Health
Over 40 percent of GPs intend to quit within five years: New survey
A new survey of GPs has revealed that over 40% intend to leave general practice within the next five years, an increase of nearly a third since 2014.
Feb 27, 2019
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Pediatrics
COVID-19 disrupting care for newborns
The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting newborn care services in hospitals as mothers are separated from their newborn babies despite a low risk of infection, a survey of health workers suggests.
Mar 31, 2021
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Health
Using a decision aid to support shared prenatal screening decision making
JMIR Publications recently published a report in JMIR Nursing in which the authors aimed to assess the impact of a shared decision-making (SDM) training program on nurses' intention to use a decision aid with pregnant women ...
Jul 29, 2022
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Health
Published studies may exaggerate the effect of burnout on quality of patient care
Published studies have shown an association between burnout among health care professionals and quality of patient care, but those studies may exaggerate the magnitude of the effect. A systematic review is published in Annals ...
Oct 8, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Study examines information and communication needs of men with prostate cancer
In a recent study published in the European Journal of Cancer Care, investigators interviewed men affected by prostate cancer and their family members to gain a better understanding of their unmet information and communication ...
Sep 22, 2021
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Health
TV shows depicting inaccurate childbirths need safety warnings, say researchers
U.K. television programs showing inaccurate birthing practices should require safety recommendations for viewers to avoid misinterpretations by the public.
Oct 19, 2023
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Health
Implementing physical activity recommendations for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases
EULAR—The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology—has recommendations aimed at promoting health-enhancing physical activity, but despite the established benefits—and evidence supporting the efficacy of physical ...
Jun 13, 2024
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Cardiology
Early diagnosis, treatment of peripheral artery disease essential to improve outcomes, reduce amputation risk
Timely diagnosis and proper management of peripheral artery disease (PAD), including coordinated care from a multispecialty team, are essential to help prevent amputation and other cardiovascular complications and to allow ...
May 14, 2024
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Vaccination
Free flu vaccine offered mostly in wealthy suburbs
A University of Adelaide study into the impact of state-funded vaccination programs for Australian children under five years has found those attending medical practices in the wealthiest areas were more likely to receive ...
Oct 9, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Use of metaphors enables patients and caregivers to communicate experiences of living with long-term conditions
It is estimated that 15 million people in England—a quarter of the population—live with a long-term condition and 14.2 million people (one in four adults) are face the presence of more than two long-term conditions. These ...
Jan 16, 2024
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