Biomedical technology
New approach to airborne disinfection uses food-coloring dyes
The COVID-19 pandemic has shed new light on the needs for improved disinfection methods, both for individuals and facilities.
Aug 6, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pakistan child measles deaths surge in 2012
Measles cases surged in Pakistan in 2012 with hundreds of children dying of the disease, an international health body said Tuesday.
Jan 1, 2013
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Health
One-third of older adults admitted to ICU deemed 'frail'
One-third of older adults admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) were "frail," increasing the risk of death, illness and adverse events, according to a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Nov 25, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Think therapy is navel-gazing? Think again
Midway through a recent lecture about my psychology research, a bright graduate student voiced a familiar question.
Feb 23, 2022
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Health
The digital doctor's visit: Enormous potential benefits with equally big risk
While data privacy has been a much-talked about topic lately—with questions still lingering about how giants like Facebook and Google are sharing our personal information—much less has been said about how we are going ...
May 14, 2018
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Health
Fragranced products: Risks for people and profits?
A University of Melbourne researcher has found that over one-third of Americans report health problems—from asthma attacks to migraine headaches—when exposed to common fragranced consumer products such as air fresheners, ...
Oct 24, 2016
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Health
To support healthcare workers battling COVID-19, start fresh and think holistically, experts say
Although health care workers' physical safety is paramount, their psychological, emotional and spiritual well-being are also key to their ability to function under conditions that are unlike any they've faced before, according ...
Apr 10, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Health systems support needed to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes
In a new editorial in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, Kathleen Unroe, M.D., MHA, a geriatrician, is advocating for stronger relationships between health systems and nursing homes to provide better care for ...
Nov 17, 2020
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HIV & AIDS
AAP calls for formal planning in HIV care transitions
(HealthDay)—Successful transitioning from pediatric to adult HIV care requires formal planning, according to a policy statement published online June 24 in Pediatrics.
Jun 24, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Q&A: Breast cancer screening and COVID-19
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: During a breast self-exam two months ago, I felt a lump. This month, the lump seems to have disappeared. My cousin, who had breast cancer, is suggesting I get it checked anyways. I'm nervous to go to the ...
Dec 7, 2020
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