Older adults with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and their caregivers can soon make more informed decisions about treatment options consistent with their values, and better communicate their choices to their families and ...
Oct 5, 2021
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Despite the prevalence of the painful condition, women are fearful and frustrated with limited management options, according to Cedars-Sinai research published in the Journal of Urology.
Oct 1, 2021
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New research from the University of Cambridge suggests that autistic individuals are less likely to identify as heterosexual and more likely to identify with a diverse range of sexual orientations than non-autistic individuals.
Sep 20, 2021
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Research about COVID's impact on the presence of bias in healthcare is in its infancy, but the pandemic appears to have "exacerbated biases already inherent in the healthcare system, especially socioeconomic ones," said, ...
Sep 20, 2021
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People who have received organ transplants face an elevated risk of developing cancer, primarily due to immunosuppression from medications to prevent organ rejection, as well as underlying medical conditions. An important ...
Sep 20, 2021
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It isn't a matter of one needle puncture. Many children coming through the doors of Children's Hospital Los Angeles are seen for chronic conditions and often require frequent visits. Painful procedures—like a blood draw ...
Aug 25, 2021
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Before the pandemic, billboards in London, England, advertised a doctor-in-your-pocket service. Targeted at busy commuters, it consisted of a smartphone app and a promise of a video link-up to a real doctor within 45 minutes. ...
Aug 20, 2021
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People using two different inhalers for common chronic lung diseases are more than 50 percent more likely to have a heart attack than those on just one, new University of Otago-led research reveals.
Aug 13, 2021
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Sex workers face discrimination within healthcare settings that limit their access to safe care. Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago's College of Nursing have recently published a paper demonstrating how patient-centered ...
Aug 6, 2021
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People who decline maternity care services such as prenatal testing or epidurals often face pressure or scolding from their care providers, according to new UBC-led research.
Aug 6, 2021
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