Medical economics
High use of poorly financed aged care in Australia
Australia is a comparatively high user of residential aged care with a relatively low financial investment in the whole aged-care sector, OECD data shows.
Jun 29, 2020
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Falls a 'major epidemic' for older Americans
From late-night tumbles on the way to the bathroom to accidents outdoors, more and more elderly Americans are dying after a fall, with the risk doubling since 2000, according to a study published Tuesday.
Jun 4, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Loneliness worse than smoking, alcoholism, obesity: Study suggests primary care clinicians can offer solutions
Loneliness is a significant biopsychosocial stressor with a mortality risk comparable to smoking more than 15 cigarettes a day and more harmful than alcoholism, obesity, and lack of physical activity.
Mar 19, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID's economic fallout increased risks for poor mental health, study finds
A study published today by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research shows that the economic effects of COVID-19 increased the risk for poor mental health among California adults.
Nov 18, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers identify new mechanism involved in promoting breast cancer
A new approach to studying the effects of two common chemicals used in cosmetics and sunscreens found they can cause DNA damage in breast cells at surprisingly low concentrations, while the same dose did not harm cells without ...
Jan 15, 2020
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Health
Artificial intelligence tool could increase patient health literacy, study shows
A federal rule that requires health care providers to offer patients free, convenient and secure electronic access to their personal medical records went into effect earlier this year. However, providing patients with access ...
Jul 26, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Cleaning product use affecting asthma more during COVID-19 measures
Those with asthma are experiencing less asthma control related to an increase in using household disinfectants—known asthma triggers—because of COVID-19, according to a survey co-conducted by University of Illinois Chicago ...
Feb 11, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Hair straightening chemicals associated with higher uterine cancer risk
Women who used chemical hair straightening products were at higher risk for uterine cancer compared to women who did not report using these products, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health. The researchers ...
Oct 17, 2022
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Immunology
Antibacterials in personal-care products linked to allergy risk in children
(Medical Xpress) -- Exposure to common antibacterial chemicals and preservatives found in soap, toothpaste, mouthwash and other personal-care products may make children more prone to a wide range of food and environmental ...
Jun 19, 2012
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Health
Many household products contain antimicrobial chemicals banned from soaps by the FDA
This year marks 20 years since Hasbro was fined for false advertising, claiming their Playskool toys laden with the antimicrobial chemical triclosan would keep kids healthier. It is also the year when soap manufacturers will ...
Jan 19, 2017
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