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UC San Diego's initiative for combating the opioid crisis with AI

Opioids are a broad group of effective pain-relieving medicines that can become highly addictive in some individuals. According to government sources, nearly 40 million people are addicted to illicit drugs worldwide.

13 Jun 2024

New insights into physical activity adoption for rheumatic patients

An HPR abstract sessions at the 2024 EULAR congress looked specifically at harnessing the benefits of exercise in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) – and the challenges to their practical implementation.

13 Jun 2024

New psychotherapy shows promise in reducing chronic pain for older veterans

A new study led by UCLA Health and the U.S. Veterans Affairs Office found chronic pain among older adults could be significantly reduced through a newly developed psychotherapy that works by confronting past trauma and stress-related emotions that can exacerbate pain symptoms.

13 Jun 2024

CHOP implements effective adolescent health questionnaire across Primary Care Network

While doctors understand that adolescents have certain unique health questions and concerns, several challenges prevent this critical information from being collected in a systematic way and providing appropriate referrals across a wide group of patients.

13 Jun 2024

Study shows increase in mandatory flu vaccinations for hospital staff

In just a few months, hospitals and health systems nationwide will start working to vaccinate as many staff as possible against the flu.

13 Jun 2024

Rising drug-related infant mortality in the United States linked to COVID-19 pandemic

Infant deaths in which drugs were a primary or contributing factor increased more than twofold in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study published in De Gruyter's Journal of Perinatal Medicine finds.

13 Jun 2024

AI-driven simulations revolutionize robotic exoskeletons for enhanced mobility

A team of researchers have demonstrated a new method that leverages AI and computer simulations to train robotic exoskeletons that can help users save energy while walking, running, and climbing stairs.

13 Jun 2024

Men consume more meat than women in wealthier, gender-equal nations

In wealthier countries with greater gender equality, men are more likely to eat meat more frequently than women, a new study reveals.

13 Jun 2024

Gavi announces funding for human rabies vaccines in global effort to eliminate disease

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, in collaboration with partners, is announcing support for human rabies vaccines for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) as part of routine immunization.

13 Jun 2024

Noninvasive ventilation halves hypoxemia risk in emergency intubations: PREOXI trial findings

In current clinical care, most critically ill adults undergoing emergency tracheal intubation receive preoxygenation through an oxygen mask.

13 Jun 2024

Young workers feel isolated, stressed and undervalued at work, APA survey reveals

Younger workers are struggling with feelings of loneliness and a lack of appreciation at work and tend to feel more comfortable working with people their own age, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association.

13 Jun 2024

Funding instability plagues program that brings docs to underserved areas

For Diana Perez, a medical resident at the Family Health Center of Harlem, the handwritten thank-you note she received from a patient is all the evidence she needs that she has chosen the right training path.

13 Jun 2024

Biden’s on target about what repealing ACA would mean for preexisting condition protections

President Joe Biden's reelection campaign wants voters to contrast his record on health care policy with his predecessor's.

13 Jun 2024

Watch: California pays drug users to stay clean

KFF Health News senior correspondent Angela Hart appeared on Spectrum News 1's "LA Times Today" last week to explain how California is trying to help hard-drug users kick their habit by paying them to stay clean.

13 Jun 2024

Analysis reveals the global burden of type 1 diabetes in adults aged 65 years and older

The number of people aged 65 and older with type 1 diabetes increased from 1.3 million in 1990 to 3.7 million in 2019, while death rates fell 25% from 4.7 per 100,000 population in 1990 to 3.5 in 2019, finds an analysis of data from over 200 countries and regions in The BMJ today.

12 Jun 2024

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UC San Diego's initiative for combating the opioid crisis with AI

New insights into physical activity adoption for rheumatic patients

New psychotherapy shows promise in reducing chronic pain for older veterans

CHOP implements effective adolescent health questionnaire across Primary Care Network

Study shows increase in mandatory flu vaccinations for hospital staff

Rising drug-related infant mortality in the United States linked to COVID-19 pandemic

AI-driven simulations revolutionize robotic exoskeletons for enhanced mobility

Men consume more meat than women in wealthier, gender-equal nations

Gavi announces funding for human rabies vaccines in global effort to eliminate disease

Noninvasive ventilation halves hypoxemia risk in emergency intubations: PREOXI trial findings

Young workers feel isolated, stressed and undervalued at work, APA survey reveals

Funding instability plagues program that brings docs to underserved areas

Biden’s on target about what repealing ACA would mean for preexisting condition protections

Watch: California pays drug users to stay clean

Analysis reveals the global burden of type 1 diabetes in adults aged 65 years and older

‘I try to stay strong’: Mom struggles to get diagnosis for son’s developmental problems

Many young adults who began vaping as teens can’t shake the habit

Nutrients deficiency pattern possible important risk factor for mortality in older adults with hypertension

Rising syphilis cases highlight gaps in public knowledge on symptoms and treatment

Inflammation in mid-life as a predictor of mobility decline in older age

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