Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Unintended consequences of edicts to wear a mask
Governments need to be careful about the messaging around compulsory mask wearing to ensure the policy is fully effective, say researchers.
Jan 10, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
When will the omicron surge be over? Very soon
The omicron-fueled surge in COVID-19 cases is likely to peak by mid-January, according to new projections, after which the numbers are expected to plummet just as quickly as they soared.
Jan 7, 2022
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Neuroscience
Making a lifetime of good brain health a global priority
Twenty years ago, the Canadian province of Ontario launched an aggressive campaign to tackle stroke from every angle: It hyped prevention and awareness; beefed up its acute care practices and response times; and increased ...
Dec 22, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Denmark to shut down public venues as virus infections rise
Denmark's prime minister announced Friday that theaters, cinemas, concert halls, amusement parks, museums and art galleries across the country must close down under new restrictions to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Dec 17, 2021
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Health
Doctors are trained to be kind and empathetic, but a 'hidden curriculum' makes them forget on the job
Health-care professionals are often idealized, especially in recent times, as heroes. But meeting a physician can be an underwhelming experience.
Dec 13, 2021
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Health
Hospitals lag in sexual harassment policies
(HealthDay)—Few institutions have clear policies that specifically address sexual harassment from patients toward physicians and staff, according to a research letter published online Nov. 17 in JAMA Network Open.
Nov 30, 2021
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Vaccination
Successful manufacture of first Australian COVID-19 mRNA vaccine candidate
The first Australian COVID-19 mRNA vaccine candidate, developed by the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MIPS), has moved a step closer with production reaching a significant development milestone.
Nov 30, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Data trust down but Aussies still check in during pandemic
Australians are less trusting of how governments and companies use their private data following more than a year of using check-in apps during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nov 12, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing can be used for early detection of respiratory disorders in the obese
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), also known as ergospirometry, can be used for early detection of respiratory disorders in overweight and obese individuals. This is the main finding of a study by Brazilian researchers ...
Nov 4, 2021
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Medical research
Businesses selling non-FDA-approved stem cell products grew four-fold in five years, study says
More than four times as many businesses and clinics than were identified in 2016 are selling stem cell products not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and lack convincing evidence of safety and efficacy, according ...
Nov 4, 2021
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