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Single-dose COVID-19 vaccine effective against variants, study says

In the three months since Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine received emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, more than 10 million Americans have received the vaccine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The single-shot viral vector vaccine — developed in collaboration with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC)… Read More »

‘F9’ actress Nathalie Emmanuel says social media helped her improve body image

In a recent interview with Women’s Health magazine, F9‘s Nathalie Emmanuel opened up about her relationship with her body image, food, and more, revealing that social media ultimately helped her come to a powerful realization. Known best for her television role as the fan-favorite character Missandei in Game of Thrones and for starring in Hulu’s… Read More »

Providers face a magnetic pull toward in-person care, says ATA board chair

The healthcare industry faces a pivotal moment in telehealth, said American Telemedicine Association Board Chair Dr. Joseph Kvedar on Tuesday. During his keynote address for the ATA’s annual conference and expo, taking place throughout the month of June, Kvedar noted that the past year saw unprecedented growth for virtual care amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.  … Read More »

CDC eases summer camp Covid guidance, says fully vaccinated teens don’t need masks

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased its public health guidance for summer camps Friday, saying fully vaccinated teens don’t need to wear face masks or stay 6 feet away from others. Fully vaccinated teens should still wear masks where required, including at local businesses and workplaces, according to the CDC. Camps can be… Read More »

Rising hospital ransomware attacks could endanger patients, hit bottom lines hard, Moody’s says

Dive Brief: Ransomware attacks will continue among large providers for the foreseeable future, and “healthcare systems will need to deploy additional resources to thwart future cybersecurity breaches even as the pandemic continues to use up significant clinical, financial and strategic resources,” according to a new report from Moody’s Investors Service. The organization noted that nonprofit… Read More »