Wearables Provide Speedy COVID Screening
Using edge AI and wearable biosensors, an app detects COVID within two minutes—even in asymptomatic patients. There’s a new player in the effort to quickly and effectively screen populations for COVID-19: This week, a Princeton spin-off com.....»»
America Authorizes Johnson & Johnson"s COVID-19 Vaccine For Emergency Use
America's Food and Drug Administration just authorized Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, according to CBS News. "The vaccine is the third to be approved for use in the United States, and the first that requires only one shot...".....»»
FDA authorizes J&J COVID vaccine after unanimous vote [Updated]
An FDA advisory committee voted Friday 22-0 in favor of authorization. Enlarge / A sign at the Johnson & Johnson campus on August 26, 2019 in Irvine, California. (credit: Getty | Mario Tama) Update, 2/27/2021 7:20pm EST: The US Food and Drug.....»»
Covid-19: How would an NHS vaccine passport app work?
There is growing speculation that a certificate scheme could be built into the main NHS app......»»
USDA Funding Distance Learning and Telemedicine Projects for 5M Rural Residents
USDA Funding Distance Learning and Telemedicine Projects for 5M Rural Residents The USDA said it is investing $42.3 million to help provide 5 million rural Americans with better access to health care and educational opportunities. The investmen.....»»
Bans lifted, ad outages, feature releases, and more CWV; Tuesday’s daily brief
Plus, how has your martech stack changed with COVID–a survey Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article......»»
How to identify your products for Google
Manufacturers, retailers and publishers should use structured data and provide an accurate GTIN whenever possible. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article......»»
Why Some Enterprises are Insourcing Their IT Departments
Some enterprises are choosing to insource their IT departments in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic to save money and better align their company goals......»»
Libertarians Were Wrong to Cheer Sweden’s Laissez-Faire COVID-19 Response
Libertarians Were Wrong to Cheer Sweden’s Laissez-Faire COVID-19 Response.....»»
We’ll likely have a 3rd COVID vaccine soon; J&J vaccine clears last hurdle
The vaccine could be authorized as soon as Saturday. Enlarge / A sign at the Johnson & Johnson campus on August 26, 2019 in Irvine, California. (credit: Getty | Mario Tama) After a day-long meeting Friday, an advisory panel for the US Food a.....»»
Republican and Democratic voters agree on one thing—the need for generous COVID-19 relief
Both Democrats and Republicans overwhelmingly favor politicians who support generous COVID-19 relief spending, yet remain deeply polarized over the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election results and former President Donald Trump's second impeac.....»»
A 3rd shot? A new booster? Vaccine makers race to trials to beat variants
Could a 3rd shot of current COVID vaccines be enough to thwart variants? Enlarge / COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination center in Madrid on Feb. 26, 2021. (credit: Getty | NurPhoto) With worrisome coronavirus variants seemingly emerging and spre.....»»
Tissue-engineered implants provide new hope for vocal injuries
New technology may one day help patients who suffer devastating vocal injuries from surgery on the larynx. A collaborative team consisting of biomedical engineers and clinicians has tissue-engineered component tissue replacements that support reconst.....»»
What to do when a mammogram shows swollen lymph nodes in women just vaccinated for COVID
When women undergo breast imaging shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine in the arm, their tests may show swollen lymph nodes in the armpit area. Radiologists say that this is usually a normal finding, and if there are no other concerns, no addit.....»»
Study finds short window for donating convalescent plasma to COVID-19 patients
The optimal timeframe for donating convalescent plasma for use in COVID-19 immunotherapy, which was given emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration in August 2020, is within 60 days of the onset of symptoms, according to a new s.....»»
FCC approves $50 broadband subsidy to help bridge the digital divide amid the pandemic
The Emergency Broadband Relief Program is a $3.2 billion federal initiative that’ll provide eligible households with discounts of up to $50 per month for broadband service. Those living on tribal lands may be eligible for a $75 monthly discount, th.....»»
The COVID Zoom Boom Is Reshaping Sign Language
Deaf people are adapting signs to accommodate the limitations of video communication while working from home -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Light-twisting "chiral" nanotechnology could accelerate drug screening
A new approach makes liquid-crystal-like beacons out of harmful amyloid proteins present in diseases such as Type II diabetes......»»
First complete coronavirus model shows cooperation
The COVID-19 virus holds some mysteries. Scientists remain in the dark on aspects of how it fuses and enters the host cell; how it assembles itself; and how it buds off the host cell......»»
Valve Has To Provide Some Steam Sales Data To Apple, Judge Says
A US magistrate judge has ordered Valve to provide sales data to Apple in response to a subpoena issued amid Apple's continuing legal fight with Epic Games. From a report: In addition to some aggregate sales data for the entirety of Steam, Valve will.....»»
Drive-thru type test to detect viral infections in bacteria
The pandemic has made clear the threat that some viruses pose to people. But viruses can also infect life-sustaining bacteria. A research team has developed a test to determine if bacteria are sick, similar to the one used to test humans for COVID-19.....»»