Month: March 2022

Home-based flu tests as accurate as rapid diagnostic testing in clinical settings

Home-based, self-administered tests for influenza are comparable in accuracy to rapid diagnostic tests in clinical settings, according to a peer-reviewed study. The researchers determined that sensitivity and specificity of the home test and clinical test were similar. False-negative results were more common when the self-test was administered after 72 hours of the onset of symptoms, but […]

Published on March 10, 2022

Gamification, past habits may impact future eco-friendly tendencies differently

Green consumer habits may not be impacted by gamification practices, but people who purchased environmentally friendly products in the past are likely to continue to do so, according to a team of researchers, who theorized that adding gamification techniques to a consumer’s eco-friendly purchasing habits would perpetuate green consumerism. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on March 10, 2022

Radiation Treatment Not Necessary When Treating Low-Risk Thyroid Cancer

A study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine revealed that radiation therapy, the cornerstone of thyroid cancer care, may be of no benefit for low risk thyroid cancers. Researchers suggest that for this population, surgery alone might be sufficient… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on March 10, 2022