A pharmacy clinical decision support tool that employs artificial intelligence, integrated into an electronic health records system, is providing tangible benefits for clinicians and pharmacists at one Maryland hospital system, they explained in a recent HIMSS20 Digital presentation. The system is saving clinicians time in finding answers to frequent common…
Dr Hilary Jones outlines best way to avoid catching coronavirus from delivered parcels
Taking questions from concerned Britons on TalkRADIO on Wednesday, Dr Jones claimed some delivery drivers and postmen could be either asymptomatically carrying coronavirus or refrain from staying at home despite showing symptoms. He therefore advised on the best way to open parcels that might be contaminated with the deadly virus….
Stomach bloating warning – the one vegetable you should avoid to prevent trapped wind
Stomach bloating affects most people at some point in their lifetime, according to the NHS. But you could avoid feeling bloated by simply cutting back on the amount of onions in your diet, it’s been claimed. Bloating can make the stomach feel swollen, hard, and it’s generally quite uncomfortable. Your…
Lung cancer warning: When your cough could be something serious – and when to see a doctor
Lung cancer is one of the most serious types of cancer to be diagnosed, as it’s usually difficult to spot until it has spread to other parts of the body. You could be at risk of the condition if you develop a new cough that won’t go away. Lung cancer…
TeamViewer to offer remote assistance app for healthcare providers in Australia during coronavirus pandemic
Germany-founded global provider of secure remote connectivity solutions, TeamViewer announced that it is offering its TeamViewer Pilot app to all Australian healthcare organizations for free during the coronavirus pandemic. The app is a fast, easy-to-use solution for remote assistance, powered by augmented reality (AR) and will enable Australian healthcare workers…
Researchers develop new microneedle array combination vaccine delivery system
In parallel to their current work on a potential coronavirus vaccine, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have developed a new vaccine delivery system for vaccines using live or attenuated viral vectors: a finger-tip sized patch that contains 400 tiny needles, each just half of one millimeter….
CT use in COVID-19 diagnosis
In addition to RT-PCR testing, some experts argue that CT scans can diagnose COVID-19. Others disagree. Medical News Today spoke to two doctors who present their opposing viewpoints. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to claim lives across the globe, early diagnosis of people with SARS-CoV-2 is essential. Once a person…
New COVID-19 tracking app may find ‘hotspots’ across America
(HealthDay)—With widespread testing still not a reality, a new phone app aims to help epidemiologists track COVID-19 symptoms across the United States in real time. Called the “COVID Symptom Tracker,” the nonprofit app has a number of objectives. One is to quickly identify hotspots that could benefit from a rapid…
COVID-19 medical staff experience insomnia and higher stress
A new study has recently revealed the extent of insomnia and associated symptoms of anxiety, depression, and traumatic response among medical practitioners in China during the height of the COVID-19 outbreak. Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on…
New research reveals heavy cost of excessive drinking on people’s decision making
A new study from psychologists at the University of Bath highlights the true impact of heavy drinking on our ability to plan, set goals and make decisions the following day. Published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, the study provides new evidence as to why hangovers cost the wider economy…