A new low-cost ventilator design invented during COVID-19 could address the global shortage of ventilators for other respiratory diseases.
Oct 5, 2021
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A new invention may be on the verge of replacing a costly cranial surgical procedure currently being performed on some traffic accident victims and other patient groups. The ultrasound-based technology has now been granted ...
Aug 25, 2021
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From 2006 to 2017, there was an increase in the number of emergency department visits for leiomyomas, but the admission rate for these visits decreased, according to a study published in the May issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Jun 14, 2021
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As electronic medical records (EMRs) are increasingly used across the United States, the next generation of physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists and other clinicians need to acquire new knowledge and competencies ...
May 7, 2021
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Dig into Canada's medical history and you'll notice a trend, University of Waterloo history professor Heather MacDougall says. Past outbreaks typically led to changes in public health with a collective effort to keep people ...
Apr 15, 2021
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have purchased small devices called pulse oximeters for use in their home—based on well-intentioned recommendations from health care providers and the media. Pulse oximeters are ...
Jan 18, 2021
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Several studies have demonstrated that tiny biological particles called exosomes may carry important information about diseases. We are currently searching for these tiny particles in cooperation with our project partners. ...
Jan 15, 2021
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Gastric bypass surgery is sometimes the last resort for those who struggle with obesity or have serious health-related issues due to their weight. Since this procedure involves making a small stomach pouch and rerouting the ...
Jan 8, 2021
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As COVID-19 infections spike around the globe, with no end in sight for months, questions are beginning to arise around the long-term effects of the pandemic on our mental health and brain health.
Nov 9, 2020
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Like many first-time moms, Stephanie Tawata was anxiously navigating the ups and downs of a newborn.
Sep 8, 2020
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