Medical research
People know little about brain health but want to know more
People do not think about their own brain health and are unsure how to maintain it, according to a recent interview study in the Lifebrain project.
Nov 14, 2019
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Survey suggests mentorship in medical school is vital to future of hematology
A survey of U.S. hematology-oncology fellows suggests medical school plays an important role in shaping their interest in pursuing careers in hematology, particularly when students are exposed to hematology and oncology as ...
Oct 31, 2019
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Health
Snacking: the modern habit that could be putting your health and waistline at risk
Cakes, biscuits and energy bars are, for many people, just staples of everyday life—the snacks that keep them going through the day.
Oct 23, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Survey: many U.S. adults not planning to get flu vaccine
(HealthDay)—Many U.S. adults, including some at the highest risk for the flu and pneumonia, do not plan to get preventive vaccines, according to a survey conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago on behalf of the National ...
Oct 4, 2019
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Health
First survey of trans and gender diverse sexual health reveals major gaps in health system
The Kirby Institute has released a new report that highlights a need for policy and practice in Australian sexual assault services to be more responsive to the needs of trans and gender diverse people.
Sep 18, 2019
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Medical economics
One-third of physicians will take 10 or more years to pay off debt
Nearly two-thirds of actively practicing physicians are still carrying medical school debt, according to the Medical School Debt Report 2019, published by the staffing firm Weatherby Healthcare.
Aug 13, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Health care professionals exhibit gender bias
(HealthDay)—Survey results show that health care professionals have implicit and explicit gender bias, according to a study published online July 5 in JAMA Network Open.
Jul 11, 2019
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Health
LGBTQ awareness lacking among American neurologists, new survey finds
A first-of-its-kind survey of American neurologists reveals that more than half carry the mistaken belief that a patient's sexual orientation and gender identity have no bearing on treatment of neurologic illness.
Jun 17, 2019
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Addiction
Young adults who live near medical marijuana dispensaries use more often
Young adults who live in neighborhoods with more medical marijuana dispensaries use marijuana more frequently than their peers and have more-positive views about the drug, according to a new RAND Corporation study.
Jun 17, 2019
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Health
New poll shows rural health may be powerful issue in 2020 election
A vast majority of Americans, both Democrats and Republicans, consider access to health care in rural communities an important issue. Additionally, three in five voters think it is so important, they would vote for a candidate ...
Jun 13, 2019
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