Breastfeeding a baby is a job in itself. Babies don’t like to wait to be fed, when they’re hungry, they’re hungry, and everyone knows a hungry baby is no walk in the park. Breastfeeding parents have to meet the needs of their babies with their own bodies and if those babies are exclusively breastfed, meaning no bottles, where mom goes, […]
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Against the background of the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, huge disruptions have occurred in healthcare access, social interactions and economic activity. Vaccines have been developed at a highly accelerated pace to end the suffering earlier and at a lower cost than would be achievable by allowing the virus to take its course. However, the dosage, the immunization schedule, […]
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imo_pt_2_audio_only.mp3 Healthcare organizations responsible for managing and analyzing large amounts of clinical data have experienced unusual challenges due to the pandemic. Data aggregators such as HIEs, clinical data registries and data and analytics technology vendors have had to rapidly adopt telehealth and manage a deluge of data from disparate sources. This podcast looks at how such challenges impacted these organizations […]
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Taking medications to protect the heart from damage associated with adjuvant breast cancer therapy—medications that are administered in addition to surgery to remove a tumor—did not significantly improve markers of heart health two years after breast cancer treatment, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 70th Annual Scientific Session. The researchers reported no significant differences between […]
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People with type 2 diabetes are at significantly elevated risk of needing intensive care if they get COVID-19. This is shown by a study comprising data on 2.6 million Swedes, of whom half a million are on the diabetes register. The study also indicates increased mortality from COVID-19 among type 2 diabetics. In Sweden, about half a million people have […]
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For the first time in months, Izhaar Hussain Shaikh is feeling somewhat optimistic. The 30-year-old ambulance driver in India’s metropolis of Mumbai has been working tirelessly ever since the city became the epicenter of another catastrophic COVID-19 surge slashing through the country. Last month, he drove about 70 patients to the hospital, his cellphone constantly vibrating with calls. But two […]
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Matt Hancock discusses ‘tackling’ Indian variant spread When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. The AstraZeneca Covid vaccine is 97 […]
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While it has been said that the eyes are a window to the soul, a new study shows they could be a means for understanding diseases of the brain. According to new research by scientists at the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, retinal scans can detect key changes in blood vessels that may provide an early sign of Alzheimer's, while […]
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Memorial Day is coming up on Monday May 31. The federal holiday usually signifies the start of the summer season for many people, and gives them a day off work to spend time with their family. While you may enjoy using the time off to sleep in and relax at home, Memorial Day is actually a solemn holiday. According to […]
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An unusual study that had thousands of heart disease patients enroll themselves and track their health online as they took low- or regular-strength aspirin concludes that both doses seem equally safe and effective for preventing additional heart problems and strokes. But there’s a big caveat: People had such a strong preference for the lower dose that it’s unclear if the […]
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