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

MyBlueDots6 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

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

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

MyBlueDots6 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?

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

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

MyBlueDots6 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

MyBlueDots6 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.

Three-drug cocktail shows potential to boost CAR-T cancer therapy

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

Preclinical research findings from the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a cocktail of three different drugs that can be used to generate more robust immune system CAR-Ts (chimeric antigen receptor-T cells) to fight cancer. This finding may have a significant impact on improving the production of CAR-T cells for clinical use.

What to do if you miss a dose of GLP-1

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

Most people have missed a dose of prescription medication at some point. But if you are taking a glucagon-like peptide-1 drug—better known as GLP-1—for weight loss, the protocol for getting back on track may be different from missing a dose of antibiotics.

Next-generation COVID-19 vaccine presents promising results in mice

MyBlueDots6 months ago01 mins

Studies conducted in mice have shown that the COVID-19 vaccine being developed by researchers at the University of São Paulo’s Medical School (FM-USP) in Brazil is safe and efficacious. The vaccine triggered a satisfactory immune response against the pathogen in the mice and protected them from infection. An article describing the results is published in the journal Scientific Reports.

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Hidden bias may leave women and older adults underdiagnosed for HIV in Spain

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

Popular weight-loss drugs linked to cognitive benefits but may pose kidney risks

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

Three-drug cocktail shows potential to boost CAR-T cancer therapy

What to do if you miss a dose of GLP-1

Next-generation COVID-19 vaccine presents promising results in mice

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