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Medical Notes: June 5, 2022

>> June 5, 2022

Are tattoos the future of medicine? Researchers have created a gel sensor that can track oxygen levels when implanted in the skin like a tattoo. The material then glows under a certain wavelength of light. The intensity and duration of the glow shows the …

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Empty Nose Syndrome: When a Routine Nose Surgery Goes Wrong

>> May 29, 2022

Empty nose syndrome is a rare condition that can develop after some of the most common nose procedures. Those affected are left in a constant feeling of suffocation – and there’s no cure. An ENS sufferer describes his experience living with the …

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Why Do Elderly Men Have the Highest Rate of Suicide?

>> May 29, 2022

It’s long been the case that men over 70 have the highest rate of suicide. This demographic is more likely to complete their first attempt than any other age group. Dr. Carrie Ditzel discusses some possible reasons as to what’s driving elderly men to take …

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Medical Notes: May 29, 2022

>> May 29, 2022

AI accurately predicts if and when fatal heart attacks occur Artificial intelligence can predict fatal heart attacks. The new technology uses raw images of diseased hearts and patients’ medical backgrounds to determine if and when a heart attack will occur. …

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Domestic Violence: The Tragic Side-Effect of Stay-At-Home Orders

>> May 22, 2022

While stay-at-home orders were great for slowing the spread of Covid, they essentially trapped victims with their abusers. As numbers of domestic violence reports rose, women’s shelters were overwhelmed with people in need of safe housing. One shelter employee …

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No Surprises Act: New Law Protects Patients From Surprise Medical Bills

>> May 22, 2022

Surprise medical bills are payments you believe are covered by insurance, but ultimately land back on you. The No Surprises Act protects patients from having to pay for emergency services at out-of-network facilities and other similar situations. Katie Keith …

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Medical Notes: May 22, 2022

>> May 22, 2022

Smartwatches used to track Covid symptoms Smartwatches can now track your Covid symptoms. A new paper in the journal, Cell Reports Medicine, discovered that certain heart rate signals can indicate infection and even show how sick a person becomes. …

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Should You Always Trust Your Mental Health Diagnosis?

>> May 15, 2022

Sarah Fay was misdiagnosed six times throughout her life. Starting at age 12, Fay has battled with inaccurate and inadequate diagnoses that unfortunately shaped how she viewed herself. Fay details her journey and extensive research into mental health diagnoses …

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What Can We Actually Learn From Animal Studies?

>> May 15, 2022

In research, scientists aim to create an environment that reflects humans as closely as possible. Many times, these models are found in mice. But how accurate are mice at showing what will happen in humans? Dr. Donna Arnett discusses what we should keep in …

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Medical Notes: May 15, 2022

>> May 15, 2022

Microplastics detected in human blood for the first time Scientists say exposure to microplastics is unavoidable. It’s already known that people can breathe in the particles, however they were found in human blood for the first time in March. These findings …

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Tetralogy of Fallot and the Incredible Story of a Life-Saving Surgery

>> May 8, 2022

Tetralogy of Fallot is a rare heart condition that usually requires at least one open-heart surgery. However, two new self-expanding valves give up to 80% of patients the option of a catheterization procedure instead of surgery. Dr. Jeff Zampi explains how …

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Can You Trust Your Online Pharmacy?

>> May 8, 2022

Experts estimate that only four percent of online pharmacies are legitimate. The rest are counterfeit operations that prey on customers by selling falsified medications. A scientist reveals a new technology that puts the power back into consumers’ …

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Medical Notes: June 5, 2022

Empty Nose Syndrome: When a Routine Nose Surgery Goes Wrong

Why Do Elderly Men Have the Highest Rate of Suicide?

Medical Notes: May 29, 2022

Domestic Violence: The Tragic Side-Effect of Stay-At-Home Orders

No Surprises Act: New Law Protects Patients From Surprise Medical Bills

Medical Notes: May 22, 2022

Should You Always Trust Your Mental Health Diagnosis?

What Can We Actually Learn From Animal Studies?

Medical Notes: May 15, 2022

Tetralogy of Fallot and the Incredible Story of a Life-Saving Surgery

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