Gerontology & Geriatrics
A year after launch, OTC hearing aids aren't catching on with U.S. consumers
It's now been possible to buy a hearing aid over-the-counter for nearly a year, but few Americans are doing so.
Sep 13, 2023
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Medications
Q&A: What to know about over-the-counter Narcan
Narcan, an emergency opioid overdose reversal treatment, will soon be available at U.S. pharmacies without a prescription for about $45. The Food and Drug Administration approved Emergent BioSolutions Inc.'s spray for over-the-counter ...
Sep 5, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New paper points to better way to assess noncognitive abilities
New research led by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign expert who studies personnel psychology shows a better way to assess noncognitive abilities such as a job candidate's personality and vocational interests using ...
Sep 5, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
First responders are people, too: Study shows how dehumanization leads to burnout
From medical professionals who were on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic to firefighters rescuing victims of the Maui wildfires, first responders are often hailed as heroes. But many of them experience the public's elevated ...
Aug 30, 2023
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Medications
Opioid OD rescue drug Narcan will reach drug store shelves next week
Narcan, a lifesaving medication that reverses opioid overdose, will be available on U.S. drugstore shelves and online starting next week.
Aug 30, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Survey highlights how clinical labs' quick response to COVID-19 helped reduce hospitalizations and save lives
A new survey from the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) has found that clinical labs' robust, rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic helped to contain the virus and save lives. However, the ...
Aug 29, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Few firm beliefs and low trust: Americans not sure what is true in age of health misinformation
Around 3 in 10 Americans still believe ivermectin is an effective treatment for covid. What's more, few place significant trust in any form of news media or official institution to accurately convey information about health ...
Aug 22, 2023
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Neuroscience
Study aims to help clinicians recognize signs of nitrous oxide toxicity
Nitrous oxide is a popular recreational drug, especially among young people, that can cause serious and sometimes permanent neurological defects. A new review in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) aims to help clinicians ...
Aug 21, 2023
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Medical economics
Study shows resilient biomedical scientists' careers took a hit during pandemic
When COVID-19 presented the world with the greatest health challenge in modern history, it was biomedical scientists who stepped up to develop diagnostic testing and vaccines to slow the spread of the disease.
Aug 9, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Do you dislike your voice? You're not alone
In research published last month in The Laryngoscope, Dr. Matthew Naunheim and the team at Mass Eye and Ear surveyed 1,522 people to explore three unanswered questions in laryngology:
Jul 13, 2023
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