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287 Utah State University students quarantined after Covid-19 found in wastewater from four dorms

The school found elevated amounts of Covid-19 in wastewater samples collected from four residence halls on campus. Officials issued a safety alert on Sunday calling for mandatory testing and quarantine of all 287 students living in Rich, Jones, Morgan and Davis on-campus residence halls. Classes started Monday at the school and some of the students… Read More »

University tests AI-powered ‘radiology assistant’

There are various known issues with screening mammography. Probably the most important one is the fact that even though relatively few women actually develop breast cancer, many women are asked for additional imaging following screening mammography (such as diagnostic mammography, ultrasounds and MRI), which is a big cost both in terms of money spent and… Read More »

State Highlights: Newly Elected Virginia Lawmakers Put Gun Safety On Progressive 2020 Agenda; University Contributes $250K To Aid Medicaid Expansion Effort In Missouri

Media outlets report on news from Virginia, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Connecticut, Georgia, California, Oregon, Ohio, Florida and Maryland. The Washington Post: Democrats File First Bills For The New Virginia General Assembly, Staring With Equal Rights Amendment Democratic lawmakers rushed to file bills Monday as the legislative window opened for next year’s General Assembly session, setting… Read More »

Boston University SPH and Sharecare launch well-being index looking at impact of environment on health

The Boston University School of Public Health and Sharecare, the digital health company founded by WebMD founder Jeff Arnold, and television personality Dr. Mehmet Oz have launched a new index to measure and improve well-being. Beyond datasets and metrics, the new Community Well-Being Index examines genetics, lifestyle choices and social factors, as well as more… Read More »

School of Medicine | The University of New Mexico – HSC Newsbeat

Training the Health Care Leaders of Tomorrow Our students and residents learn how to deliver excellent and compassionate health care in challenging and supportive programs. Graduates will be prepared to take their education and experience into the real world. Nationally ranking among the top schools for graduate education since 1996, students in the School of… Read More »

Medication for severe acne alters skin microbiome – Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Visit the News Hub Study raises potential for development of microbiome-based acne treatments Matt Miller William McCoy, MD, (center) talks with William Tzeng about acne treatment at the Center for Outpatient Health on the Medical Campus. A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that the common acne medication isotretinoin… Read More »