Posts tagged with "Healthcare"

New Scientific Study by Rice University Biochemists

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Michael Stern and James McNew (Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University) Study: Early, late stages of degenerative diseases are distinct Two-phase theory applies to diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, muscle atrophy Rice University biochemists Michael Stern and James McNew have studied how neurodegeneration kills cells. They’ve conducted countless experiments over more than a decade, and they’ve summarized […]

Criteria to Ensure Preparedness of Federal Programs

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The Strategic Stockpile Failed; Experts Propose New Approach to Emergency Preparedness A new analysis of the United States government’s response to COVID-19 highlights myriad problems with an approach that relied, in large part, on international supply chains and the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). A panel of academic and military experts is instead calling for a […]

Annual Fundraiser for Teen Cancer America

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“TEA WITH VICTORIA SUMMER” FEATURING SHERYL CROW, ALFIE BOE AND LESLEY NICOL TO BENEFIT TEEN CANCER AMERICA  Virtual British Tea, Presented by Lawrence Charles of Charles& Co. and First Citizens Bank, Goes Global on Saturday, Dec. 12 Actress Victoria Summer will host her third annual British Tea for Teen Cancer America on Saturday, December 12, in […]

Pfizer coronavirus vaccination article illustration by Kaelen Felix for 360 Magazine

Pfizer × BioNTech near historic vaccine

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By Althea Champion Pfizer and BioNTech announced on Monday that their COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90 percent effective. If approved, it could potentially be available to the public by early December, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci. The results came out of Pfizer’s Phase 3 trial, which involved 40,000 individuals. Of those participating, 94 contracted […]

Loose Standards Undermined Research on COVID-19 Test Accuracy

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The COVID-19 pandemic was met with a rush of research on the many factors related to the crisis, including the accuracy of different testing methods. However, many of the studies conducted in the early stages of the pandemic did not meet the usual rigorous scientific standards, according to researchers at Rice University and Baylor College […]

Four reasons why Original Medicare is too expensive

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By Christian Worstell, licensed insurance agent and Senior Writer for MedicareAdvantage.com. As the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period approaches (AEP, also called the fall Medicare Open Enrollment Period), some Medicare beneficiaries may think the enrollment period for private Medicare plans is not relevant to them because they can’t afford a private Medicare plan. I’m here to […]

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Austin Adventure’s Essential Service Providers Contest

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Austin Adventures Awards Free Vacation to Texan COVID-19 Nurse Through Essential Service Providers Contest Top-rated travel company Austin Adventures has acknowledged a winner for their friendly Essential Service Providers contest which honored heroic workers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The lucky recipient of an all-inclusive five-day vacation from Austin Adventures is Debora Ybarra, a nurse assigned […]

Steps Linked to Reduced Medical Costs

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Proactive Steps Linked To Reduced Medical Costs, Hospital Visits for Children With Asthma A new study looking at data from tens of thousands of children with asthma finds that several widely available interventions are associated with both reduced medical costs and a reduced likelihood that the children will need to visit an emergency room or […]

Breast Cancer Illustration by Kaelen Felix for 360 Magazine

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and there are many ways to support the cause this month. This annual campaign is held to both spread awareness and raise money for the cause.  The website for the National Breast Cancer Foundation provides many resources to help with this cause. Although things are challenging for everyone […]

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Authenticx x Healthcare Companies

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Healthcare companies are at the center of so many debates right now, and their involvement in the pandemic is one of the biggest. Having to answer customer questions while COVID-19 impacts the nation in a manner unprecedented in our lifetime can be a challenge, but Authenticx is offering advice to companies attempting to provide answers. […]