Cardiology
AI can identify hidden heart valve defects from a patient's EKG
An AI algorithm could help to predict which patients might develop significant heart problems years in advance, just based on EKG readings.
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Nearly 45% of hospital toilet users fail to wash their hands, study finds
Almost 1 in 2 people using a hospital toilet did not wash their hands afterwards, according to new research from the University of Surrey—raising serious concerns about hygiene compliance in high-risk environments.
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Do women really need more sleep than men? A sleep psychologist explains
If you spend any time in the wellness corners of TikTok or Instagram, you'll see claims women need one to two hours more sleep than men.
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Is childbirth really safer for women and babies in private hospitals?
A study published this week in the international obstetrics and gynecology journal BJOG has raised concerns among women due to give birth in Australia's public hospitals.
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Urban design and socioeconomic factors influence dengue hotspots in Medellín
A new study led by researchers from the University of Eastern Finland and a team of international collaborators shows that dengue outbreaks in Medellín, Colombia, are strongly linked to patterns of urban development and ...
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 boosters prevent hospitalizations among cancer patients
Vaccine boosters help keep cancer patients from being hospitalized or admitted to intensive care units due to COVID-19, according to a new study led by Cedars-Sinai investigators. Their findings, published in JAMA Oncology, ...
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Health
Is it OK to boil water more than once, or should you empty the kettle every time?
The kettle is a household staple practically everywhere—how else would we make our hot drinks?
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Fearful of a 'Jaws'-like attack? Surgeons share the reality of shark bites
The 50th anniversary of the blockbuster "Jaws" may leave some fearful of swimming in the open waters, but the reality is that shark bites are rare. Experts with the American College of Surgeons are available for media interviews ...
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First toxicity-based exposure limits proposed for indoor airborne fungi
Microbial contaminants like airborne bacteria and fungi can make up more than a third of indoor air pollution. Yet, while many countries regulate chemical pollutants, most have no legally binding thresholds for microbial ...
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Medical research
A million veterans gave DNA to aid health research: Scientists worry the data will be wasted
One of the world's biggest genetic databases comprises DNA data donated over the years by more than a million retired military service members. It's part of a project run by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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