Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pesticide linked to chronic kidney disease
A commonly available pesticide has been associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in a University of Queensland study.
Oct 14, 2021
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News tagged with protective equipment
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Johns Hopkins and CDC prepare emergency department staff to care for patients with infectious disease
Four Web-based training modules developed by Johns Hopkins Medicine for emergency department personnel who treat patients with infectious diseases are now available on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) ...
Feb 17, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Can air pollution make COVID even deadlier?
People with long-term exposure to air pollutants may be more likely to die from COVID-19, according to a new study.
Nov 4, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Coronavirus: How worried should I be about the shortage of face masks?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has just declared the coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
Jan 31, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 infection rates of dentists remain lower than other health professionals
More than a year after COVID-19 appeared in the U.S., dentists continue to have a lower infection rate than other front-line health professionals, such as nurses and physicians, according to a study published online ahead ...
May 24, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Self-collected saliva samples prove effective for diagnosing COVID-19
Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) have found that SARS-CoV-2 genetic material can be reliably detected in self-collected saliva samples at a rate similar to that of nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal ...
Dec 10, 2020
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New study shows which medical procedures pose COVID-19 risk to health-care providers
Autopsy, airway suctioning and cardiopulmonary resuscitation are among the list of medical procedures that pose a risk of spreading COVID-19 from a patient to their health-care provider by creating aerosols, according to ...
Oct 13, 2020
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New York medical workers decry 'abysmal' lack of coronavirus protection
Medical staff in America's coronavirus hotbed New York are struggling with long hours and a dire need for protective equipment—and as infections surge, they increasingly fear for their own safety.
Mar 28, 2020
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Efforts to make protective medical gear in US falling flat
When the coronavirus pandemic first hit the U.S., sales of window coverings at Halcyon Shades quickly went dark. So the suburban St. Louis business did what hundreds of other small manufacturers did: It pivoted to make protective ...
Apr 11, 2022
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Dentistry
Virus lockdown forces Brits to become own dentists
When Dominic Price's dentist told him in late March to replace a lost filling himself, the Briton was left in disbelief.
May 29, 2020
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