Lourdes Antenor author

Based on a city where the mountain meets the sea and where antique houses line the streets, my mind is free to wonder, to wander and to write.

anxiety
Healthcare
‘Unexciting’ an anxious brain: Novel drug reduces anxiety-like behavior in mice
Lourdes Antenor Jun 29, 2021

Anxiety, commonly termed as a feeling of fear, dread, and restlessness, is a perfectly normal reaction to stressful situations. However, a state of heightened anxiety,

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curious
Children's Health
The most curious babies become the most curious toddlers
Lourdes Antenor Jun 29, 2021

A first-of-its-kind longitudinal study of infant curiosity found that months-old babies most captivated by magic tricks became the most curious toddlers, suggesting a pre-verbal baby’s

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detection
Hospitals
A simple blood test for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
Lourdes Antenor Jun 29, 2021

An international research team led by HKUST has developed a simple but robust blood test from Chinese patient data for early detection and screening of

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vaccinations
COVID-19, Hospitals
Vaccinations for aged care workers to be made mandatory
Lourdes Antenor Jun 29, 2021

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that COVID-19 vaccinations for aged care workers will be made mandatory. According to the Prime Minister, the decision was

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mistakes
Healthcare
Powerful people are less likely to be understanding when mistakes are made
Lourdes Antenor Jun 25, 2021

Those with power, such as the wealthy are more likely to blame others for making mistakes and they are also less troubled by reports of

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stem cell
Healthcare News, Learning - Topics, Strategy
Roadmap to HIV eradication via stem cell therapy
Lourdes Antenor Jun 25, 2021

In a groundbreaking study, a team of UC Davis researchers has discovered a special type of stem cell that can reduce the amount of the

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lifespans
COVID-19, International News
Updated analysis of U.S. COVID-19 deaths shows drops, disparities in average lifespans
Lourdes Antenor Jun 25, 2021

An updated analysis of American COVID-19 deaths throughout 2020 reveals an even bigger drop in average lifespans as well as still substantial disparities by race

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diagnosis
Healthcare, Medical Science and Technology
No lab required: New technology can release infection diagnosis in minutes
Lourdes Antenor Jun 25, 2021

The idea of visiting the doctor’s office with symptoms of an illness and leaving with a scientifically confirmed diagnosis is much closer to reality because

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childhood cancer
Children's Health, Healthcare
Targeted therapy could be first line treatment for childhood cancer
Lourdes Antenor Jun 22, 2021

Scientists studying a common childhood cancer have made a major breakthrough which could lead to a cure for some youngsters who would not have survived

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sleep
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Sleep is a biological necessity and is essential to good health
Lourdes Antenor Jun 22, 2021

A new position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine emphasizes that sleep is a biological necessity, and insufficient sleep and untreated sleep disorders

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Alzheimer's disease
Aged Care, Aged Care, Healthcare, Healthcare News, Hospitals
Unraveling the origin of Alzheimer’s disease in this new study
Lourdes Antenor Jun 22, 2021

The ultimate goal of the research is to help design a strategy to stop prion disease in humans — and, ultimately, to translate new approaches

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childbirth
Children's Health, Healthcare, Healthcare News, Hospitals, Hospitals/Clinics, International News, Learning - Topics
The out-of-pocket expense for childbirth in the US could cost up to $10,000
Lourdes Antenor Jun 21, 2021

The price tag for childbirth in America may bring some families sticker shock — even for those with private insurance. And when delivering moms require

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