MeSH tree: L01.143
International students face a range of health challenges in their daily lives due to language barriers, different cultural values, and unfamiliar health care systems. Even something as basic as a dentist's appointment can ...
Apr 23, 2026
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JMIR has released a new article in its News and Perspectives section, examining the legal and ethical complexities of the right to explanation for patients in the era of artificial intelligence. The article, "The Right to ...
Mar 23, 2026
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Scientists are making rapid progress toward a long-awaited goal that could help to reshape cancer care: mRNA cancer vaccines with the potential to significantly boost the immune system's ability to fight and eliminate tumors.
Mar 22, 2026
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Artificial intelligence (AI) already affects many areas of daily life, including the lives of young children.
Mar 13, 2026
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Although drug overdose deaths declined in the U.S. last year, the rate of substance use disorder is rising, and the problem remains undertreated: Fewer than one in five people with substance use disorder report that they've ...
Feb 26, 2026
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Every day in health clinics across the country, bilingual employees step into exam rooms to help patients and providers understand one another. They translate symptoms, questions, fears and instructions—often without any ...
Feb 23, 2026
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Language barriers contribute substantially to inequities in U.S. surgical care. Spanish-speaking patients are especially affected by communication challenges and inconsistent interpreter access during complex or time-sensitive ...
Feb 19, 2026
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Life expectancy in the United States has been rising over many decades, ushering in what experts describe as "an era of unprecedented longevity." This trend raises important questions about how people can best prepare for ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Experts have long known that strong social networks and physical activity help older adults stay healthier. Until now, however, little has been known about how these two factors interact to affect the health and well-being ...
Jan 21, 2026
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Analysis of 218.1 million notes from 1.6 million patients' electronic health records revealed growing use of emojis.
Jan 14, 2026
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