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What was the association between participation in federal COVID-19 relief programs and mitigation of food and housing hardships and disparities among families with young children?

Researchers evaluated the relationship between the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) relief programs and the mitigation of household food insecurities.

26 Apr 2023

The Parkinson's Pandemic: from the importance of early diagnosis to digital solutions

News Medical spoke to Michele Hu, Consultant Neurologist at Oxford University Hospitals and Professor of Clinical Neuroscience at the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, about prodromal Parkinson's and what the future looks like for this neurological disease.

11 Apr 2023

Early interruption of breastfeeding and sugar consumption contribute to dental caries by age 2

A study involving 800 children shows inclusion of sugar in their diet and early interruption of breastfeeding to be the main factors that contribute to the appearance of dental caries by age 2.

7 Feb 2023

World Cancer Day 2023: Perspectives from The Institute of Cancer Therapeutics

To commemorate World Cancer Day, we spoke to a multidisciplinary team of researchers from The Institute of Cancer Therapeutics (ICT) based at the University of Bradford about their work in cancer research.

3 Feb 2023

MHRA launches global campaign to improve medical product safety for all

Launched today by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (the MHRA), the seventh annual #MedSafetyWeek is running until 13 November to encourage widespread public engagement and improve patient safety by reporting suspected side effects associated with medicines and adverse incidents involving medical devices.

6 Nov 2022

Emergency department care needs to be more 'frailty friendly', researchers say

Emergency departments in England don't seem to be set up to meet the basic care needs of frail older patients, suggest the findings of a small qualitative study published online in the Emergency Medicine Journal.

7 Sep 2022

Digital revolution will provide faster, more personalized healthcare

People across the country will benefit from faster, more personalized healthcare, following a digital revolution to make the health and social care system fit for the 21st century.

28 Jun 2022

£150 million investment to bolster NHS mental health services and better support people in crisis

People experiencing a mental health emergency will be able to access more care in the community, such through as crisis houses and safe havens, and those detained under the Mental Health Act will benefit from landmark reforms which provide patients with more control over their care and treatment.

27 Jun 2022

Laws focused on obscenity and indecency found to be ineffective in keeping children safe online

Laws that are premised on the traditional notions of obscenity and indecency will not help to keep children safe online, a leading expert has warned.

27 May 2022

Optimizing sleep continuity may help improve daytime symptoms in people with dementia

Not only does how well people with dementia sleep affect their symptoms the following day, but of particular significance is their sleep continuity, or the extent which they can stay asleep after initially falling asleep, according to a new study by Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), the University of Surrey and University of Sussex.

16 May 2022

Positive effects of altered maternal care during COVID-19 in Australia

Researchers reported on the positive outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic in maternity care in Australia.

6 May 2022

Reading aloud can increase a child's resilience at school, study shows

As children settle back into a new school year, families are being encouraged to read to their children at home, as new research from the University of South Australia shows that reading aloud can triple a child's resilience at school, particularly for children at-risk.

8 Mar 2022

What does the Future Look Like for Patient Centricity within Clinical Trials?

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Paresh Malhotra about what the future holds for patient centricity within clinical trials, and the benefits for this focus.

7 Mar 2022

Changes to the health and care visa could boost the recruitment of social care workers

Thousands of additional care workers could be recruited to boost the adult social care workforce following temporary changes to the health and care visa to make social care workers, care assistants and home care workers eligible for a 12-month period.

26 Dec 2021

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What was the association between participation in federal COVID-19 relief programs and mitigation of food and housing hardships and disparities among families with young children?

The Parkinson's Pandemic: from the importance of early diagnosis to digital solutions

Early interruption of breastfeeding and sugar consumption contribute to dental caries by age 2

World Cancer Day 2023: Perspectives from The Institute of Cancer Therapeutics

MHRA launches global campaign to improve medical product safety for all

Emergency department care needs to be more 'frailty friendly', researchers say

Digital revolution will provide faster, more personalized healthcare

£150 million investment to bolster NHS mental health services and better support people in crisis

Laws focused on obscenity and indecency found to be ineffective in keeping children safe online

Optimizing sleep continuity may help improve daytime symptoms in people with dementia

Positive effects of altered maternal care during COVID-19 in Australia

Reading aloud can increase a child's resilience at school, study shows

What does the Future Look Like for Patient Centricity within Clinical Trials?

Changes to the health and care visa could boost the recruitment of social care workers

New imaging software can accurately diagnose jaundice in the blink of an eye

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected mental health?

Kawasaki Disease presents a growing threat to UK children’s heart health

Young people aged 12 to 15 in England to be offered one dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Technology can play a key role in supporting people with dementia

Chief medical officers to consider vaccination of 12 to 15 year olds from a broader perspective

Exploring the intersection of biology and proteomics

Unlocking the Secrets of Multiple Sclerosis Progression: Brain-Immune Cell Communication

Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for male offspring of women with PCOS

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