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Study highlights rise in pain medication dependence due to medical negligence

Dependence on pain medication is on the rise due to lack of vigilance by medical professionals, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.

20 Nov 2023

Novel saliva substitute offers long-lasting relief for dry mouth

A novel aqueous lubricant technology designed to help people who suffer from a dry mouth is between four and five times more effective than existing commercially available products, according to laboratory tests.

20 Nov 2023

Survey: Over a third of Americans worry about the "tripledemic" of respiratory illnesses

Over a third of American adults are worried that they or someone in their family will get the seasonal flu, Covid-19, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) in the next three months, according to a new health survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania.

20 Nov 2023

BGI Genomics report uncovers knowledge gaps and barriers to thalassemia screening

According to Thailand's Ministry of Public Health, approximately 18-24 million or 30-40 percent of the Thai population carries the thalassemia gene, with moderately severe thalassemia patients requiring regular treatment, including blood transfusion and chelation therapy to remove excess iron from the blood.

20 Nov 2023

Gambling addiction linked to increased risk of long-term sick leave

Gambling addiction can increase the risk of long-term sick leave for several years, according to a new study published in Psychological Medicine.

20 Nov 2023

UK launches new science center to address food insecurity

The UK will launch a new science centre where experts will develop climate resilient crops and identify risks to global food systems, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce today (Monday 20th November).

20 Nov 2023

Information sources shape infection-preventive behavior during pandemic and beyond

When making important decisions about disease prevention, who do you listen to? Medical institutions? Or perhaps the people around you? Your answer might reveal more about your personal circumstances than you would expect.

20 Nov 2023

Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on the status of neglected tropical diseases

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. The COVID-19 pandemic threatens public health systems worldwide, both in developed and developing countries.

20 Nov 2023

Academic medical centers may help mitigate structural racism in cardiovascular care for Black women

Investigators from the Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai have found that among a cohort of women with obstructive coronary artery disease treated at academic medical centers, racial and ethnic disparities did not impact their long-term outcomes.

20 Nov 2023

Uniting Against Antimicrobial Resistance: An Interview with the World Health Organization

An interview with Kitty van Weezenbeek, Director of Surveillance, Prevention and Control of AMR for the World Health Organistion (WHO) AMR division.

20 Nov 2023

Switching from animal-based to plant-based foods reduces risk of heart disease, diabetes, and mortality

The effects of replacing animal-based foods with plant-based alternatives on cardiometabolic health and all-cause mortality.

20 Nov 2023

What to know about assisted living

Are you confused about what an assisted living facility is, and how it differs from a nursing home? And what you can expect to pay? Here's a guide to this type of housing for older people.

20 Nov 2023

US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’

The Department of Defense relies on hundreds, if not thousands, of weapons and products such as uniforms, batteries, and microelectronics that contain PFAS, a family of chemicals linked to serious health conditions.

20 Nov 2023

Extra fees drive assisted living profits

Assisted living centers have become an appealing retirement option for hundreds of thousands of boomers who can no longer live independently, promising a cheerful alternative to the institutional feel of a nursing home.

20 Nov 2023

New study links alcohol and white bread to increased colorectal cancer risk

The relationship between 139 dietary factors and the risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC).

20 Nov 2023

Academics' mental health articles gain cross-party praise

A bumper collection of articles from academics at The University of Manchester examining the intricacies of poor mental health and offering policy suggestions to ease the plight of sufferers has received cross-party praise from politicians in both Houses of Parliament.

20 Nov 2023

Head injuries lead to 1 hospitalization every 4 minutes in Australia

Head injuries resulted in 142,000 admitted hospital cases in 2020-21 - the equivalent of 1 hospitalization every 4 minutes, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

20 Nov 2023

Analysis finds 3.7 million working-age people with work-limiting health conditions

New analysis by the Health Foundation reveals that 3.7 million people (12% of the working age population) are currently in work and reporting a ‘work-limiting’ health condition that restricts the type or amount of work they can do. This has risen by 1.4 million over the past decade and almost matches the number of people with work-limiting conditions who are not in work.

20 Nov 2023

Loughborough University to deliver patient safety course to hundreds of NHS professionals

Loughborough University is collaborating with NHS England to deliver learning to hundreds of healthcare professionals in a bid to improve patient safety.

20 Nov 2023

Breakthrough wireless sensor offers continuous health monitoring, revolutionizing patient care

The study introduces a wireless broadband acousto-mechanical sensing (BAMS) system for continuous physiological monitoring, capturing a wide range of body signals and offering significant potential for both home and hospital settings.

19 Nov 2023

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Study highlights rise in pain medication dependence due to medical negligence

Novel saliva substitute offers long-lasting relief for dry mouth

Survey: Over a third of Americans worry about the "tripledemic" of respiratory illnesses

BGI Genomics report uncovers knowledge gaps and barriers to thalassemia screening

Gambling addiction linked to increased risk of long-term sick leave

UK launches new science center to address food insecurity

Information sources shape infection-preventive behavior during pandemic and beyond

Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on the status of neglected tropical diseases

Academic medical centers may help mitigate structural racism in cardiovascular care for Black women

Uniting Against Antimicrobial Resistance: An Interview with the World Health Organization

Switching from animal-based to plant-based foods reduces risk of heart disease, diabetes, and mortality

What to know about assisted living

US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’

Extra fees drive assisted living profits

New study links alcohol and white bread to increased colorectal cancer risk

Academics' mental health articles gain cross-party praise

Head injuries lead to 1 hospitalization every 4 minutes in Australia

Analysis finds 3.7 million working-age people with work-limiting health conditions

Loughborough University to deliver patient safety course to hundreds of NHS professionals

Breakthrough wireless sensor offers continuous health monitoring, revolutionizing patient care

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