Screening programs for childhood hearing loss need to be improved, thesis shows
Screening programs for childhood hearing loss need to become better at collecting data and measuring outcomes in order to increase quality, such as improving the percentage of follow-ups, a new thesis from Karolinska Institutet reports. One in 500 infants have…
Read MoreOpioid addiction treatment disparities could worsen if phone telehealth option ends, study suggests
As the nation ponders the future of temporary pandemic-era telehealth rules, a new study suggests that phone calls and video chats may play an important role in leveling the playing field for medication-based treatment for opioid addiction. The study is…
Read MoreQuick test kit to determine a person’s immunity against COVID-19 and its variants
A team of scientists from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has developed a quick test kit that can tell if a person has immunity against…
Read MoreDrugs effects of ketamine in mice can depend on the sex of the human experimenter
Many researchers who work with mice can tell you that mice behave differently depending on who is handling them. Anecdotal reports and some existing scientific reports indicate that mice tend to be more fearful and uptight around men, and relaxed…
Read MoreThese 12 things can reduce your dementia risk, but many Australians don’t know them all
Dementia is a leading cause of death in Australia. Although dementia mainly affects older people, it is an avoidable part of aging. In fact, we all have the power to reduce our risk of developing dementia, no matter your age….
Read MorePin-prick blood test identifies immunity to COVID-19
A finger-prick blood test can identify people most at risk of being reinfected with COVID-19. The simple test, developed by a small biotech firm based in Cardiff (ImmunoServ Ltd) in close collaboration with Cardiff University researchers, measures the presence of…
Read MoreRhinorrhoea is ‘top’ Covid symptom in double jabbed
Sir David Jason says he had ‘seriously bad’ Covid We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our…
Read MoreFour vitamin deficiencies considered ‘a risk’ for diabetes
Diabetes UK show how to test feet for diabetic feet sensitivity We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based…
Read MoreDid the US Jump the Gun With the New Omicron-Targeted Vaccines?
Last month, the FDA authorized omicron-specific vaccines, accompanied by breathless science-by-press release and a media blitz. Just days after the FDA’s move, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention followed, recommending updated boosters for anyone age 12 and up who…
Read More“Why do I keep getting UTIs on my period?”
Ever wondered why you get UTI symptoms post-period? We ask the experts to explain whether there really is a hormonal link between infections and menstruation. There are few things worse than having a painful and draining period. But add a…
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