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Texas health official warns against ‘measles parties’ amid pleas for more vaccinations

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

A Texas health official is warning against “measles parties” as an outbreak grows in West Texas, resulting in the death of at least one unvaccinated school-aged child.

Get caught up on measles shots before spring break, Colorado state epidemiologist says

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

Upcoming spring break trips will give the current measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico a chance to grow, making it particularly important for people who are behind on their shots to catch up now, Colorado’s state epidemiologist said.

Encoding study reveals how the brain uses past experiences to predict the unfolding of similar events over time

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

The human brain continuously processes the wide range of information it acquires from the outside world. Over time, this information is organized into mental representations, referred to as “schema,” which help us to understand what is happening at a given time and make predictions about what will happen next.

Many Americans unaware of links between HPV and cancers, poll reveals

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

Many Americans remain unaware of the cancer risk for both men and women posed by human papillomavirus (HPV), a new Ohio State University poll has found.

Chemo causes lasting physical decline in breast cancer survivors

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

Breast cancer survivors treated with chemotherapy tend to suffer a longer-lasting decline in their physical health, compared to women who receive hormone therapy or other cancer treatments.

One-third of older Canadians at nutritional risk, study finds

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

One-third of Canadian adults aged 55 or older are nutritionally at risk, potentially leading to increased hospital stays, more emergency visits and physician consultations for possible infections, a new study found.

Novel stem cell therapy repairs ‘irreversible’ corneal damage in clinical trial

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

An expanded clinical trial that tested an experimental stem cell treatment for blinding cornea injuries found the treatment was feasible and safe in 14 patients who were treated and followed for 18 months, and there was a high proportion of complete or partial success.

Lack of medical oxygen affects millions, report reveals

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

Six out of every 10 people globally lack access to safe medical oxygen, resulting in hundreds of thousands of preventable deaths each year and reducing quality of life for millions more, an international report co-authored by the University of Auckland has found.

Alcohol use leads to earlier brain aging and impaired behavioral flexibility, even in early adulthood

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

Alcohol use leads to earlier brain aging and impaired behavioral flexibility, with those effects detectable even among adults in their 20s and 30s, according to an innovative study.

Sleep patterns may reveal comatose patients with hidden consciousness

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

Several studies in the past decade have revealed that up to a quarter of unresponsive patients with recent brain injuries may possess a degree of consciousness that’s normally hidden from their families and physicians.

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Texas health official warns against ‘measles parties’ amid pleas for more vaccinations

Get caught up on measles shots before spring break, Colorado state epidemiologist says

Encoding study reveals how the brain uses past experiences to predict the unfolding of similar events over time

Many Americans unaware of links between HPV and cancers, poll reveals

Chemo causes lasting physical decline in breast cancer survivors

One-third of older Canadians at nutritional risk, study finds

Novel stem cell therapy repairs ‘irreversible’ corneal damage in clinical trial

Lack of medical oxygen affects millions, report reveals

Alcohol use leads to earlier brain aging and impaired behavioral flexibility, even in early adulthood

Sleep patterns may reveal comatose patients with hidden consciousness

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