Pediatrics
Boys have higher death rates from many causes, study shows
(HealthDay)—Males may be the more vulnerable sex when it comes dying young—not just from accidents, but from a range of causes, a new study finds.
Sep 2, 2013
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Cardiology
In HIE, lower heart rate variability signals stressed newborns
In newborns with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), lower heart rate variability correlates with autonomic manifestations of stress shortly after birth, underscoring the value of this biomarker, according to Children's ...
Apr 27, 2019
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Neuroscience
Non-invasive brain stimulation can regulate autonomic responses, improve oxygen saturation in COVID-19 patients
Among the health problems developed or aggravated by COVID-19, those that affect neurological and respiratory functions draw special attention from specialists. Considering several studies that show the adverse effects of ...
Apr 3, 2023
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Cardiology
Warfarin related to low rate of residual stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation
A review of clinical trials comparing warfarin with other medications for stroke prevention suggests that warfarin was associated with a low risk of stroke or non-central nervous system embolism in patients with nonvalvular ...
Mar 26, 2012
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Health
Convenience over reputation: Study looks at how older adults pick a doctor
Convenience and access win out over reputation when people over 50 look for a doctor for themselves, a new study finds.
Apr 12, 2021
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Cardiology
Sniffing and gasping can prevent fainting
Dr Bavolarova said: "Recurrent syncope (fainting) has serious effects on quality of life. Patients are often injured when they fall, which reduces their mobility and ability to look after themselves. Depression is common ...
Oct 18, 2015
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Medical research
Breakthrough in scarless wound recovery achieved with autologous blood
A research team, affiliated with UNIST has achieved a milestone in tissue regeneration by developing a technology that utilizes autologous blood to produce three-dimensional microvascular implants. These implants hold immense ...
Sep 6, 2023
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Health
Virginia Tech updates football helmet ratings, five new helmets meet 5-star mark
Virginia Tech has updated results of its adult football helmet ratings, which are designed to identify key differences between the abilities of individual helmets to reduce the risk of concussion.
May 14, 2014
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Health
An emergency department-based ICU improves survival without raising costs, study finds
Across the country, many intensive care units are strained for capacity. This prolongs the boarding process in the emergency department, when critically ill patients—for whom every minute and hour is crucial—wait for ...
Sep 28, 2022
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Health
Dramatic fall in hospital admissions for child infections during first year of COVID-19 pandemic
During the first year or so of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were dramatic reductions in hospital admissions for common and severe childhood infections in England, most likely due to social distancing measures, school and ...
Jan 12, 2022
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