Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Santa Fe archbishop issues safety directive for flu season
The head of New Mexico's largest Catholic diocese has issued directives aimed at protecting parishioners during flu season.
Jan 9, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Contaminating a fake rubber hand could help people overcome OCD, study suggests
The famous, but bizarre, 'rubber hand illusion' could help people who suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder overcome their condition without the often unbearable stress of exposure therapy, suggests new research.
Jan 9, 2020
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Pediatrics
Just don't eat it: Play Doh, dry pasta show little gluten transfer when used for play
Parents who worry their child with celiac disease may be exposed to gluten at school might be able to strike two common school substances—Play Doh and dry, uncooked pasta—from the exposure risk list, as long as children ...
Jan 8, 2020
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Medical research
An artificial neural connection allows a new cortical site to control hand movements
Restoration of lost motor function after stroke is typically accomplished after strenuous rehabilitation therapy lasting for over months. However, new research published by a group led by Yukio Nishimura, the project leader ...
Jan 7, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Can you die from a common cold?
Most people know that the flu can kill. Indeed, the so-called Spanish flu killed 50 million people in 1918—more than were killed in the first world war. But what about the common cold? Can you really catch your death?
Dec 23, 2019
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Health
The dirtiest things you touch
At this time of year, cold and flu season mixes with holiday shopping, parties and travel. That means extra opportunities to share holiday cheer—and germs and viruses. However, you may be surprised by how germ-filled common ...
Dec 19, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Popular nursery rhyme can help curb spread of common infections in children
A musical mnemonic based on a popular nursery rhyme can help young children to learn and remember the proper hand hygiene technique and prevent the spread of common infections, suggests an article published in the Christmas ...
Dec 16, 2019
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Health
Flu prevention strategies beyond getting a shot and washing your hands
It's cold and flu season, and the usual advice is being dispensed: Get the influenza vaccine, wash your hands regularly and avoid contact with anyone who's already sick.
Nov 27, 2019
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Cardiology
Can an Apple Watch tell if you had a heart attack?
An electrocardiogram (ECG) generated by the Apple Watch series 4 or 5 could potentially be used to diagnose a heart attack when a specific method of obtaining the ECG is used and the results are reviewed by a specialist. ...
Nov 26, 2019
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Surgery
Do obesity and smoking impact healing after wrist fracture surgery?
Both obesity and smoking can have negative effects on bone health. A recent study led by a team at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) examined whether they also impact healing in patients who have undergone surgery ...
Nov 22, 2019
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