When evidence-based firearm injury prevention policies such as extreme risk protection orders are implemented properly, they can play a significant role in preventing gun-related injuries and death, according to a new scientific ...
Aug 14, 2023
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It could be the shopping trip that saves your life: supermarket carts are helping to diagnose atrial fibrillation which can then be treated to prevent disabling or fatal strokes. The research was presented at ACNAP 2023, ...
Jun 23, 2023
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Recent years have seen several high-profile cases of doctors sexually abusing young patients. Now the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is issuing new recommendations aimed at prevention.
Aug 29, 2022
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NHS Health checks together with annual hypertension and diabetes reviews for eligible patients are associated with improved quality of care and cardiovascular (CVD) disease management. Researchers from the Department of Population ...
May 27, 2022
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Welsh researchers have found that health checks help improve survival for people with a learning disability, especially those with autism or Down's syndrome.
May 18, 2022
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Although many people know what increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks, not everyone recognizes their own risk factors. This is shown by a new study of 423 Swedes aged 40–70 years, which has ...
Feb 8, 2022
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Manchester-based researchers estimate that between March and December 2020, 7.4 million fewer NICE recommended health care checks took place in UK general practices in people with type 2 diabetes, when compared to 10-year ...
Oct 13, 2021
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Contrary to what many believe, a new study finds that mental illness isn't a factor in most mass shootings or other types of mass murder.
Feb 25, 2021
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The coronavirus pandemic is changing the way we access health care, and dental care is no exception.
Apr 2, 2020
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We are all faced with obstacles at work, and sometimes just going back to work after a holiday can feel like a challenge. We might be faced with a backlog of work, new targets or systems, or looming deadlines – alongside ...
Sep 14, 2018
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