New Test Can Detect Both Covid-19 and the Flu
The FDA has granted emergency use authorization to Lucira Health’s combined Covid-19 and flu at-home testing kit. Dr. Emily Volk explains the EUA status and how to properly use this new test.
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Medical Notes: March 12, 2023
How doctors can find the source of seizures before they occur. A new powder to protect your lungs from viruses. And babies remember faces, even when we wear masks.
Medical Notes: February 12, 2023
Our brains have been keeping a secret. A new strategy for treating tuberculosis. Science is calling upon elite free divers to help beat lung disease. Plus, can your cognitive performance predict illness?
Is Covid-19 the New Flu?
An expert discusses why we can’t become too lax with our treatment of this virus.
Medical Notes: January 1, 2023
What’s causing the surge in RSV cases? Then, green tea is great for energy, just not for your liver. And finally…can we trust large companies with the health of our planet?
How ‘Long Covid’ Has Brought Attention to a Neglected Illness
Dr. Lucinda Bateman, an ME/CFS expert, explains the mental and physical toll that plagues the people who suffer from myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome.
Medical Notes: 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 combating Covid-19 variants in mice than a standard needle delivery. Experts say this …
A Drop in Vaccination Rates Puts Us All at Risk
The World Health Organization reports that the pandemic fueled the largest drop in childhood vaccination rates in the last thirty years.
Ending the Epidemic: Life-Saving Treatment For HIV
Dr. Timothy Harrison, a deputy director at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, explains the still-persistent social stigma and how government entities are increasing access to HIV care.
Medical Notes: July 17, 2022
Anti-inflammatory drugs may increase chances of developing chronic pain. BMC Infectious Diseases study finds immunity diminishes to 22% four months after Covid-19 vaccine. Aspirin may be able to disrupt spread of colorectal cancer. And finally, an edible QR code may be the solution to counterfeit alcohol.
How Has Covid-19 Shaped the Public Response to Monkeypox?
Public health agencies have issued safety recommendations, but with growing mistrust in these institutions, will anyone heed the advice? An expert discusses how the pandemic helped foster this rocky relationship.
Venom: A Lethal Weapon or Medical Miracle?
How can scientists create medicine from lethal venom? Dr. Leslie Boyer reveals the entire process and explains why horses are so valuable to the research.
