Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds texting may be more suitable than apps in treatment of mental illness
Texting may be a more suitable treatment aid for those with mental illness than mobile applications.
Jan 29, 2015
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Number of medical schools with student-run free clinics has more than doubled
There has been a doubling during the last decade in the number of U.S. medical schools that have student-run free clinics, with more than half of medical students involved with these clinics, according to a study in the December ...
Dec 9, 2014
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Health
National initiative shows multisystem approaches to reduce diabetes disparities
Exciting results from an innovative, multicultural, five-year initiative, known as the Alliance to Reduce Disparities in Diabetes (Alliance), have been published in ten peer-reviewed articles in the November 2014 supplemental ...
Oct 30, 2014
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New evidence points to outcomes and cost benefits of telemedicine
Congestive heart failure, stroke, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are three of the leading causes of death in the U.S. The use of telemedicine to help manage chronic diseases such as these can yield clear ...
Sep 10, 2014
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Chronic care financial burden goes beyond actual costs
A fear of finance-related challenges for people suffering with chronic diseases may be just as detrimental to their health management as actual out-of-pocket costs, a new study shows.
Jul 11, 2014
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Residents concerned about lack of time with patients
(HealthDay)—Many U.S. medical residents are concerned about reduced face-time with patients and report that engaging patients in their own care is more challenging than anticipated, according to a report from the American ...
Feb 10, 2014
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The Medical Minute: Make preventive care part of your 2014 health focus
At the conclusion of the holiday hustle and bustle, likely replete with unhealthy eating, many focus on health in the new year. In addition to eating right and getting more exercise, another resolution should be to seek the ...
Jan 10, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers find a new solution in detecting breast-cancer related lymphedem
Viewed as one of the most feared outcomes of breast cancer treatment, doctors struggle detecting and diagnosing breast-cancer related Lymphedema—a condition affecting the lymphatic system and causing psychosocial distress ...
Nov 12, 2013
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Surgery
Blood transfusions in cardiac surgery may up infections
(HealthDay)—Transfusion of red blood cells (RBCs) during or after surgery may increase the risk of major infections, such as pneumonia and bloodstream infections, according to research published in the June issue of the ...
Jun 5, 2013
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Young children who miss well-child visits are more likely to be hospitalized
Young children who missed more than half of recommended well-child visits had up to twice the risk of hospitalization compared to children who attended most of their visits, according to a study published today in the American ...
May 24, 2013
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