The enforcement of Law 42/2010, which extends the smoking ban to public places, has accompanied a progressive reduction in the percentage of smokers (from 40.3% to 35.3%) and in consumption amongst the working population. ...
May 22, 2012
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(HealthDay)—Results of the Physicians Foundation 2017 Patient Survey show that most patients are satisfied with their overall relationship with their physician, according to an article published by the American Academy ...
Oct 26, 2017
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When conducting clinical research, investigators aim to control as many variables as possible so it is easier to examine the effectiveness of new treatments. However, this sometimes means strict requirements lead to only ...
Jan 3, 2023
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Now that a COVID-19 vaccine has arrived, many of us are eagerly awaiting the day we get our first shot. However, figuring out when you're eligible, and where to get vaccinated once you are, is challenging. The rules and registration ...
Jan 28, 2021
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When South Africa entered a hard lockdown on 27 March, the government was globally recognized for taking tough steps to "flatten the curve" and keep COVID-19 infections low. Four months on, our research, using data from a ...
Jul 27, 2020
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The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, came closer to repeal as the U.S. Senate and House last week passed a "budget reconciliation" order to launch a formal legislative process that may lead to substantial ...
Jan 20, 2017
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Black children are over-reported as suspected victims of child abuse when they have traumatic injuries, even after accounting for poverty, according to new research from the Stanford School of Medicine.
Feb 7, 2023
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Living in a high-income neighborhood, having private health insurance, and being older are tied to an increased likelihood that life support will be withdrawn for people who have suffered severe bleeding in the brain, a new ...
Jan 18, 2024
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A preventable hospital admission is defined by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality as one that might have been prevented with timely access to primary care or improvements to social determinants of health. Using ...
Sep 16, 2016
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Sally Nix was furious when her health insurance company refused to pay for the infusions she needs to ease her chronic pain and fatigue.
Aug 29, 2023
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