Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Should you fly yet? An epidemiologist and an exposure scientist walk you through the decision process
We don't know about you, but we're ready to travel. And that typically means flying.
May 22, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Coronavirus: Staying safe on trains, planes and automobiles
Many of us rely on public transport to get to work, school, and to meet friends and family. But in the time of COVID-19 is it safe to use these vehicles and is there a difference between them?
Nov 5, 2020
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Medical research
Study reveals indoor metabolites as key indicators in asthma and allergic rhinitis
Millions of children worldwide suffer from asthma and allergic rhinitis (AR), two chronic respiratory conditions that significantly impact their quality of life. While environmental factors are known to play a role, pinpointing ...
Dec 21, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Omicron outbreak had lower mortality rates compared to previous strains of COVID-19, finds study
During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, a constant public fear was the rise of a new variant of the disease. Among the SARS-CoV-2 viral mutations, some were alarming, such as omicron, delta, and gamma. The strains with ...
Apr 26, 2023
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Health
Benefits of higher oxygen, breathing device persist after infancy
By the time they reached toddlerhood, very preterm infants originally treated with higher oxygen levels continued to show benefits when compared to a group treated with lower oxygen levels, according to a follow-up study ...
Dec 27, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scientists support the use of ultraviolet light to reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission indoors
The SARS-CoV-2 outbreak is posing an extraordinary challenge that requires swift worldwide action for the massive deployment of affordable and ready-to-apply measures to drastically reduce its transmission probabilities in ...
Jun 22, 2020
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Health informatics
Engineering and artificial intelligence combine to safeguard patients' lives
Spurred by the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers at Princeton and Google are applying mechanical engineering and artificial intelligence in an effort to increase the availability and effectiveness of ventilation ...
Jan 27, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 outbreaks highlight challenges of preventing infections spreading in densely populated high-rise buildings
Traditional public health protective measures such as social distancing through people staying mostly at home during outbreaks may not be enough to stop transmission of COVID-19 within densely populated high-buildings, says ...
Mar 23, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Simulation-design tools map a ventilation system to reduce COVID-19 infection risks
Advanced computing expertise is being used to help ensure that hospice patients are better protected from COVID-19 following a pioneering study led by The University of Manchester.
Apr 6, 2022
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Pediatrics
Massage therapy shown to improve stress response in preterm infants
It seems that even for the smallest of people, a gentle massage may be beneficial. Newborn intensive care units (NICUs) are stressful environments for preterm infants; mechanical ventilation, medical procedures, caregiving ...
May 14, 2013
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