Archive: 04/11/2019

Admissions to ER's for adolescent sexual abuse have more than doubled

From 2010 to 2016, emergency department admissions for confirmed adolescent sexual abuse in the U.S. doubled, even as rates of child sexual abuse have steadily declined for decades.

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End of life carers should have six months paid leave, say experts

People who look after loved ones nearing the end of their lives should be entitled to up to six months paid time off work and safeguards for their job so they can return to work, according to academics from the University ...

Nov 4, 2019

At-home test could boost screening for cervical cancer

An at-home, non-invasive screening for cervical pre-cancer could increase compliance with recommended follow-up tests, according to research presented Monday at a cancer conference.

Nov 4, 2019

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Cervical pre-cancer can be detected in self-collected urine or vaginal samples

Researchers have developed a non-invasive test to detect cervical pre-cancer by analysing urine and vaginal samples collected by the women themselves.

Nov 4, 2019

Researchers estimate 17% of food-allergic children have sesame allergy

Investigators at the National Institutes of Health have found that sesame allergy is common among children with other food allergies, occurring in an estimated 17% of this population. In addition, the scientists have found ...

Nov 4, 2019

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Retrospective study suggests ED physicians improving both outcomes and efficiency of care

As policymakers focus on improving health care value, there has been increasing attention to Emergency Department (ED) care, which is often thought to be high cost and of variable quality, according to policymakers and health ...

Nov 4, 2019

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Researchers say elite-level video gaming requires new protocols in sports medicine

cross the U.S. the esports athlete is a rising class of competitor in the highest collegiate and professional arenas. According to researchers in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, the field of sports medicine ...

Nov 4, 2019

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Following hospitalization for heart failure, home care lessens re-admission risk

Older adults who are recovering from heart failure often leave the hospital to stay at rehabilitation facilities (also called skilled nursing facilities) before they return home. However, healthcare practitioners know that ...

Nov 4, 2019

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Vegan school lunches have three times more fiber than meat-based entrées, according to pilot study

Vegan school lunches contain triple the amount of heart-healthy fiber found in standard entrées, according to a new case study published in The Journal of Child Nutrition & Management. Fiber is an important nutrient that ...

Nov 4, 2019

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Atomic-level analysis of bone aims to predict and lessen fractures in diabetics

People with diabetes face a significantly higher risk of osteoporotic fractures than those without the disease, but the reason for this is not well understood and can't be adequately predicted. Researchers from Rensselaer ...

Nov 4, 2019

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