The death of a young medical student in China ignited concern Thursday over the strain on the country's healthcare system as staff battle a nationwide surge in coronavirus cases.
Dec 15, 2022
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Noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular conditions account for 41 million deaths each year. That's more than 70% of all deaths globally. Most of these deaths (77%) are in low-income and ...
Dec 14, 2022
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A simple, yet revolutionary new statistical technique enables better assessment and implementation of many tests and predictive models, leading to greater patient benefits.
Dec 12, 2022
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Exposure to traffic related air pollution is associated with an increased likelihood of having multiple long-term physical and mental health conditions, according to a new study of more than 364,000 people in England.
Dec 2, 2022
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Machine learning can be used in the classification of health-drink preferences for older people, according to research published in the International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering.
Nov 23, 2022
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Atrial fibrillation is the greatest risk factor for stroke. Screening to detect atrial fibrillation in older people would not only increase the chance of preventing stroke, it would also save money for the healthcare system ...
Nov 9, 2022
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In England, the current pandemic strategy relies on vaccine protection to minimize the impacts of COVID infections. But vaccine uptake is not as good as it could be. As of October 23 2022, although 80% of adults had received ...
Nov 8, 2022
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A new study by Portland State University researchers is the first to show that eating a diet exclusively high in saturated fats can reprogram the mouse immune system, making it better able to fight off infection but more ...
Nov 7, 2022
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Surgical care experts have unveiled two studies in The Lancet that will help to provide safer surgery for thousands of patients around the world—particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).
Oct 31, 2022
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Surgical patients who use telehealth services are much more likely to show up for their initial clinic visit or follow-up appointment during the post-surgery period than those who rely on in-person visits only. Research findings ...
Oct 16, 2022
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