Pediatric ICUs in Nevada still at full capacity as respiratory viruses spread
The number of cases for respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, has more than doubled in the state over the last year. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/health/pediatric-icus-in-nevada-still-at-full-capacity-as-respiratory-viruses-spread-2698409/
HPV screening can help assess cervical cancer risk
Numerous strains of human papillomavirus, or HPV, infection play a role in causing almost all cervical cancer. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/livewell/hpv-screening-can-help-assess-cervical-cancer-risk-2715004/
Doctors: Medical malpractice bill would worsen physician shortage
But trial lawyers, who support the bill, say the current cap on pain and suffering damages sacrifices patients’ rights. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/2023-legislature/doctors-medical-malpractice-bill-would-worsen-physician-shortage-2774503/
Savvy Senior: What are the early signs and symptoms of diabetes?
According to the CDC, more than 38 million Americans have diabetes, and another 97 million have prediabetes, but many of them don’t even know it. Original article:...
Why kids love sweets, and how to moderate their sugar consumption
Why do kids have such a strong preference for sweets? We are born with it, experts say. This initial taste for sugar may drive us to seek...
Hawaii bill would ban Nevada casino ads in Aloha State
Hawaii’s attorney general believes the proposed law, which seeks to reduce the flow of residents’ money to Las Vegas, could be found unconstitutional. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/hawaii-bill-would-ban-nevada-casino-ads-in-aloha-state-2725867/
Ransomware incident investigated at Las Vegas Valley hospitals
Several Las Vegas Valley hospitals were told of a ransomware incident detected by one of their vendors, according to a news release Friday. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/health/ransomware-incident-investigated-at-las-vegas-valley-hospitals-2969927/
Young and old alike celebrate Kwanzaa during colorful Las Vegas event
Saturday’s event was part of a week-long celebration to showcase African American culture. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/young-and-old-alike-celebrate-kwanzaa-during-colorful-las-vegas-event-3600635/
‘We all benefit from her work’: Community leader Ann Lynch dies at 89
Ann Lynch, a hospital vice president who co-founded a few local nonprofit organizations and served a tenure as the National PTA president, died on Dec. 23. Original...
Survey suggests little progress against US teen vaping
The data seems to show more high school students vaping, with 14 percent saying they had done so recently, compared with about 11 percent last year. Original...
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