Noroviruses are usually more widespread in the fall and winter, but you can get sick from the virus any time of the year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea from acute gastroenteritis in the U.S.
Racial, ethnic disparities in long-term care remain among older adults despite passage of Affordable Care Act: Study
Despite the raft of health care changes that occurred after the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law in 2010, racial and ethnic disparities in aging needs among older adults persist today, a new study shows.
Lab builds mock MRI machine to prep kids for studies
When researchers in Dalhousie’s NeuroCognitive Imaging Lab (NCIL) designed a huge, two-year reading comprehension study involving approximately 100 children from grades two and three, they faced a major challenge. They had to decipher the intricacies of neuroplasticity—how the brain rewires itself to do new things—during the formative stages of reading while simultaneously shepherding children through the intimidating world of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans.
Telemedicine treatment for HCV in people with opioid use disorder more than twice as successful as offsite referral
Telemedicine is widely perceived as an important tool for potentially improving health care access for the underserved. However, few randomized controlled trials have been conducted to determine its effectiveness in treating these populations.
A comprehensive evaluation of spontaneous pelvic organ prolapse in non-human primates as a model for human studies
Animal models are urgently needed to evaluate the host tissue responses and safety of newly developed treatments for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). However, there is a lack of suitable animal models for studying POP due to humans’ unique pelvic anatomy and physiology.
New report reveals autistic adults’ social media experiences
Research led by Queen Mary’s Professor Nelya Koteyko has been published in a new report, “Autistic adults’ experiences with social media: Creativity, Connectedness, and Control.” The report reveals how autistic users navigate and interact with diverse social media features, unraveling the complex relationship between linguistic and digital practices, individuality, and connectedness.
Research suggests prenatal exposure to cannabis increases diabetes risk in offspring
Cannabis consumption is prevalent among pregnant women in North America, particularly those between the ages of 18 and 24 years, previous research has shown. They report using it for various reasons, including alleviating nausea, body aches and anxiety related to pregnancy.
Mfuwe MP Mabonga, calls on Zambians to rise, defend democracy
…says the UPND regime has breached the Constitution, all laws governing the country in its quest to turn Zambia into an autocratic State
By NATION REPORTER
THE UPND government has violated and breached the Constitution and all the laws governing the country in their crusade to destroy the democracy Zambians fought with their blood to achieve, Mfuwe Patriotic Front (PF) Member of Parliament Maureen Mabonga has said.
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Q&A: Fertility considerations in cancer treatment, preserving hope for the future
Question: I’m a 28-year-old woman recently diagnosed with breast cancer. My care team recommends starting treatment as soon as possible. While I’m ready to do the necessary treatments, I’m worried about the affect it may have on my ability to have children in the future. Are there options that can help preserve my fertility during cancer treatment?
Majority of workers at America’s nursing homes unvaccinated against flu, COVID
Health care workers at America’s nursing homes are woefully under-vaccinated for both flu and COVID-19, threatening their own health and that of the frail elderly patients under their care, a new report finds.