Pulse Oximeter Failings for Darker-Skinned People Might Not Have a Simple Solution
(MedPage Today) -- Pulse oximetry was less accurate for people with darker skin tones in two studies, one regarding home-use ...
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More People Survive Cancer, Report Shows
(MedPage Today) -- The cancer mortality rate continued to decline in the U.S., falling by 34% since 1991, which translated ...
Leprosy cases on the rise in Kasaragod with 32 people under treatment
Health officials attribute resurgence to a decline in vigilance under the leprosy eradication programme, after cases dropped sharply following intensive ...
AIIMS study finds underweight, obese people experience moderate to severe body image concerns
The study offers a more nuanced perspective by identifying aspects affected by body image concerns Source: www.thehindu.com Medical Disclaimer: This ...
Nicki Minaj’s music booed, people stop dancing in clubs
Videos have gone viral of Minaj’s music being booed, dancefloors emptying and people remixing songs to remove her vocals. Source: ...
A hidden T cell switch could make cancer immunotherapy work for more people
Scientists have discovered that T cell receptors activate through a hidden spring-like motion that had never been seen before. This ...
Half of heart attacks strike people told they’re low risk
The study reveals that widely used heart-attack risk calculators fail to flag nearly half of those who will soon experience ...
Increased risk of psychopathology found in offspring of people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
A new study confirms that children of people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder have a higher risk of developing psychopathology ...
After cardiac event, people who regularly sit for too long had higher risk of another event
Spending too much time sitting after a heart scare could be deadly. New research shows that patients who were sedentary ...
People with critical cardiovascular disease may benefit from palliative care
Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on easing symptoms, addressing psychological and spiritual needs, and helping patients and caregivers ...