Archive: 28/04/2021

Algorithm scours electronic health records to reveal hidden kidney disease

Diagnosing chronic kidney disease, which is often undetected until it causes irreversible damage, may soon become automated with a new algorithm that interprets data from electronic medical records.

Apr 28, 2021

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India battles raging new wave of pandemic as Europe counts 50 million cases

India's coronavirus death toll soared through 200,000 on Wednesday with a wave of new cases swamping hospitals and sending desperate families off to scour the capital for oxygen and medicine as Europe's registered cases ...

Apr 28, 2021

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How to overcome a fear of needles before your COVID-19 vaccine appointment

While most of us don't love needles, it's estimated that at least 10% of the population has a needle phobia that prevents them from seeking out essential medical care. It's a concern for health experts, looking out for both ...

Apr 28, 2021

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Vaccines aplenty but some Californians struggle to get one

Hearing of excess vaccine and unfilled appointments frustrates Dr. Aaron Roland, a family physician who has been lobbying for doses to inoculate his patients, many of whom are low-income, immigrants or elderly.

Apr 28, 2021

Eye movements of those with dyslexia reveal laborious and inefficient reading strategies

Researchers have long noted that readers with dyslexia employ eye movements that are significantly different from non-dyslexics. While these movements have been studied in small sample sizes in the past, a new paper written ...

Apr 28, 2021

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COVID-19: Who's at higher risk of serious symptoms?

Over a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, it's important to remind people who is more at risk of serious coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms, which can vary widely. Some people have no symptoms at all, while others ...

Apr 28, 2021

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Does your neighborhood affect your stroke recovery?

Stroke survivors who live in neighborhoods with lower socioeconomic status—areas with lower household income, education levels and occupational status—may have worse recovery three months after a stroke than people who ...

Apr 28, 2021

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Nervous about getting the COVID-19 vaccine? Don't believe these myths

Are you anxious about "dangerous" COVID-19 vaccine side effects? Wondering if it will affect your fertility? Did you hear it will change your DNA? There's plenty of misinformation circulating about the COVID-19 vaccines, ...

Apr 28, 2021

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Male bladder cancer vulnerability could lead to a new treatment approach

A protein variant common in malignant bladder tumor cells may serve as a new avenue for treating bladder cancer. A multi-institution study led by UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers found that targeting androgen ...

Apr 28, 2021

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'You can feel the joy': One nurse's race to vaccinate as many people as she can

Chris Runyon paused for a moment to catch her breath as she lugged a high-tech cooler and 20 pounds of medical supplies through an empty gymnasium.

Apr 28, 2021

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