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Health

Number of tuberculosis cases in India is double current estimates, says new study

The number of cases of tuberculosis (TB) in India may be up to two to three times higher than current estimates, suggests a new study.

Aug 25, 2016

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Health

Public sector workers sleep-deprived, says study

Research led by the University of Leeds has found those working gruelling hours across the public sector are being left sleep deprived – with many only managing six hours sleep per night.

Jan 4, 2016

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Out-of-pocket health costs tied to antimicrobial resistance, study finds

The high out-of-pocket costs for antimicrobial drugs in many developing countries is leading to an increase in drug-resistant pathogens, according to a study by Stanford University researchers.

Jul 8, 2015

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Is Ebola diverting resources from other neglected diseases?

Thanks in part to the Ebola crisis, neglected diseases have grabbed the world's attention. These diseases predominantly affect developing nations with limited resources to fund research, pay for treatments, and support public ...

Dec 8, 2014

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Obstetrics & gynaecology

Healthcare providers driving rising Caesarean rates

(Medical Xpress)—Where a woman gives birth - in a public or private hospital - is a key determinant of whether she has a Caesarean section or not, according to findings from three consecutives surveys of more than 14,000 ...

Mar 12, 2014

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Are buyers born or made?

(Medical Xpress) -- Are people drawn to a career in purchasing because of their skills or their aptitude? Which is the most important trait for a buyer: emotional intelligence or IQ?

Feb 28, 2012

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Racial and ethnic differences emerge in rates of inpatient care following psychiatric emergencies among minority youths

A study in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP), published by Elsevier, reports that Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) youths experience lower rates and American Indian/Alaska ...

Jul 1, 2024

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Health

Doctors' pay in England has declined by 25% since 2008, analysis shows

As doctors in England enter their 13th month of industrial action, an independent analysis of their pay confirms that the real terms value of their salaries has declined by a quarter in the 15 years since their pay was frozen.

Mar 21, 2024

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Medical economics

Researcher: The 'jab market' of private COVID vaccines is a good thing for public health—but not for health inequality

COVID vaccines will go on sale privately in England and Scotland from April 1 for all those aged 12 and over. In the US, they have been available to buy commercially since 2023, with the private sector already accounting ...

Feb 16, 2024

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