Oncology & Cancer
Arthritis linked to blood cancer mutations
A team of Adelaide and U.S. researchers has discovered a link between a less common form of rheumatoid arthritis and gene mutations found in blood cancer.
Apr 23, 2024
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Health
Stick to Heimlich maneuver not 'anti-choking' devices, FDA says
People should rely on the well-established Heimlich maneuver to save a choking victim, rather than newfangled "anti-choking" devices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
Apr 23, 2024
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Health
UN labor agency report warns of rising threat of excess heat, climate change on world's workers
The U.N. labor organization warned Monday that over 70% of the world's workforce is likely to be exposed to excessive heat during their careers, citing increased concern about exposure to sunlight. It also warned of air pollution, ...
Apr 22, 2024
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Medical economics
He thinks his wife died in an understaffed hospital: Now he's trying to change the industry
For the past year, police Detective Tim Lillard has spent most of his waking hours unofficially investigating his wife's death.
23 hours ago
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Pediatrics
New research finds paid family leave helps prevent child abuse
Child maltreatment is a serious public health issue in the United States, particularly affecting young children who are most vulnerable due to their dependence on caregivers. Infants under two years old account for over one-quarter, ...
17 hours ago
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Genetics
New strategy for assessing natural history of leukodystrophies
Natural history studies serve as an important standard in medical research because they analyze demographic, genetic, environmental and other variables to better understand how a disease develops and its clinical outcomes.
Apr 22, 2024
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Surgery
Study: Type of surgery and risk level have significant impact on complications and death in elderly patients
Frailty is a well-established predictor of complications and death after surgery. However, patients over 65 who undergo a high-risk operation in the emergency room are at significantly increased risk of postoperative complications ...
19 hours ago
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Addiction
Drug, alcohol abuse goes untreated in many ex-prisoners
Most ex-cons are unlikely to receive substance use treatment following their release from prison, even though odds are high they are struggling with addiction, a new study finds.
22 hours ago
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