Addiction
U.S. deaths due to fentanyl nearly quadrupled in 5 years
Overdose deaths in the United States tied to the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl soared 279% from 2016 to 2021, health officials reported Wednesday.
May 3, 2023
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News tagged with professionalism
Medications
Opinion: Unlocking hope for people with kidney disease
For the first time, we have the tools to greatly reduce kidney disease. How can we make sure they get to those who need them?
Mar 9, 2023
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Health
Study supports government initiative to give free vapes to disadvantaged people who want to quit smoking
A government scheme to give out free vapes to smokers appeals to most but not all, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Aug 6, 2023
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Dentistry
How to fix a broken tooth so you're no longer in pain
Anyone who has ever had a tooth crack or break knows the sinking feeling that follows because it almost certainly means an urgent trip to the dentist.
Apr 26, 2023
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Neuroscience
Spinal cord stimulation shown to instantly improve arm mobility after stroke
A neurotechnology that stimulates the spinal cord instantly improves arm and hand mobility, enabling people affected by moderate to severe stroke to conduct their normal daily activities more easily, report researchers from ...
Feb 20, 2023
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Health
Consuming grapes modulates the human microbiome with potential benefits for health
The results of a human study published in Scientific Reports investigated the potential of grapes to modulate the human microbiome and thus influence health. The paper was included in a special human microbiome collection ...
May 25, 2023
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Surgery
Many would-be kidney donors are ineligible because of their weight or smoking habits: A project helps them qualify
More than 70 kidney transplants were performed every day in the United States last year. Rachel Watson wanted to be one of the donors, but was told she didn't qualify, at first.
Dec 10, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
New robot could help diagnose breast cancer early
A device has been created that could carry out clinical breast examinations (CBE).
Oct 3, 2023
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Biomedical technology
Wearable skin patch monitors hemoglobin in deep tissues
A team of engineers at the University of California San Diego has developed an electronic patch that can monitor biomolecules in deep tissues, including hemoglobin. This gives medical professionals unprecedented access to ...
Dec 16, 2022
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Health
Doctor Who festive specials linked to lower death rates
A new "Doctor Who" episode shown during the festive period, especially on Christmas Day, is associated with lower death rates in the subsequent year across the UK, finds a study published in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.
Dec 18, 2023
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