Medications
UK, EU face significant medicine shortages: Study
Patients in the UK and European Union are facing shortages of vital medicines such as antibiotics and epilepsy medication, research published Thursday found.
Apr 18, 2024
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Health
New research shows urgency to act on Nigeria's trans fat elimination policy
Significantly reducing trans fat levels in the Nigerian food supply could prevent approximately 10,000 heart disease deaths and save $90 million US (12 billion Naira, ₦) in health care costs over a decade. The new findings ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Mistreatment in childbirth is common in the US especially among the disadvantaged, study finds
Lack of respectful maternity care in the U.S. culminating in mistreatment in childbirth is a regular occurrence, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Yet until now experiences of ...
Apr 4, 2024
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Health
Research finds no evidence probiotics offer benefit during pregnancy
A systematic review of the use of probiotics during pregnancy on pregnancy-related conditions found no evidence that probiotics had any effect on the conditions.
Mar 28, 2024
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Ophthalmology
AI to improve cataract surgery in the Global South
While the adequate surgical treatment of cataract is guaranteed in high-income countries, the surgical results in the Global South are often inadequate. Video recording can be used to analyze possible surgical errors, improve ...
Apr 15, 2024
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Health
Taxing unhealthy food helps cut obesity, says global study
Mexico is leading the way in implementing taxes on unhealthy food options, successfully helping to tackle obesity and related health issues.
Apr 22, 2024
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Health
Only 26% of Americans say they get at least eight hours of sleep, new Gallup poll says
If you're feeling—YAWN—sleepy or tired while you read this and wish you could get some more shut-eye, you're not alone. A majority of Americans say they would feel better if they could have more sleep, according to a ...
Apr 15, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
A sustainable diagnosis tool for multiple cancers
An accurate, affordable, environmentally and user-friendly diagnostic tool for multiple cancers—including pancreatic, gastric, and colorectal cancers—is reported in a paper in Nature Sustainability. The tool can diagnose ...
Apr 23, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
New study says obese and overweight children at risk of iron deficiency
Children and young people who are overweight or obese are at significantly higher risk of iron deficiency, according to a study by nutritional scientists at the University of Leeds.
Apr 10, 2024
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Cardiology
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy increase risk of cardiovascular death after giving birth, study finds
Rutgers Health researchers have found that hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are strongly associated with fatal cardiovascular disease for up to a year after birth.
Apr 11, 2024
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