Immunology
Planning safe summer camp fun for kids with allergies and asthma
Preparing a kid for summer camp is already a daunting task, and it's even more complicated if your child has allergies or asthma, experts say.
Apr 15, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
More mental health support in schools makes sense—but some children may fall through gaps
Schools and colleges have a crucial role to play in supporting children's mental health. They are places where young people's mental health difficulties are identified and help is provided, and they can promote all pupils' ...
Apr 9, 2024
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Neuroscience
Will introducing independent doctors at games help the AFL tackle its concussion problem?
The Australian Football League (AFL) recently announced it is "considering appointing independent doctors at all AFL games to assist club medical staff in identifying and assessing players for potential head injuries."
Apr 8, 2024
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Surgery
Australia's potential as a global leader for surgical AI
Australia and New Zealand could become international leaders in the safe use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surgery, but first, there need to be guidelines in place to safeguard patients, according to University of Adelaide ...
Mar 27, 2024
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Health
Attempts to access Kate Middleton's medical records are no surprise. Such breaches are all too common
The alleged data breach involving Catherine, Princess of Wales tells us something about health privacy. If hospital staff can apparently access a future queen's medical records without authorization, it can happen to you.
Mar 21, 2024
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Health
The computer will see you now: Artificial Intelligence usage grows at Central Florida hospitals
Central Florida's two major health systems, Orlando Health and AdventHealth Central Florida, are widely using Artificial Intelligence for administrative work and, increasingly, to sound early alarms about potential illnesses, ...
Mar 3, 2024
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Medications
Rate of antidepressant dispensing to young people rose faster after March 2020, especially among females
Antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults increased sharply after the COVID-19 pandemic began, particularly among females, according to a new study.
Mar 1, 2024
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Medications
Antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults surges during pandemic
Antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults increased sharply after the COVID-19 pandemic began—particularly among females—a new study finds.
Feb 26, 2024
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Other
Transforming nursing assessment in acute hospitals
A large-scale participatory study led by QUT researchers has shown how optimizing ward nursing physical assessment for early changes and trends in patient condition can enhance hospital safety.
Feb 22, 2024
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Home health care linked to increased hospice use at end-of-life, study reveals
Home health care use in the last three years of a patient's life is associated with a higher likelihood of hospice care at the end of life, according to a Rutgers Health study.
Feb 21, 2024
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