Health
Hospitals look at longer-term solutions to support exhausted health care workers
Health care workers may even be burned out by talking about burnout.
Mar 16, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mask up to slow down SARS-CoV-2
Along with handwashing and physical distancing, the appropriate use of masks has stood as one of the essential pillars of infection prevention measures against COVID-19. However, rigorous evidence of masks' effectiveness ...
Oct 22, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Managers are crucial in motivating nurses to remain
Managers of health care units play a central part in nurses' job satisfaction and desire to stay in their positions, research at the University of Gothenburg (now available in book form, in Swedish) shows.
Sep 27, 2022
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Health
Almost half of administrative tasks in doctor's surgeries could be automated
With COVID-19 forcing the primary care sector to rethink priorities, a new report from Oxford suggest automation can transform doctors' surgeries, for the benefit of patients and staff.
Jun 10, 2020
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Addiction
Becoming sober—A 'voice' for mothers navigating the child welfare system
With current federal mandates and state laws, addressing substance use during pregnancy is punitive rather than compassionate. In fact, 23 states and the District of Columbia consider substance use during pregnancy to be ...
Oct 4, 2022
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Medical economics
Canadian study finds physician work hours, especially for male doctors, have declined since 1987
Physicians in Canada, especially male physicians, are working fewer hours than they did three decades ago, and these long-term trends must be considered in workforce planning, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical ...
Mar 25, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Self-rated low physical capacity tied to low back pain
(HealthDay)—Women health care workers who rate their physical capacity as low are significantly more likely to develop non-chronic and persistent low back pain (LBP) compared with those who assess their physical capacity ...
Feb 5, 2013
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Pediatrics
Daycare doesn't lead to aggressive behavior in toddlers
Working parents often worry about sending their toddlers to daycare. But the results of a new study that tracked almost 1,000 Norwegian children enrolled in daycare indicate that working parents can breathe a sigh of relief: ...
Aug 20, 2015
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Health
Some families to be priced out of health overhaul
(AP)—Some families could get priced out of health insurance due to what's being called a glitch in President Barack Obama's overhaul law.
Jan 30, 2013
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Endometriosis: How to diagnose and manage this complex condition
Endometriosis is a painful, complex condition affecting about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, but it is poorly understood. A new clinical review published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) provides an overview ...
Mar 14, 2023
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