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Respirators are masks, but not all masks are respirators.
#n95 #MaskUp #publichealth #COVIDisAirborne #weararespirator
18h ago
From bbc.com
Gisèle Pelicot: How one woman shook attitudes to rape in France
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The verdicts aren't yet in - but the trial has already started changing the conversations around consent in the country and beyond
#bbc #law #News #consent #pelicot #notallmen #publichealth #giselepelicot #france
8h ago
From ourworldindata.org
Why is life expectancy in the US lower than in other rich countries?
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Americans have a lower life expectancy than people in other rich countries despite paying much more for healthcare. What factors may explain this?
on Jan 3
From youtube.com
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Bekijk je favoriete video's, luister naar de muziek die je leuk vindt, upload originele content en deel alles met vrienden, familie en anderen op YouTube.
#yle #polio #Health #medicine #vaccines #vaccination #poliovaccine #publichealth
15h ago
From newspiler.in
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Over 5 million new COVID-19 cases were reported in the U.S. in one week, marking the largest surge since the pandemic began.
#COVID19 #globalnews #breakingnews #publichealth #pandemicsurge #ushealthcrisis
16h ago
From bylines.scot
Mistletoe: a Christmas symbol with a hidden gift
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A symbol of love and peace, the mistletoe we use often in Christmas is also a hero in medicine
#culture #medicine #innovation #publichealth #cancerimmunotherapy #mistletoe
13h ago
From plos.org
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Author summary Saliva contains antimicrobial peptides part of host innate immunity crucial for protection against colonizing microbial species. Most notable is the antifungal peptide histatin-5 produced in salivary glands cells. SARS-CoV-2 was shown to replicate in salivary gland cells causing...
#sarscov2 #publichealth #CovidIsNotOver #fungalinfection
on Tue, 8AM
From umn.edu
COVID-19 linked to more heart complications than flu, RSV
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The odds of myocarditis were 61% lower in flu and 85% lower in RSV than with COVID-19.
#COVID #COVID19 #Pandemic #children #influenza #publichealth
on Mon, 10PM
From substack.com
Buckle up: Navigating the noise around routine vaccination
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It's only the beginning, but be sure to come up for air
#yle #polio #Health #medicine #vaccines #vaccination #poliovaccine #publichealth
19h ago
From harvard.edu
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Federal oversight of dangerous dietary supplements will likely be eroded under a new Trump administration, according to experts affiliated with Harvard Chan School.
19h ago
From unmc.edu
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NYT Diarrhea, constipation, pain, bloating: We asked experts why the virus causes these issues and what to do about them. Food used to be a daily source of joy for Sarah Carter. A self-described “v…
#unmc #Health #disease #publichealth
13h ago
From abc.net.au
New course to address shortage of ultrasound operators in WA
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Edith Cowan University develops a dedicated medical sonography course in Perth, after the industry approached the university concerned by a shortage of accredited workers and its impact on patients.
#Health #healthpolicy #publichealth #universities #courtneywithers #medicalprocedures #doctorsandmedicalprofessionals
12h ago
From medium.com
An Exploration of Medical Ethics and Miscommunication
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Explore the ethical tightrope of modern medicine; ancient wisdom meets scientific innovation. Uncover the truth behind ‘First, do no harm’.
#poetry #scicomm #OneHealth #publichealth #vaccineswork #MedicalEthics #climatechange
on Sun, 11AM
From canarymedia.com
Yet another reason why heat pumps are awesome: health benefits
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The two-way air conditioners are key to reducing CO2 emissions. They can also help slash toxic air pollution from fossil-fueled appliances, a new report…
#hvac #asthma #heatpump #airquality #geothermal #cleanenergy #publichealth #climatechange
17h ago
From unmc.edu
Another Pandemic Is Inevitable, and We’re Not Ready
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Bloomberg President-elect Trump’s picks to lead the nation’s top public health agencies also don’t inspire confidence. Every week or so, scientists issue another warning that the H5N1 bir…
#unmc #Health #disease #publichealth
8h ago
From apnews.com
RFK Jr. meets with senators as questions swirl about Trump's pick to lead health agency
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has swept onto Capitol Hill. The anti-vaccine health guru from the famous political family is reintroducing himself to senators as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the nation’s Health and Human Services Department.
#Food #USpol #medicaid #medicare #vaccines #healthcare #publichealth #immunizations
on Tue, 12AM