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$UAB researchers secure PCORI funding to compare two pathways of post-fracture patient care$

UAB researchers secure PCORI funding to compare two pathways of post-fracture patient care

In osteoporosis, bones become brittle and fragile, putting them at high risk of fractures or breaks. These "fragility fractures" can cause pain, suffering, disability and even death, and patients have increased risks of repeat fractures.

22 Aug 2023

Student-led dental clinic improves oral health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

A University of Queensland study has found a student-led dental clinic in rural Queensland improved the oral health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by providing access to culturally appropriate and timely care.

22 Aug 2023

Study reports increase in heat-related illnesses among US veterans

Researchers report a statistically significant and clinically important increase in heat related illnesses among patients at US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) health facilities across the United States between 2002 and 2019.

22 Aug 2023

Study shows potential for generative AI to increase access and efficiency in healthcare

A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham has found that ChatGPT was about 72 percent accurate in overall clinical decision making, from coming up with possible diagnoses to making final diagnoses and care management decisions.

22 Aug 2023

Fallout from COVID-19 may persist even two years after infection

In the spring, the U.S. government and the World Health Organization declared an end to the COVID-19 global health emergency.

22 Aug 2023

Many older adults show interest in getting vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus

The first Americans over age 60 just started rolling up their sleeves to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, now that brand-new vaccines have started to arrive at pharmacies and clinics.

22 Aug 2023

Climate change could impact the immune system, study shows

The climate change might impact our immune systems, a groundbreaking study from the University of Bergen, Norway, shows.

22 Aug 2023

Strep A infections on the rise among Australians, study finds

Australia has experienced an intense surge in severe Strep A cases, similar to the northern hemisphere wave, despite differences in seasons and circulating respiratory viruses, according to a new study.

22 Aug 2023

What is the effect of a workplace-based nutritional and behavioral intervention on adherence to Mediterranean diet principles at 12 months?

The impact of nutritional and behavioral intervention on adherence to the Mediterranean diet among US firefighters.

22 Aug 2023

Life in a rural ‘ambulance desert’ means sometimes help isn’t on the way

Annie Jackson can't know whether her sister Grena Prude might have survived had an ambulance been more readily available when she went into cardiac arrest on May 10.

22 Aug 2023

Few firm beliefs and low trust: Americans not sure what’s true in age of health misinformation

Around 3 in 10 Americans still believe ivermectin is an effective treatment for covid. What's more, few place significant trust in any form of news media or official institution to accurately convey information about health topics, from covid treatments and vaccines to reproductive health issues, a new poll from KFF shows.

22 Aug 2023

Doctors advocate fresh efforts to combat Chagas disease, a silent killer

When Maira Gutiérrez was diagnosed with Chagas disease in 1997, neither she nor her primary care physician had even heard of the malady. She discovered her illness only by chance, after participating in a Red Cross blood drive organized by her employer, Universal Studios.

22 Aug 2023

Households that grow their own food waste less, eat more fruit and vegetables

Household fruit and vegetable production, in allotments and gardens, could be key to a healthy and food-secure population, a new study from the University of Sheffield has found.

22 Aug 2023

Social media and the internet: Top concerns for parents of school-age children

As children head back to school, two issues have climbed higher on their parents' list of concerns: the role of social media and the internet in kids' lives.

21 Aug 2023

Strengthening prison reentry programs can help reduce opioid overdose deaths in the U.S.

With opioid overdose deaths surging in the United States, many communities are in desperate need of solutions to bring down the body count. Among the most promising is strengthening prison reentry programs for highest-risk users, a Rutgers-led study has found.

21 Aug 2023

Cancer patients may need more frequent COVID-19 booster shots, study finds

For many, the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic seems over. However, for patients whose immune systems are compromised by cancer or by cancer therapies, fear of COVID-19 infection and severe disease remains very real.

21 Aug 2023

COVID-19 vaccination in low- and middle-income countries should complement routine childhood vaccines

COVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe cases of the disease in children and adolescents, according to a review.

21 Aug 2023

Deep learning-based model can predict the need for intensive care in COVID-19 patients

The COVID-19 pandemic dealt a huge blow to healthcare systems and highlighted their major shortcomings.

21 Aug 2023

Insurance coverage for implantable penile prostheses varies by type of insurance

Implantable penile prostheses (IPPs) are an established treatment option for erectile dysfunction (ED), and are covered by insurance in about 80% of cases, reports a paper in the September issue of Urology Practice®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA).

21 Aug 2023

The cognitive effects of the MIND diet

The effects of a three-year dietary intervention on cognitive decline in older adults.

21 Aug 2023

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UAB researchers secure PCORI funding to compare two pathways of post-fracture patient care

Student-led dental clinic improves oral health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Study reports increase in heat-related illnesses among US veterans

Study shows potential for generative AI to increase access and efficiency in healthcare

Fallout from COVID-19 may persist even two years after infection

Many older adults show interest in getting vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus

Climate change could impact the immune system, study shows

Strep A infections on the rise among Australians, study finds

What is the effect of a workplace-based nutritional and behavioral intervention on adherence to Mediterranean diet principles at 12 months?

Life in a rural ‘ambulance desert’ means sometimes help isn’t on the way

Few firm beliefs and low trust: Americans not sure what’s true in age of health misinformation

Doctors advocate fresh efforts to combat Chagas disease, a silent killer

Households that grow their own food waste less, eat more fruit and vegetables

Social media and the internet: Top concerns for parents of school-age children

Strengthening prison reentry programs can help reduce opioid overdose deaths in the U.S.

Cancer patients may need more frequent COVID-19 booster shots, study finds

COVID-19 vaccination in low- and middle-income countries should complement routine childhood vaccines

Deep learning-based model can predict the need for intensive care in COVID-19 patients

Insurance coverage for implantable penile prostheses varies by type of insurance

The cognitive effects of the MIND diet

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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