Health
Avoid raw milk to cut risk of bird flu, officials urge
People drinking raw unpasteurized milk are at risk for potentially contracting bird flu, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned May 1.
May 2, 2024
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Health
Researchers develop microplastic-free transparent mask
The Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH) has introduced a new solution in the form of a transparent mask, addressing concerns surrounding microplastic pollution and harmful solvents of conventional fibrous masks.
Apr 29, 2024
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Health
Study reveals higher injury and assault rates among New York City food delivery gig workers dependent on the work
A study published in the Journal of Urban Health by a team of CUNY researchers finds that food delivery gig workers in New York City face a high risk of injury and assault, particularly those dependent on gig work as their ...
Apr 29, 2024
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Neuroscience
Study shows ChatGPT failed when challenging guideline for treating brain abscesses
With artificial intelligence (AI) poised to become a fundamental part of clinical research and decision making, many still question the accuracy of ChatGPT, a sophisticated AI language model, to support complex diagnostic ...
Apr 29, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness and fewer common side effects most important factors in whether adults choose vaccination
Concerns about the common side effects of COVID-19 vaccines and their effectiveness are key to determining whether adults in Germany and the UK choose to get vaccinated against the virus, according to new research being presented ...
Apr 24, 2024
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Health
Stick to Heimlich maneuver not 'anti-choking' devices, FDA says
People should rely on the well-established Heimlich maneuver to save a choking victim, rather than newfangled "anti-choking" devices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
Apr 23, 2024
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Medical research
Firearm violence risk score may help tailor, disseminate prevention efforts in emergency departments
A four-item score designed to predict those at risk for future firearm violence may serve as an important tool for emergency department clinicians to tailor interventions to young persons at risk for firearm violence and ...
Apr 22, 2024
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Immunology
FDA adds Fasenra indication for severe asthma in children
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an additional indication for AstraZeneca's Fasenra (benralizumab) as an add-on maintenance treatment for patients aged 6 to 11 years with severe asthma and an eosinophilic ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Medical economics
Working arrangements for locum doctors pose significant patient safety challenges, finds study
Working arrangements for locum doctors pose significant patient safety challenges for the NHS in England, although there are opportunities to be grasped too, finds qualitative research involving a broad spectrum of health ...
Apr 16, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Experts propose specific guidelines for the use and regulation of AI in cancer treatment
AI models are set to transform future cancer care by providing personalized diagnoses and treatment options. The emergence of Generalist Medical Artificial Intelligence (GMAI) models poses a significant challenge to current ...
Apr 16, 2024
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