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Medical Notes: April 2, 2023

>> April 2, 2023

Diagnostic testing for Alzheimer’s disease is becoming more accessible The current guidelines require imaging tests or cerebrospinal fluid samples – both of which can be expensive and hard to schedule for many patients. New research in the journal …

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Research Misconduct: The Growing Issue of Data Integrity in Science

>> March 26, 2023

Thousands of Alzheimer’s research papers have cited a 2006 study as a basis for their work. Unfortunately, that paper is now under investigation for research misconduct. Dr. Matthew Schrag, the whistleblower of the alleged falsified paper, explains the issue …

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The Woman Behind the Polio Vaccine

>> March 26, 2023

The World Health Organization reports that polio cases have decreased by more than 99% since 1988, thanks to the vaccine. And while the names Sabin and Salk are often associated with the accomplishment, Dr. Dorothy Horstmann is the woman behind the cure you’ve …

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Medical Notes: March 26, 2023

>> March 26, 2023

How fevers can benefit your child’s health A national poll by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital shows that one in three parents will medicate their kid for a low-grade fever – which is a temperature of 100 to 102 degrees. However, researchers say letting the …

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Always Running Late? You May Be a Victim of ‘Time Blindness’

>> March 19, 2023

People with ADHD often have a weaker perception of time, called ‘time blindness.’ Though tardiness is usually interpreted as irresponsible, those suffering from time blindness simply don’t have any sense of time. Experts discuss the condition and give helpful …

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New Test Can Detect Both Covid-19 and the Flu

>> March 19, 2023

The FDA has granted emergency use authorization to Lucira Health’s combined Covid-19 and flu at-home testing kit. In just thirty minutes it can detect whether you’re positive or negative for Covid, influenza A, and influenza B. Dr. Emily Volk explains the EUA …

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Medical Notes: March 19, 2023

>> March 19, 2023

Do you know what’s in your baby’s food? Though many parents may trust popular commercial brands, new research shows several of them likely contain toxic metals. An analysis of recent studies show that elements such as arsenic, lead, and mercury have been …

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Eat The Invaders: How You Can Help Your Local Environment

>> March 12, 2023

Invasive species cost America billions of dollars each year in eradication efforts. These plants and animals cause damage to the environment and economy and are extremely hard to get rid of. This week, two experts reveal how you can help by adding the invasive …

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Is Your Diet Slowly Killing You?

>> March 12, 2023

Ultra-processed foods first appeared in the 1950s and have since taken over much of what’s on our plates today. This diet leaves us lacking in several essential nutrients we need to function. Experts discuss how you can supplement your diet – with less pills …

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Medical Notes: March 12, 2023

>> March 12, 2023

How doctors can find the source of seizures before they occur Research published in the Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology monitored overall brain activity to gather data points. These points may help locate the source of future epilepsy seizures. The …

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A Look at the Rising Field of Genetic Counseling

>> March 5, 2023

Genetic counseling is more than just testing a patient for specific diseases. Counselors like Kevin Sweet and Colleen Jodarski become health investigators, sifting through a patient’s family history to compile a complete look at their risk factors. Our experts …

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Medical Malpractice: ‘I’m Privy To Information That Would Shock People’

>> March 5, 2023

All hospitals in the US operate under a standard of care that changes based on the clinic’s size and abilities. But what happens when that care isn’t upheld? Dr. Stanley Berry takes us through instances of medical malpractice and his experience dealing with …

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Medical Notes: April 2, 2023

Research Misconduct: The Growing Issue of Data Integrity in Science

The Woman Behind the Polio Vaccine

Medical Notes: March 26, 2023

Always Running Late? You May Be a Victim of ‘Time Blindness’

New Test Can Detect Both Covid-19 and the Flu

Medical Notes: March 19, 2023

Eat The Invaders: How You Can Help Your Local Environment

Is Your Diet Slowly Killing You?

Medical Notes: March 12, 2023

A Look at the Rising Field of Genetic Counseling

Medical Malpractice: ‘I’m Privy To Information That Would Shock People’

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