FDA Approves Genetically Engineered Pigs for Food, Possible Medical Use
MONDAY, Dec. 14, 2020 — The first genetically engineered pigs for use as food or for potential future biomedical use
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Medical marijuana tied to fewer admissions in sickle cell disease
(HealthDay)—Use of medical marijuana is associated with fewer hospitalizations among patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), according to a study
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Anxiety and depression are associated with medical care avoidance during the pandemic
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been empirical and anecdotal reports of declines in both emergency and
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Chatbots can ease medical providers’ burden, offer guidance to those with COVID-19 symptoms
COVID-19 has placed tremendous pressure on health care systems, not only for critical care but also from an anxious public
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Major medical groups urge Americans to wear face masks
(HealthDay)—Three major medical groups are urging Americans to wear face masks, wash their hands and practice social distancing as coronavirus
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Medical cannabis consumers use less healthcare resources and report better quality of life: study
Although more than 2 million people are registered in state medical cannabis programs across the United States, very little is
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Blueprint to protect the mental health of frontline medical workers
University of Queensland researchers have developed a set of recommendations to manage the mental health of frontline medical workers during
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Strange but true: The biggest medical shockers of 2019
Biggest medical shockers in 2019 From a glowing eyeball to flesh-eating bacteria caused by a cat scratch, here are some
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