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New research infuses equity principles into the algorithm development process
In the U.S., the place where one was born, one’s social and economic background, the neighborhoods in which one spends…
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PCR of gargle lavage samples as effective as nasopharyngeal swabs to identify SARS-CoV-2 infection
Twenty-six subjects from a cohort of 80 tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 via nasopharyngeal swab, and all 26 tested positive using…
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Emergency department visits related to opioid overdoses up significantly during COVID-19 pandemic
Emergency department visit rates because of an opioid overdose increased by 28.5% across the U.S. in 2020, compared to 2018…
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Extreme heat, dry summers main cause of tree death in Colorado’s subalpine forests
Even in the absence of bark beetle outbreaks and wildfire, trees in Colorado subalpine forests are dying at increasing rates…
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Better healthcare management can reduce the risk of delirium among older adults: New research outlines how those admitted on Sunday and Tuesday are more likely to develop delirium, a hospital complication
Elderly patients with neurological conditions are significantly more likely to develop delirium shortly after they are hospitalised. A new study…
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Artificial intelligence models to analyze cancer images take shortcuts that introduce bias
Artificial intelligence tools and deep learning models are a powerful tool in cancer treatment. They can be used to analyze…
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Long-term prognosis for some patients with severe brain injury better than expected, study finds: Surprising recoveries months later may prompt physicians to delay life-support discussions
New research adds to a body of evidence indicating decisions about withdrawing life-sustaining treatment for patients with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain…
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New method predicts COVID-19 severity, could help with hospital triage
During the height of the pandemic, some hospitals were overwhelmed with patients seeking treatment for COVID-19. This situation could happen…
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The environmental toll of disposable masks: A new study calculates the waste generated by N95 usage and suggests possible ways to reduce it
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began last year, face masks and other personal protective equipment have become essential for health care…
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For concussion patients, CTs offer window into recovery: Study matches brain imaging with prognosis, showing lingering impairment for some
CT scans for patients with concussion provide critical information about their risk for long-term impairment and potential to make a…
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Researchers create reptile-derived ‘super glue’ that stops bleeding in seconds using visible light
Indiana Jones hates snakes. And he’s certainly not alone. The fear of snakes is so common it even has its…
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Electroconvulsive therapy linked to longer hospital stays, increased costs
Electroconvulsive therapy, which may be effective at lowering long-term risks of suicide and death among patients with certain mood disorders,…
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Study gauges hospital preparedness for the next national medical crisis
As the COVID-19 pandemic wanes in the U.S., a new study from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM)…
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When taste and healthfulness compete, taste has a hidden advantage: New research describes what goes on in your brain when you reach for a candy bar instead of an apple
You dash into a convenience store for a quick snack, spot an apple and reach for a candy bar instead.…
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Study with healthcare workers supports that immunity to SARS-CoV-2 is long-lasting: Despite a large heterogeneity in spike-specific antibody levels, most individuals remain seropositive for at least one year after infection
One year after infection by SARS-CoV-2, most people maintain anti-Spike antibodies regardless of the severity of their symptoms, according to…
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Drug dissolved net-like structures in airways of severely ill COVID-19 patients
When researchers at Lund University in Sweden performed advanced analyses of sputum from the airways of severely ill Covid-19 patients,…
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COVID-19: Reduced sense of taste and smell lingers
Patients with mild Covid-19 infections experience a significantly increased longer lasting reduced sense of taste and smell. This is also…
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