Health A-Z
Health Topics and Medical Specialties A to Z
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CTScans Show Lung Injury In Asymptomatic Carriers Of COVID-19
A high percentage of people infected by the virus behind the ongoing deadly COVID-19 pandemic—up to 45%—may never show symptoms…
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Face Shields Aren’t Good At Trapping Aerosols, Japanese Supercomputer Study Shows
When it comes to aerosols — liquid droplets small enough to remain suspended in the air — face shields are…
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The Power Of The Placebo Effect
Your mind can be a powerful healing tool when given the chance. The idea that your brain can convince your…
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Here’s the Difference Between a Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
From the traditional facelift to Botox injections or laser resurfacing, procedures that focus on aesthetics have changed drastically in recent…
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How To Keep Children Safe From COVID-19 This Fall
With the new school year started and autumn approaching, Colleen Nash, MD, MPH, Rush University Medical Center, pediatric infectious disease…
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A Smartphone App And A Paper Funnel Could Help Parents Diagnose Kids’ Ear Infections
The app is still experimental and would require clearance by the Food and Drug Administration before it could hit the…
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Biocompatible Bandage accelerating natural bone healing for Severely Broken Bones
Biocompatible Bandage Researchers in the UK have devised a bandage like biomaterial that transplants stem cells into severe bone fractures.…
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New Device May Extend the Viability of Hearts Before Heart Transplantation
“The standard of care for heart preservation and transportation is a cooler with a limited preservation time of 4 hours…
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New Eye Drops May Prevent Retinal Vein Occlusion which is a Common Cause of Blindness
What is Retinal Vein Occlusion? Retinal vein occlusion occurs when a major vein that drains blood from the retina is…
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Possible Link Between Sugary Drinks and Cancer
While cautious interpretation is needed, the findings add to a growing body of evidence indicating that limiting sugary drink consumption,…
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