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Launch of WHO tool for benchmarking ethics oversight of health-related research involving human participants

Mon, 2023-09-25 12:57 — FNUOvviyaa

Launch of WHO tool for benchmarking ethics oversight of health-related research involving human participants Jointly developed by WHO’s Regulatory System Strengthening, Regulation and Safety Unit and the Health Ethics & Governance Unit, it is intended to assist countries in evaluating their capacity to provide appropriate ethical oversight of health-related research.

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New global action pledge to end TB by 2030

Mon, 2023-09-25 12:51 — FNUOvviyaa

New global action pledge to end TB by 2030 Applause rang out in one of the main conference rooms at UN headquarters on Friday as world leaders, civil society representatives and other stakeholders approved a declaration to advance efforts to end tuberculosis (TB) by 2030. UN News

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The document lays out ambitious new targets for the next five years that include reaching 90 per cent of people with TB prevention and care services, providing social benefit packages to those who have the disease, and licensing at least one new vaccine.

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New Medical alert system prompts medical personnel to warn patients about high heat risks

Fri, 2023-09-01 13:25 — mike kraft

When Temps Rise, So Do Medical Risks. Should Doctors and Nurses Talk More About Heat? The medical dangers of heat are real. But people often ignore public heat alerts or don’t realize how vulnerable they are. A new alert system prompts clinicians to talk about heat with patien… khnkytjaw KFF Health News

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Scientists Are Working to HelpCities Adapt to Extreme Heat

Mon, 2023-08-28 11:39 — mike kraft

How Scientists Are Helping Cities Adapt to Extreme Heat - HS Today Extreme heat is dangerous and is one of the leading causes of weather-related deaths. Where you live shapes how extreme that heat can become. Extreme heat is dangerous and is one of the leading causes of weather-related deaths. Where you live shapes how extreme that heat can become. Homeland Security Today Hstoday

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U.S. Agency releases planning tool to help communities improve their resiliience

Mon, 2023-08-28 11:27 — mike kraft

CISA Releases Infrastructure Resilience Planning Framework Launchpoint - HS Today The self-appraisal tool helps users contemplate their community’s resilience goals and start developing an approach to incorporating critical infrastructure resilience into their planning activities.

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U.S. Goverment awards $1.4 billion to develop new Covid-19 vaccines and therapies

Wed, 2023-08-23 10:12 — mike kraft

HHS awards $1.4 billion to drive development of new Covid-19 vaccines and therapies | CNN The US government has awarded more than $1.4 billion to kick-start the development of new vaccines and therapies to fight Covid-19, the US Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday. Brenda Goodman CNN

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First Genetic Clue Why Some People Do Not Get Covid --study

Thu, 2023-07-20 09:31 — mike kraft

First Genetic Clue Why Some People Do Not Get Sick From Covid People who have a particular genetic variant are twice as likely to never get sick when they contract Covid-19, researchers said on Wednesday, offering the first potential explanation for the lucky group dubbed the "super dodgers". AFP - Agence France Presse BarronsOnline

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Using rapid cooling body bags to heat stroke victims --ER doctor

Wed, 2023-07-19 09:55 — mike kraft

From rapid cooling body bags to 'prescriptions’ for AC, doctors prepare for a future of extreme heat From body bags for rapid cooling to "prescriptions" for air conditioners, doctors are preparing for a future of extreme heat linked to climate change. Karen Pennar STAT

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How a Marytland based public health program is reaching out to Latino communities

Tue, 2023-07-11 10:11 — mike kraft

How a Md. based public health program is reaching out to Latino communities - WTOP News Knowing what you need to do to improve your health is one thing. Hearing more about tools you can use to do that from trusted sources is another. Kate Ryan WTOP News

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Advice on coping with wildfire smoke and heat wave

Fri, 2023-06-30 09:51 — mike kraft

How to minimize the health risks from wildfire smoke | CNN Millions of people in the US are under air quality alerts as smoke from Canadian wildfires sweeps through the Midwest and East Coast. Jen Christensen CNN

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