Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental health first aid training works despite recent reports, say researchers
More than 6 million people worldwide have been trained in Mental Health First Aid.
Oct 17, 2023
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Health
Relaxation and good sleep key to managing high blood pressure
Mindfulness practices such as meditation and yoga should be recommended to people with high blood pressure, according to a comprehensive review of lifestyle changes that can help prevent and manage the condition, co-authored ...
Sep 19, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
The largest study of its kind shows a need for improvement in esophageal cancer screenings
A new study published in Gastroenterology aims to improve the effectiveness of screening and surveillance practices for early cancer detection in Barrett's esophagus (BE).
Jul 20, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Research offers insight into improving efficacy of PD-L1 immunotherapy for cancer patients
A new study published in the JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute brings researchers and oncologists one step closer to better understanding the complexities of PD-1 inhibitors, a common type of immunotherapy, and ...
Jul 6, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study shows vaping nicotine while pregnant may impact fetal development
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found that vaping nicotine during pregnancy may be no safer for a developing fetus than smoking cigarettes. The study suggests that vaping nicotine interferes ...
Jul 5, 2023
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Medical economics
Health care workers lack advance care planning training for chronic kidney disease patients
Health care professionals (HCPs) report lacking materials and training to conduct advance care planning (ACP) among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online April 17 in the Scandinavian ...
Apr 25, 2023
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Medications
Decision tool helps halve seniors' use of urinary-tract infection antibiotics
As an international study involving University of Gothenburg researchers has shown, a decision tool for health professionals has proved capable of halving the use of antibiotics against urinary tract infections while maintaining ...
Mar 22, 2023
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Health
Review finds recently popular chronic back pain therapy needs more rigorous study
A systematic review of relatively new treatment for chronic back pain—cognitive functional therapy—has found that it is no better than traditional therapies based on evidence from past studies.
Mar 2, 2023
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Medical research
Should doctors discuss religion with their patients?
A recent poll conducted by University of Michigan researchers found 71% of the 2,000 or so Americans surveyed (aged between 50-80 years) said they had religious beliefs that were important to them.
Feb 20, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Educational course for practitioners to address lack of knowledge on tick-borne diseases
Anyone who enjoys taking walks through the woods or grassy fields when the weather is warm knows that checking for ticks afterward is a must. Ticks can spread numerous diseases to humans as well as to our pets, and some of ...
Jan 3, 2023
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