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Restricting e-liquid flavors may help adolescents and young adults to stop using e-cigarettes

Getting many adolescents and young adults to stop using e-cigarettes may be as simple as doing away with flavored versions of the product, according to new research in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

5 May 2023

Point-of-care testing can be effective for improving access to cancer genetic services

Genetic testing for hereditary cancers, such as breast, colon, pancreatic, and ovarian cancer, helps at-risk individuals understand their familial risk for these diseases and make informed decisions about next steps in care.

5 May 2023

New guidance recommends the discontinuation of antibiotics after closure of incisions

Antibiotics administered before and during surgery should be discontinued immediately after a patient's incision is closed, according to updated recommendations for preventing surgical site infections.

5 May 2023

Older men and women today experience fewer depressive symptoms than people in the 1990s

Depressive symptoms have decreased among older people and they are more satisfied with their lives so far than people at the same age three decades ago.

5 May 2023

Collaborative effort to help improve patient outcomes by addressing social determinants

A collaboration between UC San Diego Health and 211 San Diego, a region-wide, non-profit referral service that connects anyone living in San Diego County to community, health, social and disaster services, will help to improve patient outcomes by addressing social determinants.

4 May 2023

UC San Diego Health demonstrates new QR code standard for health insurance cards

During a digital health symposium this week, Christopher Longhurst, MD, with UC San Diego Health, pulled up a QR code from his phone's digital wallet, scanned it at a check-in kiosk and instantly displayed how his medical insurance information was retrieved and verified in real time, including copay amounts.

4 May 2023

Childhood adversity a risk factor for adult pre-pregnancy weight gain

Researchers investigate the association between adverse childhood experiences and pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) in a population-based cohort in Trøndelag county, Norway. The study found that perceiving childhood as difficult was associated with higher odds of pre-pregnancy underweight and obesity.

4 May 2023

Health programs are at risk as debt ceiling cave-in looms

The partisan fight in Congress over how to raise the nation's debt ceiling to prevent a default has accelerated, as the U.S. Treasury predicted the borrowing limit could be reached as soon as June 1.

4 May 2023

Research underscores watermelon's contributions to diet quality and heart health

There's no question that watermelon is both delicious and nutritious, but new research underscores this nutrient-rich fruit's contributions to overall diet quality and heart health.

4 May 2023

Childhood abuse could be associated with increased risk of adult premature death

Physical and sexual abuse in childhood and adolescence could be associated with a greater risk of adult premature death (before age 70), finds research published by The BMJ today.

4 May 2023

Gun assault rates doubled for children in 4 major cities during the pandemic, new data shows

Rates of gun assaults on children roughly doubled during the covid-19 pandemic, according to a study that looked at gun deaths and injuries in four major cities. Black children were the most frequent victims.

4 May 2023

Virtual reality platform helps UWF nursing students step into real-life scenarios

University of West Florida Usha Kundu, MD College of Health School of Nursing students graduating this semester will be among the first who had practice stepping into real-life scenarios during their entire academic career.

4 May 2023

Eli Lilly trial reveals Alzheimer's drug that significantly slows cognitive decline

Study examined the safety and efficacy of the study drug donanemab in participants with early Alzheimer's disease (AD).

4 May 2023

Innovative 3D-printed wearable sensor for sweat analysis

Sweat is more than just a sign of a good workout. It holds vital information about our health, providing clues to dehydration, fatigue, blood sugar levels and even serious conditions such as cystic fibrosis, diabetes and heart failure.

4 May 2023

Colorado becomes the first state to ban so-called abortion pill reversals

In Glenwood Springs, Colorado, registered nurse Katie Laven answers calls from people who've started the two-pill medication abortion regimen and want to stop the process.

4 May 2023

Biden administration issues new warning about medical credit cards

The Biden administration on Thursday cautioned Americans about the growing risks of medical credit cards and other loans for medical bills, warning in a new report that high interest rates can deepen patients' debts and threaten their financial security.

4 May 2023

Healthcare News

Restricting e-liquid flavors may help adolescents and young adults to stop using e-cigarettes

Point-of-care testing can be effective for improving access to cancer genetic services

New guidance recommends the discontinuation of antibiotics after closure of incisions

Older men and women today experience fewer depressive symptoms than people in the 1990s

Collaborative effort to help improve patient outcomes by addressing social determinants

UC San Diego Health demonstrates new QR code standard for health insurance cards

Childhood adversity a risk factor for adult pre-pregnancy weight gain

Health programs are at risk as debt ceiling cave-in looms

Research underscores watermelon's contributions to diet quality and heart health

Childhood abuse could be associated with increased risk of adult premature death

Gun assault rates doubled for children in 4 major cities during the pandemic, new data shows

Virtual reality platform helps UWF nursing students step into real-life scenarios

Eli Lilly trial reveals Alzheimer's drug that significantly slows cognitive decline

Innovative 3D-printed wearable sensor for sweat analysis

Colorado becomes the first state to ban so-called abortion pill reversals

Biden administration issues new warning about medical credit cards

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