Pediatrics
Many kids with chronic illness are still happy: Study
(HealthDay)—Many children deal with chronic health issues—but it doesn't mean they can't enjoy life as much as other kids, a new study finds.
May 6, 2019
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Medical research
Self-assessing back pain by app just as effective as traditional methods, study shows
Patients can assess their own back pain using an app on their phone or tablet as effectively as current paper methods, a new study from the University of Warwick has shown.
Nov 28, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nephrologists may need more training in women's health issues
Many kidney specialists many need more training and support when it comes to managing women's health issues, according to a study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2018 October 23-October 28 at the San Diego Convention ...
Oct 27, 2018
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Cardiology
Fifty percent of cardiovascular patients suffer from multiple diseases
New research led by The University of Western Australia has revealed that one in two patients admitted to hospital with a cardiovascular disease is suffering from multiple chronic medical conditions which required complex ...
Aug 15, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Osteopathy can be used to treat mental health related to back pain – new study
Millions worldwide suffer from chronic musculoskeletal back pain (lasting more than three months). The problem is so big that in the UK alone, it is estimated that 116m days of work are lost, a million hospital appointments ...
May 11, 2018
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Health
Doctors exploring how to prescribe income security
Physicians at St. Michael's Hospital are studying how full-time income support workers hired by health-care clinics can help vulnerable patients or those living in poverty improve their finances and their health.
Aug 18, 2017
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Health
Happy marriage, healthier spouses
(HealthDay)—Is a happy marriage the key to good health? Yes, according to researchers at the University of Missouri.
Jun 16, 2017
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Health
Hormone therapy not advised for preventing disease after menopause
(HealthDay)—Using hormone therapy to prevent chronic health issues, such as heart disease and bone loss, in postmenopausal women may do more harm than good, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) says.
May 17, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study reveals link between chronic childhood illness and later life mental health problems
A new study into the effects of chronic physical illness in children on their life-long mental health has found that such experiences appear to increase the chances of them having depression and anxiety in adulthood.
May 4, 2017
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Health
Which self-help websites actually improve health? New research yields a list
From depression to weight loss, insomnia to cutting back on alcohol or cigarettes, the Internet teems with sites that promise to help people improve their health.
Mar 28, 2017
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