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BMA: Government cuts to stop smoking services have detrimental impact on public health

Responding to a new report from Action on Smoking and Health and Cancer Research UK, which found that cuts to public health budgets mean that only half of local authorities offer all smokers the support they need to quit, BMA public health medicine committee chair Dr Peter English, said: With smoking remaining one of the leading causes of preventable ill health, it is concerning that we are seeing such a significant reduction in funding for stop smoking services.

15 Mar 2019

Broker websites expand health plan shopping options while glossing over details

Some websites consumers use to buy their own health insurance don't provide full information on plan choices or Medicaid eligibility, and appear to encourage selection of less comprehensive coverage that provides higher commissions to brokers, according to a report released Friday by the left-leaning Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

15 Mar 2019

Nursing home fines drop as Trump administration heeds industry complaints

The Trump administration's decision to alter the way it punishes nursing homes has resulted in lower fines against many facilities found to have endangered or injured residents.

15 Mar 2019

New risk adjustment model could reduce financial penalty for safety net hospitals

New research shows that U.S. safety net hospitals could benefit substantially from a new model that accounts for social risk factors like poverty and living in a disadvantaged neighborhood in determining how the federal government penalizes hospitals financially for their readmission rates.

15 Mar 2019

Study reveals slow pace of under-5 mortality reduction in most sub-Saharan African countries

The relatively slow pace of neonatal and under-5 mortality reduction could prevent most countries in sub-Saharan Africa from achieving targets set in Sustainable Development Goal 3 by 2030, according to a study published March 12 in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by Iván Mejía-Guevara of Stanford University, USA and colleagues.

15 Mar 2019

New analysis compares scenarios to find the best time to get a flu shot

When flu season peaks after mid-winter, tens of thousands of influenza cases and hundreds of deaths can likely be avoided if older adults wait until October to get their flu immunization, a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine analysis reveals in the April issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

15 Mar 2019

Study: More vitamin D may boost memory but too much could lead to slower reaction time

How much vitamin D can boost memory, learning and decision-making in older adults, and how much is too much?

15 Mar 2019

New research reveals overlooked impact of herbicide glyphosate on the environment

New research from McGill University reveals an overlooked impact that the widely used herbicide glyphosate may be having on the environment.

15 Mar 2019

Students with disabilities call college admissions cheating ‘big slap in the face’

For Savannah Treviño-Casias, this week's news about the college admissions cheating scandal was galling, considering how much red tape the Arizona State University senior went through to get disability accommodations when she took the SAT.

14 Mar 2019

Experts release new action steps to provide best care for older adults with multiple chronic conditions

Caring for older adults with multiple chronic conditions can create challenging situations. For example, some treatments may be harmful to older adults who live with and manage several chronic conditions. In some cases, several treatments might be available but healthcare providers may not know which are best for a particular individual.

14 Mar 2019

Judge vows to rule on Medicaid work requirements by end of March

The federal judge who shot down a Medicaid work requirement plan last June remained deeply skeptical Thursday of the Trump administration's renewed strategy to force enrollees to work.

14 Mar 2019

Bacteria 'trap' could help in the fight against antimicrobial resistance

Scientists have developed a new and faster test for identifying how single bacteria react to antibiotics, which could help in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

14 Mar 2019

Young people's awareness of alcohol marketing associated with increased consumption, finds study

Young people's awareness of alcohol marketing - and their ownership of alcohol-branded merchandise - is associated with increased and higher-risk consumption, a landmark study has found.

14 Mar 2019

Study examines value of telehealth in primary care

In today's fast-paced digital society, virtual doctor visits are on the rise and offer patients a more convenient way to receive medical care from anywhere.

14 Mar 2019

Experts react to Kellogg’s claims about removal of key vitamins, minerals from popular Mexican cereals

Earlier today, the Changing Markets Foundation, SumOfUs, and Proyecto AliMente sent a letter to Kellogg’s CEO Steven Cahillane reacting to the company’s response to a new report which found that over the last five years, the food industry leader had removed key vitamins and minerals from popular cereal brands sold in Mexico.

14 Mar 2019

Success for new cholesterol-lowering drug

A new, oral drug that effectively lowers LDL or "bad" cholesterol, looks set for clinical approval.

14 Mar 2019

Study: Canada's Food Guide will help save money but only few are following it

The good news is the new Canada's Food Guide will save a family of four $475 annually on grocery bills, according to a new University of Guelph study.

14 Mar 2019

Public opinion on surrogacy and gay parenthood is shaped by media

The media play a key role in informing society and at the same time an important role in shaping perceptions and judgements about social issues, particularly concerning issues on which there is insufficient knowledge and/or a lack of experience.

14 Mar 2019

OTA International supplement provides current snapshot and forward look at global trauma systems

National trauma systems play a critical role in improving survival and reducing disability from musculoskeletal and other injuries. An update on trauma systems around the world - and priorities for developing and standardizing care in lower- and higher-income countries - is presented in a supplement to OTA International, open-access journal of the Orthopedic Trauma Association.

14 Mar 2019

Interdisciplinary medication education improves patient outcomes, reduces hospital readmissions

Patients understanding their medications and taking them as instructed are important parts of improving the care and outcomes of heart attack patients, as well as potentially reducing avoidable readmissions, according to research presented at the ACC Quality Summit in New Orleans.

14 Mar 2019

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BMA: Government cuts to stop smoking services have detrimental impact on public health

Broker websites expand health plan shopping options while glossing over details

Nursing home fines drop as Trump administration heeds industry complaints

New risk adjustment model could reduce financial penalty for safety net hospitals

Study reveals slow pace of under-5 mortality reduction in most sub-Saharan African countries

New analysis compares scenarios to find the best time to get a flu shot

Study: More vitamin D may boost memory but too much could lead to slower reaction time

New research reveals overlooked impact of herbicide glyphosate on the environment

Students with disabilities call college admissions cheating ‘big slap in the face’

Experts release new action steps to provide best care for older adults with multiple chronic conditions

Judge vows to rule on Medicaid work requirements by end of March

Bacteria 'trap' could help in the fight against antimicrobial resistance

Young people's awareness of alcohol marketing associated with increased consumption, finds study

Study examines value of telehealth in primary care

Experts react to Kellogg’s claims about removal of key vitamins, minerals from popular Mexican cereals

Success for new cholesterol-lowering drug

Study: Canada's Food Guide will help save money but only few are following it

Public opinion on surrogacy and gay parenthood is shaped by media

OTA International supplement provides current snapshot and forward look at global trauma systems

Interdisciplinary medication education improves patient outcomes, reduces hospital readmissions

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