Health

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New research shows increase in pharmaceuticals polluting our waters

Jessica Baron, PhD
June 8, 2019

A team led by researchers from Radboud University in The Netherlands has reported that concentrations of pharmaceuticals in freshwater sources around the world are higher than ever. In a new…

Time Consulting Robot Doctor Office Hours

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Can telehealth be convenient and compassionate?

Jessica Baron, PhD
March 18, 2019
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By now we all know that earlier this month a man in California was informed he was dying via a robot. Early headlines had people (at least the ones who…

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Is the new “ketamine nasal spray” for depression worth the headline hype?

Jessica Baron, PhD
March 9, 2019
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First of all, let’s get something straight: patients are not getting a prescription to spray ketamine up their noses. Ketamine is a controlled substance used as an anesthetic, most commonly…

a collage of two images with US and China flags on it showing US and Chinese scientists working in different labs

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Is the NIH trying to discourage collaboration between U.S. and Chinese researchers?

Jessica Baron, PhD
March 5, 2019
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According to a report in the journal Science, Francis Collins, the director of the National Institutes of Health, sent a letter to 10,000 U.S.-based research institutions last summer stating his…

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You can’t catch up on lost sleep, new study says

Jessica Baron, PhD
March 2, 2019
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Many of us look to the weekends or vacations days to catch up on lost sleep. And while it may feel nice to get in those extra hours and not…

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Chronic pain patients using Pinterest to cope with symptoms

Jessica Baron, PhD
February 28, 2019
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When it comes to using the Internet or social media to cope with medical conditions, Pinterest isn’t the first platform that comes to mind. But new research from Virginia Commonwealth…

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Superbug genes found in the (formerly) last pristine place on Earth

Jessica Baron, PhD
February 3, 2019
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Well, so much for the idea of a place on Earth untouched by bad human decisions. Antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs), the result of overzealous prescription of antibiotics by doctors that lead to…

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Time spent in front of screens hinders child development

Fazeel Ashraf
January 29, 2019

In a new study that shouldn’t surprise anyone, researchers found that children aged 2-5 years old who spent more time in front of screens fared worse in child development screening…

a girl with glasses holding a smartphone, reduce digital eye strain

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Reduce digital eye strain with these blue-blocking glasses

Jessica Baron, PhD
January 15, 2019

If you’re anything like me, you spend the majority of your day staring at a screen. In fact, with each passing year, the average amount of time a person spends…

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Will all this new med tech compromise our privacy?

Jessica Baron, PhD
January 11, 2019
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CES 2019 gave us a peek into the future of medicine as vendors showcased everything from new phone apps designed to help diagnose disease to digital in-home healthcare assistants. But…

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Telemedicine can increase patient satisfaction

Jessica Baron, PhD
January 6, 2019

Telemedicine will play an integral role in the future of medical care, especially for non-life-threatening conditions. Talking to a medical practitioner via e-mail, online messaging, or a video call allows…

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Moderna biotech company in review

Amnah Fawad
December 27, 2018
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With new technological innovations springing up every other day, it is intriguing to find one that impacts us directly or has the potential to revolutionize our lifestyle. In the last…

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Biotechnology 2018 trends that are a complete knockout

Amnah Fawad
December 18, 2018
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This year turned out to be one of the most happening years in the field of healthcare. As expected, thanks to Biotechnology for this. Some innovations got a thumbs up…

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Revolutionizing Healthcare Management; Virtual Nurse

Dr. Hafsa Akbar Ali
December 16, 2018

Telenurse is a branch of telehealth. Telehealth is virtual and comprises of indirect visits between patients and clinicians via communications median technology. It is also known as telehealth. Telenursing requires…