MEDICINE & HEALTH

Positive COVID-19 Test Doesn't Automatically Equate to Virulence; 11 Days After Illness Renders Uninfectious, Singapore Study Reveals

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.24.2020 23:05 PM

Researchers from Singapore say that there is no need to worry if you test positive for coronavirus after 11 days of illness. A new study reveals that a positive test doesn't equate to a person still being infectious, but could indicate that an infection was once present.

Faulty Ventilators that Caused Fires in Russia Reach NY and NJ Without FDA's Approval; Officials in Hot Water

05.23.2020 04:44 AM

45 Russian Aventa-M ventilators were shipped to the US and distributed to New York and New Jersey without having passed through the FDA. This raises concerns as the same model of ventilators are being blamed for starting fires in hospitals that killed six people. Click the link above to read more.

Hiring Bosses Could Soon Use AI that Analyzes Applicant's Selfie to Identify Personality

05.23.2020 01:10 AM

A new study claims that a facial recognition technology can determine a person's personality type 58% of the time by analyzing an emotionless selfie submitted by volunteers. But it seems better at judging women than men.

‘Should Our Employees be Tested?’ Companies Weigh out Consequences of False Sense of Security

05.23.2020 00:51 AM

Companies such as Amazon, Walmart, small businesses, and other organizations weigh out the pros and cons of employee testing as they slowly reopen under updated government regulations.

Study Reveals Coronavirus Immunity Only Lasts for 6 Months Casting Doubts on 'Immunity Passports’ for Survivors

05.22.2020 22:55 PM

A new study reveals that with immunity against coronavirus can be as short as 6 months, Ministers proposing 'immunity passports' are being questioned.

Hydroxychloroquine Linked to Significantly Higher Risk of Death Among COVID-19 Patients, Largest Study Show

05.22.2020 22:35 PM

"If there was ever hope for this drug, this is the death of it," said a cardiologist commenting on the largest study of the anti-malarial drug involving nearly 100,000 patients.

Can Coronavirus Affect Babies in Uterus? New Study Suggests it Could

05.22.2020 22:07 PM

A new study reveals that the coronavirus can affect pregnant women's placenta and could possibly be a cause for complications during and after pregnancy. Although the authors believe that data is still limited to jump into conclusions, they advise pregnant mothers to take extra caution regarding their pregnancies.

Med School and Mental Health: Staying Sane While Succeeding

05.22.2020 15:27 PM

Medical school is notoriously challenging. Learning the complexities of the human body from head to toe, studying day in and day out, preparing for and going on rounds, and finally taking licensing exams takes time and perseverance to do successfully. It may be an overgeneralization that medical students don’t have time for anything besides med school, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t at least partially true. Maintaining mental health throughout the course of medical school plays a big role in the success of many physicians-to-be. Finding a balance between taking care of patients and taking care of oneself is essential. It is definitely possible, as proven by the thousands of medical students and doctors who are doing what they love and maintaining a balance. Cultivating good, sustainable habits starting in medical school (or even before) will put you on a path to minimum burnout and maximum success. Some of these habits include:

First American to Receive Placental Cell Treatment For COVID-19 is an Acclaimed Broadway Scenic Designer

05.22.2020 10:10 AM

As part of FDA's "compassionate use," Edward Pierce was administered placental cells in 15 parts of his body.

Canadian Nurse Tests Positive for COVID-19 8 Times Since March but Doctors Couldn't Explain Why

05.22.2020 06:12 AM

Tracy Schofield, a Canadian nurse, has tested positive for coronavirus 8 times in the last 50 days. She is now waiting for the results of her 10th test.

CDC Emphasized COVID-19 Not Easily Spread by Touching Surfaces or Objects

05.22.2020 05:02 AM

Coronavirus may live on surfaces, but it is not the main way of transmission. Furthermore, they also said that coronavirus does not easily spread from people to animals and animals to people

Aspirin Could Prevent Preeclampsia but 50% of Pregnant Women at Risk Miss Out on this Drug: Study

05.22.2020 04:56 AM

Many experts find that low dose aspirin can significantly prevent preeclampsia, a condition involving high blood pressure, in pregnant women. Obstetrician, Joanna Girling, contends that the many are missing out since the drug isn't made available for pregnant women at risk since it isn't officially marketed for that purpose. Click the link to read more.

Repeating the "F" Word Could Increase Pain Tolerance, Ice Water Experiment Reveals

05.22.2020 03:24 AM

Are you someone who curses a lot? Scientists have found that using curse words can help increase a person's pain tolerance. Click the link above to learn more.

Study Suggests Alpha Blocker Drugs can Prevent COVID-19's 'Cytokine Storm'

05.22.2020 00:59 AM

Scientists from the John Hopkins University School of Medicine are recruiting participants for their clinical trial involving prazosin, an alpha-blocker drug, to be used in the treatment of mild to moderate cases of coronavirus in patients. They are hopeful that if the drug proves to be safe and effective for use, it could help numerous people recover safely from home.

Want to Get Slim? Scientists Just Discovered the 'Thinness Gene'!

05.21.2020 22:50 PM

Have you ever thought to yourself how unfair it is that some people eat whatever and how much they want without packing on the pounds? In a new study, scientists have determined that some people carry the 'thinness gene', also known as ALK. Click the link above to find out more.

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