Medical research
Air flow research could reduce disease, contamination spread
Air flow in a room can impact the transmission of viruses like COVID-19.
Mar 22, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Cases and transmission of highly contagious fungal infections see dramatic increase between 2019 and 2021
A study of national surveillance data found that cases of Candida auris, a highly contagious fungal infection, rose drastically between 2019 and 2021 reflecting increased transmission. The researchers also noted an increase ...
Mar 20, 2023
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Medications
Medicine stockouts are a problem in South Africa's clinics: How pharmacist assistants can help
Primary healthcare clinics are the main healthcare access point for millions of South Africans.
Mar 17, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Participation in program for patients hospitalized with COVID-19 increases likelihood of home discharge
The Acute Hospital Rehabilitation Intensive Service (ARISE) program, developed in 2020 by the Johns Hopkins Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), may increase the chances of patients hospitalized with ...
Mar 15, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
States with high COVID-19 death rates also saw high mortality from other causes
During the first year of the pandemic, states in the U.S. with high rates of death from COVID-19 saw significant increases in other causes of death, too, including cardiovascular disease, dementia, diabetes, and influenza. ...
Mar 9, 2023
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Medical research
Study finds little federal funding for incarceration-related research
Research from the University of Cincinnati finds a lack of federal funding for incarceration-related research. The study looked at data from the Department of Justice, National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Science ...
Mar 8, 2023
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Medical research
Scientists suggest guidelines to prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission from deceased individuals
During the pandemic, COVID-19 control measures in several countries prevented family members from coming into contact with loved ones who died from the infection. This had an impact on cremation practices and caused emotional ...
Mar 7, 2023
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Health
Home-based cardiac rehabilitation may help people live longer
Participating in home-based cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack or cardiac procedure was associated with a 36% lower likelihood of death from heart-related complications among U.S. military veterans within four years ...
Mar 1, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 public health measures threaten efforts to eliminate polio, say experts
Strategies adopted in 2020 to fight COVID-19 around the world have impacted routine vaccination against poliomyelitis and even measles.
Feb 24, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pets create positive change for people in aged care
Furry, finned, or feathered, our family pets come in all shapes and sizes. But while these friendly faces keep us company at home, it's a very different story for people in aged care—many of whom must relinquish their beloved ...
Feb 20, 2023
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