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Great Advice About Laptops That Anyone Can Easily Follow

July 25, 2021August 4, 2021r3okcom

Do you, like most people, own a home computer? Have you ever wished to take it with you and have that kind of power when you are on the go? That is the beauty of laptop computers. They offer great power, ease of use and great mobility. Continue through this article to learn some excellent […]

‘The State of the World’s Antibiotics’ highlights the growing threat of AMR

February 15, 2021February 9, 2021r3okcom

Researchers at CDDEP have released, The State of the World’s Antibiotics in 2021, which presents extensive data on global antimicrobial use and resistance as well as drivers and correlates of antimicrobial resistance, based on CDDEP’s extensive research and data collection through ResistanceMap, a global repository that has been widely used by researchers, policymakers, and the […]

Nearly all telehealth appointments at clinics for lower-income Americans were audio-only

February 14, 2021February 9, 2021r3okcom

Telehealth use has surged during the pandemic at clinics that serve lower-income Americans, which allowed the clinics to maintain access to care at a time when many other health care organizations saw significant declines in utilization, according to a new RAND Corporation study. However, most of the telehealth appointments have been audio-only visits, which may […]

Near-infrared imaging and machine learning can identify hidden tumors

February 13, 2021February 9, 2021r3okcom

Tumors can be damaging to surrounding blood vessels and tissues even if they’re benign. If they’re malignant, they’re aggressive and sneaky, and often irrevocably damaging. In the latter case, early detection is key to treatment and recovery. But such detection can sometimes require advanced imaging technology, beyond what is available commercially today. For instance, some […]

Nearly third of US young people prescribed psychoactive drugs admit misusing them

February 12, 2021February 9, 2021r3okcom

Nearly a third of US teens and young adults prescribed a psychoactive drug misuse that drug, with the likelihood of misuse rising with age, suggests an analysis of national survey responses published in the online journal Family Medicine & Community Health. Stimulants and tranquillisers were more likely to be misused than opioids, the findings indicate. […]

Vet tranquilliser now implicated in third of fatal opioid overdose cases in Philadelphia

February 11, 2021February 9, 2021r3okcom

The vet tranquilliser, xylazine, is now implicated in almost a third of fatal overdoses involving heroin and/or fentanyl in Philadelphia, reveals research published online in the journal Injury Prevention. It was detected in less than 2% of such cases between 2010 and 2015, prompting the study authors to call for stricter monitoring of the misuse […]

Anchor it! Toppling TVs, furniture can injure and kill kids

February 10, 2021February 9, 2021r3okcom

It only takes a second. Experts are warning that unsecured televisions, bedroom dressers and other heavy furniture can crush, maim and even kill curious children, and the issue may only worsen during stay-at-home lockdowns. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), between 2000 and 2019, 451 kids aged 17 years and younger died […]

Mouse study suggests genetic contribution to anxiety is partially mediated by gut microbiome

February 9, 2021r3okcom

The prevalence of anxiety disorders, already the most common mental illness in many countries, including the U.S., has surged during the novel coronavirus pandemic. A study led by researchers in Berkeley Lab’s Biosciences Area provides evidence that taking care of our gut microbiome may help mitigate some of that anxiety. The team used a genetically […]