Surgery
New advances mean many patients go home same day after knee replacement
Robert Fleetwood, 73, needed joint replacements in both knees, both to relieve his arthritis pain and to continue competing in athletic activities.
Nov 24, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Opioid use after C-section reduced by nearly half with non-invasive pain management device, study finds
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1 million people deliver their infants by cesarean section (C-section) each year, making it the most common surgical procedure in the United States. After ...
Nov 18, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research shows mindfulness may improve substance use treatment
Patients receiving medication for opioid use disorder are more likely to complete their treatment programs and have a lower risk of relapse if they participate in mindfulness training, according to a West Virginia University ...
Nov 16, 2023
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Medications
Big Pharma scrambles to feed demand for weight-loss treatments amid rising US obesity rates
Obesity rates in the U.S. have been rising steadily for well over a decade and some of the world's biggest drug developers are tapping into the growing treatment market.
Nov 16, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Hospitals serving large Black, Hispanic populations have fewer resources for cancer care: Study
Among the nation's hospitals, those that serve high numbers of Black and Hispanic patients are far less likely to have advanced medical equipment and critical services that have been shown to boost the quality and effectiveness ...
Nov 16, 2023
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Health
How climate change is making Australians sick, and how government policy is failing
Climate change presents a major public health concern in Australia, marked by unprecedented wildfires, heat waves, floods, droughts, and the spread of climate-sensitive infectious diseases.
Nov 15, 2023
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Medications
Mounjaro has been authorized for weight loss in the UK—here's how it compares to Wegovy
The type 2 diabetes drug tirzepatide (better known by its brand name Mounjaro) has recently been authorized by the UK's medicines regulation authority for use in weight loss and weight management. The decision was made on ...
Nov 15, 2023
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Addiction
Workplace fun, after-work socializing can lead to employee substance use
Fun in the workplace can yield positive benefits to employees and employers alike, but it may also lead to an increase in after-work employee substance use, according to new research from the Penn State School of Hospitality ...
Nov 14, 2023
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Genetics
Concurrent RNA and DNA sequencing improves variant detection
Performing RNA sequencing concurrently with DNA sequencing improves detection of novel variants and classification of existing variants, according to a study published online Nov. 4 in JAMA Oncology to coincide with the annual ...
Nov 9, 2023
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Health informatics
Software created from 'building blocks' could incorporate artificial intelligence, supporting medical staff
New "building-block" approaches to the creation of digital tools that include data and artificial intelligence could play a key role in improving the running of hospital wards and disease management, according to the findings ...
Nov 7, 2023
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