While immunotherapies work well for some cancers, others are immune-resistant and condemn patients to the severe side effects of long-term…
Machine learning models to predict critical illness and mortality in COVID-19 patients
Researchers have developed machine learning models that predict the likelihood of critical events and mortality in COVID-19 patients within clinically…
Frugal science: A low-cost way to decontaminate PPE equipment
Researchers have devised a system for decontaminating N95 masks using off-the-shelf materials that can be purchased at a hardware store,…
Prurigo pigmentosa following ketogenic diet
Prurigo pigmentosa (PP) is an uncommon inflammatory and pruritic skin disease first described by Nagashima in 1971 and mostly reported…
Cardiovascular Effects of Medical Marijuana: A Systematic Review
Utilization of marijuana as a medicinal agent is becoming increasingly popular, and so far, 25 states have legalized it for…
$1,944 for a Coronavirus Test? How Readers Helped Us Spot an Unusual Trend
After patients sent us copies of their medical bills, I noticed a pattern that called for a closer look.
$1,944 for a Coronavirus Test? How Readers Helped Us Spot an Unusual Trend
After patients sent us copies of their medical bills, I noticed a pattern that called for a closer look.
$1,944 for a Coronavirus Test? How Readers Helped Us Spot an Unusual Trend
After patients sent us copies of their medical bills, I noticed a pattern that called for a closer look.
Studies outline key ethical questions surrounding brain-computer interface tech
Brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies are no longer hypothetical, yet there are fundamental aspects of the technology that remain unaddressed by…
Kids’ physical fitness is more important than BMI
For adults, the goal of exercise is often to shed some pounds, but new research suggests the objective should be…