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Medical data is personal information related to the diagnosis, treatment, and overall healthcare of a patient and can include details like demographic details, drugs prescribed, laboratory tests, and health insurance. Medial data is sometimes referred to as an electronic medical record (EMR) and it is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
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FEB 14, 2020Cancer
New research published as part of a global Pan-Cancer Project highlights the world’s most comprehensive catalog to ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanFEB 12, 2020Microbiology
Though vaccination rates are high, small mumps outbreaks sometimes still occur.Written By: Carmen LeitchFEB 11, 2020Cancer
Roughly one in every two people are estimated to receive a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lives, but are all of ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanFEB 10, 2020Microbiology
Since 2013, around 30,000 people have been infected during several outbreaks of Ebola in eight different countries.Written By: Carmen LeitchFEB 09, 2020Microbiology
The Pan-Cancer Analysis of Whole Genomes (PCAWG) has brought over 1,300 scientists together to gain new insights into th ...Written By: Carmen LeitchFEB 09, 2020Space & Astronomy
NASA astronaut Christina Koch set a new record at the end of 2019 when she spent more consecutive days in space than any ...Written By: Anthony BouchardFEB 07, 2020Cardiology
Although the link between consuming processed meats and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is well establ ...Written By: Annie LennonFEB 07, 2020Health & Medicine
Under federal law, cannabis is illegal and considered a class 1 drug, meaning that it is perceived to have no medical va ...FEB 07, 2020Neuroscience
New research has found that flavonols, a large class of compounds present in many fruits and vegetables, may be linked t ...Written By: Annie LennonFEB 05, 2020Genetics & Genomics
A type of genetic mutation called chromothripsis was discovered a few years ago in chronic lymphocytic leukemia.Written By: Carmen LeitchFEB 03, 2020Genetics & Genomics
Scientists are taking note of the lack of diversity in genetics, and some are trying to fix the problem, which affects e ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJAN 31, 2020Health & Medicine
A new study published in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care suggests that medical marijuana may not aid slee ...JAN 28, 2020Neuroscience
Research now suggests that the presence of different gut bacteria may significantly impact children’s behavior, ca ...Written By: Annie LennonJAN 27, 2020Cell & Molecular Biology
Seeing what's going on inside of cells presents many challenges that advances in microscopy have tried to address.Written By: Carmen LeitchJAN 22, 2020Cannabis Sciences
The hype in the media that surrounds cannabis and health benefits supposedly associated with its use may be detrimental ...Written By: Kara MarkerJAN 21, 2020Cannabis Sciences
Medicinal cannabis may not as effective as once thought as a solution for sleep problems for those with chronic pain in ...Written By: Annie LennonJAN 21, 2020Cannabis Sciences
Researchers have found that there may be a link between smoking marijuana and cardiovascular problems including stroke a ...Written By: Annie LennonJAN 17, 2020Cardiology
A meta-analysis was recently published in the British Medical Journal to try and understand if there was a link between ...Written By: Abbie ArceJAN 16, 2020Neuroscience
Children exposed to high levels of stress at home from early on and high levels of air pollution while still in the womb ...Written By: Annie LennonJAN 16, 2020Genetics & Genomics
Giant squid, which can weigh over 900 kilograms and grow to thirteen meters, are the stuff of legend.Written By: Carmen LeitchJAN 14, 2020Genetics & Genomics
Some genetic mutations are due to a change in only one base of the genetic code, while others involve large regions of t ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJAN 13, 2020Cardiology
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences in Beijing have found that drinking black or green tea three or ...Written By: Annie LennonJAN 11, 2020Cancer
After the outcry against baby powder and concerns regarding its link to ovarian cancer, still, no investigations have cl ...Written By: Kathryn DeMuth SullivanJAN 09, 2020Neuroscience
Children born with congenital heart disease (CHD) have a life expectancy comparable to that of the general population. H ...Written By: Annie Lennon
FEB 14, 2020
Cancer
New research published as part of a global Pan-Cancer Project highlights the world’s most comprehensive catalog to
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
FEB 12, 2020
Microbiology
Though vaccination rates are high, small mumps outbreaks sometimes still occur.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 11, 2020
Cancer
Roughly one in every two people are estimated to receive a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lives, but are all of
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
FEB 10, 2020
Microbiology
Since 2013, around 30,000 people have been infected during several outbreaks of Ebola in eight different countries.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 09, 2020
Microbiology
The Pan-Cancer Analysis of Whole Genomes (PCAWG) has brought over 1,300 scientists together to gain new insights into th
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 09, 2020
Space & Astronomy
NASA astronaut Christina Koch set a new record at the end of 2019 when she spent more consecutive days in space than any
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
FEB 07, 2020
Cardiology
Although the link between consuming processed meats and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is well establ
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
FEB 07, 2020
Health & Medicine
Under federal law, cannabis is illegal and considered a class 1 drug, meaning that it is perceived to have no medical va
...
FEB 07, 2020
Neuroscience
New research has found that flavonols, a large class of compounds present in many fruits and vegetables, may be linked t
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
FEB 05, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
A type of genetic mutation called chromothripsis was discovered a few years ago in chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 03, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
Scientists are taking note of the lack of diversity in genetics, and some are trying to fix the problem, which affects e
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 31, 2020
Health & Medicine
A new study published in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care suggests that medical marijuana may not aid slee
...
JAN 28, 2020
Neuroscience
Research now suggests that the presence of different gut bacteria may significantly impact children’s behavior, ca
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JAN 27, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
Seeing what's going on inside of cells presents many challenges that advances in microscopy have tried to address.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 22, 2020
Cannabis Sciences
The hype in the media that surrounds cannabis and health benefits supposedly associated with its use may be detrimental
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JAN 21, 2020
Cannabis Sciences
Medicinal cannabis may not as effective as once thought as a solution for sleep problems for those with chronic pain in
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JAN 21, 2020
Cannabis Sciences
Researchers have found that there may be a link between smoking marijuana and cardiovascular problems including stroke a
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JAN 17, 2020
Cardiology
A meta-analysis was recently published in the British Medical Journal to try and understand if there was a link between
...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
JAN 16, 2020
Neuroscience
Children exposed to high levels of stress at home from early on and high levels of air pollution while still in the womb
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JAN 16, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
Giant squid, which can weigh over 900 kilograms and grow to thirteen meters, are the stuff of legend.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 14, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
Some genetic mutations are due to a change in only one base of the genetic code, while others involve large regions of t
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 13, 2020
Cardiology
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences in Beijing have found that drinking black or green tea three or
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JAN 11, 2020
Cancer
After the outcry against baby powder and concerns regarding its link to ovarian cancer, still, no investigations have cl
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
JAN 09, 2020
Neuroscience
Children born with congenital heart disease (CHD) have a life expectancy comparable to that of the general population. H
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon