Health
Rich countries hit brake for health spending: OECD
A third of the world's rich countries cut health spending between 2009 and 2011, according to a probe of 33 advanced economies published on Thursday.
Nov 20, 2013
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Health
Nurses: The forgotten workforce
A new national survey of nurses' attitudes highlights a profession that sees itself as overlooked by management and constantly suffocated by too much red tape.
Sep 2, 2013
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Health
Study shows elementary and middle schools can get students moving, not just thinking
Despite widespread cuts to physical education classes and recess, an Indiana University study has shown that schools can play an important role in helping their students live healthier lives. Schools that implemented coordinated ...
Aug 8, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
US shooting revives debate over mental health care
The deadly US shooting rampage last week has revived debate about access to mental health care—a tough issue as state funds dry up and laws make it difficult to treat people against their will.
Dec 20, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New York governor extends shutdown to May 15
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday extended the state's shutdown order until May 15, citing data showing conditions were improving but insisting on the need to maintain vigilance.
Apr 16, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Gaps in mental health infrastructure for youth identified in many US communities
Mental health facilities that provide outpatient specialty services for youth are a critical element of the mental health care infrastructure, especially for youth who are uninsured or publically insured.
Feb 12, 2013
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Health
Mathematics: The key to better and cheaper healthcare
Efforts to achieve higher efficiency in healthcare delivery are often assumed to be forced by budget cuts that are in the end harmful to patients. However, quality improvements and cost savings can in fact go side-by-side, ...
Dec 13, 2012
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Health
White House warns of food safety cuts
(AP)—Impending across-the-board budget cuts could mean fewer government food safety inspections and higher prices for meat at the grocery store.
Feb 11, 2013
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Health
Romania plans anti-obesity tax on sugary drinks
Romania announced Tuesday plans to levy a tax on sugary soft drinks to combat obesity, following the lead of other European countries such as France.
Aug 6, 2019
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Budget cuts threaten research on antimicrobial resistance
(HealthDay)—Proposed budget cuts could seriously hamper efforts to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR), according to an article published online Sept. 4 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Sep 8, 2017
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