Depression Associated with CAD and CVD Risks in Younger Women
A new research found that depressive symptoms in women aged 55 and younger is associated with higher risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) and adverse cardiovascular effects (chronic CVD or cardiovascular diseases) compared to men of the same age and older women. As the study
Adult Survivors of Pediatric Cancer Prone to Health Risks
It is estimated that childhood cancer forms less than 1% of all cancers diagnosed every year. According to the American Cancer Society, a lot of progress has been made in treating pediatric cancer. Long-term survival is now expected of most children diagnosed with cancer, thanks
FDA Nod for the Use of Omidria During Cataract Surgery
In May 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of Omidria™ (phenylephrine and ketorolac injection) 1%/0.3%, a product from Omeros Corporation during cataract surgery or intraocular lens replacement (ILR) in order to maintain pupil size by preventing intraoperative miosis (pupil constriction)
Infectious Diseases Still a Threat to U.S. Public Health
A recent report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that infectious diseases (ID) still remain a threat to U.S. public health despite the control measures taken. Several measures were taken by the CDC as a part of infection control in
Decoding and Recording Facial Expressions
Can the vast range of our facial expressions be recorded for the computer to understand? Well, researchers are trying for sure and they could be nearly there. A Ohio State University research team has apparently managed to teach computers to understand 21 various human emotions
