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Experts provide ten-point plan to improve UK cancer care

The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is currently facing major workforce deficits and cancer services are struggling to recover after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report published in The Lancet Oncology.

17 Nov 2023

New study reveals turmeric and Tinospora Cordifolia reduce liver injury risk in TB patients

The effectiveness of herbs and alternative medicines in preventing liver injury induced by anti-tuberculosis (anti-TB) drugs.

16 Nov 2023

Compensation is key to fixing primary care shortage

Money talks. The United States faces a serious shortage of primary care physicians for many reasons, but one, in particular, is inescapable: compensation.

16 Nov 2023

IU researchers receive $5 million grant to improve care for adolescents with opioid use disorder

IU School of Medicine researchers are taking steps to improve the accessibility and quality of care for adolescents experiencing opioid use disorder (OUD) and other substance use disorders (SUDs), thanks to a new $5 million grant from the National Institute of Health's Helping to End Addiction Long-Term (HEAL) Initiative.

14 Nov 2023

Facing financial ruin as costs soar for elder care

Margaret Newcomb, 69, a retired French teacher, is desperately trying to protect her retirement savings by caring for her 82-year-old husband, who has severe dementia, at home in Seattle.

14 Nov 2023

CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy could offer hope for people with inherited high LDL cholesterol

A single infusion of a CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy significantly reduced low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL, the "bad cholesterol") in people who carry one gene for the inherited condition that results in very high LDL cholesterol levels and a high risk of heart attack at an early age, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

13 Nov 2023

CDC publishes updated and expanded recommendations for clinicians providing pain care

Pain affects the lives of millions of Americans every day and improving pain care and the lives of patients with pain is a public health imperative.

10 Nov 2023

Study sheds light on seasonal trends in adolescent depression and antidepressant prescribing

Researchers determined seasonal patterns in primary care antidepressant prescribing and consultations for mental health issues in adolescents and young adults living in England, United Kingdom (UK).

6 Nov 2023

NIH awards $2.1 million to UCLA to end the HIV epidemic

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has granted $2.1 million to UCLA's Center for HIV Identification, Prevention, and Treatment Services (CHIPTS) and the UCLA-CDU Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) to support four research projects and an implementation science consultation hub.

2 Nov 2023

New smart data concept to help patients with internal diseases get more active and live better lives

Establishing a digital assistance system based on artificial intelligence to support patients / Sports Medicine research group of Mainz University involved in two projects coordinated by the Mainz University Medical Center.

2 Nov 2023

Government updates regulations to support the ongoing delivery of Covid and flu vaccinations

The government has taken action to ensure Covid-19 and influenza vaccinations continue to be delivered safely and swiftly following widespread support in a public consultation.

30 Oct 2023

Trauma-informed care training leads to significant gains in knowledge and organizational change

A McLean Hospital study of 598 people across various industries who underwent a two-day training workshop where they learned about trauma-informed care and how to deploy these skills within their organizations, found participants reported significant gains in knowledge of trauma and made improvements to organizational policies, according to a comparison of survey data collected before and after the trainings.

30 Oct 2023

Eating more fish could reel in heart disease risks, new meta-analysis shows

A recent meta-analysis published in the journal Nutrients finds that high fish consumption is linked to an 8% reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. The study also distinguishes between the benefits of fatty fish, rich in omega-3s, and the potential risks of fried fish.

30 Oct 2023

American Heart Association awards cash grants to social entrepreneurs to address health inequities

Approximately 50 million people in the United States are at higher risk for heart disease and/or stroke because they lack the most basic needs -; healthy food, clean air and drinking water, quality education, employment, housing and access to health care.

27 Oct 2023

Scientists and stakeholders highlight the need for stricter regulation of PFAS and other EDCs

At this critical junction for EU chemicals legislation, the independent scientific voice took center stage at the 5th Annual Forum on Endocrine Disruptors.

20 Oct 2023

AI chatbot ChatGPT may not be accurate enough for self-diagnosis

ChatGPT, a sophisticated chatbot driven by artificial intelligence (AI) technology, has been increasingly used in health care contexts, one of which is assisting patients in self-diagnosing before seeking medical help.

16 Oct 2023

Hackensack University Medical Center establishes new Center for Weight Loss and Metabolic Health

Hackensack University Medical Center has established the Center for Weight Loss and Metabolic Health, an integrated program to help people who have struggled to lose weight to achieve and maintain their weight loss goals.

13 Oct 2023

Tumor debulking does not impact quality of life in metastatic colorectal cancer, study finds

New research in the October 2023 issue of JNCCN-;Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network finds that intensive local-regional treatment to remove as much tumor as possible (known as "debulking"), in addition to standard systemic therapy, does not impact overall quality of life significantly for people with metastatic colorectal cancer.

13 Oct 2023

New report forecasts growing health and economic impacts from stroke between 2020 and 2050

Unless urgent action is taken, the number of people who die from stroke globally is estimated to increase by 50% by 2050 to 9.7 million deaths per year, with annual costs as high as US$2.3 trillion possible, according to a new report on pragmatic solutions to reduce the global burden of stroke: a World Stroke Organization–Lancet Neurology Commission.

9 Oct 2023

Study reveals how psychological burden compounds the physical impact of living with skin disease

A major pan-European study has revealed that almost all patients affected by skin diseases face embarrassment, with the psychological burden compounding the physical impact of living with the disease.

9 Oct 2023

Consultation News and Research

Experts provide ten-point plan to improve UK cancer care

New study reveals turmeric and Tinospora Cordifolia reduce liver injury risk in TB patients

Compensation is key to fixing primary care shortage

IU researchers receive $5 million grant to improve care for adolescents with opioid use disorder

Facing financial ruin as costs soar for elder care

CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy could offer hope for people with inherited high LDL cholesterol

CDC publishes updated and expanded recommendations for clinicians providing pain care

Study sheds light on seasonal trends in adolescent depression and antidepressant prescribing

NIH awards $2.1 million to UCLA to end the HIV epidemic

New smart data concept to help patients with internal diseases get more active and live better lives

Government updates regulations to support the ongoing delivery of Covid and flu vaccinations

Trauma-informed care training leads to significant gains in knowledge and organizational change

Eating more fish could reel in heart disease risks, new meta-analysis shows

American Heart Association awards cash grants to social entrepreneurs to address health inequities

Scientists and stakeholders highlight the need for stricter regulation of PFAS and other EDCs

AI chatbot ChatGPT may not be accurate enough for self-diagnosis

Hackensack University Medical Center establishes new Center for Weight Loss and Metabolic Health

Tumor debulking does not impact quality of life in metastatic colorectal cancer, study finds

New report forecasts growing health and economic impacts from stroke between 2020 and 2050

Study reveals how psychological burden compounds the physical impact of living with skin disease

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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