Tensions Rise in the Taiwan Strait
Ted Galen CarpenterThe Chinese military is flexing its muscles in the Taiwan Strait in response to last month ’s electoral triumph by Taiwan’s pro‐independence Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).President Tsai Ing-wen ’s landslide reelection, combined with the DPP’s retention of a majority in the legislature, infuriated Beijing ’s leadership.A dangerously provocative response was not long in coming.Acrimonious bilateral relations took on a worrisome military dimension early this week.Despite the onset of the coronavirus crisis and the pervasive disruptions it has caused, the Chinese government...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - February 12, 2020 Category: American Health Authors: Ted Galen Carpenter Source Type: blogs
Justified Quarantine?
The 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a force to be reckoned with, despite its unclear origins (see here and here). From Wuhan, China, the virus has spread to all of the Chinese provinces, and, by 31 January, eighteen other countries. By 30 January, the World Health Organization (WHO) had declared the situation a public health … Continue reading "Justified Quarantine?" (Source: blog.bioethics.net)
Source: blog.bioethics.net - February 1, 2020 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: D. Joy Riley Tags: Health Care 2019-nCoV bioethics Corona virus PHEIC quarantine syndicated Upshur Wuhan Source Type: blogs
Be careful where you get your news about coronavirus
News about a deadly virus that appeared in Wuhan, China in December (now called 2019 novel coronavirus, or 2019-nCoV) is everywhere lately. And as the number of cases rises, it’s understandable if you’re wondering how likely it is that you or a loved one will become ill. And quite likely, you’re also wondering how to prevent this.
So, where should you turn for the latest information on a rapidly changing situation? It’s hard to beat the convenience of the internet, and we know there’s a lot of useful and reliable information online. But there’s also a lot of misinformation. The trick is to figure out which is w...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - February 1, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Robert H. Shmerling, MD Tags: Cold and Flu Emergency Planning Health Infectious diseases Travel health Source Type: blogs
Digital mental health taking off in Europe
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These 10 European tech startups want to help you improve your mental fitness (Silicon Canals):
“According to a report by WHO Euro (World Health Organisation Europe), in many western countries, mental health disorders are the major cause of disability, accounting for 30% to 40% of chronic sick leaves, and costing nearly 3% of GDP. In addition to this, the Health at a Glance: Europe report states that mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and drug use disorders affect over one in six people across the European Union.
Recent years have seen increased interest in the use of artificial intelligence and other d...
Source: SharpBrains - January 31, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Authors: SharpBrains Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Health & Wellness Technology Ahum anxiety artificial intelligence depression disability disorders drug use disorders Flow Neuroscience Healios Humanoo Medigold Health mental health mental health disorde Source Type: blogs
Ethics of Pandemics: Coronavirus and Large Scale Quarantine
by Craig Klugman, Ph.D.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has just declared “a public health emergency of international concern” for the coronavirus. The statement means that all countries should take this disease seriously and allows countries to close borders, cancel flights, and screen people in airports, all measures that some countries (such as the U.S.) were already taking. As scientists learn more about this disease and governments respond, China has taken several drastic measures to block the spread of the infection including an unprecedented quarantine of 50 million people.… (Source: blog.bioethics.net)
Source: blog.bioethics.net - January 31, 2020 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Craig Klugman Tags: Cultural Featured Posts Global Ethics Health Care Politics Public Health China coronavirus Source Type: blogs
Episode 19: Should We Worry About Screen Time?
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Abstaining From Social Media Doesn’t Improve Well-Being, Experimental Study Finds
These Violent Delights Don’t Have Violent Ends: Study Finds No link Between Violent Video Games And Teen Aggression
Hard-core players of violent video games do not have emotionally blunted brains
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Episode one: Dating and Attraction
Episode two: Breaking Bad Habits
Episode three: How to Win an Argument
Episode four: The Psychology of Gift Giving
Episode five: How To Learn a New Language
Episode six: How To Be Sarcastic
Episode seven: Use Psychology To Compete Like an Olympian.
Episode eight: Can We...
Source: BPS RESEARCH DIGEST - January 28, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: BPS Research Digest Tags: Developmental Mental health Podcast Technology Source Type: blogs
The new coronavirus: What we do — and don’t — know
A rapidly evolving health story broke in late December when a novel illness originating in Wuhan, China made the news. Reports of the number of infected people swiftly rose, and isolated cases of this new coronavirus — dubbed 2019-nCoV by scientists — have appeared in several countries due to international travel. At this writing, almost 1,300 confirmed cases and over 40 deaths have occurred in China, according to an article in the New York Times.
