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Medical Notes: November 13, 2022

>> November 13, 2022

Researchers are betting on gel in the fight against cancer A recent study, published in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering, shows the success of a new approach to treating pancreatic cancer. Scientists have discovered how to implant radiation …

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Have We Relied Too Much on Healthcare?

>> November 6, 2022

Hospitals are a foundational part of our health, but Dr. Michael Stein, a primary care physician, believes we may be depending too much on medicine. He explains the difference between healthcare and public health, arguing that we should pay more attention to …

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How Ordinary People Became America’s First Paramedics

>> November 6, 2022

In 1966, Americans were more likely to die from a car crash than soldiers in the Vietnam War. Most people needing emergency assistance were carried to the hospital in the back of a police car. In his new book, Kevin Hazzard uncovers how our modern-day …

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Medical Notes: November 6, 2022

>> November 6, 2022

Should America stop outsourcing essential drug production? The U.S. is underutilizing our pharmaceutical manufacturing resources, according to a new report conducted by Washington University in Saint Louis. Though pharmaceutical companies claim offshoring …

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The Conversation Around Stillbirth That’s Long Overdue

>> October 30, 2022

Elizabeth O’Donnell experienced a stillbirth in 2020. Through her grief, she created Aaliyah in Action, a non-profit that helps women in similar situations, in honor of her daughter. She believes stillbirth prevention needs to be a public conversation – one …

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How Sleep Research Is Improving Communication Technology

>> October 30, 2022

Even after decades of research, much of the human brain remains a mystery. In an effort to progress communication technology for the physically disabled, Dr. Daniel Rubin, a neurologist, is working to uncover some of the questions around sleep. He explains his …

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Medical Notes: October 30, 2022

>> October 30, 2022

New research warns of the educational effects of increasing school security A study in the Journal of Criminal Justice shows that increasing surveillance could harm students’ test scores. Scientists reveal that schools with increased surveillance have …

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“Field in Crisis”: Doctors Need 26.7 Hours in a Day To Care for Patients

>> October 23, 2022

Primary care physicians have been experiencing a shortage in recent years. Couple that with a demanding patient load and it’s no surprise that both doctors and patients are feeling slighted. Experts discuss the systemic changes needed to turn the field …

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Can Dreams Deepen Our Understanding of Mental Illness?

>> October 23, 2022

Even with a growing awareness of mental health, researchers say our compassion for those with mental illness hasn’t improved. Dr. Melanie Rosen, an assistant professor of philosophy, thinks the lack of societal empathy could be fixed in our sleep. She explains …

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Medical Notes: October 23, 2022

>> October 23, 2022

High school athletic participation can predicts future drug abuse A recent study has found that senior athletes are more likely to misuse prescription stimulants than non-athletes. In fact, players in a contact sport are almost 50 percent more likely to …

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The Condition That Experts Say Is Severely Under-Diagnosed

>> October 16, 2022

Our upper and lower body movements are connected by two small joints called the sacroiliac joint. Any changes in this joint can cause severe pain and restricted mobility. Unfortunately, SI joint dysfunction is extremely hard to diagnose. An expert explains the …

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Why We Need To Have Better Discussions Around Male Infertility

>> October 16, 2022

Did you know that men are just as affected by infertility as women? Yet, society tends to focus on female infertility more commonly. Because of the lack of discussion, many men wait too long to seek help for fertility issues. Dr. Scott Lundy, a urologist at …

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Medical Notes: November 13, 2022

Have We Relied Too Much on Healthcare?

How Ordinary People Became America’s First Paramedics

Medical Notes: November 6, 2022

The Conversation Around Stillbirth That’s Long Overdue

How Sleep Research Is Improving Communication Technology

Medical Notes: October 30, 2022

“Field in Crisis”: Doctors Need 26.7 Hours in a Day To Care for Patients

Can Dreams Deepen Our Understanding of Mental Illness?

Medical Notes: October 23, 2022

The Condition That Experts Say Is Severely Under-Diagnosed

Why We Need To Have Better Discussions Around Male Infertility

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