Health
Most Australian end-of-life hospital patients are dying 'without suitable care'
A new national study shows most patients in Australia are not getting suitable end-of-life care.
Jun 24, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Computer-based screening program for partner violence does not significantly improve quality of life
In a study that included more than 2,700 women receiving care in primary care clinics, those who were screened for partner violence and received a partner violence resource list did not experience significant differences ...
Aug 14, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
AI approach outperformed human experts in identifying cervical precancer
A research team led by investigators from the National Institutes of Health and Global Good has developed a computer algorithm that can analyze digital images of a woman's cervix and accurately identify precancerous changes ...
Jan 10, 2019
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Health
New research collaboratory aims to harness the power of data to improve health
Health care professionals have long theorized that medical conditions, like asthma or cancer, are a result of not only genetics but also environmental and lifestyle factors. These theories, however, have been difficult to ...
Feb 7, 2018
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Medications
Common antibiotic is a cost-saving treatment for reducing maternal sepsis, death or infection in developing countries
Sepsis, a severe infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death, is one of the top three causes of maternal deaths worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. The life-threatening emergency ...
Feb 12, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Governor bans indoor dining in Chicago as virus cases surge
Surging COVID-19 cases in Chicago prompted Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday to ban indoor dining and bar services and limit the number of people gathering in one place.
Oct 28, 2020
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Medical research
Researchers assess the risk of monkeypox transmission following exposure in health care settings
With the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing, another public health threat has emerged in the form of an outbreak of monkeypox in multiple countries where the virus is not endemic, or normally present.
Jul 11, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Viewpoint: Heteronormativity in health care is harmful for LGBTQ+ patients, source of tension for queer, trans doctors
Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community have long experienced prejudice in medical settings. This can range from microaggressions, such as comments that a patient doesn't "look" queer or trans, ...
Apr 3, 2023
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Health
Nurses help fight child poverty in Scotland
A project in Scotland to tackle child poverty led to more than £2.2 million in financial gains over 15 months and other positive outcomes for families, including improved child care and housing.
Jun 12, 2013
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Health
Implementing physical activity recommendations for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases
EULAR—The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology—has recommendations aimed at promoting health-enhancing physical activity, but despite the established benefits—and evidence supporting the efficacy of physical ...
Jun 13, 2024
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