Cardiology
Research shows how a tiny device in the ear canal can monitor heart health
A driving simulation study has shown we are one step closer to monitoring our heart health in real time via a tiny device worn in the ear.
Jan 16, 2024
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Medical research
We need a staph vaccine: Here's why we don't have one
Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is an extremely common bacterial infection; about 30% of people have colonies of SA living in their nose. SA is often harmless, but it is also a leading cause of hospital-acquired and community-associated ...
Jan 16, 2024
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Cardiology
Research reveals new hope for obesity-induced heart disease
Obesity-induced heart disease, which affects up to 10% of the population in certain age ranges, is considered an untreatable condition and 75% of people don't survive more than five years beyond diagnosis.
Jan 16, 2024
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Pediatrics
Large study finds COVID-19 vaccine reduces long COVID in children
Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, reduces the risk of serious acute illness in children and adolescents. However, its role in protecting against persistent health problems in the months after ...
Jan 16, 2024
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Radiology & Imaging
Mammography AI can cost patients extra: Is it worth it?
As I checked in at a Manhattan radiology clinic for my annual mammogram in November, the front desk staffer reviewing my paperwork asked an unexpected question: Would I like to spend $40 for an artificial intelligence analysis ...
Jan 15, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Flagging dementia patients for better hospital care
Cedars-Sinai investigators are using electronic health records to identify hospitalized patients likely to have dementia. The method they developed, detailed in a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics ...
Jan 11, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research highlights prevalence of mental health conditions in young male offenders
A new study looking at the mental health of young male prisoners has found that more than 85% had a current mental health condition; however, less than 3% had received a clinical assessment (i.e., a comprehensive assessment ...
Jan 11, 2024
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Health
Sweet on chocolate? It's what's inside—the cocoa powder—that counts
It's a headline sure to make people keep reading: Is chocolate good for you?
Jan 11, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Breaking the curve: A call for comprehensive scoliosis awareness and care
Cael was a typical 15-year-old—until the discovery of an already advanced abnormal curvature of his spine.
Jan 11, 2024
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Medical research
New smoke exposure model may help determine the effects of cannabis on consumers more accurately
The legalization of cannabis in Canada is driving the demand for scientifically backed insights to inform public health messaging.
Jan 11, 2024
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