Immunology
Candles, trees, pets: All holiday hazards for kids with asthma
Kids are home for the holidays, but the wonders of the season can pose problems for children with asthma.
Dec 21, 2023
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Health
Study on 'whole health' approach informs new weight loss and wellness initiative
It can take years for health research findings to make their way into clinical care. But a new initiative led by a team from the Center for Healthcare Policy and Research (CHPR) aims to narrow that gap.
Mar 1, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study finds surveillance system detected infection linked to eye drops months before outbreak declared
An infectious diseases surveillance system created by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine scientists and deployed at a UPMC hospital successfully flagged cases of a drug-resistant infection spread by eye drops months ...
Sep 13, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Mapping family history can lead more at-risk patients to timely screening
Most doctors and nurses review a patient's family history to identify risk factors for heart disease and cancer, often through a paper checklist or brief interview.
Mar 4, 2016
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Genetics
Newly discovered genetic variant that causes Parkinson's disease clarifies why the condition develops and how to halt it
Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative movement disorder that progresses relentlessly. It gradually impairs a person's ability to function until they ultimately become immobile and often develop dementia. In the U.S. ...
Apr 11, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Why monkeypox may soon get a new name
Monkeypox may soon have a new name after scientists called for a change to dispel stereotypes of Africa being seen as a crucible of disease.
Jun 22, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
During the holidays, giving gifts to the dead can help you cope with grief
Every December, my family decorates two Christmas trees: one for our living room and one for the cemetery, where my sister is buried.
Dec 20, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Q&A: How evasive and transmissible is the newest omicron offshoot, BA.2.86, that causes COVID-19?
The latest variant, or sublineage, of SARS-CoV-2 to emerge on the scene, BA.2.86, has public health experts on alert as COVID-19 hospitalizations begin to rise and the new variant makes its way across the globe.
Sep 12, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Parental roles matter in fostering relationships between children and stepgrandparents
Popular television shows such as "Modern Family" and the "Brady Bunch" brought the dynamics of stepfamilies into mainstream pop culture. However, as families become increasingly diverse and complex, defining family membership ...
May 4, 2016
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