Health
Today's generation shocked they might have to care for their parents
The Western world is aging, and someone is going to have to care for all those old folks. But who?
Aug 19, 2019
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Health
'It's a national crisis': UK's birth rate is falling dramatically
The birth rate in England and Wales is now the lowest it has ever been since records began. Only 11 babies were born for every 1,000 people in 2018, with 657,076 born overall. To put this in perspective, 957,782 babies were ...
Aug 14, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Younger colorectal cancer patients: A missed opportunity for non-emergency diagnoses
In an analysis of information on 10,463 UK patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer from 2006 to 2013, patients under the age of 50 years were more likely to initially experience non-specific symptoms before being referred ...
Aug 7, 2019
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Health
Associate professor's mission: Prepare nurses to care for older adults
Kathryn Daniel believes nurses, who make up the largest segment of medical workers in the United States, are the backbone of the nation's health care system.
Jul 23, 2019
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Cardiology
Treating stroke patients just 15 minutes earlier can save lives
Initiating stroke treatment just 15 minutes faster can save lives and prevent disability, according to a new UCLA-led study, published today in JAMA. The research also determined that busier hospitals—those that treat more ...
Jul 16, 2019
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Health
Study finds age, race disparities in hospital patient portal use
Removing the barriers of access to technology does not close the digital divide for African American and older patients, according to new research from The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Jul 16, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Annual mammography screenings aren't the best option for female survivors of some childhood cancers
Female survivors of childhood cancers who have been treated with thoracic radiation, such as survivors of Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL), have a higher risk of developing breast cancer later in life compared to the general population.
Jul 11, 2019
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Health
USPSTF urges interventions to prevent tobacco use in children
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that primary care physicians provide interventions to prevent school-aged children and adolescents from initiating tobacco use. This recommendation ...
Jun 26, 2019
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Health
What do Aboriginal Australians want from their aged care system? Community connection is number one
The Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is ageing at a much faster rate than the non-Indigenous population.
Jun 19, 2019
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Neuroscience
Researchers call for personalized approach to aging brain health
People are living longer than ever before, but brain health isn't keeping up. To tackle this critical problem, a team of researchers has proposed a new model for studying age-related cognitive decline—one that's tailored ...
Jun 17, 2019
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