Last week, numerous headlines and social media posts declared that scientists had finally found the cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Unfortunately, the reality is a bit more complicated.… [+5866 chars]
The number of cases of a mysterious acute hepatitis in children continues to increase worldwide, with most cases occurring in Europe. As of May 10, 348 suspected cases had been reported in at least 2… [+222 chars]
International researchers have developed a contact lens that is said to be capable of treating glaucoma by sensing when treatment is required and applying it. The device is flexible and battery-free… [+1544 chars]
Newswise — Lighthouse Guild, the leading not-for-profit vision and healthcare organization, announced today that Sheila Nirenberg, PhD, has been awarded the 2022 Bressler Prize for her outstanding ad… [+4110 chars]
McMaster University researchers have found not only how some viral infections cause severe tissue damage, but also how to reduce that damage. They have discovered how Type I interferon (IFN) stops t… [+3102 chars]
Scientists have developed and validated an algorithm that can help healthcare professionals identify who is most at risk of dying from COVID-19 when admitted to a hospital, reports a study published … [+4224 chars]
Doctors are scrambling for answers as a mystery outbreak of sudden onset hepatitis spreads across the globe, reaching 450 children in at least 20 countries. The unknown strain is also inching closer… [+4990 chars]
Defining TraumaApplications of Trauma in Patients Receiving CareTrauma-Informed CareWhy is Trauma-Informed Care Important?Establishing an Environment to Handle TraumaThe Concept and Mechanism of Trau… [+6504 chars]
Exercise increases levels of BDNF, a chemical involved in brain cell growth, which boosts the release of the hormone dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is known to play a key role in movem… [+4607 chars]
Flu cases in the nation's capital so far this year are already higher than the same period in most pre-pandemic years, after cases more than doubled in a fortnight. A new report has revealed there … [+1454 chars]
Some treatments or preventive therapies used to manage intracerebral hemorrhages (ICH), or a bleeding stroke, are not as effective as previously believed, according to the new American Heart Associat… [+9752 chars]
Women who received prescriptions for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen within 6 months of a COVID-19 diagnosis had reduced mortality, according to a new study in Family Practice. The fi… [+2255 chars]
