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AI-human task-sharing could cut mammography screening costs by up to 30%
The most effective way to harness the power of artificial intelligence when screening for breast cancer may be through collaboration with human radiologists—not by wholesale replacing them, says new research co-written ...
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Inclusive peer support groups are expanding at US colleges, but stable funding is needed
A new study has found that collegiate recovery programs with multiple sources of funding serve twice as many students as programs with only one source of funding. These programs, particularly those that offer support groups ...
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National study evaluates the electricity cost burden of in-home medical equipment
In the United States, the market for durable medical equipment (DME)—including oxygen concentrators, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines and peritoneal kidney dialysis machines—has a projected market increase ...
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Study finds significant gaps in NHS care for patients who are deaf or have hearing loss
A majority of individuals who are deaf or have hearing loss face significant communication barriers when accessing care through the National Health Service (NHS), with nearly two-thirds of patients missing half or more of ...
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Social injustice continues to 'kill on a grand scale,' says report
A new global report published by the World Health Organization (WHO), the evidence review for which has been provided by the UCL Institute of Health Equity (IHE), reveals that the targets from its first landmark Commission ...
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Emergency rooms adapting to the needs of older adults
A visit to the emergency room is no fun for anybody. But older people face challenges that can make a tough situation worse.
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Covered California pushes for better health care as federal spending cuts loom
Faced with potential federal spending cuts that threaten health coverage and falling childhood vaccination rates, Monica Soni, the chief medical officer of Covered California, has a lot on her plate—and on her mind.
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NC bill to allow non-prescription use of ivermectin reignites COVID controversy
A drug that gained international attention for its controversial off-label use during the COVID-19 pandemic could soon be available in North Carolina without a prescription.
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1 in 10 doctors is burned out, research indicates
Next time you see your family physician or a hospital doctor, be extra kind and patient—they could be on the verge of burning out, a new study warns.
May 6, 2025
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Pooled buying can reduce costs of life-saving drugs, but planning is key
Pooling orders for life-saving medicines can help drive down their cost and ensure a steady supply for low- and middle-income countries, though there are trade-offs, according to a new study led by a University of Massachusetts ...
May 6, 2025
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'Milkshake tax': There's growing evidence that expanding the UK's sugar levy could help tackle obesity
The UK government is considering expanding its sugar tax on fizzy drinks to include milkshakes and other sweetened beverages, as part of new proposals announced in April 2025. The Treasury confirmed it plans to move forward ...
May 6, 2025
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Study highlights mental health challenges among Ecuadorian health care providers during COVID-19
A study conducted by researchers from Universidad San Francisco de Quito and Johns Hopkins University has revealed critical insights into the mental health of health care providers in Ecuador during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 6, 2025
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Why aren't people who need weight loss drugs getting them?
Weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have attracted widespread attention, making headlines across pop culture and scientific sectors alike. But it appears that hearing about these medications is a ...
May 6, 2025
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Trump team's $500 million bet on old vaccine technology puzzles scientists
The Trump administration's unprecedented $500 million grant for a broadly protective flu shot has confounded vaccine and pandemic preparedness experts, who said the project was in early stages, relied on old technology and ...
May 6, 2025
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California's primary care shortage persists despite ambitious moves to close gap
Sumana Reddy, a primary care physician, struggles on thin financial margins to run Acacia Family Medical Group, the small independent practice she founded 27 years ago in Salinas, California, a predominantly Latino city in ...
May 6, 2025
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Study reveals stark differences in life expectancy across US states over the past century
A sweeping new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) reveals striking disparities in life expectancy across U.S. states and the District of Columbia over the past century.
May 5, 2025
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Liver cancer survival rates reflect income disparities
The risk of dying from the most common form of primary liver cancer is about 30% higher for patients with low household income compared to those with middle or high household income, according to a study from the University ...
May 5, 2025
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Pharmacies excluded from preferred networks face much higher risk of closure, research finds
Retail pharmacies excluded from Medicare Part D networks maintained by drug benefits middlemen were much more likely to close over the past decade, according to new research from USC published in Health Affairs.
May 5, 2025
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An expanded role for physiotherapists can mean better and faster care
In Quebec, physiotherapists are getting involved in treating patients a lot earlier in the process of their care—and that's a good thing, experts say.
May 5, 2025
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Addressing health care provider burnout through digital twin systems
Taylan Topcu is leading a team of Virginia Tech researchers using digital twins to help take better care of health care providers.
May 5, 2025
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A Michigan research professor explains how NIH funding works—and what it means to suddenly lose a grant
In its first 100 days, the Trump administration has terminated more than US$2 billion in federal grants, according to a public-source database compiled by the scientific community, and it is proposing additional cuts that ...
May 5, 2025
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COVID-19 exacerbated racial inequities in Ontario's prison system: Study
A pandemic-era push to reduce Ontario's prison population disproportionately benefited white inmates, new research shows, leaving Indigenous, Black and other racialized people more likely to remain behind bars—and deepening ...
May 5, 2025
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The Women's Health Initiative has shaped women's health for more than 30 years, but its future is uncertain
Women make up more than 50% of the population, yet before the 1990s they were largely excluded from health and medical research studies.
May 5, 2025
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Cuts have eliminated more than a dozen US government health-tracking programs
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s motto is " Make America Healthy Again," but government cuts could make it harder to know if that's happening.
May 5, 2025
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The age-old problem of long-term care
Caring well for the elderly is a familiar challenge. Some elderly people need close medical attention in facilities; others struggle with reduced capabilities while not wanting to leave their homes. For families, finding ...
May 5, 2025
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