Health
An action plan for better data on migration and health
Despite rising global mobility, the state of migrant and refugee health data in European health systems is a concern, a new study shows.
Oct 27, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Study examines racial differences in care among older Americans
Older Black Americans are more likely to receive low-value acute diagnostic tests than older white Americans, while older white Americans were more likely to receive low-value screening tests and treatments, finds a study ...
Oct 25, 2023
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Health
Caregivers and staff delivering end-of-life care need long-term support, research finds
Palliative care staff and caregivers may now need longer-term support mechanisms under a new post-lockdown public health approach, a new study reveals.
Oct 25, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study explores risk factors for suicide in farmers
A new University of Alberta study exploring the risk factors that make farmers vulnerable to suicide could help them build better resilience.
Oct 24, 2023
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Health
PFAS remain a concern for hormone health, scientists conclude
At this critical junction for EU chemicals legislation, the independent scientific voice took center stage at the 5th Annual Forum on Endocrine Disruptors. Together with an impressive number of concerned stakeholders, they ...
Oct 20, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
People in crisis do better with their pets, researchers say
Evidence shows human and pet support services should be integrated to avoid people having to relinquish their pets in a time of crisis. Keeping them often results in better health outcomes for both the owner and animal.
Oct 11, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Access to mental health care for migrants and refugees must be strengthened, says WHO report
Health workers need support to provide culturally sensitive care for refugees and migrants, says a new wide-ranging policy report from the World Health Organization into the mental health of migrants and refugees.
Oct 11, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Editorial: Recognizing women's experiences is key to understanding inequalities in breast cancer screening uptake
A new editorial explores the wide array of reasons why women who migrate to a new country are less like to attend screening for breast cancer than women born in that country.
Oct 11, 2023
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Health
Singapore's smoke-free law may have warded off 20,000 heart attacks in people over 65
An extension of the smoking ban to communal areas of residential blocks and other outdoor spaces in Singapore in 2013 may have prevented up to 20,000 heart attacks among those aged 65+, suggests research published in the ...
Oct 10, 2023
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Medical research
Study compares health information exchange data versus patient self-reports to measure cancer screening uptake
Knowing which populations are following cancer screening guidelines is important to public health officials and policy makers as well as researchers developing strategies to improve adherence. A recent study is one of the ...
Oct 10, 2023
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