Monday, 20 July 2020

Trump Says He ‘Aced’ a Cognitive Test. What Does That Really Mean?


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Why Do Black Kids Fare Worse After Surgery?

African American mother playing with baby boy

Looking at more than 172,000 U.S. children who had inpatient surgery, researchers found that Black kids faced higher post-operative risks. That included more than three times the risk of dying within 30 days.



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When a Nurse Gets COVID: Her Tough Road Back

coronavirus nurse

Tapp survived a months-long battle with COVID-19, a fight that required doctors to put her in a medically induced coma after flying her by helicopter to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.



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U.S. Air Quality Got Better During Pandemic: Study

air quality

Researchers said the NO2 decreases were likely the result of less traffic as more people worked at home and drove less.



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Colon Cancer Tests by Mail Might Boost Screening

cancer cell spreading

Colon cancer is easily diagnosed by routine screening, such as colonoscopies and at-home stool testing.



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