Archive: 09/11/2020

Loneliness a leading cause of depression in older adults

Loneliness is responsible for 18% of depression among people over 50 in England, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.

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'Diseases of despair' have soared over past decade in US

'Diseases of despair', such as substance abuse, alcohol dependency, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors, have soared in the US over the past decade, reveals an analysis of health insurance claims data published in the online ...

Nov 9, 2020

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Severe COVID-19 infection rare in newborns

Severe COVID-19 infection appears rare in newborn babies, suggests a new study.

Nov 9, 2020

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Think 'virtual' for family gatherings during the holidays

(HealthDay)—Virtual gatherings are the best choice for family get-togethers this holiday season, an expert says.

Nov 9, 2020

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Drug-linked endogenous endophthalmitis hospitalizations up

(HealthDay)—From 2003 to 2016, there was a considerable increase in drug-related endogenous endophthalmitis hospitalizations in the United States, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in JAMA Ophthalmology.

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Unhealthy drinking habits seen with some psychiatric disorders

(HealthDay)—Patients with anxiety disorder, depression, and bulimia nervosa who drink alcohol are likely to exceed recommended limits, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental ...

Nov 9, 2020

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Nearly 65 percent of office-based doctors can ID patients in need of follow-up

(HealthDay)—Almost 65 percent of office-based physicians have the computerized capability to identify patients due for preventive or follow-up care, and having an electronic health record (EHR) system is associated with ...

Nov 9, 2020

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Almost 1 in 5 parents are 'vaccine hesitant,' study finds

(HealthDay)—Nearly one in five American parents described themselves as "hesitant about childhood shots" in 2019, a new U.S. government study finds.

Nov 9, 2020

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Understanding rare type of diabetes gives insights into mechanisms of insulin production

Solving the genetic puzzle of why babies developed a rare type of diabetes has uncovered a new biological pathway that is fundamental to insulin production, and could boost research into new treatments for more common forms ...

Nov 9, 2020

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Underinsured transgender Americans more likely to turn to riskier sources for hormones

People who are transgender continue to face insurance barriers in accessing the health care services they need.

Nov 9, 2020

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