Health
Fewer than half of British men and women have sex at least once a week
Fewer than half of men and women in Britain aged 16-44 have sex at least once a week, reveals a large study published by The BMJ today.
May 7, 2019
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Medical economics
Physician burnout tied to ability to address social needs
(HealthDay)—Improving clinic capacity to respond to patients' social needs may reduce primary care physician burnout, according to a study published in the January-February issue of the Journal of the American Board of ...
Feb 4, 2019
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Medications
Too many dementia patients prescribed potentially inappropriate drugs, study finds
Older adults diagnosed with dementia are frequently being prescribed potentially inappropriate medications, which leaves them at risk of delirium, worsening cognitive impairment, and increased mortality, a University of Otago ...
Nov 29, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Demedicalization' of mental illness often leaves homeless in the lurch
An article published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine discusses the case of a homeless California man who was a frequent visitor to a local emergency room. Six times over the course of a few months the man, ...
Nov 19, 2018
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Autism spectrum disorders
Compound improves social interaction in autism mouse model
Children with autism often find social interactions awkward, leaving them isolated. Now in a study appearing in ACS' Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, scientists report that they have discovered a first-of-its-kind compound ...
Sep 26, 2018
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Pediatrics
No increased risk of lung infections among infants using popular anti-reflux medicines
New University of Otago research shows infants using popular anti-reflux medicines like omeprazole are not at increased risk of pneumonia or other lower respiratory tract infections, contrary to findings from other international ...
Sep 19, 2018
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Health
Knowing patients' social needs helps clinicians tailor care
(HealthDay)—Clinicians report that knowing patients' social needs changes care delivery and improves communication for many patients, according to a study published recently in the Journal of the American Board of Family ...
Aug 14, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
People born with a heart defect are at greater risk of mental health problems
One in every 125 babies is born with a heart condition – but thanks to modern medicine more infants are surviving than ever before. In the developed world, 90% will now live into adulthood, compared with just 20% in the ...
Jun 8, 2018
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Medical research
iPS cell technology to elucidate mechanisms of longevity and related diseases
Regenerative medicine is a broad term used to describe approaches to repair or replace damaged or diseased human cells or tissues. This can be achieved through a variety of approaches, including the use of stem cells and ...
Jan 12, 2018
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Autism spectrum disorders
Clinical study finds scalp acupuncture effective for treating autistic children
The School of Chinese Medicine (SCM) of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) conducted a clinical observation of scalp acupuncture treatment for 68 children with autism. The findings indicated that 66 patients have shown improvements ...
Oct 17, 2017
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