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Measles: A resurgent threat in Canada

MyBlueDots4 months ago01 mins

In the landscape of public health, few stories are as compelling as the unexpected return of a disease we once thought was conquered. Measles, a highly contagious viral infection formally considered eliminated from Canada in 1998, is making a surprising comeback, challenging our public health systems and communities at large.

Forget apples—researcher outlines how an orange a day may reduce depression risk by 20%

MyBlueDots4 months ago01 mins

Eating an orange a day may lower a person’s depression risk by 20%, according to a study published in Microbiome. That might be because citrus stimulates the growth of Faecalibacterium prausnitzii (F. prausnitzii), a type of bacteria found in the human gut, to influence production of the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine—two biological molecules known to elevate mood.

Tiger Woods and Serena Williams were sporting prodigies, but children shouldn’t train like them

MyBlueDots4 months ago01 mins

Most children have now returned from their summer holidays and are perhaps considering what sports to play this year.

Updated guidelines for treating flesh-eating Buruli ulcers released

MyBlueDots4 months ago01 mins

Buruli ulcer is a tropical disease caused by the environmental bacterium Mycobacterium ulcerans. The bacteria releases toxins that can destroy skin, blood vessels and subcutaneous tissue, resulting in ulceration.

AI ‘scribe’ increases face-to-face time with patients

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When doctors teamed with an artificial intelligence tool that “listened” in and took notes on patient visits, the tool significantly decreased the time providers spent interacting with patients’ notes instead of with the patients themselves. It also decreased the “pajama time” spent reviewing patient cases after working hours, according to a new JAMA Network Open study conducted by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

Not all heart inflammation is the same: Study identifies unique immune signatures in myocarditis cases

MyBlueDots4 months ago01 mins

A group of Berlin researchers in collaboration with international scientists have found differences in heart inflammation caused by COVID-19, anti-COVID-19 vaccination, and non-COVID-19 myocarditis. The find paves the way for more personalized therapies.

Five ways purchasing food online can improve your health and well-being

MyBlueDots4 months ago01 mins

Food apps like fast-food delivery, online grocery shopping and meal preparation kits have proliferated and become ingrained in our habits since COVID-19. Canada’s online food delivery market is expected to be worth more than $23 billion this year.

Falling vaccination rates put children at risk of preventable diseases. Governments need a new strategy

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Child vaccination is one of the most cost-effective health interventions. It accounts for 40% of the global reduction in infant deaths since 1974 and has led to big health gains in Australia over the past two decades.

Mindfulness practice linked to reduced anxiety and better sleep in COPD patients

MyBlueDots4 months ago01 mins

University at Buffalo School of Nursing researchers have identified a new benefit of mindfulness for people managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a condition commonly known as COPD.

Study shows tagatose may combat antibiotic-resistant C. difficile infections

MyBlueDots4 months ago01 mins

A new UConn study reveals that tagatose, a plant-based sugar alternative, shows promise in mitigating Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) infection, particularly those resistant to antibiotics. A pilot study conducted in a mouse model suggests that tagatose could offer a novel nutraceutical approach to combat this growing public health threat.

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Foreign medical residents fill critical positions at US hospitals, but are running into visa issues

How dairy might disrupt your sleep and dreams

How AI is helping researchers to demystify gut bacteria

Missing beneficial bacteria in infant guts linked to rising asthma and allergy cases

Cerebral cortex synapses transmit signals more reliably than those in rear brain regions

Measles: A resurgent threat in Canada

Forget apples—researcher outlines how an orange a day may reduce depression risk by 20%

Tiger Woods and Serena Williams were sporting prodigies, but children shouldn’t train like them

Updated guidelines for treating flesh-eating Buruli ulcers released

AI ‘scribe’ increases face-to-face time with patients

Not all heart inflammation is the same: Study identifies unique immune signatures in myocarditis cases

Five ways purchasing food online can improve your health and well-being

Falling vaccination rates put children at risk of preventable diseases. Governments need a new strategy

Mindfulness practice linked to reduced anxiety and better sleep in COPD patients

Study shows tagatose may combat antibiotic-resistant C. difficile infections

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