Noise-cancelling headphones, earplugs and earmuffs—do they really help neurodivergent people? Noise can make it hard to concentrate, especially for people who are extra sensitive to it. May 27, 2024 0 2
New study shows heat waves increase risk of preterm, early-term birth The increased frequency and intensity of heat waves due to climate change puts women at a higher risk of experiencing preterm and early-term labor—jeopardizing the health and well-being of their babies. May 27, 2024 0 0
In stroke response, speed is key: Study reveals where delays are worst When it comes to responding to a stroke, speed is a crucial factor; the longer it takes for someone experiencing a stroke to get to a hospital, the worse the outcome will be. Yet across the United States, delays to treatment ... May 27, 2024 0 2
Sharjah University patents application for distance COVID-19 diagnosis The University of Sharjah has been granted a patent for inventing a smart gadget with the ability to filter user information that will allow doctors to diagnose COVID-19 and other ailments from a distance. May 27, 2024 0 0
New therapy proven effective against rejection in kidney transplantation Antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) is one of the most common causes of kidney transplant failure. To date, however, no treatment has proven effective in combating this complication in the long term. May 27, 2024 0 84
Research indicates kidneys from deceased donors who were on dialysis are suboptimal Receipt of a kidney from a deceased donor who underwent dialysis is associated with an increased incidence of delayed graft function, according to a study published online May 23 in JAMA. May 27, 2024 0 0
Antihypertensives linked to eczematous dermatitis in seniors, study finds Antihypertensive drugs are associated with an increased risk for eczematous dermatitis in older adults, and the effect sizes are largest for diuretics and calcium channel blockers, according to a study published May 22 in ... May 27, 2024 0 0
Had a joint replaced? Study suggests infection risk may rise after chemotherapy If you're one of the millions of Americans walking around with a new knee or hip, your odds for an infection in that joint rise if you ever have to undergo cancer chemotherapy, researchers report. May 27, 2024 0 1
Stay safe from the sun and that backyard grill this Memorial Day Memorial Day means firing up that backyard grill for the season, hopefully under warm, sunny skies. May 27, 2024 0 0
Gardeners, landscapers: Watch out for these high heat danger signs Climate change is pushing daytime summer temperatures higher for longer periods of time, and that can spell real danger for folks who work outside, like gardeners and landscapers. May 27, 2024 0 0
