Cardiology
Chemical widely used in medical plastic alters heart function in lab tests
Plastic medical devices abound in hospitals. IV bags, catheters and feeding tubes cram every corner.
Jul 31, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Anxiety up for nonmedical health care workers versus those on front lines
(HealthDay)—Non-medically trained health care workers caring for patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have an increased prevalence of anxiety compared with medically trained health care workers, according to ...
Apr 10, 2020
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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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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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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Antimicrobial from soaps promotes bacteria buildup in human noses
An antimicrobial agent found in common household soaps, shampoos and toothpastes may be finding its way inside human noses where it promotes the colonization of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and could predispose some people ...
Apr 8, 2014
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Cardiology
Computer simulations of blood flow through mechanical heart valves could pave the way for more individualized prosthetic
Every year, over 300,000 heart valve replacement operations are performed worldwide. Diseased valves are often replaced with mechanical heart valves (MHVs), which cannot yet be designed to suit each patient's specific needs. ...
Dec 19, 2012
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Vaccination
Countries urge broader patent waivers than just COVID vaccines
Dozens of countries have revised a proposal at the WTO for patent waivers for medical tools needed to combat COVID, insisting it must be broader than just vaccines, non-governmental organisations said Saturday.
May 23, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Single-use masks could be a coronavirus hazard if we don't dispose of them properly
From midnight tomorrow, it will become mandatory for anyone in Melbourne and Mitchell Shire leaving their homes to wear a mask. Many people have already been wearing masks for some time in a bid to protect themselves and ...
Jul 21, 2020
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Other
One size does not fit all for knee replacements and other medical devices
Undergoing a knee replacement involves sophisticated medical equipment, but innovative prosthetic design may not offer the same benefits for all knee replacement recipients, Yale School of Medicine researchers report in a ...
Oct 20, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Virus cases up sharply in Africa, India as inequality stings
South Africa's confirmed coronavirus cases have doubled in just two weeks to a quarter-million, and India on Saturday saw its biggest daily spike as its infections passed 800,000. The surging cases are raising sharp concerns ...
Jul 11, 2020
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