Use of HINTS exam in emergency department is of limited value
The diagnostic value of the Head-Impulse, Nystagmus, Test of Skew (HINTS) exam in the emergency department setting is limited. This is the result of a study...
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Few SARS-CoV-2 vaccine breakthrough infections reported at SNFs
(HealthDay)—Few cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections have been reported at skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) among those with at least 14 days...
Claim rates ID’d for musculoskeletal disorders from overexertion
(HealthDay)—The rate of work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) claims from overexertion among construction workers is highest for those aged 35 to 44 years, although the severity of...
Younger age at first drug use tied to faster transition to substance use disorder
Younger age at drug initiation is associated with a faster transition to substance use disorder (SUD), according to a research letter published online March 29 in...
One COVID-19 vaccine dose wasted for every 850 used: CDC data
(HealthDay)—One dose of COVID-19 vaccine was thrown out for every 850 doses administered in the United States, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data...
India hospitals overwhelmed by virus as Japan declares emergency
Hospitals in India launched desperate appeals for oxygen on Friday as the nation’s Covid crisis spiraled, while Japan issued a state of emergency in some areas...
Research uncovers historical anti-vaccination across Scotland
A Ph.D. student from the University of Dundee has uncovered new evidence showing how vaccine hesitancy—often thought to be a modern phenomenon—can be traced back more...
Going back to the gym: how to avoid injuries after lockdown
After months in lockdown, gyms in England reopened on April 12. Many have already eagerly returned with plans to get back to their old fitness routines....
New malaria vaccine proves highly effective – and COVID shows how quickly it could be deployed
Coronavirus vaccines have been developed and deployed in record time, but as global rollout has progressed, too few doses have been made available in low-income countries....
Inhibitory effect of strawberry geranium on inflammatory response in skin keratinocytes
Strawberry geranium (Saxifraga stolonifera) has been used in Japan as a herbal medicine to treat wounds and swelling, and continues to be an ingredient in food...
