Health
More money could result in fewer trips to ER, study suggests
Giving cash to poor people could result in fewer emergency department visits, a new study suggests.
Jul 22, 2024
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News tagged with costs
Diabetes
Digital diabetes prevention program cost-effective for preventing type 2 diabetes
For individuals with prediabetes, a digital diabetes prevention program (d-DPP) is cost-effective compared with an in-person lifestyle intervention for preventing the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study ...
10 hours ago
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Oncology & Cancer
US spends $43 billion annually on cancer screening
Screening for cancer saves lives, but a new report shows it comes with a hefty price tag: The United States spends at least $43 billion annually on tests that check for five major cancers.
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
A little help with exercise for seniors can go a long way, study finds
A large study of older Australians has found more would exercise—and exercise better—if classes were subsidized.
Aug 5, 2024
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Medications
Availability increased with approval of naloxone as OTC medication
Recently, there was an increase in availability of naloxone after it was approved to be sold as an over-the-counter (OTC) medication, according to a study published online July 26 in JAMA Health Forum.
Aug 3, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Maternity care in rural areas is in crisis: Can more doulas help?
When Bristeria Clark went into labor with her son in 2015, her contractions were steady at first. Then, they stalled. Her cervix stopped dilating. After a few hours, doctors at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia, ...
Aug 1, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
AI tool 'DeepHRD' accelerates cancer treatment decisions
A new generation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to allow rapid, low-cost detection of clinically actionable genomic alterations directly from tumor biopsy slides has been developed by a team led by engineers ...
Jul 31, 2024
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Health
Public health measures that reduce dementia risk could save up to $5bn, UK study suggests
Public health interventions that tackle dementia risk factors could yield as much as £4bn ($4.9bn USD) in savings in England by reducing dementia rates and helping people to live longer and healthier, finds a new study led ...
Jul 31, 2024
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Inflammatory disorders
Methotrexate beneficial for reducing pain, stiffness in knee osteoarthritis
For patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), methotrexate added to usual medication is associated with a significant reduction in pain and improvement in stiffness and function at six months, according to a study published ...
Jul 31, 2024
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Health
Policy reform urged for seniors' air conditioning access
Policy reform is urgently needed to assist older adults who live in southern U.S. cities and who experience higher-than-expected heat-related health issues if they don't have adequate access to air conditioning, according ...
Jul 30, 2024
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