Cardiology
8 ways to prevent stroke and spot its warning signs
A few years back, I saw a young man whose wife—who is in the medical field—called 911 after recognizing his symptoms of weakness and numbness as a possible stroke.
May 4, 2021
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Pediatrics
Children should be more involved in healthcare decisions that affect them
Few people would disagree that children have a right to participate in matters that affect them. But in hospitals this right seems to be waived. My research at hospitals in Ireland revealed that children find it difficult ...
Apr 19, 2017
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Pediatrics
Doctors alarmed as surge in RSV cases fills German hospitals
Intensive care doctors in Germany warned Thursday that hospital pediatric units in the country are stretched to breaking point in part due to rising cases of respiratory infections among infants.
Dec 2, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Patients with advanced cancer may be less competent to make decisions than doctors think
Patients with terminal cancer face difficult decisions. What treatment options support their goals? When is it reasonable to discontinue care? A study published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry shows that these ...
Feb 21, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
One-third of cancer patients say coronavirus has impacted their treatment
One in three cancer patients said their treatment has been impacted by the effects of COVID-19 on the health system, according to survey results published by Cancer Research UK.
Jul 28, 2020
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Neuroscience
How desk jobs alter your brain—and why they're so tiring
A long day in the office can leave you empty of energy and overcome with desire for TV and a takeaway. But you've been sitting down all day. So why do you feel as tired as your friends who have physical jobs?
Oct 20, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A remote military medical team can offer insights to US hospitals preparing for COVID-19
As the number of people infected with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) rises in the U.S. and around the world, hospitals are faced with difficult decisions for how to best provide care for a growing number of patients. ...
Apr 10, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pregnant women diagnosed with cancer don't get the emotional support they need due to research gap, finds study
Support for pregnant women diagnosed with cancer is limited because of insufficient research into the specific emotional consequences and needs associated with a diagnosis at this time, according to a new report from the ...
Mar 22, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
NHS Breast Screening Programme still effective in reducing deaths in England
An England-wide case-control study led by Queen Mary University of London has shown that, despite major improvements in diagnostic techniques and treatments, mammography screening continues to play an important role in lowering ...
Nov 23, 2020
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Neuroscience
Good news for athletes who are slow to recover from concussion
A new study suggests that athletes who recover more slowly from concussion may be able to return to play with an additional month of recovery beyond the typical recovery time, according to a new study published in the January ...
Jan 18, 2023
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