Medical
Toronto Public health issues warning after person with measles visits mall
Richard Stanwick said in a press release. Symptoms of the measles include a high fever, cold-like symptoms, sore eyes, sensitivity to light and a red rash lasting four to seven days. Officials say an adult who contracted the measles while travelling overseas was in the mall that day between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. It will run from April to June with vaccines being administered in health clinics and m... [Full Article...]
Trump administration wants to kill ObamaCare. What happens if it does?
While the filing from the Justice Department doesn't alter law, the decision to comment on a pending case underscores how the Trump administration still views dismantling the law - which could cost 21 million Americans insurance - as a top priority. [Full Article...]
Medicaid work requirements in these 2 states blocked by federal judge
In the Kentucky opinion, Boasberg states that the Azar made no finding that Kentucky's changes would promote fiscal sustainability to Medicaid, such as by achieving savings, even though budget contraints were among Kentucky's stated reasons for the requirements. [Full Article...]
Flu Claims Another Child In Colorado
Just last week, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said there were 137 people who were hospitalized because of the flu. At this time past year, there had been 318 deaths. While last year's vaccine effectiveness was limited, there is every indication that the vaccine this year is significantly more effective. All of the children who died fell ill with influenza type A; howev... [Full Article...]
Contraceptive jewellery on cards
Implanted contraceptive methods such as intrauterine devices can last for many years and have the same failure rates for flawless use and typical use (0.05-0.2 percent). This technique could more effectively empower some women to prevent unintended pregnancies", said Prausnitz. The painless patch is created to be applied by the person themselves - not a healthcare professional - making it the ... [Full Article...]
Artificial intelligence claims high accuracy in predicting death risk
We found machine learned algorithms were significantly more accurate in predicting death than the standard prediction models developed by a human expert'. In some situations we may find it helps, in others it may not. And now algorithms have gotten "very accurate" in predicting when you might die. Despite the fact that these procedures could be new to numerous in health exploration and hard to... [Full Article...]
Air pollution linked with psychotic episodes in British teens, study finds
Colleague Helen Fisher said: "Psychotic disorders are hard to treat and place a huge burden on individuals, families, health systems and society more broadly". However, if air pollution is causing psychosis, Fisher speculates that the gases and particles might be causing brain inflammation, which previous research suggests may be linked to psychosis. [Full Article...]
FDA proposes rule to notify women with dense breasts
That tissue appears white on X-rays, the same color as growths in the breast, making mammograms harder to read. The FDA says it is proposing "specific language that would explain how breast density can influence the accuracy of mammography", but the agency's announcement does not say the letters must advise about further testing options. [Full Article...]