Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found in LA County
Los Angeles County has detected mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus for the first time this year.
Jun 3, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Traveler carries measles through LAX as cases rise around the US
A traveler carrying measles flew from Munich, Germany, through Los Angeles on the way to Fresno Yosemite International Airport this May, exposing thousands of California travelers to the highly infectious disease, health ...
May 30, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Parental legal system involvement linked to adverse child mental health
Parental legal system involvement may negatively impact child mental health, according to a study published online May 23 in Pediatrics.
May 24, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Where to look for help when living with a drug or mental health problem
Fatal overdoses in the U.S. fell for the first time in five years in 2023, according to preliminary estimates recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but UCLA researcher Joseph Friedman warns ...
May 22, 2024
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Gastroenterology
Study identifies risk factors for extraintestinal manifestations of IBD
Certain demographic, clinical, and genetic factors heighten the risk for extraintestinal manifestations (EIMs) with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online March 13 in Gastroenterology.
Apr 17, 2024
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Addiction
Teen use of disposable e-cigarettes linked to persistent use patterns
Among adolescents and young adults (AYAs), the use of disposable electronic cigarette devices is associated with increased risks for persistent e-cigarette use patterns, according to a study published online on March 11 in ...
Mar 11, 2024
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Biomedical technology
AAD: concerns noted relating to use of AI dermatology apps
There are notable concerns relating to the use of currently available artificial intelligence (AI) dermatology mobile applications (apps), according to a study published online March 7 in JAMA Dermatology to coincide with ...
Mar 8, 2024
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Health
The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?
Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools and upended child care, the CDC says parents can start treating the virus like other respiratory illnesses.
Mar 2, 2024
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Ophthalmology
Prevalence of uncorrected refractive error 14.6 percent in Black Americans, finds study
Overall, 14.6 percent of African Americans aged 40 years and older have uncorrected refractive error (UCRE), according to a study published online Feb. 22 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Feb 28, 2024
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Medical research
A California panel is holding up studies on psychedelics: Some researchers want it gone
At the Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Santa Monica, scientists are eager to explore whether a psychedelic chemical found in a toad could help people whose depression has not eased with typical treatments. Patients regularly ...
Jan 19, 2024
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