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Released: 6-Oct-2020 3:05 AM EDT

Indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic coincide with a heavy mental health burden

Indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic coincide with a heavy mental health burden FRONTIERS

Released: 5-Oct-2020 8:55 AM EDT

Ask Questions for the Experts on the Latest on the COVID Vaccine Trials

Released: 28-Sep-2020 1:55 PM EDT

mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines will NOT modify the human genome

There is no evidence that mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines will use hydrogels. There is no evidence of a hydrogel chip that will connect you to the internet or alter your DNA.

Fact Check MEDICINE

Released: 21-Sep-2020 11:45 AM EDT

Social Media Post comparing Tuberculosis with COVID-19 is misleading

Although the numbers stated by the viral post are accurate (as confirmed by the World Health Organization), the context of the message is misleading, since it attempts to downplay the need for coronavirus safety precautions like mask wearing. COVID-19 is far more prevalent in the United States than TB.

Fact Check LIFE MEDICINE

Released: 18-Sep-2020 4:05 PM EDT

Claims circulating on social media stating that the common cold or flu can be mistaken for COVID-19 are misleading

The claims rely on the faulty assumption that there is no method to distinguish COVID-19 from the common cold and the flu.

Fact Check MEDICINE

Released: 17-Sep-2020 3:05 PM EDT

Does a New Study Give Evidence that the Coronavirus Was Made In a Lab?

Scientists in a new paper make strong claims regarding evidence that the COVID-19 virus did not originate in nature—the prevailing theory—but instead was made in a lab. According to six leading experts in evolutionary biology and infectious disease consulted by Newsweek, the paper offers no new information, makes numerous unsubstantiated claims and its scientific case is weak.

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Released: 11-Sep-2020 8:40 AM EDT

VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Higher Education Reopening During COVID: Expert Panel for September 9th, 2020

This virtual media event welcomes presidents, deans, and other university spokespeople to make the case for how their universities are handling this once in a lifetime challenge.

Released: 9-Sep-2020 9:55 AM EDT

How should schools handle COVID cases on campus? Ask an Emergency Manager in a live press briefing next Wednesday

Expert Pitch LIFE MEDICINE

Released: 9-Sep-2020 9:55 AM EDT

How will COVID affect college recruiting and enrollment? Ask an expert next Wednesday in a virtual press conference

Expert Pitch LIFE MEDICINE

Released: 2-Sep-2020 9:00 AM EDT

VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Jacob Blake, BLM, and the 2020 Election

Expert Pitch LIFE BUSINESS MEDICINE SCIENCE

Released: 2-Sep-2020 8:00 AM EDT

VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Jacob Blake, BLM, and Political Conventions: Expert Panel for Tuesday, September 1st, 2PM EDT

Media: Please join us for an expert panel discussing Jacob Blake, BLM, and Political Conventions

Released: 1-Sep-2020 11:50 AM EDT

Registered Reporters Are Invited to Three Virtual MSVirtual2020 Press Conferences Featuring: The Latest Clinical Study Outcomes, Advances in Therapeutics, Diagnostics and Technologies, and Late Breakers and COVID-19 Impact on MS Research & Patient Care

The 8th Joint ACTRIMS-ECTRIMS meeting – the largest international conference focused on research in multiple sclerosis (MS), will be held in a virtual format from September 11-13, 2020, with a special encore session featuring Late-Breaking News and a COVID-19 Session on September 26.

Announcement MEDICINE

Released: 29-Aug-2020 10:55 AM EDT

TRANSCRIPT AND VIDEO AVAILABLE: China rising in global business, politics, and foreign policy - Expert Panel Event for August 27, 3PM EDT

Expert Panel Event for August 27, 3PM EDT: China rising in global business, politics, and foreign policy

Research Results LIFE BUSINESS

Released: 29-Aug-2020 10:50 AM EDT

TRANSCRIPT AND VIDEO AVAILABLE: Latest News from COVID Front Lines: Live Expert Panel for August 27, 2PM EDT

Panelists will discuss topics such as the announcement of FDA approval for convalescent plasma, production and deployment of a vaccine, and the latest in treatment protocols and survival rates.

Released: 27-Aug-2020 9:00 AM EDT

Expert Panel Event Today, 3PM EDT: China rising in global business, politics, and foreign policy

Released: 26-Aug-2020 1:00 PM EDT

Topic for 2021 Dreyfus Prize in Chemical Sciences will focus on Environmental Chemistry

Nominations open at https://www.dreyfus.org/

Announcement SCIENCE

Released: 26-Aug-2020 11:05 AM EDT

Does clot-buster medication help with the severe symptoms of COVID-19? Ask panelists in our event, Aug 27, 2PM EDT

Released: 24-Aug-2020 3:05 AM EDT

Dementia kills nearly three times more people than previously thought: BU study

Dementia kills nearly three times more people than previously thought: BU study BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Released: 21-Aug-2020 7:35 AM EDT

VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Schools Reopen Vs. Remote: Expert Panel for August 20, 2020

Schools Reopen Vs. Remote: Expert Panel for August 20, 2020, 2PM EDT

Released: 19-Aug-2020 12:05 PM EDT

CUNY med school, TechnoVax report COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough

CUNY med school, TechnoVax report COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK

Released: 18-Aug-2020 3:05 PM EDT

Register for Expert Panel Discussion: Schools reopening vs. Remote

Released: 31-Jul-2020 7:50 AM EDT

VIDEO and TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Lung Cancer Patients and COVID: Panel for July 30, 2020, 3PM EDT

To understand the specific needs of lung cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, panelists will discuss a recent survey created by GO2 Foundation and other patient advocacy groups.

Released: 29-Jul-2020 7:30 AM EDT

VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Alzheimer’s Blood Test: An expert panel with WUSTL, RUPress: July 28, 3PM EDT

Alzheimer’s Blood Test: An expert panel with WUSTL, RUPress: July 28, 3PM EDT

28-Jul-2020 8:55 AM EDT

Alzheimer’s Blood Test: An expert panel with WUSTL, RUPress: July 28, 3PM EDT

Released: 17-Jul-2020 9:00 AM EDT

VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Asymptomatic Transmission and Reinfection of COVID: Live Event for July 16, 2PM EDT

Emerging data shows more risk of asymptomatic transmission and reinfection with COVID than previously thought. Experts will discuss these findings and what are the implications for managing the pandemic. Media are invited to attend and ask questions.

Announcement MEDICINE

Released: 26-Jun-2020 8:50 AM EDT

VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Cancer Docs Join Fight Against COVID: Live Event for June 25, 3PM EDT

Cancer researchers are turning their talents to the fight against COVID, using strategies that have lead to breakthroughs in cancer therapies for years, such as precision medicine, immunotherapy, biomarkers, and more.

Announcement MEDICINE

Released: 26-Jun-2020 8:10 AM EDT

VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Summer of COVID: The 2nd Wave, BLM, the Economy, and Politics

Summer of COVID, The 2nd Wave, BLM, the Economy, and Politics: Newswise Live Event for June 25, 2PM EDT

Announcement LIFE BUSINESS MEDICINE SCIENCE

Released: 19-Jun-2020 1:35 PM EDT

VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Re-Opening Pro Sports and Economies After COVID: Newswise Live Event for June 18, 2PM EDT

Re-Opening Pro Sports and Economies After COVID: Newswise Live Event for June 18, 2PM EDT

Announcement LIFE BUSINESS MEDICINE SCIENCE

Released: 17-Jun-2020 8:40 AM EDT

VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Defund or Reform? BLM and Policing Expert Panel: Newswise Live Event for June 16, 2PM EDT