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Most Australian aged care homes are falling short of minimum care standards
New analysis has revealed many Australian aged care residents are not receiving the levels of care they need and are entitled to.
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Physicians can significantly reduce antibiotic use without compromising treatment
Older GPs are more likely to prescribe antibiotics than their younger colleagues. A more cautious approach will not degrade treatment—and it can help fight antibiotic resistance that could soon kill millions of people annually. ...
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Super Bowl parade shooting survivors await promised donations while bills pile up
Abigail Arellano keeps her son Samuel's medical bills in a blue folder in a cabinet above the microwave. Even now, four months after the 11-year-old was shot at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade, the bills keep coming.
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New research reveals that a tobacco company has secretly funded Japanese academics
New revelations, published in Nicotine and Tobacco Research, reveal the recent activities of Philip Morris International (PMI) and its Japanese affiliate, Philip Morris Japan (PMJ).
Jun 27, 2024
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WIC enrollment reduces poor pregnancy outcomes for parents and babies, study finds
More than one in 10 households in the United States last year did not have access to adequate and nutritious food, according to the U.S. government. Further, food and nutrition insecurity lead to a higher risk of poor pregnancy ...
Jun 27, 2024
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Medicaid for millions in America hinges on Deloitte-run systems plagued by errors
Deloitte, a global consultancy that reported revenue last year of $65 billion, pulls in billions of dollars from states and the federal government for supplying technology it says will modernize Medicaid.
Jun 27, 2024
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Rural and remote Aboriginal patients face extra pressure to make ends meet
From sleeping rough in parklands to skipping medical appointments, the additional burden of out-of-pocket health care expenditure (OOPHE) is widening the health care gap for Aboriginal households in rural and remote regions.
Jun 27, 2024
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California leaders tussle with health industry over billions of new dollars for Medi-Cal
Gov. Gavin Newsom, state lawmakers, and health industry leaders have a small window to reach an agreement on billions of new dollars for Medi-Cal before it's put to voters in November.
Jun 27, 2024
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New survey finds cancer drug shortage management remains a moving target, impacting clinical trials
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)—a nonprofit alliance of leading cancer centers—is publishing new results for its latest survey on cancer drug shortages in the United States. This follows data published ...
Jun 26, 2024
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USPSTF: Not enough evidence to recommend screening for food insecurity
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the current evidence is insufficient for recommending screening for food insecurity in the primary care setting. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation ...
Jun 26, 2024
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The economic impact of changing how health care is delivered to older people in emergency departments
Crowding in emergency departments (EDs) is a growing problem in Ireland and internationally, and coupled with long waiting times, affects health care outcomes and patient satisfaction. A new study from researchers at Trinity ...
Jun 25, 2024
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Fewer GP appointments and COVID lockdown have exacerbated declining continuity of care in English general practices
Fewer GP appointments and the COVID lockdown have exacerbated declining continuity of care in English general practices.
Jun 25, 2024
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Researchers develop program to improve quality of care, reduce avoidable hospitalizations in nursing homes
A researcher at the University of Missouri has developed a program that improves the quality of care and reduces avoidable hospitalizations in nursing homes—saving Missouri nursing homes and Medicare millions of dollars ...
Jun 24, 2024
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A tale of two states: Arizona and Florida diverge on how to expand kids' health insurance
Arizona and Florida—whose rates of uninsured children are among the highest in the nation—set goals last year to widen the safety net that provides health insurance to people 18 and younger.
Jun 24, 2024
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Study examines acceptability of teleneurology across neurological conditions
One of the first studies to examine patient acceptability of teleneurology and determine factors influencing acceptability across neurological conditions, has found teleneurology was highly acceptable across the full range ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Unlocking innovation secrets in the smart medical industry
Smart medical is the product of the deep integration of the health care service industry and information technology. With the advent of new-generation information technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data and ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Funding instability plagues program that brings docs to underserved areas
For Diana Perez, a medical resident at the Family Health Center of Harlem, the handwritten thank-you note she received from a patient is all the evidence she needs that she has chosen the right training path.
Jun 24, 2024
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No more recreational vaping for Australians—from October, vapes will be sold over the counter at pharmacies
The Australian Senate is set to pass a bill that will see the end of all vape sales—regardless of nicotine content—from general retailers. From July 1, non-nicotine vapes will no longer be permitted for sale outside of ...
Jun 24, 2024
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UK drug companies repeatedly violate their marketing code, warns research
New data analysis by University of Bath and Lund University academics reveals that public health in the UK could be undermined by a failing system of drug company self-regulation. The research shows that drug companies are ...
Jun 21, 2024
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Community-centered approach to providing vaccine education and resources to homeless persons during COVID-19
A community-support model for providing health resources and education is a way to continuously engage unhoused people and other underserved groups who are particularly vulnerable during health emergencies like the COVID-19 ...
Jun 21, 2024
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