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FDA Warns Against Using ‘Anti-Choking’ Devices

People should rely on the well-established Heimlich maneuver to save a choking victim, rather than newfangled “anti-choking” devices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. “The safety and effectiveness of over-the-counter anti-choking devices have not been established;… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on April 23, 2024

Neosporin Swabbed in the Nose Stops Viral Infections

Want to prevent a respiratory infection?A fingerful of Neosporin antibiotic swabbed inside your nose might help you fight off a range of invading respiratory viruses, a new study claims.Lab animals whose noses were treated using neomycin – the main ingredient in… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on April 23, 2024

Hospitalized Patients Fare Better With Female Doctor

The gender of your doctor may play a part in your prognosis: New research shows that hospitalized patients are less likely to die if they’re treated by a female physician. About 10.15% of men and 8.2% of women died while under the care of a female doctor, versus 10.23% and… Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on April 23, 2024