Health
Trailblazing a new approach to neurology care
How does a health care team deliver the best care to its patients and tangibly improve their physical and mental health and quality of life?
Sep 15, 2022
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Health
Americans give health care system failing mark: AP-NORC poll
When Emmanuel Obeng-Dankwa is worried about making rent on his New York City apartment, he sometimes holds off on filling his blood pressure medication.
Sep 12, 2022
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Radiology & Imaging
Novel photon-counting CT improves myeloma bone disease detection
New CT technology paired with artificial intelligence (AI)-based noise reduction offers superior detection of bone disease associated with multiple myeloma at lower radiation doses than conventional CT, according to a new ...
Sep 6, 2022
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Medical economics
Costlier Medicare Advantage plans do not always offer better quality
Enrolling in a higher-cost Medicare Advantage plan may not always get seniors better quality health care, according to a new RAND Corporation study.
Aug 29, 2022
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Urinary incontinence poses burden to long-term care
The impact and management of urinary incontinence (UI) related to overactive bladder is a substantial burden to long-term care (LTC) residents and staff, according to a study published online July 1 in the Journal of Gerontological ...
Jul 25, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Supreme Court abortion ruling brings attention to Minneapolis women's health startup
For years, Joe Connolly watched his mother, aunt and grandmother struggle with a series of health problems.
Jul 21, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Caregivers for people with multiple myeloma face mental health challenges
Caregivers for patients with multiple myeloma may suffer from higher rates of anxiety and depression than patients themselves, according to a new study published today in Blood Advances. While medical professionals have long ...
Jul 18, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Electroacupuncture may aid depression-related insomnia
Electroacupuncture (EA) treatment is safe and effective for insomnia in patients with depression, according to a study published online July 7 in JAMA Network Open.
Jul 14, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Abortion bans could put lives of cancer patients in jeopardy
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will limit cancer treatment options for pregnant women and put lives needlessly at risk, America's leading cancer societies warn.
Jul 12, 2022
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Pediatrics
Helping transgender patients navigate health care
While those in health care strive to "do no harm," unfortunately, for many people, the care they receive in a clinic or hospital may be different or inadequate to meet their needs.
Jun 28, 2022
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