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When it comes to data modernization, ‘tech is only one part of the puzzle’

According to Dr. Daniel B. Jernigan, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s acting deputy director for public health science and surveillance, the COVID-19 crisis exposed the gaps in disease monitoring “in very real ways.”   Early in the pandemic, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, which included $ 500 million in… Read More »

ICUs are nearing capacity in this French city. And it’s only September

That’s how Dr. Olivier Joannes-Boyau, head of the intensive care unit at University Hospital in the southwestern city of Bordeaux, describes the resurgence of Covid-19 in France. After young French people took advantage of the lifting of lockdown and summer months to socialize freely, Covid-19 hospitalizations have risen in large cities like Paris, Bordeaux and… Read More »

Ketogenic diet is only for idiots

Keto-Friendly Snacks Having a comprehensive list of snack options goes a long way toward preventing you from cheating on your diet. Control blood sugar and reverse type 2 diabetes Studies prove that a ketogenic diet is excellent for managing type 2 diabetes, sometimes even leading to complete reversal of the disease. Studies have demonstrated that… Read More »

Ultrasound Imaging Using Only Piezoelectric Organic LEDs

At North Carolina State University, researchers have performed a remarkable trick, namely producing ultrasound images using nothing but piezoelectric organic light emitting diodes. This may be a big deal, as existing ultrasound devices rely on electronics and image reconstruction algorithms to convert sonic waves captured by transducers into intuitive renderings. Avoiding these altogether may allow… Read More »

Sperm have a weird way of swimming and we only noticed after 300 years

By Clare Wilson Less like an eel, more like an otterPolymaths-lab.com Sperm swim differently to how we thought. Rather than undulating their tails symmetrically, like an eel, they have a lopsided wiggle that combines with spinning about their long axis to give an overall forward motion. “The asymmetry cancels out because of the rotation,” says… Read More »

Are muscle relaxants prescription only

This monograph presents a better understanding of the risks and benefits of most commonly used medications in this are muscle relaxants prescription only. Although carisoprodol is not a controlled substance, it has significant potential for physical or psychological dependence. Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, headache, and nervousness. It should be avoided in older patients… Read More »