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MediBlurb is a physician-directed organization viewed as the authoritative strategy to “briefly announce” important information regarding the latest advances in medical care and research, along with reports pertaining to medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Information is derived from trustworthy and respected medical sources.

  1. 18 AUG

    Cannabis Increases Head and Neck Cancer

    People with cannabis use disorder are up to five times more likely to develop head and neck cancer than non-users. References: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1053923 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/fullarticle/2822269?guestAccessKey=6cb564cb-8718-452a-885f-f59caecbf92f&utm_source=For_The_Media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_content=tfl&utm_term=080824

    1 min

  2. 23 JUL

    Hantavirus

    Hantavirus spreads through the urine, droppings, or saliva of wild rodents and can cause severe disease in humans. Resources: https://www.cdc.gov/hantavirus/about/index.html https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/pages/hantaviruspulmonarysyndrome.aspx https://www.cdc.gov/hantavirus/hcp/clinical-overview/index.html

    1 min

  3. 19 APR

    Indoor Thunderstorm Safety

    Being indoors does not automatically protect you from lightning. About one-third of lightning-strike injuries occur indoors. References: https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/lightning-safety/index.html https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning-indoors https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning-myths

    1 min

  4. 9 APR

    Alcohol Raises Heart Disease Risk, Particularly Among Women

    Women who consume more than one drink per day exhibited a 45% higher risk of developing heart disease compared to those with moderate intake. Resource: https://www.acc.org/About-ACC/Press-Releases/2024/03/28/11/58/alcohol-raises-heart-disease-risk-particularly-among-women

    1 min

  5. 1 APR

    Measles Alert

    Recent uptick in measles cases in U.S. largely among unvaccinated children and adolescents, possibly due to increased global occurrences. Resources: https://emergency.cdc.gov/newsletters/coca/2024/012524.html https://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/parents-top4.html https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2024/han00504.asp

    1 min

  6. 26 MAR

    Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Carotid Artery Plaque

    Microplastics and nanoplastics in carotid plaque led to greater chance of subsequent myocardial infarction, stroke, or death from any cause. Resource: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2309822

    1 min

  7. 14 MAR

    Adolescent Use of Delta-8-THC

    Significant adolescent use identified of new hemp-derived cannabis products, which can have intoxicating effects resembling marijuana. Resources: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1037256 https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1037279 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2816083 https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/5-things-know-about-delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol-delta-8-thc

    2 min

  8. 6 MAR

    Sweetened Beverages and Atrial Fibrillation

    Drinking sugar-sweetened or artificially sweetened beverages is associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation. References: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1036109 https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCEP.123.012145

    1 min
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