Addiction
Drug overdoses in the US slightly increased last year. But experts see hopeful signs
Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. went up slightly last year after two big leaps during the pandemic.
May 17, 2023
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News tagged with san francisco
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
After mpox outbreak, vaccinations cratered. Now, officials are renewing the push
Late last summer, the mpox outbreak in California peaked, with the state reporting an average of nearly 100 new cases per day in August.
May 16, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Patient-rated tardive dyskinesia linked to QoL, social functioning
For antipsychotic-treated outpatients, patient-rated severity and impact of possible tardive dyskinesia (TD) is associated with health-related quality of life and social functioning, according to a study published online ...
Apr 20, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
STDs are on the rise. This morning-after-style pill may help
U.S. health officials released data Tuesday showing how chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis cases have been accelerating, but doctors are hoping an old drug will help fight the sexually transmitted infections.
Apr 11, 2023
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Medical research
Study finds certain substances in urine, blood can predict kidney disease progression
In a new study looking at the long-term effects of hospitalized patients who have acute kidney injury (AKI), a sudden but temporary loss of kidney function, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers found that higher levels of certain ...
Apr 3, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Hospitals with the most vulnerable maternity patients understaffed with nurses, finds study
Hospitals serving more patients at risk for complications during childbirth are less likely to have enough nurses to care for patients during labor, delivery, and recovery, according to a new study published in the journal ...
Mar 31, 2023
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Genetics
Artificial intelligence predicts genetics of cancerous brain tumors in under 90 seconds
Using artificial intelligence, researchers have discovered how to screen for genetic mutations in cancerous brain tumors in under 90 seconds—and possibly streamline the diagnosis and treatment of gliomas, a study suggests.
Mar 23, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Advanced brain imaging study hints at how DMT psychedelic alters perception of reality
Scientists have gleaned new insights into how psychedelics alter conscious experience via their action on brain activity.
Mar 20, 2023
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Medical research
Scientists create mice with cells from two males for first time
For the first time, scientists have created baby mice from two males.
Mar 15, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
2014 to 2021 saw increase in use of active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer
From 2014 to 2021, the rates of active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer increased, but considerable practice- and practitioner-level variation is seen in its use, according to a study published online March 2 in ...
Mar 9, 2023
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