Americans age 65 and older who are insured by Medicare logged about 60 million telehealth visits annually between 2021 and 2023 – about 31 million for mental health and 29 million for other health issues. That’s the key finding in a new…
Category: 8. Health
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Integrating primary preventative intervention during pregnancy
New research from Murdoch University shows it is possible to integrate primary preventative intervention during pregnancy into clinical, maternity and hospital settings to reduce the likelihood of traumatic birth experiences. The work is…
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This Jelly-Like Implant Could Help Broken Bones Heal Themselves
Inspired by how bones heal naturally, researchers have engineered a laser-structured hydrogel that could one day replace conventional bone implants. Bones fractured in a (skiing) accident often mend without medical intervention. However, when a…
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No evidence ADHD is being over-diagnosed, say experts
Experts are warning that far from being over-diagnosed, people with ADHD are waiting too long for assessment, support, and treatment. In a paper published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, a group of experts say there is no robust evidence…
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Is honey good for you? Can it speed recovery if you're sick or injured?
Honey is often praised for a range of health benefits, from soothing a sore throat and helping you get to sleep to healing wounds and lowering risk factors for diabetes and heart disease.
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Rethinking how we measure recovery from substance use
Nearly 50 million people in the United States struggle with substance use disorders, and nearly three in four use more than one substance. People with polysubstance use disorders are more likely than single drug users to suffer poor health,…
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Medical AI Scribes Are Everywhere. Research Shows Benefits And Risks
AI scribes can reduce documentation time and clinician burnout, but studies show omission errors and equity risks. What the research says and how to roll them out safely.
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Sauna may benefit your cardiovascular health and more : NPR
Sauna enthusiast Michael Calcagno, second from right, sits inside a clear-walled wood-fired sauna during the Seattle Sauna…
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Eating less protein may slow liver cancer growth, study finds
People whose livers do not function properly may be able to lower their chances of developing liver cancer, or slow the disease if it has already begun, by making a simple change to their diet: eating less protein.
A study led by Rutgers…
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Japan approves stem-cell treatment for Parkinson's in world first
Japan has approved ground-breaking stem-cell treatments for Parkinson’s and severe heart failure, one of the manufacturers and media reports said Friday, with the therapies expected to reach patients within months.
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