Archive: 30/01/2020

Intravenous drugs can often rapidly restore normal heart rhythm without sedation, shocks

A study published in The Lancet found that two ways of quickly restoring normal heart rhythm in patients with acute atrial fibrillation in the emergency department are equally safe and effective.

Jan 30, 2020

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Cervical cancer could be eliminated within a century

Cervical cancer could be eliminated worldwide as a public health issue within the next century. This is the conclusion of two studies published today in The Lancet by an international consortium of researchers co-directed ...

Jan 30, 2020

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Study examines quality of life in patients with kidney disease in India

A new study indicates that even early stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) can negatively impact individuals' quality of life. The findings, which appear in an upcoming issue of CJASN, point to the importance of addressing, ...

Jan 30, 2020

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WHO declares global virus emergency after deadliest day for China

The World Health Organization on Thursday declared a global emergency over the deadly coronavirus spreading from China, after the Asian giant reported its biggest single-day jump in the death toll.

Jan 30, 2020

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Study finds vaping prevention program significantly reduces use in middle school students

In response to the youth vaping crisis, experts at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) developed CATCH My Breath, a program to prevent electronic cigarette use among fifth—12th grade students. ...

Jan 30, 2020

Advanced medical imaging combined with genomic analysis could help treat cancer patients

Melding the genetic and cellular analysis of tumors with how they appear in medical images could give physicians and other cancer therapy specialists new insights into how to best treat patients, especially those with brain ...

Jan 30, 2020

US birth weights drop due to rise in cesarean births, inductions

U.S. birth weights have fallen significantly in recent decades due to soaring rates of cesarean deliveries and inductions which have shortened the average pregnancy by about a week, new CU Boulder research shows.

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Study identifies need for disaster preparedness training for dermatologists

The dermatology community is inadequately prepared for a biological disaster and would benefit from a formal preparedness training program, according to a study from the George Washington University (GW). The article is published ...

Jan 30, 2020