Tag: behavioral science
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Digital Sedation Company Raises $11.8M in Early Funds
A Belgian company creating virtual reality systems for sedation in surgery and invasive procedures is raising €10 million in its first venture funding round.
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Institute Assessing Covid-19 Mental Health Programs
A research institute evaluating real-world health outcomes is funding studies of Covid-19 mental health programs for health care workers and low-income communities.
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Infographic – Split U.S. Decision on Covid-19 Vaccine
While the U.S. pours billions of dollars into vaccines against Covid-19 infections, a large percentage of the American public is still not ready to be vaccinated.
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Infographic – Mental Health Effects of Pandemic
Physical symptoms experienced by people with Covid-19 infections are well documented over the past few months, but the psychological toll is also beginning to get attention.
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Trial Underway Assessing Insomnia Therapy App
A clinical trial began enrolling participants to collect real world evidence on a digital therapy designed to relieve chronic insomnia.
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Infographic – Health Agencies Trusted for Covid-19 Info
As the U.S. enters its Independence Day in the midst of its worst-ever pandemic, a divided public most trusts its health agencies for information about the disease.
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Program Reduces Long-Term Care Covid-19 Outbreaks
A collaborative program between an academic medical center and long-term care homes for older residents helps reduce Covid-19 infection outbreaks and deaths.
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FDA Clears Video Game ADHD Therapy
A video game designed to help children improve their inattention and other symptoms of ADHD received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Economic Model IDs Pandemic Business Opening Risks
As communities try to manage their economies during the Covid-19 pandemic, three economists offer a model to help decide which businesses to open after shutting down.
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Infographic – High Hopes for Covid-19 Therapy, Vaccine
Sizeable majorities of Americans expect to see treatments and a vaccine for Covid-19 in the next 12 months, but also another outbreak of the disease.