Archive: 25/07/2019

Department-based intensive care unit improves patient survival rates

A new study found having an intensive care unit within the emergency department improved care and survival rates for the entire emergency department population.

Jul 25, 2019

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How and why resistance training is imperative for older adults

For many older adults, resistance training may not be part of their daily routine, but a new position statement suggests it is vital to improving their health and longevity.

Jul 25, 2019

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Researchers create model to predict risk of low blood sugar in people with diabetes

A new study identifies the risk factors that could help healthcare providers recognize patients being treated for diabetes who are most likely to have low blood sugar. The predictive risk model, developed and tested by researchers ...

Jul 25, 2019

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Researchers call for industry regulation to stop 'photoshop' frenzy in advertising

An analysis of legal and regulatory strategies that may help combat rampant "photoshopping" and the portrayal of unrealistic beauty standards in advertising has been published in the American Journal of Law & Medicine.

Jul 25, 2019

Central African Republic 'not prepared' for Ebola wave

The Central African Republic is "not prepared" for a possible wave of the deadly Ebola virus from neighbouring DR Congo where an epidemic has claimed more than 1,700 lives, Health Minister Pierre Somse said Thursday.

Jul 25, 2019

Group medical visit innovations improve access & advance integrative heath equity

Group medical visits are exceptional methods delivering critical components of integrative health care for treating and reducing the risk of a wide variety of chronic diseases, particularly in underserved populations. A Special ...

Jul 25, 2019