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Kayla Matthews
Kayla Matthews is a writer and blogger with a passion for health IT and big data research. To read more from Kayla, follow her on Twitter.
Latest posts by Kayla Matthews (see all)
  • Livestock emissions higher than estimated - 8th November 2017
  • Predicting a soldier’s potential for developing depression and PTSD - 18th October 2017
  • How headphone-listening habits affect hearing thresholds - 14th July 2017

Livestock emissions higher than estimated

08/11/2017

On Biology

We have known for some time animal agriculture plays an outsized role in our planet’s natural carbon cycle. Until recently, however, we didn’t fully… Read more »

Predicting a soldier’s potential for developing depression and PTSD

18/10/2017

BMC Series blog

Research published in BMC Psychology has found that a series of validated, self-reported questions administered to soldiers early in their careers could predict… Read more »

How headphone-listening habits affect hearing thresholds

14/07/2017

On Health

It’s impossible to walk down the street in any city around the world without seeing at least one person with their earbuds in, listening to music. However… Read more »

The influence of dog ownership on sedentary behavior in older adults

16/06/2017

BMC Series blog

Findings in a recent study published in BMC Public Health indicate that owning a dog could help older people meet recommended physical activity levels by… Read more »

The Future, High-Tech Impacts of Ultrasound in Health Care

Ultrasounds are traditionally used for imaging.

18/04/2017

On Medicine

Ultrasound technology is a vital part of health care. It is utilized for a variety of diagnostic purposes, but until recently, all an ultrasound could be used… Read more »

US traffic fatalities and relationship to medical cannabis laws

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10/02/2017

On Medicine

Guest blogger Kayla Matthews reports on recent research that finds states that have enacted laws legalizing medical marijuana see a reduction in vehicle-related… Read more »

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