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Smartwatches reveal insights into psychiatric illnesses and genetic links

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

Smartwatches that can collect physical and physiological data on users could be potentially interesting tools in biomedicine to gain a better understanding of brain diseases and behavioral disorders and possible driver mutations related to these pathologies.

Genital herpes is on the rise. Here’s what to know about this common infection

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released new estimates suggesting around 846 million people aged between 15 and 49 live with a genital herpes infection.

World’s smallest biomedical robot advances interventional diagnosis and treatment

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Researchers from the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have successfully developed the world’s smallest multifunctional biomedical robot, which is 60% smaller than current models.

Acute stress and early signs of PTSD are common in firefighters and other first responders—here’s what to watch out for

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

The thousands of firefighters and other first responders on the front lines of the fires that are raging in the Los Angeles area are at increased risk for anxiety, depression, acute stress and post-traumatic stress disorder.

In times of uncertainty, the brain takes the easy route by following the crowd

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In uncertain situations where information is lacking, individuals often find themselves imitating the choices of others. For example, if all the customers at a Chinese restaurant are ordering Jajangmyeon (noodles with black bean sauce), one might also choose Jajangmyeon, even if they prefer Jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup).

Clinical trial finds no benefit from aspirin in preventing colorectal cancer recurrence

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

A new international clinical trial led by the National Cancer Center Singapore is reporting that three years of aspirin following standard adjuvant therapy for high-risk Dukes’ B and C colorectal cancer did not yield a significant advantage in preventing disease recurrence.

Heart attacks and high blood pressure are on the rise in Africa—what does air pollution have to do with it?

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Air pollution has an alarming effect on global health. In 2019, it was responsible for 4.2 million global deaths. Inhaling air pollution harms health in many different ways beyond simply having effects on the lungs. Over 70% of air pollution deaths are due to cardiovascular diseases—diseases of the heart and blood vessels, such as heart attacks and strokes.

What’s the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke? One’s a medical emergency

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

When British TV doctor Michael Mosley died last year in Greece after walking in extreme heat, local police said “heat exhaustion” was a contributing factor.

Powered by machine learning, a new blood test can enable early detection of multiple cancers

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

Oxford University researchers have unveiled a new blood test, powered by machine learning, that shows promise in detecting multiple types of cancer in their earliest stages, when the disease is hardest to detect.

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Smartwatches reveal insights into psychiatric illnesses and genetic links

Genital herpes is on the rise. Here’s what to know about this common infection

World’s smallest biomedical robot advances interventional diagnosis and treatment

Acute stress and early signs of PTSD are common in firefighters and other first responders—here’s what to watch out for

In times of uncertainty, the brain takes the easy route by following the crowd

Clinical trial finds no benefit from aspirin in preventing colorectal cancer recurrence

Heart attacks and high blood pressure are on the rise in Africa—what does air pollution have to do with it?

What’s the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke? One’s a medical emergency

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Powered by machine learning, a new blood test can enable early detection of multiple cancers

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