Obstetrics & gynaecology
Sharing drug 'Snorting straws' spreads hepatitis C
(HealthDay)—Sharing straws to snort opioids is a major cause of hepatitis C infection, a new study finds.
Jul 28, 2016
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News tagged with health care services
Autism spectrum disorders
Analysis of more than 82,000 autistic children's health care usage data finds disparities
A new analysis of data collected from more than 82,000 autistic children across seven years reveals significant differences in their health care utilization according to sex, race and ethnicity.
May 2, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The mental health of America's children is only getting worse
A fresh review of recent government surveys suggests the well-being of 73 million American kids is under strain and seems to be getting worse.
Mar 14, 2022
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Medical research
Time-restricted eating improves health of firefighters
Firefighters are the heroes of our society, protecting us around the clock. But those 24-hour shifts are hard on the body and increase the risk of cardiometabolic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes, as well as cancer. ...
Oct 4, 2022
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Dentistry
Scientists create dental equipment that destroys viruses
Three years of the COVID-19 pandemic particularly affected the daily life of health care professionals, who consulted patients remotely due to being more likely to get infected, and some of them, like dentists, were even ...
Mar 27, 2023
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Medical economics
Linking undocumented immigrants with primary care services significantly reduces emergency department use
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) allowed many in the U.S. who had never before had health insurance to finally be able to acquire that vital benefit. However, undocumented immigrants—who often turn to emergency rooms for care—are ...
Mar 15, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study paints somber picture of US mental health status and access to care
More Americans than ever before suffer from serious psychological distress, and the country's ability to meet the growing demand for mental health services is rapidly eroding.
Apr 17, 2017
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Vaccination
Study: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in healthcare workers remains a concern
A new study from New Mexico State University researchers reveals the prevalence of vaccine hesitancy among health care workers across the world.
Apr 29, 2021
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Diabetes
New diabetes research reveals uneven distribution of quality care for young people in Ireland with type-1 diabetes
New research launched today to coincide with World Diabetes Day which takes place tomorrow, 14th November 2013 revealed that good quality care for young people with type-1 diabetes is unevenly distributed throughout Ireland. ...
Nov 14, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Nearly 10 million U.S. adults suffer from mental illness
(HealthDay)—Nearly 10 million American adults have a serious mental illness, and a similar number have considered suicide during the past year, according to a new government report on the nation's behavioral ills.
Jun 13, 2017
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