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Study shows drop in use of antiviral medications in young children with influenza

Despite national medical guidelines supporting the use of antiviral medications in young children diagnosed with influenza, a recent study reports an underuse of the treatment.

Dec 17, 2024

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Study suggests over half of women with gestational diabetes in UK are undiagnosed

Research investigating testing methods for gestational diabetes suggests that over half of pregnant women with the condition are not being diagnosed with the current NHS blood test process, leading to unnecessary complications ...

Dec 17, 2024

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Electronic sepsis screening reduces 90-day in-hospital mortality

Electronic sepsis screening among hospitalized ward patients reduces 90-day in-hospital mortality compared with no screening, according to a study published online Dec. 10 in the Journal of the American Medical Association ...

Dec 17, 2024

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US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against vitamin D supplementation for fracture, fall prevention

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, for preventing fractures and falls in older adults. These recommendations form the basis of a draft recommendation ...

Dec 17, 2024

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Survival rates for incurable larynx cancer investigated for first time

First-of-its-kind research looking at survival rates for patients with incurable larynx cancer has been published.

Dec 17, 2024

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Nigeria adopts multiple micronutrient-fortified bouillon cube standards to reduce malnutrition and child mortality

The Nigerian government has enacted a new industrial standard for bouillon which includes a provision for adding vital micronutrients. The new standard specifies the inclusion of iron, zinc, folic acid and vitamin B12 on ...

Dec 17, 2024

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COVID-19 saw more residents transfer to Canadian long-term care on 'inappropriate' antipsychotics

A disproportionately high number of people admitted to long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic's first year were on antipsychotic medications, recently published Brock-led research has found.

Dec 17, 2024

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Alcohol prescribing for severe withdrawal: What the research shows

In rare and severe cases of alcohol withdrawal, one NHS trust is prescribing alcohol to treat patients. A specialized team at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust prescribes carefully controlled doses of alcohol ...

Dec 17, 2024

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Exploring the risks of bypassing natural selection in assisted reproduction

A Perspective published in PNAS Nexus summarizes the risks of bypassing natural selection when using assisted reproductive technologies (ART) in humans and livestock. The authors call for dialogue between the fields of assisted ...

Dec 17, 2024

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Almost three quarters of adolescents in Australia experience depression or anxiety, study reveals

Almost three quarters of adolescents in Australia experience clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms, with most being chronic, according to a new study. And preventive strategies outside our clinics are urgently ...

Dec 17, 2024

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