Oncology & Cancer
Cancer cases will keep rising worldwide: Report
Cancer cases will continue to climb for the next two decades, spurred on by an aging worldwide population, a new report shows.
Apr 4, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Using machine learning to track the evolution of COVID-19
Scientists have developed a machine-learning approach to track the evolution of SARS‑CoV‑2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and potentially other viruses, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National ...
Apr 4, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Mistreatment in childbirth is common in the US especially among the disadvantaged, study finds
Lack of respectful maternity care in the U.S. culminating in mistreatment in childbirth is a regular occurrence, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Yet until now experiences of ...
Apr 4, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Puppets could offer valuable support for autistic teenagers
Puppets could potentially provide autistic teens with a tool to communicate, express their identity and interact socially in ways that are uniquely their own, according to a new study by Dr. Olivia Karaolis, lecturer in special ...
Apr 3, 2024
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Health
World facing last chance to keep pandemic accord alive
Countries thrashing out a historic agreement on tackling future pandemics have one month to bridge their differences because failure cannot be an option, the negotiations co-chair told AFP.
Apr 3, 2024
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Health
Combining food taxes and subsidies can lead to healthier grocery purchases for low-income households
A new study that models the combined effects of a sugar-based tax on beverages and targeted subsidies for minimally processed foods and drinks has found that under these policies, low-income consumers would purchase fewer ...
Apr 2, 2024
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Health
Will your old measles shot protect you from new outbreaks?
Public health officials are warning people about the danger of remaining unvaccinated against measles as the number of cases so far this year has surpassed the caseload for 2023.
Apr 2, 2024
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One-third of Americans don't know vision risks from solar eclipse, survey finds
A total eclipse of the sun is coming up next week, and many folks don't know that watching it unprotected can cause permanent eye damage, a new survey finds.
Apr 2, 2024
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Health informatics
Screening tool streamlines requests for palliative care consultations
A simple screening tool integrated into the admissions process for critically ill patients can streamline requests for palliative care consultations, according to a study published in Critical Care Nurse (CCN).
Apr 1, 2024
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Health
Telehealth may help people stick with alcoholism treatment
Telehealth might be a more effective way of treating alcoholism than in-person therapy sessions, a new study reports.
Apr 1, 2024
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