In early data, new Pfizer COVID-19 boosters marshal antibodies against newer omicron variants
Demand for Mental Health Care Outpacing Capacity
Psychologists report increases in those seeking care for anxiety, depression, substance use and no capacity for treating new patients
Flu Shots Protect Heart Failure Patients
Numerous clinical research studies have been published supporting the U.S. CDC's strong recommendation that most people measurably benefit from influenza vaccination.
A new peer-reviewed study published in The Lancet Global Health has identified another specific benefit.
An international team led by McMaster University researchers found that influenza vaccination significantly reduces pneumonia and cardiovascular complications in people with heart failure.
Flu Shots Protect Heart Failure Patients
Numerous clinical research studies have been published supporting the U.S. CDC's strong recommendation that most people measurably benefit from influenza vaccination.
A new peer-reviewed study published in The Lancet Global Health has identified another specific benefit.
An international team led by McMaster University researchers found that influenza vaccination significantly reduces pneumonia and cardiovascular complications in people with heart failure.
FDA Oversight of Clinical Trials Described as ‘Grossly Inadequate’
Article describes inadequate oversight relating to development of COVID-19 vaccines and predating the pandemic
Seroprevalence to SARS-CoV-2 Has Increased Over Time
Global seroprevalence from infection or vaccination reached 59.2 percent by September 2021
Seizures, Epilepsy Up in Six Months After COVID-19 Infection
Hazard ratio of seizures and epilepsy greater after COVID-19 versus influenza for those who were not hospitalized and those aged younger than 16 years
Percentage of U.S. Home Births Continued to Increase in 2021
12 percent increase seen from 2020 to 2021, with increases ranging from 10 to 21 percent for three largest race, Hispanic-origin groups
Ebola Screening Activated in the U.K.
The United Kingdom (U.K.) recently announced they would follow the U.S. in screening certain air travelers from the Republic of Uganda.
The U.K. Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed on November 14, 2022, all workers returning to the U.K. from areas affected by Ebola should be risk assessed.
Most departing flights to the U.K. are from Kampala, the country's capital city, and land at London Heathrow Airport.
This action is related to Uganda's Sudan Ebolavirus (SUDV) outbreak.
TSA PreCheck® Delivers Measurable Value
A recent survey revealed that the U.S. Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) premium airport screening service delivers measurable value to travelers.
TSA PreCheck® is a popular program that helps travelers mitigate security lines at hundreds of airports.
In October 2022, the TSA reported 91% of TSA PreCheck® passengers waited less than five minutes in the screening area.
To learn about the TSA PreCheck® service customer feedback, FinanceBuzz surveyed 1,500 people seeking real-world opinions.
The survey's key insights are as follows: