Just six months ago, the Trump administration promised to find the cause of autism. On September 22, top U.S. health officials announced both a cause and a treatment — though neither is on solid scientific footing, and no data were…
Category: 5. Health
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A New Approach To Treating Cytomegalovirus
In this case, one arm of the antibody binds to an infected cell carrying cytomegalovirus proteins. The other arm attaches directly to a T cell. The antibody acts as a physical bridge, pulling the T cell into close contact with the infected cell…
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A Virologist Explains The Importance Of Preventing Hepatitis B
Yellowing of the sclera of the eye, which can be caused by infection with hepatitis B virus
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Recent discussions by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) about potentially delaying the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns…
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Amid Job Market Uncertainty, Healthcare Offers Career Opportunities
Healthcare is a large and growing industry in the U.S., offering opportunities for professionals from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds amid a difficult overall job market.
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As concerns increase about the outlook for the U.S. job…
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Treating High Cholesterol Could Become A One-And-Done Treatment
Cholesterol formation, fat, artery, vein, heart. Red blood cells, blood flow. Narrowing of a vein for fat formation. Surgery operation, 3d render
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If you asked me to name the most transformative medicines ever developed, one would quickly come…
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Some new drugs aren’t actually ‘new’ – pharmaceutical companies exploit patents and raise prices for patients, but data transparency can help protect innovation
Pharmaceutical innovation saves lives. But not every “new” drug is truly new.
Patents are designed to reward breakthrough inventions by granting the inventors temporary monopoly rights to recoup the costs of research and development and…
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Mindfulness won’t burn calories, but it might help you stick with your health goals
Most people know roughly what kind of lifestyle they should be living to stay healthy.
Think regular exercise, a balanced diet and sufficient sleep. Yet, despite all the hacks, trackers and motivational quotes, many of us still struggle to…
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AI breakthrough finds life-saving insights in everyday bloodwork
Routine blood samples, such as those taken daily at any hospital and tracked over time, could help predict the severity of an injury and even provide insights into mortality after spinal cord damage, according to a recent University of Waterloo…
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Nvidia Powered Diligent Robotics Is Optimizing “Last-Mile” Tasks In Healthcare
Moxi works to integrate itself within clinical teams.
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With rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and technology, there are numerous opportunities to improve key aspects of the healthcare value chain, ranging from workflow…
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What To Know About Preventing Falls
National Fall Prevention Day is an opportunity to remind ourselves of how falls happen and how to prevent them.
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Each year, millions of older adults experience falls, making them one of the leading causes of injury, hospitalization, and even…
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