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Why simple can be better when determining how to allocate pandemic resources
It's difficult to plan ahead when SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is so unpredictable. But, there is now a straightforward method for predicting one of the resources needed to slow the spread of COVID-19 in communities. ...
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Another pandemic challenge for nurses: Sleep problems
More than half of nurses had difficulty sleeping during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic—and getting less sleep increased their odds of experiencing anxiety and depression, according to a new study led by researchers ...
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Queering environmental justice
Discrimination of the LGBTQ+ community in the United States is well documented, though the public discourse tends to focus on interpersonal acts of bigotry and legislative debates. What has received less attention, however, ...
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Nurse work environment affects patient outcome
(HealthDay)—Surgical patients in hospitals with good nurse work environments have lower odds of intensive care unit admission and mortality, according to a study published online Dec. 15 in AACN Advanced Critical Care.
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Children whose parents smoke have lower test scores and more behavioral issues than kids of non-smokers
Children whose parents smoke have lower academic test scores and more behavioral issues than children of non-smokers.
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Groups petition FDA to restrict bisphenol A in food packaging
The Endocrine Society joined a coalition of physicians, scientists and public health and environmental organizations to send a formal petition to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), calling on the agency to rescind its ...
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Will virus be 'over'? Most Americans think not: AP-NORC poll
Early in the pandemic, Ryan Wilson was careful to take precautions—wearing a mask, not really socializing, doing more of his shopping online.
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Exercising in the new year
Keeping to a New Year's resolution is so difficult for some that there's even a day on the calendar for those unsuccessful to abandon their plans: Jan. 17, which is known as "Ditch New Year's Resolution Day." But before all ...
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Medical marijuana bill passes, heads to Mississipi governor
Mississippi lawmakers are sending their governor a bill that would create a medical marijuana program for people with serious medical conditions.
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Study finds vitamin D supplements with or without Omega-3s decreased risk of autoimmune diseases
Autoimmune diseases (AD) such as rheumatoid arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, autoimmune thyroid disease and psoriasis, are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality as people age. Few effective treatments are available ...
Jan 26, 2022
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New diagnoses of common chronic diseases and cancers plummeted during COVID-19 pandemic
New diagnoses of common chronic conditions have dramatically declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study. Researchers in Spain analyzed annual incidence rates of the main cardiovascular risk factors, chronic ...
Jan 26, 2022
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Cleaning your car may not protect you from this carcinogen
It is unlikely that a cancer-causing chemical inside your car can be dusted or wiped way, according to new UC Riverside research.
Jan 26, 2022
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Physical activity monitors do help boost activity levels in adults
Physical activity monitors, such as fitness apps and wearable activity trackers, that provide direct feedback to users do help to boost activity levels in adults, finds a summary of the evidence, published by The BMJ today.
Jan 26, 2022
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Tips for getting healthy and staying healthy during the cold Winter months
Many people think January is a great time to get a fresh start on a new fitness routine, while others use the cold weather as an excuse to huddle under the covers on the couch. No matter how you approach the new year, the ...
Jan 26, 2022
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Cracking joints isn't bad for you and could even serve a useful purpose
Some people habitually crack their joints, others can't, and many are irritated by those who do.
Jan 26, 2022
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Multi-level program enhances primary care treatment for opioid use disorder in rural Colorado
Researchers studied the implementation of a multilevel program called Implementing Technology and Medication Assisted Treatment Team Training in Rural Colorado (IT MATTRs). The program included a practice-focused intervention ...
Jan 26, 2022
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COVID-19 has changed how primary care teams work; understanding the impact is important
Researchers sought to understand the strategies that clinical and administrative staff at primary care practices use to manage challenges faced by the primary care workforce under strain by an ongoing state of emergency due ...
Jan 26, 2022
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Integrated palliative care in ambulatory settings does not relieve symptom burden but improves health care use
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have conducted a systematic review to evaluate the availability, effectiveness and implementation of models integrating palliative care in ambulatory care settings. They synthesized ...
Jan 26, 2022
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Survey says youth need more education on adequate protection and enhanced safety when engaging in oral sex
Researchers have assessed more than 900 youths' knowledge of the risks of oral sex and barriers to using protection through the use of MyVoice, a national text message–based poll.
Jan 26, 2022
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Team-based primary care, coupled with payment reform, may reduce emergency department use
Team-based care is a critical component of effective primary care that may reduce emergency department use by patients. In addition, sharing care responsibilities within an interprofessional primary care team, coupled with ...
Jan 26, 2022
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