When new Emory University faculty member Natalie Dean posted a primer on Twitter last year to demystify vaccine efficacy, she…
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Five ways to keep vaccine cold storage equipment safe from hackers
Electronics in the “cold chain” that health systems use to keep items like COVID-19 vaccines ultra-cold during storage and transport…
The key to understanding asthma may lie in the body clock
Our body clock allows bodily processes to occur at certain times of the day, like eating, sleeping and body temperature.…
Migraine linked to all-cause dementia, Alzheimer’s disease
(HealthDay)—Migraine is associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia and Alzheimer disease, according to research published online Sept. 15…
Deaths linked to ‘hormone disruptor’ chemical costs billions in lost US productivity
Daily exposure chemicals called phthalates, used in the manufacture of plastic food containers and many cosmetics, may lead to roughly…
Offering flu vaccinations to children having surgery significantly increases number vaccinated
Actively offering an influenza (flu) vaccination to children having surgery and general anesthesia increased the number of patients vaccinated by…
Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy impacts the developing immune system of the fetus
Although there have been many studies into COVID-19, and even studies into the effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection on pregnant mothers,…
Telemedicine is here to stay, but how much you pay for a visit could change
Telemedicine has become immensely popular during the COVID-19 pandemic as a safe and convenient way to see a medical provider…
Looking to lose weight? Diet drinks might not be the sweet spot: study
A synthetic aftertaste might not be the only side effect of switching to diet soda, especially if you’re trying to…
Using ultrasound to improve IV catheter insertion
In some patients, inserting intravenous catheters is a painful and tricky affair. Nurse anesthetist Rick van Loon of Catharina Hospital…