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  • Finding them first: Med student spearheads rescue and relief in Brooklyn after Sandy

    Published November 20, 2012

    When Matthew Kraushar, a 26-year-old medical student, was approached about creating a major medical relief effort in Red Hook after Hurricane Sandy, he didn't think he was qualified.  But soon, thanks so his efforts, he helped establish a makeshift clinic and rescue effort for trapped or cutoff residents in need of medical care

  • Power outages leave sick with fewer options for medical treatment

    Published November 02, 2012

    In the aftermath of superstorm Sandy, which shuttered a number of doctors' offices due to widespread power outages, walk-in urgent care clinics throughout New England are reporting an overflow of patients needing care

  • Flood waters from Sandy pose risk of water supply contamination

    Published November 01, 2012

    With many of New Jersey’s cities and towns still experiencing significant flooding, several of the state’s municipalities have issued boil water advisories, warning consumers that the public drinking water could possibly be contaminated and unsafe to drink.  With flood water turning into standing water, the spread of infectious diseases could be a concern

  • Diseases and illnesses common after major hurricanes

    Published October 30, 2012

    While its most devastating winds and waters have begun to subside, Sandy will continue to impact residents along the East Coast, making people susceptible to a number of diseases and illnesses. Here are some diseases that you should watch out for if you live in an area affected by the storm

  • A child with 2 moms, 1 dad: Ethical concerns surrounding 3-parent IVF

    Published October 26, 2012

    According to a recent report, scientists have successfully created human embryos with genetic information from one man and two different women. However, many bioethicists are commenting that just because the procedure can be done, doesn’t necessarily mean it should

  • Nerve clusters may hold clues to facial blindness

    Published October 24, 2012

    After performing small experiments on a patient with electrodes temporarily implanted in his brain, Stanford researchers have pinpointed two nerve clusters that play a crucial role in the brain’s ability to distinguish one face from another

  • Chris O’Donnell promotes flu vaccination, busts myths surrounding the shot

    Published October 22, 2012

    While the holiday season may be upon us, another season has also arrived – flu season.  In order to encourage people to get vaccinated, actor Chris O'Donnell is raising awareness about a new flu shot with a much shorter needle, as well as clearing up misconceptions surrounding the vaccine

  • Motherhood may dampen cocaine's effects on the brain

    Published October 16, 2012

    New research from the University of Michigan has revealed that motherhood may dampen the effects of cocaine use – a discovery that could lead to more customized drug therapies to fight addiction

  • Single gene variant may affect transplanted kidney survival

    Published October 12, 2012

    Scientists have discovered a single gene variant in kidney transplant donors that may predict whether or not the transplanted kidney will survive in the recipient - which may help prevent painful rejection in the future

  • Maternal depression, antidepressants alter baby language development

    Published October 09, 2012

    Now, a new study has revealed that both maternal depression and a common kind of antidepressant are two big environmental issues, which can alter when this learning phase begins in children – ultimately affecting their ability to learn how to speak