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27/08/2021

Archive: 27/08/2021

For too many Black women, pregnancy is fatal. These birth workers could help

Between 2013 and 2018, a startling 73% of pregnancy-related deaths in Philadelphia were in Black women—yet they accounted for only 43% of births. According to a 2020 report from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health's ...

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Mobile telemedicine unit as effective as traditional clinics for treating opioid addiction in rural areas

Rural regions in the U.S. have been disproportionately affected by the opioid epidemic, while also having the fewest number of programs to treat opioid use disorder. In an effort to remedy this dire health issue, University ...

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Clutter's real effect on mental health, productivity in the office

Office clutter, such as extra papers, supplies or trash, can be a frustrating nuisance. Joseph Ferrari, a social-community psychologist at DePaul University, said it also can have a very real negative effect on mental health ...

Aug 27, 2021

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Burnout a 'growing problem' for physician assistants

More than one-third of physician assistants (PAs) meet criteria for burnout, suggests a study in the September issue of JAAPA, Journal of the American Academy of PAs (AAPA).

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Valsartan trial reveals cardiac improvements for patients with early-stage genetic heart condition

Ar andomized, clinical trial of 178 patients with sarcomeric hypertrophic cardiomyopathy found evidence that patients who received the angiotensin II receptor blocker valsartan had improved cardiac structure, function and ...

Aug 27, 2021

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Risk factors identified for lower-limb amputation for peripheral artery disease in urban areas

(HealthDay)—Lower socioeconomic status and Black race are associated with higher rates of major lower-extremity amputation in patients with peripheral artery disease, even in metropolitan areas, according to a study published ...

Aug 27, 2021

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Ultrasound detects ulcerative colitis disease activity

(HealthDay)—A new ulcerative colitis intestinal ultrasound (UC-IUS) index shows strong correlation with endoscopy for detection of disease activity, according to a study published in the August issue of the Journal of Crohn's ...

Aug 27, 2021

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Simple safety measures reduce musical COVID-19 transmission

As the COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe in 2020, musicians around the world were desperate for the answers to two pressing questions: Can playing musical instruments transmit COVID-19? And if so, what can be done?

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Postponed retirement slows cognitive decline

Postponing retirement is protective against cognitive decline. The beneficial effect is related to a slowed rate of cognitive decline rather than a boost in cognitive function. That is what a recent study by MPIDR researcher ...

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Tele-dentistry a viable option for replacing in-person initial consultations, new study finds

A study led by a team of periodontists and psychologists at King's College London including dentistry consultants at Guy's Hospital has found that tele-dentistry may be a valid option for first stage triage or follow-up consultations, ...

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