Health
Despite social media claims, Borax is not safe to consume
Another day, another slew of social media posts promoting dangerous activities in the name of health.
Aug 15, 2023
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Cardiology
Neural network predicts survival of critically ill patients on heart–lung bypass
A research team led by engineers and cardiologists from Monash University has used artificial intelligence (AI) to develop an algorithm to accurately predict the survival of intensive care patients who need external heart–lung ...
Aug 11, 2023
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Addiction
Opioids and cocaine are a deadly combination, and 'polydrug' deaths are rising
Drug deaths in the US involving both opioids and cocaine have increased dramatically in the past decade, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Aug 1, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
China says 239 people died from COVID-19 in June in a significant uptick
China reported Thursday that 239 people died from COVID-19 in June in a significant uptick months after it lifted most containment measures.
Jul 6, 2023
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Surgery
Cannabis use associated with increased risk of surgical complications, according to study
People who are regular cannabis users are at an increased risk of experiencing complications before, during, and after surgery, according to a study by researchers with UTHealth Houston published today in JAMA Surgery.
Jul 5, 2023
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Sleep disorders
FDA says repaired sleep apnea machines still carry health risks
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued another warning about certain sleep apnea machines made by Philips Respironics.
Apr 10, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
This tick-borne disease is now endemic in 10 US states
Babesiosis, a tick-borne disease, is endemic in 10 U.S. states, according to a March report by the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The parasitic disease primarily occurs within the Northeast ...
Mar 22, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Clinical practice guideline on respiratory management of patients with neuromuscular weakness
The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) recently released a new clinical guideline on respiratory management of patients with neuromuscular weakness. Published in the journal CHEST, the guideline contains 15 evidence-based ...
Mar 14, 2023
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Medications
Research shows the newest glucose-lowering drug could reduce the risks of renal and respiratory diseases
A research team in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has discovered that sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) could reduce the risks of ...
Mar 3, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
China logs nearly 13,000 COVID deaths in a week
China reported nearly 13,000 COVID-related deaths in hospitals between January 13 and 19, after a top health official said the vast majority of the population had already been infected.
Jan 22, 2023
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