Health
Florida lawmakers ban most abortions after 15 weeks
Florida legislators voted on Thursday to ban most abortions after 15 weeks, a move that would severely restrict access to the procedure for women in that state.
Mar 4, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Computer drug simulations offer warning about promising diabetes and cancer treatment
Using computer drug simulations, researchers have found that doctors need to be wary of prescribing a particular treatment for all types of cancer and patients.
Feb 28, 2022
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Health
Primary care exercise interventions help boost physical activity levels and reduce weight in adults
Exercise interventions delivered in primary care appear to boost levels of moderate to vigorous intensity activity in adults by an average of 14 minutes a week, finds a study published by The BMJ today.
Feb 23, 2022
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Neuroscience
Using brain activity feedback to automate stimulation technique for treating disorders
Medical practitioners have used transcranial magnetic brain stimulation (TMS) for years to treat brain disorders like chronic pain and depression, yet much of the treatment's success has relied on the hands operating the ...
Feb 15, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Antihistamines show promise in treating long COVID-19 symptoms, case report says
Antihistamines may provide relief for the millions of people suffering from the painful, debilitating symptoms of long COVID-19 that impair daily functioning. That's the conclusion of a case report on the experiences of two ...
Feb 9, 2022
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Health
'First of its kind' resource guides health practitioners through remote assessment for people with physical conditions
Appointments for people with physical impairments were quickly made remote during the pandemic—with a lack of consistency or guidance around what could take place remotely and what would need to wait for an in-person visit.
Jan 31, 2022
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Addiction
Drug consumption room recommended for ACT
A study led by Burnet Senior Research Fellow, Amy Kirwan has recommended a drug consumption room (DCR) be introduced in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) in a bid to counter significant and escalating drug-related harm ...
Jan 27, 2022
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Medications
Study shows decision-making tools proved ineffective in reducing prescription rates for antibiotics
Antibiotics are one of the great advances in modern medicine, but their over-prescription has led to resistant bacteria that are becoming more difficult to treat. The problem is particularly concerning in Australia, which ...
Jan 26, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Seeing the same GP improves treatment for people with dementia, study finds
People with dementia who see the same GP each time have lower rates of health complications and fewer emergency hospital admissions, according to a new study.
Jan 25, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Computational models reveal effects of pregnancy on kidneys
Researchers are using computer simulations to better understand the impacts pregnancy can have on kidneys.
Jan 24, 2022
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