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Medical Notes: September 25, 2022

>> September 25, 2022

Research shows vaccine patch is 11x more effective in combating Covid variants in mice than standard needle delivery Afraid of needles? It’s your lucky day. Research published in the journal Vaccine shows that a vaccine patch is 11 times more effective in …

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Esports: Virtual Gameplay With Real Life Consequences

>> September 18, 2022

Even though esport players compete online instead of on a field, the growing sport still requires the same team of trainers and medical staff as football or soccer. And given the intense practice schedules, injuries are thought to be unavoidable. Experts …

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A Drop in Vaccination Rates Puts Us All at Risk

>> September 18, 2022

The World Health Organization reports that the pandemic fueled the largest drop in childhood vaccination rates in the last thirty years. In fact, New York recently revealed the first case of polio America has seen in over three decades. Experts explain how …

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Medical Notes: September 18, 2022

>> September 18, 2022

Will gyms be filled with older adults looking to workout their brain soon? Gyms may soon be filled with older adults looking to workout their brain. According to a study in JAMA Network Open, low muscle mass can lead to a rapid decline in mental cognition. …

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It’s All in Your Head: The Science Behind Emotional Intelligence

>> September 11, 2022

The field of emotion research is flooded with more opinions than facts, however, one main theory says our emotions are an instant response to the world around us. But does that mean we have no control? Two experts discuss the role of emotions and how you can …

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The Unclaimed Bodies of America

>> September 11, 2022

Funerals happen nearly every day and are typically organized and paid for by loved ones. But what happens to the bodies that are never claimed? Dr. Pamela Prickett explains how states handle the dead who are left without any relatives or loved ones to bury …

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Medical Notes: September 11, 2022

>> September 11, 2022

To meet national guidelines, PCPs would need to dedicate 26.7 hours per day to treating patients Doctors need more daylight to help all their patients. A study that appears in the Journal of General Internal Medicine reveals how demanding a doctor’s …

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Parasocial Relationships: How Celebrities Influence Your Decisions

>> September 4, 2022

If you’ve ever felt connected to a movie star or celebrity, you’ve experienced a parasocial relationship. This one-sided connection gives the celebrity influence over your daily decision making and creates a feeling of friendship with someone you’ve never met. …

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Ending the Trial and Error Treatment Method for Rheumatoid Arthritis

>> September 4, 2022

Many patients with rheumatoid arthritis are forced to try numerous, expensive medications until they find one that works. Fortunately, Scipher Medicine’s new blood test offers a precision approach, discovering what medication will work the first time. Dr. Sam …

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Medical Notes: September 4, 2022

>> September 4, 2022

The fashion choice that could help those with muscular dystrophy The Myoshirt is a wearable device designed to assist those who have lost strength in their upper body. Research published in the journal, Nature Machine Intelligence, shows that wearing this …

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Offshoring Medication: Where Are Your Generic Drugs Being Made?

>> August 28, 2022

According to Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute, 66% of all U.S. adults use prescription drugs – and a majority of those are generic. So why don’t we know where these products are made? Dr. Rena Conti shares non-public data to show where much of …

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Why Chemotherapy May Not Always Be the Best Option

>> August 28, 2022

Cancer is a ruthless disease, which is why the traditional treatment methods are so aggressive. But does everyone need chemo? Dr. Jeanne Tie doesn’t think so. She’s created a blood test that determines whether chemotherapy is necessary for patients living with …

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Medical Notes: September 25, 2022

Esports: Virtual Gameplay With Real Life Consequences

A Drop in Vaccination Rates Puts Us All at Risk

Medical Notes: September 18, 2022

It’s All in Your Head: The Science Behind Emotional Intelligence

The Unclaimed Bodies of America

Medical Notes: September 11, 2022

Ending the Trial and Error Treatment Method for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Medical Notes: September 4, 2022

Offshoring Medication: Where Are Your Generic Drugs Being Made?

Why Chemotherapy May Not Always Be the Best Option

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