Surgery
How metal implants could mess up your skin
Many patients worry that receiving a metal implant might set off their metal allergy, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
Mar 17, 2023
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Medical economics
Poll finds more Americans worried about health care understaffing
A growing number of Americans are feeling the effects of the health care staffing crisis in the United States, a new HealthDay/Harris Poll has revealed.
Mar 10, 2023
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Health
Medical tourism: Traveling outside US for care is common
The recent kidnapping of four Americans in Mexico highlights a common practice for many people in the U.S.: traveling to other countries for medical care that either is not available at home or costs a lot less.
Mar 8, 2023
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Medical research
Scientists suggest guidelines to prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission from deceased individuals
During the pandemic, COVID-19 control measures in several countries prevented family members from coming into contact with loved ones who died from the infection. This had an impact on cremation practices and caused emotional ...
Mar 7, 2023
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Health
Examining the impact of cultural myths on pain management in Black people
To honor Black History Month in 2023, I decided to spend some time familiarizing myself with the negative impact of cultural myths about Black people on the health care support our systems provide to Black people. I wanted ...
Feb 27, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Complication risks rise in pregnancies among the very young
Pregnant girls who are especially young, those only 10 to 15 years old, face increased risks for complications that include preeclampsia and C-section, according to new research.
Feb 17, 2023
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Medical economics
Data show big drop in number of Americans in medical debt
Americans have less medical debt now than they did a couple years ago, possibly because of policies and programs that gave more people access to health insurance and relief funds.
Feb 15, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers develop antibiogram to help providers treat nontuberculous mycobacteria
Researchers at National Jewish Health have published data that will help medical providers better understand the susceptibility of various nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) to different drugs. This new antibiogram will assist ...
Feb 15, 2023
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Medications
Study first to show statewide cannabis-related deaths in Florida
In the United States, 49.6 million Americans ages 12 and older used cannabis or marijuana in 2020. More than 5.4 million Americans are medical cannabis patients. In Florida alone, where medical cannabis has been legal since ...
Feb 9, 2023
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Medications
New study explores opioid pain medication theft in long-term care homes
Theft of controlled substances like opioid pain medication (OPM) has been studied in health care settings such as hospitals, pharmacies, hospice, and pain clinics. However, while state officials, pharmacists, and care advocates ...
Feb 8, 2023
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