Columbus, OH

About The Study: Patients with post–COVID-19 mRNA vaccination myocarditis, contrary to those with post–COVID-19 myocarditis, show a lower frequency of cardiovascular complications than those with conventional myocarditis at 18 months. However, affected patients, mainly healthy young men, may require medical management up to several months after hospital discharge.

Long-term prognosis of patients with myocarditis attributed to COVID-19 mRNA vaccination, SARS-CoV-2 infection, or conventional etiologies

Georgia State

High levels of traffic-related air pollutants have been linked with elevated risks of developing cancer and other diseases. New research indicates that multiple aspects of structural racism—the ways in which societal laws, policies, and practices systematically disadvantage certain racial or ethnic groups—may contribute to increased exposure to carcinogenic traffic-related air pollution. The findings are published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.

Does the extent of structural racism in a neighborhood affect residents’ risk of cancer from traffic-related air pollution?

Norman, OK

Today, about 25% of drugs approved to treat cancer are derived from nature – from the bark of a tree to marine life to bacteria in the soil. However, great potential remains in the discovery of natural products with properties that can prevent cancer or treat it early before it spreads. A University of Oklahoma researcher recently earned a National Institutes of Health grant to evaluate thousands of natural products with therapeutic potential.

Researcher earns NIH grant to study thousands of natural products for anticancer properties

Most seniors wish to age in place for as long as possible, but many require additional support to do so. Finding the best in-home care starts by understanding your loved one’s care needs and budget. From there, you can either hire an in-home caregiver directly or through an agency. Meet with and interview your options to find the best fit for your loved one, then create a contract and develop a care plan. As you go, regularly evaluate whether your loved one’s needs are still being met, and communicate with your care provider to make any necessary adjustments.

5 Steps to Hiring an In-Home Caregiver for a Loved One

Health systems can use predictive analytics and AI in models to staff the ER and for other intelligence scheduling, says Larry Adams, RN, EVP and chief nurse executive at ShiftMed.

Augmentation intelligence can help solve the nursing shortage

Florida State

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Akeena

If you’ve ever craved a classic deli experience in Florida, you might have turned to TooJay's—a chain beloved for its traditional deli fare and delicious baked goods. But if you were thinking of heading to their Villages location at 1129 Canal Street, you might want to wait a bit longer. The spot recently had a major hiccup and was shut down following a state inspection that uncovered 20 violations.

Florida Deli Shut Down for Bugs, Dirty Practices, and Cold Foods Not Kept Cool

In the medical field, it’s easy for experienced professionals to fall into the “curse of knowledge” trap. This cognitive bias occurs when someone, having a deep understanding of a concept, assumes that others possess the same level of knowledge. While this is a natural human tendency, it can create significant communication gaps, especially in health care settings.

Avoiding the curse of knowledge in health care

Maine State

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Caribou, ME

The Maine Monitor

As president of Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center, Phil Cyr begins each morning walking the hallways, greeting every employee by name. The walls of the Aroostook County nursing home are full of local historical images compiled by Cyr’s daughter and nature photos taken by his older brother, Paul.

A Maine nursing home owner has been in the business for nearly 50 years. He wants out.

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

In recent years, the need for random drug testing programs in the workplace has become increasingly prominent. As the dynamics of the modern workforce evolve, businesses are recognizing the importance of maintaining a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. This article explores the growing need for these programs, the benefits they offer, and how companies can implement them effectively.

The Growing Need for Random Drug Testing Programs in the Workplace

Gillian May

I’m a former nurse and recovering alcoholic, and I’ve been concerned by the lack of health education given to the general public about the dangers of mixing alcohol with certain medications. The common practice is to place warnings on medications that they should not be combined with alcohol. Although some doctors will provide warnings and some education, they often don’t because education takes up a lot of time in a busy healthcare environment. Plus, many doctors underestimate the ability of patients to retain education. Lastly, discussing this may prompt people to stop taking their vital medications so it becomes a risk/benefit issue.

Opinion: Why You Shouldn’t Mix These Medications With Alcohol

This course was published in the August/September 2024 issue and expires September 2027. The authors have no commercial conflicts of interest to disclose. This 2 credit hour self-study activity is electronically mediated. AGD Subject Code: 750. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES. After reading this course, the participant should be able to:. Describe the...

Addressing Barriers to Care for Older Adults

Interesting Engineering

Equipped with 360-degree audio detection, Ria has a heightened sense of auditory perception, and she also demonstrates human-like expression and emotion.

Robot with human-like expressions pretends as patient to train doctors

Connecticut State

A Connecticut man has pleaded guilty to his role in a $7.8 million durable medical equipment fraud and kickback scheme. From December 2017 to March 2021, Jesse Foote conspired with overseas telemarketing call centers, DME suppliers, telemedicine companies and physicians to submit fraudulent claims to healthcare benefit programs, the Justice Department said in an Aug. 21 news release.

Connecticut man pleads guilty to $7.8M DME fraud, kickback scheme

Texas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

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Virgo season will progress well on August 27. Three struggling zodiac signs will tap Gemini’s immense energy which will help them end their grief. The Half Moon will test their resolve to heal and desire to continue facing hardships. Still, Gemini’s healing vibe will inspire them to end their hardships and change existing circumstances.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Hardships End on August 27, 2024

Over 12,000 feet below the surface of the sea, in a region of the Pacific Ocean known as the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), million-year-old rocks cover the seafloor. These rocks may seem lifeless, but nestled between the nooks and crannies on their surfaces, tiny sea creatures and microbes make their home, many uniquely adapted to life in the dark.

Marine science oxygen produced in the deep sea raises questions about extraterrestrial life

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Sydney, a city known for, among many things, its beautiful beaches, is also becoming famous for another reason: the rising demand for cosmetic procedures, particularly facelifts. Over the past few years, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of people choosing to undergo this procedure. What’s behind this trend? Several factors have contributed to the surge in popularity.

The Growing Popularity of Facelifts in Sydney: Why More People are Opting In

DALLAS (SMU) – An international team of researchers led by SMU paleontologist Louis L. Jacobs has found matching sets of Early Cretaceous dinosaur footprints on what are now two different continents. More than 260 footprints were discovered in Brazil and in Cameroon, showing where land-dwelling dinosaurs were last able...

Matching dinosaur footprints found on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean

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Sharing expands caring – UMD study finds solution to a major source of doctor burnout

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Who hasn’t sat in a medical office, listening to computer keys clacking while their provider rapidly types up notes, wondering what they...

Sharing expands caring – UMD study finds solution to a major source of doctor burnout

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