Fortunately, public health officials in many countries, including the US, have put measures in place to help prevent further spread of the virus. These measures include healt...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - January 25, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Todd Ellerin, MD Tags: Health Source Type: blogs
Coronavirus FAQ
What is a coronavirus?
Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that cause diseases in mammals, including humans, and birds.
Why are they called coronaviruses?
The name derives from the fact that the viral capsule has a “halo” or “crown” surrounding it.
What do coronaviruses do?
In humans, the virus infects the airways giving rise to flu-like symptoms, a runny nose, cough, sore throat and fever, these are usually mild, but in rare cases can be lethal.
Is there a vaccine against coronaviruses?
No.
Are there any drugs to block or treat infection?
No.
When were coronaviruses first discovered?
In the 1960s
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Source: David Bradley Sciencebase - Songs, Snaps, Science - January 24, 2020 Category: Science Authors: David Bradley Tags: Sciencebase Source Type: blogs
WEIRD Studies And Psychedelic Experiences: The Week ’s Best Psychology Links
Our weekly round-up of the best psychology coverage from elsewhere on the web
Psychologists have long recognised that the field has a bias towards studying people from Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic (WEIRD) societies. But how much is actually being done to correct this bias? Not enough, according to the experts interviewed by Michael Schulson in a story for Undark.
This week the government announced plans to use lie-detector tests with convicted terrorists who have been released from prison. There’s just one problem, reports Hannah Devlin in The Guardian — they don’t work. While polygraphs ...
Source: BPS RESEARCH DIGEST - January 24, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: BPS Research Digest Tags: Weekly links Source Type: blogs
COVID-19: news
Discussions about what news is being reportedThe New Humanitarian about the narratives surrounding the outbreakHuman Rights Watch about Chinese news coverage of the outbreak.De Volkskrant (in Dutch) has an article looking at fact and fiction circulating on social media about the virus. The article includes examples of social media posts (in English). My translation of the headlines is:The virus is more infectious than the WHO says – unclearThis illness is deadlier than China says – unlikelyThe illness is leading to over full hospitals – conceivableThe origin of the coronavirus is bat soup – in...
Source: Browsing - January 23, 2020 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: coronavirus COVID-19 NCOV Wuhan Source Type: blogs
Oh no! Are we all going to die?
Yes. However, very probably not because of the novel coronavirus that has appeared in China. This seems to be front page headlines in every media outlet on the planet, and the World Health Organization has convened a meeting to decide whether to declare an official Global Health Emergency.This sort of flapdoodle happens every time a novel pathogen appears. Back when I lived in the Hub of the Universe a mosquito-borne disease called West Nile virus appeared (having formerly been large confined to, yes, west of the Nile). For weeks, every time a new case was identified it would be on the front page of the Boston Globe....
Source: Stayin' Alive - January 22, 2020 Category: American Health Source Type: blogs
Neuroendocrine tumors of GI Tract.
The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies neuroendocrine neoplasms as well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors (either the primary tumor or metastasis) and poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinomas.Historically, well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors have been referred to as “carcinoid tumors,” a term which may cause confusion because clinically a carcinoid tumor is a serotonin-producing tumor associated with functional manifestations of carcinoid syndrome.The use of the term “carcinoid” for neuroendocrine tumor reporting is therefore discouraged for these reasons.Immunohistochemistry and other ancil...
Source: Oncopathology - January 22, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: blogs
ASHA President: Is Parents ’ Smartphone Use the New Secondhand Smoke?
In a prominent “USA Today” op-ed—featured in the newspaper’s online Opinion section and reprinted by publications all over the country—ASHA 2020 President Theresa Rodgers addresses adults’ digital usage habits.
Rodgers writes about how parents’ preoccupation with smartphones can negatively affect their children’s speech and language development. Parents’ diverted attention deprives children of essential day-to-day human interaction. This crucial early interaction fuels language development and communication skills.
In the piece, Rodgers writes:
“But anyone raising or caring for children today should kno...
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Press Releases - January 17, 2020 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Francine Pierson Tags: Advocacy Audiology News Slider Speech-Language Pathology Autism Spectrum Disorder Early Intervention Language Disorders social skills Speech Disorders Source Type: blogs
It ’s the Year of the Nurse
The World Health Organization has designated 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and Midwife in honor of Florence Nightingale ’s 200th birthday. We owe a lot to Florence Nightingale, but what about Harriet Tubman or Mary Seacole? Nursing – and society – has been changing since the days of these nursing pioneers. It’s way past […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - January 11, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/sarah-jorgensen" rel="tag" > Sarah E. Jorgensen, RN < /a > < /span > Tags: Policy Nursing Source Type: blogs
