Wealthy countries that make donations of expensive medical equipment to low- and middle-income countries may be missing the mark, according to a new Imperial College London / Lancet Commission. The report examines how medical ...
Jul 31, 2012
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Pioneering research in Southampton, using hi-tech 3D imaging, could improve the lives of those suffering from chronic lung disease.
Mar 23, 2012
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Undergoing a knee replacement involves sophisticated medical equipment, but innovative prosthetic design may not offer the same benefits for all knee replacement recipients, Yale School of Medicine researchers report in a ...
Oct 20, 2011
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Imagine waiting weeks or months for your wheelchair's battery or custom cushions to be replaced. This is the situation throughout Canada that thousands of people with disabilities face not only in relation to wheelchairs, ...
Jul 15, 2024
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The past few years have seen more attention being paid to maternal mental health. Many people are now aware of conditions such as postnatal depression, which affects one in seven mothers.
Aug 31, 2023
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Medicare coverage for at-home COVID-19 tests has ended, but the scams spawned by the temporary pandemic benefit could have lingering consequences for seniors.
May 23, 2023
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A team of researchers from the University of Tsukuba conducted a study to evaluate the effectiveness of a virtual reality (VR)-based education system in improving the skill proficiency of radiology technologist students. ...
May 12, 2023
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The World Health Organization says that Equatorial Guinea has confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease, saying the Ebola-related virus is responsible for at least nine deaths in the tiny Western African country.
Feb 13, 2023
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The two Sudanese women thought they had malaria and were taking their medication, but things took a dire turn. Both complained of a splitting headache and fever that didn't respond to the anti-malaria treatment.
Feb 9, 2023
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While a hurricane preparation checklist for anyone in a hurricane zone should cover basic needs for several days, those with health conditions may need additional items and should keep certain considerations in mind when ...
Jul 15, 2022
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