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Cystic Fibrosis: How Gunnar Esiason Is Making A Difference
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a fatal and progressive genetic disorder that affects the lungs and pancreas. It results in persistent lung infections–due to production of thick mucous–which also impair the ability to breathe. I recently spoke with Gunnar …
Periodontal Disease May Increase Risk For Dementia
Researchers found that persons with chronic periodontitis had a 6% higher risk for dementia compared to those without periodontitis. Periodontitis is the most important cause of tooth loss in adults.
One In Three Preteens Screens Positive For Suicide Risk, Study Finds
A small NIH study found that 1 in 3 children between the ages of 10-12 screened positive for risk of suicide during emergency department (ED) visits.
Can Art Heal Our Healers?
The Arts in Medicine program of the NYC Health and Hospitals, which seeks to treat healthcare providers, adjunct staff and their families was recently launched at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan, the oldest public hospital in the U.S.
Can ‘Zombie Lights’ Save Smartphone Addicts?
In Tel Aviv, concern for injuries from distracted walking associated with smartphones has become so apparent prompting the government to launch a pilot program to improve safety, using specialized LED lights embedded in crosswalks known as ‘zombie tra…
Revision Surgery Common Among Middle-Aged Men After Shoulder Replacement, Study Finds
Findings of a recent study in the BMJ indicate that men in their 50s have a higher-than expected rate of revision surgery after undergoing surgery for shoulder replacement, with the highest risks of complications such as blood clots and infections in t…
How Virtual Reality May Reduce Fear And Anxiety In Adults With Autism
Results of a new pilot study indicate that a combination treatment approach using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and immersive virtual reality environments (VRE) produced noticeable functional improvement in autistic adults with phobias and anxiety.
This Protocol May Reduce MRSA Infections After Discharge From The Hospital
New research finds that patients diagnosed with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in the hospital may prevent future MRSA infections by adhering to a standard bathing protocol at home after discharge.
Meth Abuse Contributing To Significant Increase In Cases Of Syphilis, Study Finds
New research from the CDC reveals that a recent spike in syphilis cases among persons living in the U.S. may be the result of methamphetamine and injection drug use.
Teens ‘Fact-Check’ Anti-Vaxxer Parents
Teens, who are internet savvy and concerned about their risk of vaccine preventable diseases, are rejecting the views of their anti-vaxxer parents and choosing to get immunized.
