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Neonatal sepsis: the new threat posed by superbugs

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Neonatal sepsis: the new threat posed by superbugs

“This makes the need for disinfection and maintaining a protocol that ensures a clean, hygienic environment exceedingly important,” says Sankar. However, basic soap and water are lacking in half the healthcare facilities across the globe, according to a WHO/UNICEF report released in  in 2022, contributing to the risk of infections in mothers and newborns. Other … Read more

New psychology research finds Pavlovian threat conditioning can induce long-lasting memory intrusions

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New psychology research finds Pavlovian threat conditioning can induce long-lasting memory intrusions

Pavlovian threat conditioning (also known as fear conditioning) is a basic form of learning in which an animal or person comes to associate a particular stimulus with a negative outcome. New research, published in Behaviour Research and Therapy, indicates that this type of conditioning can generate intrusive memories that persist over time. The findings provide … Read more