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UNICEF says weather-related disasters have displaced millions of children

Fri, 2023-10-06 11:07 — mike kraft
UNICEF: 43.1 million children displaced by climate-exacerbated disasters over 6 years - UPI.com UNICEF on Friday said that natural disasters exacerbated by climate change have forced millions of children out of their homes in the past six years with the total expected to double in the coming decades. UPI

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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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Long Covid: More studies and information emergng on the problem

Wed, 2023-06-28 17:25 — mike kraft
Long COVID: answers emerge on how many people get better Nature - Studies are shedding light on rates of recovery as well as the prevention and treatment of the complex condition. Marshall, Michael nature

 

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