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Medical Notes: January 8, 2023

>> January 8, 2023

We may soon be able to move things with our minds. Novel research, published in the journal iScience, has made immense progress toward making thought-powered wheelchairs a reality. Participants wore a cap that was able to translate their brain activity into …

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Aging With Your Home: Renovations To Make Your Space More Accessible

>> January 1, 2023

As we age, certain aspects of our home, like stairs and loose rugs, can become major obstacles. And while renovations can seem intimidating and expensive, there are many simple changes that can make a huge difference. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s Ty …

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How Air Travel Becomes a Nightmare for People With Disabilities

>> January 1, 2023

The Air Carrier Access Act was passed more than 30 years ago to prohibit airlines from discriminating against people with disabilities. And though it was an essential step for equality, it hasn’t been enough. Josue Cordova explains the struggles of traveling …

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Medical Notes: January 1, 2023

>> January 1, 2023

What’s causing the surge in RSV cases? RSV is a common virus that infects almost all children by age two. It can affect a person’s nose, throat, lungs, and respiratory tract and is the leading cause of infant hospitalization. Though cases declined during …

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Trying To Fix the Biased Lab Testing That’s Cost Countless Lives

>> December 25, 2022

If left untreated, kidney disease can eventually lead to death — which is why early testing is so important. However, the main test has historically had different threshold requirements based on race, which has led to lower diagnosing rates and higher …

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The Doctor That Can Actually Feel His Patients’ Pain

>> December 25, 2022

Mirror-touch synesthesia is a sensory processing disorder where a person can feel the sensations of another. As you can imagine, this condition can be an asset for certain people, like Dr. Joel Salinas. He’s a neurologist who can diagnose patients just by …

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Medical Notes: December 25, 2022

>> December 25, 2022

Did you know taking certain drugs can reduce the effectiveness of other’s you’re on? In fact, many people using contraception don’t realize additional medication can weaken their birth control and lead to unintended pregnancies. To increase awareness, …

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Home for the Holidays: Why ER Visits Spike Around Christmas

>> December 18, 2022

The holidays are full of traveling, seeing our family, and visits to the emergency room. Whether you live in snowy Colorado or sunny LA, accidents increase during winter. Experts discuss this phenomenon and share tips on how to safely make it through the …

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Ending Overdose: Making the Antidote More Accessible Than the Drug

>> December 18, 2022

The National Safety Council reports that opioid overdoses have become the number one cause of death for people age 18 to 45. In an effort to save lives, Theo Krzywicki created the non-profit End Overdose. The organization informs and arms the public with the …

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Medical Notes: December 18, 2022

>> December 18, 2022

In the age of technology, we may finally have ‘smart eyes’ Researchers fused soft contact lenses with ocular tech in a new study published in Nature Communications. The novel eye-wear helps identify glaucoma, a disease affecting more than 80 million …

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Being Selfish Is Sometimes the Healthiest Option

>> December 11, 2022

We’re taught from a young age to always share and be kind, but Dr. Scott Kaufman thinks that’s not always the right thing to do. His new research looks at the idea of ‘healthy selfishness’ – taking care of yourself before focusing on helping others. He …

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Why Getting Stuck in a Crowd Is More Dangerous Than You Think

>> December 11, 2022

The recent tragedy in South Korea during Halloween seemed to have come out of nowhere. However, crowd dynamic experts say it was actually the perfect storm for catastrophe. Crowd surges occur when too many people are packed into one place and often results in …

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Medical Notes: January 8, 2023

Aging With Your Home: Renovations To Make Your Space More Accessible

How Air Travel Becomes a Nightmare for People With Disabilities

Trying To Fix the Biased Lab Testing That’s Cost Countless Lives

The Doctor That Can Actually Feel His Patients’ Pain

Medical Notes: December 25, 2022

Home for the Holidays: Why ER Visits Spike Around Christmas

Ending Overdose: Making the Antidote More Accessible Than the Drug

Medical Notes: December 18, 2022

Being Selfish Is Sometimes the Healthiest Option

Why Getting Stuck in a Crowd Is More Dangerous Than You Think

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