Sensible Medicine

APRIL 30, 2024

Zeraatkar’s bio: Dena Zeraatkar, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Anesthesia and Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI) at McMaster University. She earned her doctoral degree at McMaster University in the Health Research Methodology graduate program. Stay for her final comment. It made me so happy.

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Science Based Medicine

JANUARY 14, 2024

The latest report from the American Academy of Pediatrics is filled with misinformation and missing key articles that support the well-researched conclusion that there is no legitimate evidence of negative health effects of glyphosate.

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Emergency Medicine Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Aims and Objectives Emergency Department (ED) crowding has dominated discourse around Emergency Medicine (EM) in recent years and is now well recognised as contributing towards patient harm. Recent EM research priorities have advocated identifying means to optimise trainee well-being, retention and recruitment.

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Medagadget

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a sophisticated microfluidic system that incorporates tissue from up to eight different organ systems. The technology is unprecedented in allowing researchers to study complex interactions between different organs during disease.

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Emergency Live

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

We explore how some viruses may be causing cancer diseases and what are the prevention strategies The Connection Between Viruses and Cancer Research has shown that some viruses, known as oncoviruses, can contribute to the development of tumors in various organs of the human body.

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Emergency Live

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A Overview of Uncommon Oncological Cases and the Challenges in their Identification and Treatment Tumors represent one of the leading causes of mortality globally, but not all are equally well-known or studied. Among these, some stand out for their rarity, challenging physicians and researchers in diagnosis and treatment.

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Medagadget

MAY 23, 2023

Researchers at the University of Göttingen in Germany have developed a cell culture chamber that lets them culture tissue samples, mimic the mechanical conditions that tissues experience in various disease states, and closely monitor tissue reactions.

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RCEM Learning

JANUARY 23, 2024

But I wanted to continue with my research work, improving the care of patients with blunt chest trauma. When Health and Care Research Wales released the Research for Patient and Public Benefit (RfPPB) grant call and I duly applied to complete the full RCT. We passed that with just minor amendments.

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The Trauma Pro

OCTOBER 6, 2023

At the time, there was a debate about whether the procedure should be done immediately versus waiting until the patient was well-resuscitated. The first is from an international research group that searched the usual databases and initially found 921 records. However, the same question arises: do it early or wait a while?

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Science Based Medicine

MARCH 23, 2024

I did not bother going back to the office but decided to wander over the sisters to see if they had anything new from their research. It was a pretty neighborhood with many trees and well-kept gardens. I took a trolley to Southeast and hopped off early. It was a beautiful summer day, and it would do me good to walk.

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Emergency Live

APRIL 18, 2024

A study reveals the deep implications of sleep on human health Sleep is not just a period of passive rest, but a vital process that profoundly influences both physical and mental well-being. Disturbing Sleep: […] The post Sleep: A Fundamental Pillar of Health appeared first on Emergency Live.

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The Trauma Pro

APRIL 30, 2024

In the next post, I’ll look at a brand new paper that includes a cost analysis as well. Until we have better research to learn from, I suggest the following: Time is of the essence. Today, I’ll look at an earlier review article summarizing some smaller studies comparing it to angioembolization.

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Medagadget

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The approach could enhance CAR T cell therapy in solid tumors, which hasn’t worked as well as CAR T cell therapy for blood-borne cancers to date. While this approach has worked reasonably well in blood-borne cancers, such as leukemia, it has proven more difficult to target solid tumors.

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NIOSH Science Blog

MARCH 15, 2023

Historically, suicide, mental health, and well-being have been underrepresented in workplace health and safety efforts, but this is changing. 1] Some of the latest workplace research and best practices for the prevention of suicide are summarized below as a resource for employers and workers.

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Medagadget

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

A research team at the University of California San Diego have developed a smartphone attachment that can provide information on changes in pupil size, which can be used to assess neurological phenomena, such as traumatic brain injury and Alzheimer’s disease.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

Case: A 32-year-old woman with no previous medical history calls you while a passenger on a […] The post SGEM#284: Might as Well Jump, but We would Recommend a Parachute first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Guest Skeptic: Marcus Prescott is a nurse in Norway. He is also now a third-year medical student.

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Medagadget

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Researchers at the University of Bath in the United Kingdom have developed a shape-shifting ball that can inflate and deflate in response to someone’s breath. So far, this is achieved through a tethered connection, but the researchers have plans to upgrade this to a wireless Bluetooth one. See a video about the technology below.

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Medagadget

AUGUST 8, 2023

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a bacteriophage system to identify and treat bacterial bladder infections. Well, antibiotics are looking increasingly shaky as bacteria evolve to resist them, so researchers are returning to bacteriophages as a way to treat antibiotic-resistant infections.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Interpreting Research Outcomes with a Little Bathroom Humour You have learned a method for how to read a research paper , and now you are faced with a bunch of outcomes. The researchers should have specified a clear research question or aim. How well a patient can use their arm matters greatly to the patient!

