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Medical Notes: July 24, 2022

>> July 24, 2022

New questionnaire can determine risk of car accidents in elderly drivers A new questionnaire can determine the risk of car accidents in elderly drivers. The assessment, which is found in The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, is designed to measure …

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Forever Small: Muscle Dysmorphia’s Place in Bodybuilding Culture

>> July 17, 2022

Bodybuilding is a sport that requires athletes to constantly monitor their physiques. This fixation can often develop into a subtype of body dysmorphic disorder called muscle dysmorphia. Dr. Roberto Olivardia explains how the condition fits into the culture of …

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Why Are Men Skipping Their Annual Checkups?

>> July 17, 2022

A recent survey by Orlando Health finds that many men overestimate how healthy they are, prompting one-third of them to skip their annual health screening. Dr. Thomas Kelley addresses common fears that keep men away from the doctor’s office, and why annual …

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Medical Notes: July 17, 2022

>> July 17, 2022

Anti-inflammatory drugs may increase chances of developing chronic pain Pain-relief medication could actually be worsening your injury. A study in Science Translational Medicine shows how anti-inflammatory drugs can increase your chances of developing …

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How Clickbait Headlines Gave False Hope to SIDS Families

>> July 10, 2022

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) has baffled the scientific community for years. What causes the condition is still unknown, though media headlines for a recent SIDS study would make you think differently. Dr. Fern Hauck explains the confusion and where …

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How Has Covid-19 Shaped the Public Response to Monkeypox?

>> July 10, 2022

An outbreak of monkeypox, a viral disease, has popped up in numerous countries around the world. Public health agencies have issued safety recommendations, but with growing mistrust in these institutions, will anyone heed the advice? An expert discusses how …

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Medical Notes: July 10, 2022

>> July 10, 2022

Homemade baby formula could lead to electrolyte imbalances & brain swelling in infants Why is homemade baby formula a bad idea? Amidst a nationwide baby formula shortage, a DIY recipe may seem like the next best idea. However, Dr. Diane Calello, …

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Orphan Disease Research: Overcoming Years of Industrywide Neglect

>> July 3, 2022

Doctors diagnosed Patrick Girondi’s son with thalassemia in 1992, declaring he’d die by age 14. Like most other rare conditions, treatments for thalassemia were slim to none. Dr. Stanley Nelson explains how orphan disease research has progressed in the last …

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How Just One Night in a Hospital Can Cause Years of Trauma

>> July 3, 2022

Research has shown that hospitalized adolescents can walk away physically healthy, but years later, are still dealing with symptoms of post traumatic stress from their experience. Dr. Justin Kenardy discusses the signs of post traumatic stress and preventive …

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Medical Notes: July 3, 2022

>> July 3, 2022

New insights on fragile X syndrome Why have experimental therapies for fragile X syndrome not worked? Fragile X is a protein that controls how certain neurons process information. When that protein is eliminated due to a genetic mutation, a person is …

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Venom: A Lethal Weapon or Medical Miracle?

>> June 26, 2022

Researchers have discovered how to use evolution’s deadliest and oldest weapon for good. But how can scientists create medicine from lethal venom? Dr. Leslie Boyer reveals the entire process and explains why horses are so valuable to the …

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Can Wellness Apps Actually Improve Your Health?

>> June 26, 2022

The World Health Organization reports a 25% global increase in anxiety and depression throughout the pandemic. During the same time, the mental health app industry skyrocketed. But how helpful are these programs? Dr. Stephanie Collier discusses the dangers of …

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Medical Notes: July 24, 2022

Why Are Men Skipping Their Annual Checkups?

Medical Notes: July 17, 2022

How Clickbait Headlines Gave False Hope to SIDS Families

How Has Covid-19 Shaped the Public Response to Monkeypox?

Medical Notes: July 10, 2022

Orphan Disease Research: Overcoming Years of Industrywide Neglect

How Just One Night in a Hospital Can Cause Years of Trauma

Medical Notes: July 3, 2022

Venom: A Lethal Weapon or Medical Miracle?

Can Wellness Apps Actually Improve Your Health?

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