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Amna Kafayat

Amna Kafayat is a passionate psychologist and medical writer with interests in human psyche, behavior, major diseases and mental disorders. She is also a silent observer who loves counseling, calligraphy and sketching.

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Smart Toilet to Monitor for Possible Diseases

Amna Kafayat Apr 8, 2020 0

Researchers from Stanford University have introduced what they are calling a 'smart toilet' that will detect health problems such as urinary tract infections and inflammatory bowel disease, as well as the functioning of bladder and prostate by using a sensor, testing strips and a camera.…

Mathematics Model Proves Why Social Distancing Matters So Much in Controlling COVID-19

Amna Kafayat Apr 7, 2020 0

Following social distancing measures is imperative right now, to flatten the cure of the current coronavirus pandemic. This is exactly what a researcher from Oxford University has found out. A mathematical modeling expert from the…

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FDA Approves Clinical Trial of Convalescent Plasma Therapy for COVID-19

Amna Kafayat Apr 6, 2020 0

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a clinical trial that is going to allow the researchers at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) to test a convalescent plasma therapy for the patients suffering from life-threatening…

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Labels for Three Pediatric Drugs Revised

Amna Kafayat Apr 3, 2020 0

The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) has revised drugs labels for three pediatric drugs to provide clear guidance to health care professionals on drug dosage calculation according to weight. These drugs…

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US Claims China Concealed Extent of COVID-19 Outbreak

Amna Kafayat Apr 2, 2020 0

In what seems like a startling series of events, a recent U.S. intelligence community’s classified report submitted to the White House says that China has concealed the accurate extent of coronavirus spread and the number of victims. The…

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Chemical Used in Fracking Can Lead to Infertility in Men

Amna Kafayat Apr 1, 2020 0

Researchers have raised concerns about a chemical used in hydraulic fracturing. They believe the chemical, called Genapol-X100, is a environmental and health hazard and may lead to infertility in men by disrupting testicular and prostate…

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Lifestyle Changes, Medication Better Manage Heart Disease than Surgery, Stents

Amna Kafayat Mar 31, 2020 0

Two new milestone studies, published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), seem to have settled the age-old controversy in cardiology. Both say that lifestyle modifications and medicine manage heart disease better than surgery and…

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CPR Can be Dangerous for COVID-19 Patients with Heart Problems

Amna Kafayat Mar 30, 2020 0

A recent guideline by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB-NHS-FT) has barred its medical staff from performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or chest compression to the coronavirus-suspected patient having a…

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Racial Disparities Can Lead to Depression in Old People

Amna Kafayat Mar 28, 2020 0

A recent cross-sectional study, published in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA), says that racial and ethnic disparities in older adults have been identified as a reason for developing late-life depression.…

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Acupuncture is a Better Treatment for Migraines than Drugs

Amna Kafayat Mar 27, 2020 0

Manual acupuncture has proven to be an effective treatment for migraine without aura, says a recent study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ). The researchers believe acupuncture should now be offered as an acceptable…

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Your Teeth can Tell Story of Your Life, Health

Amna Kafayat Mar 26, 2020 0

Teeth are the permanent archive of a person’s life, including health and illnesses, says a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports. The tissue around the tooth, called cementum, imprints and records the effects of…

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Virtual Reality Test Allows Early Detection of Balance Problems in MS Patients

Amna Kafayat Mar 25, 2020 0

A recent study published in the American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC) says that a new potential test, known as virtual reality (VR) Optical Flow Perturbations, could be used to predict early balance problems in patients with multiple…

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