Experts have raised concerns about a gradual shift in ownership and management models in Australia's aged care facilities—and the subsequent impact this has on the quality of care and resident health outcomes.
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The human body is remarkably good at getting used to the environment around it. You've probably experienced this if you've ever gone to a matinee and emerged from the dark theater into sunshine. Your eyes sting, so you squint ...
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A large majority of older adults say they would be interested in receiving a vaccine that would significantly reduce the risk of dementia, according to new research from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics.
Sep 21, 2026
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New national survey findings show that while many Australians living with dementia report positive well-being and support from family and friends, the pathway to diagnosis can be complex and support services can be difficult ...
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Harnessing generative AI to help doctors make critical medical decisions requires more than raw technology. A new review study in the Journal of Medical Internet Research shows that adapting existing language models is key ...
Sep 21, 2026
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Scroll through social media and you will soon encounter advice about living longer, from fasting plans and supplements to elaborate daily routines. Yet reaching an advanced age tells us little about how healthy or independent ...
Sep 21, 2026
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A survey of college athletes found that nearly 40% reported having suicidal thoughts during their lifetime. Some 86% also said the NCAA should require mental health and suicide prevention training for all athletes. The University ...
Sep 21, 2026
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In Ghana and many African countries, traditional medicine practitioners and faith healers play a prominent role in patient care. These practitioners use herbal remedies, spiritual healing or other practices rooted in local ...
Sep 21, 2026
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Regular drills are crucial if a mass casualty plan is to work in a wartime situation. Focusing on staff safety in the plan itself and taking information flows into account are also important factors for success. These are ...
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Some of the earliest opportunities to prevent a mental health crisis may come outside of a therapist's office. They may happen at a divorce attorney's desk, in a bankruptcy hearing or at a self-storage counter—anywhere people ...
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