Henry Ford Health System first in U.S. to offer next generation deep brain stimulation
Credit: Henry Ford Health System DETROIT (Feb. 18, 2021) - The Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center at Henry Ford ...
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Older adults and antibiotics: Study shows healthy attitudes but unhealthy practices
Many take leftover doses from previous prescriptions, and expect new prescriptions for non-bacterial illnessCredit: University of Michigan While most adults ...
COVID-19 associated with leukoencephalopathy on brain MRI
COVID-19-related disseminated leukoencephalopathy represents an important differential consideration in patients with neurologic manifestations of coronavirus diseaseCredit: American Roentgen Ray Society ...
Use of mobile stroke units improves clinical outcomes
Credit: Photo: S. Haase / Berliner Feuerwehr STEMOs (Stroke-Einsatz-Mobile) have been serving Berlin for ten years. The specialized stroke emergency ...
Coronavirus test from a suitcase
Mobile laboratory for rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 for AfricaCredit: Dr Ahmed Abd El Wahed The PCR test is the most ...
Small is big: the need for a holistic approach to manage cerebral small vessel disease
Cerebral small vessel disease manifests as a wide range of symptoms, requiring a holistic approach for identification and interventionCredit: Gerd ...
COVID-infected mothers separated from their babies affects breastfeeding outcomes
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, February 10, 2021--It may be safe for COVID-infected mothers to maintain ...
COVID-19 telemonitoring program helps reduce hospital admissions and ER visits
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, February 9, 2021--The rapid upscaling of a telemonitoring program in which ...
Virtual post-sepsis recovery program may also help recovering COVID-19 patients
Credit: ATS Feb. 10, 2021 - A new paper published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society describes ...
Children’s finger length points to mothers’ income level
- links with diseases that begin in the wombCredit: John Manning, Swansea University Low-income mothers feminize their children in the ...
1918 pandemic second wave had fatal consequences
Credit: Archive of the History of Medicine, University of Zurich In the event of a pandemic, delayed reactions and a ...
Study seeks to better understand how COVID-19 and cancer intersect
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researchers join nationwide study to examine long-term outcomes of cancer patients diagnosed with COVID-19Credit: MUSC Hollings ...
Researchers develop data tool that may improve care
Credit: UPMC PITTSBURGH, Feb. 8, 2021 - With the aid of sophisticated machine learning, researchers at UPMC and the University ...
New Capture the Fracture®; online platform for post-fracture care coordination programs
Designed to support Post-Fracture Care Coordination Program implementation, the website includes new features such as an extensive Resource Center, updated ...
Student awarded NIH Fellowship to examine balance, walking in children with cerebral palsy
Credit: Virginia Tech Cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability in children, according to the Centers for Disease Control ...
First-of-its-kind medical truck launches in the twin cities metro to treat cardiac arrest patients
Credit: University of Minnesota University of Minnesota, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust and health care system ...
Investigating the removal of dry biofilm with probiotic cleansers
Credit: University of Huddersfield A CONCEPT known as dry biofilms has emerged over the past few years and they have ...
Digital health divide runs deep in older racial and ethnic minorities
FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing study identifies factors and reasons for disparitiesCredit: Florida Atlantic University The COVID-19 pandemic ...
Providing inclusive care for LGBTQ2SPIA+ cancer patients
A research article in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences examines reducing barriers in the cancer-care trajectory for ...
Deep Vision: Near-infrared imaging and machine learning can identify hidden tumors
Near-infrared hyperspectral imaging combined with machine learning can visualize tumors in deep tissue and covered by a mucosal layer, scientists ...
