Health
Is the extreme cold bad for your lungs?
From frostbite to hypothermia, extremely cold can be dangerous. The cold can also affect your lungs.
Jan 16, 2024
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Surgery
Expert training video helps surgical teams protect patients from germs in the operating room
It's a worst-case scenario in health care: A patient undergoes life-saving surgery and is sent home to recover, only to return to hospital later with a surgical site infection.
Sep 8, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Birth trauma is a growing problem—researcher's personal experience reveals how few people understand it
The past few years have seen more attention being paid to maternal mental health. Many people are now aware of conditions such as postnatal depression, which affects one in seven mothers.
Aug 31, 2023
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Medical economics
A COVID test Medicare scam may be a trial run for further fraud
Medicare coverage for at-home COVID-19 tests has ended, but the scams spawned by the temporary pandemic benefit could have lingering consequences for seniors.
May 23, 2023
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Radiology & Imaging
Limitations of virtual reality learning in developing tactile sensation and communication skills
A team of researchers from the University of Tsukuba conducted a study to evaluate the effectiveness of a virtual reality (VR)-based education system in improving the skill proficiency of radiology technologist students. ...
May 12, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria contaminates whole ICU, shows study
Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) was brought into the ICU, in Hangzhou, on multiple occasions as patients were admitted, creating a large 'reservoir' of the bacteria which contaminated beds and equipment.
May 9, 2023
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Health
EPA moves to reduce exposure to carcinogenic sterilizer
The US Environmental Protection Agency proposed measures on Tuesday to reduce exposure to ethylene oxide (EtO), a chemical widely used to sterilize medical equipment that has been found to increase the risk of certain cancers.
Apr 11, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Frailty tied to higher risk for suicide attempts in older veterans
Frailty is associated with an increased risk for suicide attempts among older veterans, according to a study published online Feb. 22 in JAMA Psychiatry.
Feb 24, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
WHO says Equatorial Guinea confirms 1st outbreak of Marburg
The World Health Organization says that Equatorial Guinea has confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease, saying the Ebola-related virus is responsible for at least nine deaths in the tiny Western African country.
Feb 13, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sudan's tropical disease spike reflects poor health system
The two Sudanese women thought they had malaria and were taking their medication, but things took a dire turn. Both complained of a splitting headache and fever that didn't respond to the anti-malaria treatment.
Feb 9, 2023
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