After the first few cases of the COVID-19 pandemic were reported, many people quickly turned to telehealth as a means of receiving and giving medical treatment without exposing themselves to the virus. Telehealth use for doctor’s appointments and other outpatient services increased by 80% between February and August 2022. Post-pandemic telehealth As a result of …
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Repotrectinib Shows Promise in Clinical Trials
Cancer is a deadly disorder that has little to no cure at all. Even after undergoing multiple surgeries and chemotherapies, people still succumb to the pain of cancer. But what if we told you those days are about to be gone? Science is on its way to making another breakthrough in its journey to fight …
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New Drug for Hypertension Patients Who Are Unresponsive to Other Drugs
Hypertension refers to the condition of high blood pressure in any person. This condition is commonly found in older people aged 50 and above. With high blood pressure, the internal system faces more blood flow than required which can also result in many issues. Hypertension has been a major cause of strokes, heart attacks, and …
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FDA Warns Indian Pharmaceutical Plant
Indian pharmaceutical company Lupin Limited has been sent a warning letter by the US FDA for its inadequate actions to address the manufacturing practices violations at the facility in Tarapur, Maharashtra. Lupin Limited is a transnational company with plants throughout the US, Mexico, Brazil, and India. They specialize in producing generic medicines, branded medicines, APIs, …
Does Moderna’s Vaccination Aggravate Myocarditis?
Inflammation of the heart muscle is called myocarditis, whereas inflammation of the membrane around the heart is called pericarditis. In both circumstances, the body’s immunological reaction to an infection or other trigger results in inflammation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released definitions of myocarditis and pericarditis. Pericarditis and myocarditis can range in severity. …
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Blue Light Therapy Alleviates PTSD Symptoms
Life has its ups and downs. But traumatic experiences can leave a long-lasting effect on the mind. When an individual experiences high levels of stress, anxiety, and worries about something because of a past traumatic event, these might be symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Other symptoms of PTSD can include flashbacks, poor sleep quality, …
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Are Wearable Exoskeletons the Future of Mobility Devices?
If you are a science fiction fan, you might have already encountered the sight of exoskeletons. If you aren’t, then this explanation is for you. Exoskeletons are motorized mechanical appliances affixed to an individual’s body to aid them in movement. Now you might have recollected its image, right? From Robocop to Iron Man, the presence …
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AI Intervention in Heart Disease Diagnosis
With the evolution of digital sources in the world, we can see Artificial Intelligence intervening in almost every part of our life. Nowadays, we use AI in virtually all walks of life without even realizing it. Some common examples include social media algorithms, fit bands, automatic cars, etc. It is about time that AI intervened …
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The Rainbow Spectrum of Medical Ribbons
As medicine becomes more adept at identifying, diagnosing, and treating medical conditions, it’s important that pioneers in medicine receive help from the world. Raising awareness is always the first and, very often, the most effective way of gathering resources that help in improving the quality of life. A gentle way for people to raise awareness …
The Psychology Behind Anti-Vaxxing and Vaccine Hesitancy
Never had ‘anti-vaccination’ been so scientifically studied before the revelation brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic. Populations split into two groups: the hopeful and the defensive. The Anti-vaccination movement was supported by those hesitant to vaccinate themselves against the virus and believed it to be a form of human corruption. What makes people anti-vaccine? Here’s …
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