SACRAMENTO — In spite of a pandemic that has killed about 62,000 Californians — more than enough to pack Dodger Stadium — Gov. Gavin Newsom has again declined to boost the budgets of the state’s underfunded and understaffed local public health departments. Local public health officials, responsible for steering the state’s covid-19 response, had asked the Democratic governor for $200 […]
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Research has shown empathy gives healthcare workers the ability to provide appropriate supports and make fewer mistakes. This helps increase patient satisfaction and enhance patient outcomes, resulting in better overall care. In an upcoming issue of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, published by Elsevier, multidisciplinary clinicians and researchers from Dalhousie University performed an integrative review to synthesize […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been severe in the United Kingdom, where infection and death rates were very high during both waves of the pandemic. While most deaths are among the elderly, many deaths have been reported among the working population, especially the essential workers. There have been many reports that suggested key occupational differences in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus […]
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The biggest cancer meeting in the world, the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), will be held virtually for the second year running because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This year promises to be better organized, with a larger and fuller program. Last year, with the newness of the pandemic, the organizers had only 6 weeks […]
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For the first time, Cornell University researchers have developed a technique for studying the neuroscience of motor control in mice—by focusing on a mouse’s tongue when it licks a water spout. The technique incorporates high-speed cameras and machine learning in a tractable experimental setup that opens the door for revealing mysteries of how the motor cortex works, understanding the neural […]
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Patients with high-risk diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) have a greater than 10% risk of central nervous system (CNS) relapse, and the use of prophylactic high-dose methotrexate (HD-MTX) has been proposed as a preventative measure. However, the use of prophylactic HD-MTX did not improve CNS or survival outcomes of patients with high-risk DLBCL, but instead was associated with increased toxicities, […]
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The theme of the last year can likely be summed up in a couple words: stress and anxiety. We’ve all faced hardships—kids included—which has led us on a search for ways to cope with our feelings. Meditation and a long walk may do wonders for you, but not always for fidgety kids. A solid solution for little ones? Sensory toys, […]
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Genetically modified foods have frequently given rise to controversy, which means that it can sometimes be difficult to tell fact from misconception. In this Honest Nutrition feature, we explore the facts and dispel the most prevalent myths. Genetically modified foods (GM foods), often called “bioengineered foods” or “transgenic foods,” continue to be a controversial topic of discussion. Despite their extensive […]
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The endocrine system is strongly involved in SARS-Cov-2 infection—so much so that evidence of an ‘endocrine phenotype’ of COVID-19 has emerged, according to a statement by the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) published in the journal Endocrine in April 2021. Leading endocrinology researchers looked into the evidence that has accumulated over the past year since the pandemic emerged, and consistently […]
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Things are getting worn out in your kitchen, and you need to replace them but can’t afford spending a ton of money at the moment. Heading over to Dollar General will help, right? You can find plastic bowls, pots, pans, measuring cups, spoons, dish towels, and those all-important oven mitts so you can cook and not get burned. While many […]
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