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University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This was a cross-sectional survey for the Diversity-Related Research Committee of the Women in Critical Care (WICC) Interest Group of. Click to view the rest

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Medagadget

AUGUST 9, 2023

Researchers at the University of Würzburg in Germany have developed a portable scanner that is the first to be able to image humans using Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI). Previous inceptions of MPI technology were too large and expensive and were primarily designed for use in experimental animals.

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Medagadget

JUNE 8, 2023

Researchers at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center have developed a medical device that is intended to improve patient safety during cardiac ablation procedures to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib). However, the esophagus lies pretty close as well, often just a couple of millimeters away.

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Medagadget

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Researchers at the National University of Singapore have developed a highly sensitive pressure sensor that can provide haptic feedback for surgeons using laparoscopic tools or for use in robotic grippers as part of robotic surgical systems. The introduction of soft and readily integrable eAir sensors, however, could be a game-changer.”

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Medagadget

AUGUST 21, 2023

Researchers at the University of Leeds in the UK have developed a magnetic tentacle robot that is intended for use in minimally invasive medical procedures, such as the treatment of tumors in the lungs. The researchers hope that the technology will pave the way for minimally invasive procedures for lung cancer patients.

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Medagadget

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a lateral flow assay that can detect bacterial toxins from Porphyromonas gingivalis , the causative bacteria for gingivitis. In this instance, these researchers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a lateral flow assay to detect the bacteria responsible for gingivitis.

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Medagadget

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Researchers at the Wyss Institute at Harvard University have developed a microfluidic chip that can recreate some of the features of radiation-induced lung injury. In response, these researchers have developed an advanced in vitro system that can mimic some of the aspects of radiation-induced lung damage.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 9, 2023

PAIN October 2023 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Caitlin Jones is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Sydney University’s institute for Musculoskeletal Health. PAIN October 2023 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Caitlin Jones is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Sydney University’s institute for Musculoskeletal Health. What got you interested in that topic?

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Medagadget

AUGUST 4, 2023

Researchers at Duke University have developed a gravity-powered microfluidic device that is intended for use as a diagnostic technology in low-resource areas. The researchers hope that the technology could unlock point-of-care diagnostics for those living in the most remote and low-resource areas.

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The Trauma Pro

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Researchers from the US Army performed a retrospective registry study on a sample of military casualties over four years. These low numbers and the nature of this particular registry could inject significant bias as well. They identified soldiers who received either room-temperature or cold-stored platelets.

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Medagadget

MAY 30, 2023

Researchers at MIT have developed smart sutures with a hydrogel coating that contains sensing and drug delivery components, and could even be used to implant therapeutic cells. So far, the researchers have designed the sutures for use in intestinal repair surgeries, but are interested in widening their use.

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Medagadget

AUGUST 2, 2023

The researchers hope that the technology will be invaluable for medical soft robots, such as in components of robotic prostheses or rehabilitation equipment. Soft robotics have enormous potential in the medical field. It provides a blueprint for the future development of soft and wearable robots.”

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Sensible Medicine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This is the second guest post from Dr. Bienen—a veterinarian whose research focuses on zoonotic disease and associated policies. Researchers are just starting to learn how this happens. Leslie Bienen Leslie Bienen is a veterinarian whose research and writing focuses on zoonotic disease and associated policies.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 26, 2024

Furthermore, research demonstrates that considering others’ perspectives is a beneficial habit for both lowering stereotypic prejudices and encouraging creativity. Building awareness is the first step, but trying to become aware of our implicit associations and modifying our behaviors accordingly are crucial, as well.

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SheMD

JULY 30, 2023

We typically recommend medical school applicants to get letters of recommendation from: 2 professors who taught you in science courses, 1 professor who taught you in a non-science course, and 1 non-academic mentor who knows you well. Ask your potential letter of recommendation writers well in advance. Definitely!

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 26, 2024

Furthermore, research demonstrates that considering others’ perspectives is a beneficial habit for both lowering stereotypic prejudices and encouraging creativity. Building awareness is the first step, but trying to become aware of our implicit associations and modifying our behaviors accordingly are crucial, as well.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 29, 2023

This has evolved due to recognition of some of the adverse effects of immobilization as well as limitations to its benefits. Existing research on SMR confirms decreases in the use of long backboards and increases in collar-only treatment [12-14].

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Medagadget

MAY 30, 2023

Researchers at UMass Chan Medical School have developed a small interfering RNA (siRNA) technology that is stable enough for inhalation into the lungs, where it can potentially treat diseases as diverse as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, and viral infections such as COVID-19. Watts, a researcher involved in the study.

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