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What to do if you think you have COVID-19
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How do online symptom checkers compare to a doctor's diagnosis?
It's quick and easy to get a diagnosis on the computer, but how do the results compare to a real doctor?
What the spread of Omicron means for the world
Hospitals are likely to struggle but boosters will help, predict two new studies
How to report on public officials who spread misinformation
When a public official or physician is the source of misinformation, be quick to debunk the falsehood and call it out for what it is.
Physician resilience: cause or symptom?
How many more canaries will take it to make some positive changes to the culture of medicine?
Should the public wear masks to slow the spread of SARS-CoV-2?
Yes, but not at the expense of those worn by medical staff
Why Do Bad Medical Treatments (and Training Aids) Spread?
Feedback bias means we're more likely to tell others about successes.
Ways to help prevent the spread of illness
How well can computers connect symptoms to diseases?
Models that map these relationships based on patient data require fine-tuning for certain conditions, study shows.
How Google Symptom Search will affect the healthcare industry
Google’s Symptom Search is revolutionizing the patient path to treatment, and doctors should embrace this development as an opportunity to provide better care.
How to identify Alzheimer's symptoms and provide support
Beaumont Health<br>If you’re caring for an aging family member, it’s important to learn the early warning signs<br>How to identify Alzheimer's symptoms and provide support<br>Beaumont Health<br>How to identify Alzheimer's symptoms and provide support<br>Many diseases affect the patient and their family, but few take as emotional a toll as Alzheimer’s disease . It’s estimated that by 2050 nearly 16 million people will suffer…
The carefully crafted way of how health misinformation spreads
A Google search showed the story soon made its way to dozens of news sites around the world, translated into multiple languages.
How to Stop The Flu From Spreading at Your Facility
Developing and ensuring compliance with procedures that prevent the spread of the flu is crucial to the health and profitability of your facility.
Drug Helps One of Worst Alzheimer’s Symptoms
A drug that combines a cough suppressant with a medication to fight heart arrhythmias might offer some peace for one of the most troubling symptoms of
When your symptoms don't tell the whole story
Doctors are learning that listening to patients about their lives may reveal the secrets that will help their patients get better.
4 Steps to Treating Initial Myocardial Infarction Symptoms
The heart attack treatment steps you probably learned in medical school MONA, which stood for morphine, oxygen, nitrates and aspirin. But do you know which should come first? Get the answer now.
Knowing signs & symptoms may save a life
A stroke is a brain attack that requires immediate medical attention. Know the warning signs and get help immediately if you experience them. The quicker you can get treatment in the event of a stroke, the better off you will be.Stroke is the third leading
Mothers Use Digital Tools to Research Symptoms
Mothers are using digital resources for a number of healthcare-related reasons, for both their families and themselves. Most often, they head online to find information about symptoms. Like other shoppers, mothers also indicated they were more likely to purchase health-related products if offered the carrots of free shipping or lower prices.
Consumer Health: 7 signs and symptoms you should not ignore
Some symptoms that require immediate medical attention may seem obvious, including chest pain, sudden loss of vision or speech, and [...]
Why People in Their 50s Should Understand Stroke Symptoms and Risk
Most people, including doctors, associate it with older adults
When Spooky Symptoms Strike, 'Witch' Facility Should You Choose?
By Lindsey Klingensmith When you are in the throes of an eerie illness or ghoulish injury, it can be difficult to decide where to go for care, especially when your regular doctor’s office is closed. Choosing the right venue might seem scary, but don’t fear. We’ll take the dread out of the tough question – when [Continue Reading]
