompassing 122 children aged 17-42 months, explored how different…
Two easy fixes could reduce bleeding after cesarean delivery
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Two simple solutions could help prevent severe bleeding (postpartum hemorrhage) after cesarean delivery, suggests research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2023 annual meeting. As the leading cause…
Archaeologists find Crusader Era cemetery and sword |
Archaeologists conducting excavations in the town of Salon in Finland have uncovered a cemetery containing Crusader Era burials. The Crusader Era in Finland refers to the period when Swedes brought…
Novel potassium channel opener safe, effective for adults with focal epilepsy
XEN1101 appears safe and effective for the treatment of focal-onset seizures (FOSs), according to results of a phase 2b study published online Oct. 9 in JAMA Neurology. Jacqueline A. French,…
Liver cancer: Risk factors and prevention
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about risk factors for liver cancer and what you can do…
