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Survey: Many Americans want changes to ACA but few support immediate repeal

According to a new national survey on Americans' opinions on the Affordable Care Act conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, 12 percent of Americans want the ACA kept in its current form, 40 percent say it should be preserved with improvements, 16 percent say the law should be repealed immediately, and 31 percent want a repeal to wait until a replacement is ready.

30 Jan 2017

Study shows how global climate changes can affect exposure of methylmercury to ecosystems, humans

Global warming is expected to increase runoff and input of organic matter to aquatic ecosystems in large regions of the Northern hemisphere including the Baltic Sea.

29 Jan 2017

Orthopaedic research helps nurse recover from knee injury

Working as a bedside nurse requires extensive physical effort — pushing wheelchairs and beds, twisting and lifting, and long periods on your feet.

28 Jan 2017

UTHealth study finds that 78% of employees at Houston hospitals are obese or overweight

Seventy-eight percent of employees at Houston hospitals are overweight or obese, according to a study by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health.

28 Jan 2017

Study finds wide disparities between self-reported eye symptoms and electronic medical record

Compare a patient's self-reported eye symptoms to their electronic medical record, and clear discrepancies can be seen.

28 Jan 2017

UAB School of Nursing receives $1.4 million HRSA grant to improve health of underserved communities

In a continuing effort to serve the health care needs of medically underserved populations across Birmingham and the state of Alabama, the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing has long partnered with community agencies and facilities to identify and assist those who struggle most to receive proper health care by providing care through the school's nurse-managed clinics.

28 Jan 2017

Study finds increase in deaths from preventable illness in Delhi, despite investments in health care

Recent government expenditures to improve access to effective health care in Delhi, India, have been insufficient to overcome the impact of poverty and inequalities, leading to a rise in deaths from preventable illness such as septicemia and tuberculosis in the capital city, according to a study led by Rutgers School of Public Health researcher Michael K. Gusmano.

28 Jan 2017

Survey: Health care, unemployment, immigration, and education are top priorities for Americans

Health care, unemployment, immigration, and education top a lengthy and varied list of the American public's policy priorities for 2017, according to a new national survey conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

28 Jan 2017

New study examines link between scope-of-practice regulations and retail-based clinic growth

Just as primary care provider shortages are becoming acute, retail-based clinics in pharmacies and grocery stores are set to fill the gap in accessible patient care. Yet in some states, access to this convenient care is constrained due to restrictive scope-of-practice laws.

28 Jan 2017

New programme to reward patients with discounts for adopting healthy lifestyle

A new health programme will reward patients with - or at risk of developing - cardio-vascular diseases for keeping to a healthy lifestyle.

28 Jan 2017

PTSD and AUD more common among American Indian and Alaskan-Natives than non-Hispanic Whites

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after a traumatic event or events. Although it is most often associated with military personnel exposed to the trauma of combat, it can also disproportionately affect vulnerable American Indian and Alaskan-Native (AI/AN) populations.

28 Jan 2017

Homeopathic teething tablets containing belladonna pose unnecessary risk to children, FDA warns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that its laboratory analysis found inconsistent amounts of belladonna, a toxic substance, in certain homeopathic teething tablets, sometimes far exceeding the amount claimed on the label.

28 Jan 2017

Globe-trotting pollutants can last longer and travel much farther than previously predicted

A new way of looking at how pollutants ride through the atmosphere has quadrupled the estimate of global lung cancer risk from a pollutant caused by combustion, to a level that is now double the allowable limit recommended by the World Health Organization.

28 Jan 2017

Study provides insights into how visual and verbal creativity influence objective aspects of sleep

Do you ever dream of becoming the next Picasso? A new study at the University of Haifa comparing art and social science students has found that visually creative students evaluate their sleep as of lower quality.

27 Jan 2017

Combined use of alcohol and cocaine linked to suicide deaths

Alcohol use can be found in suicide deaths and unintentional deaths due to injuries such as those from motor vehicle collisions (MVCs).

27 Jan 2017

Bariatric nutritionist shares few tips to beat weight gain

"As we look forward to the fresh start that a new year brings, many of us will also be struggling with the addition of the unwanted pounds we've gained during the holidays" explains Meredith Urban, MS, RD, CDN, The Center for Metabolic Surgery and Weight-Loss Management, The Valley Hospital.

27 Jan 2017

Dartmouth study examines impact of health insurance status on cancer care

Millions of Americans acquire their health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, including individuals from disadvantaged communities (as defined by a summary measure comprised of U.S. Census measures of income, education, and employment). Patients with one of the four leading causes of cancer deaths have lower rates of cancer-specific survival based on where they live, specifically based on their social determinants of health.

27 Jan 2017

Quality improvement interventions in hospitals linked to reduced Cesarean delivery rate

A new study led by clinician-researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has found that hospital-led interventions over a seven-year period were associated with a significant reduction in the hospital's Cesarean delivery rate.

27 Jan 2017

Chronic short sleep shuts down programs involved in immune response, study shows

Many people report getting sick when they don't get enough sleep. A new study helps explain why.

27 Jan 2017

Dermatologist offers recommendations to protect skin from pollution

With pollution levels described by the government as ‘very high’ or ‘high’ this week in eight regions across the UK, we chat to Dr Anjali Mahto, Consultant Dermatologist & British Skin Foundation Spokesperson to see what measures you can take at home to protect your skin.

27 Jan 2017

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Survey: Many Americans want changes to ACA but few support immediate repeal

Study shows how global climate changes can affect exposure of methylmercury to ecosystems, humans

Orthopaedic research helps nurse recover from knee injury

UTHealth study finds that 78% of employees at Houston hospitals are obese or overweight

Study finds wide disparities between self-reported eye symptoms and electronic medical record

UAB School of Nursing receives $1.4 million HRSA grant to improve health of underserved communities

Study finds increase in deaths from preventable illness in Delhi, despite investments in health care

Survey: Health care, unemployment, immigration, and education are top priorities for Americans

New study examines link between scope-of-practice regulations and retail-based clinic growth

New programme to reward patients with discounts for adopting healthy lifestyle

PTSD and AUD more common among American Indian and Alaskan-Natives than non-Hispanic Whites

Homeopathic teething tablets containing belladonna pose unnecessary risk to children, FDA warns

Globe-trotting pollutants can last longer and travel much farther than previously predicted

Study provides insights into how visual and verbal creativity influence objective aspects of sleep

Combined use of alcohol and cocaine linked to suicide deaths

Bariatric nutritionist shares few tips to beat weight gain

Dartmouth study examines impact of health insurance status on cancer care

Quality improvement interventions in hospitals linked to reduced Cesarean delivery rate

Chronic short sleep shuts down programs involved in immune response, study shows

Dermatologist offers recommendations to protect skin from pollution

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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