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ACC Asia 2023 to bring together experts to improve cardiovascular care
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Philippine Heart Association will host ACC Asia 2023 on September 29-30 in…
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Early treatment with convalescent plasma may reduce risk of long COVID
Findings from a nationwide, multicenter study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health…
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Companies chop more than 100 East Bay workers as job cutbacks widen
SAN RAMON — Two companies have disclosed plans to chop well over 100 jobs in a new round of employment…
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East Bay office tower lands lease with cutting-edge stethoscope maker
EMERYVILLE — A maker of cutting-edge stethoscopes has leased a big chunk of space in an East Bay office tower,…
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With its two doctors planning to retire, an Alabama town patches together health care options
Charity Hodge had mixed feelings when she spotted a Facebook post announcing that her longtime primary care doctor was ready…
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Health workers warn loosening mask advice in hospitals would harm patients and providers
Nurses, researchers, and workplace safety officers worry new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention might reduce protection…
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UK Markey Cancer Center becomes NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center announced today that it has earned a National Cancer Institute “Comprehensive” Cancer Center…
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California lawmakers approve nation-leading $25 minimum wage for health workers
A sweeping agreement between labor and the health industry would gradually raise the minimum wage for hundreds of thousands of…
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California health care workers could earn $25 minimum wage after union, hospitals make deal
Kaiser worker Leticia Andrade, middle, picket with other employees over staffing shortages and wages in Modesto in July. California legislators…
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As more patients email doctors, health systems start charging fees
Meg Bakewell, who has cancer and cancer-related heart disease, sometimes emails her primary care physician, oncologist, and cardiologist asking them…
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Socioeconomic status may not clearly predict the heart health of racial and ethnic groups
Improvements in socioeconomic status (education, income, employment status and health insurance) on ideal cardiovascular health may not benefit people from…
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Study: Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. more than quadrupled from 1999 to 2020
The United States is experiencing its highest overall death rates in more than a century, fueled in part by drug…
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COPD hospitalizations rising sharply in Canada, especially among younger females
Annual hospital admissions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Canada increased 69% since 2002, especially in females and people…
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Buck Institute receives $3.5 million federal grant to lead clinical trial of ketone intervention in older adults
The Buck Institute for Research on Aging has received a $3.5 million federal grant to lead the first-ever double-blind, randomized,…
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A father dreamed of a home for his family. Medical debt nearly pushed them onto the streets.
Kayce Atencio used to be haunted by a thought while working at a homeless shelter in downtown Denver. “It could…
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Athletes with disabilities race down Schuylkill River in adaptive rowing regatta
ByMatteo Iadonisi Friday, September 8, 2023 10:58PM PHILADELPHIA — Athletes with various kinds of disabilities got a chance to row,…
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TTUHSC El Paso’s community engagement efforts helped address COVID-19 disparities
In summer 2020, Edward Michelson, M.D., chair of TTUHSC El Paso’s Department of Emergency Medicine, had developed a new daily…
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B.C. man among hundreds left waiting in pain due to Victoria operating room closures | Globalnews.ca
A Vancouver Island man is speaking out about operating room closures in Victoria that have left him waiting indefinitely for…
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‘Waiting well beyond the national standard’: N.S. MRI backlog sees wait-list up to a year – Halifax | Globalnews.ca
Thousands of people across Nova Scotia are on the wait-list for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and, for some, their wait…
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Open Dialogue treatment model reduces out-of-home mental health care for adolescents
In a ten-year registry follow-up, adolescents treated according to the Open Dialogue treatment model had a lower risk of receiving…
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New study highlights impact of COVID-19 pandemic on emergency department visits in British Columbia
A new study showing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigation strategies used to manage the virus on emergency…
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Michigan researchers receive $26 million NIH grant to study environmental impacts on child health
Backed by a $26 million federal grant, researchers at three Michigan universities, a leading health care system, and a state…
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Study finds ways to improve medication adherence in breast cancer survivors
For roughly 80% of breast cancer survivors, treatment doesn’t end with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Instead, for the next five…
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Amsterdam UMC-led project drives innovation in healthcare with AI and natural language processing
80% of all patient data is unstructured. Notes from a conversation with a GP, the evaluation of a specialist in…
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When temps rise, so do medical risks. Should doctors and nurses talk more about heat?
An important email appeared in the inboxes of a small group of health care workers north of Boston as this…
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KFF Health News’ ‘What The Health?’: 3 health policy experts you should know
In this special episode, host Julie Rovner, KFF Health News’ chief Washington correspondent, interviews three noted health policy experts. Amy…
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Sex-based disparities in cardiovascular care may be linked to higher stroke risk among females
Higher stroke risk among females with atrial fibrillation may be related to sex-based disparities in cardiovascular care, according to a…
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Exercise may help improve sexual function in prostate cancer patients
Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the world, but not only does it put…
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Exclusive: CMS study sabotages efforts to bolster nursing home staffing, advocates say
The Biden administration last year promised to establish minimum staffing levels for the nation’s roughly 15,000 nursing homes. It was…
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Indigenous women living “off reserve” face many disparities in health care access
Indigenous females living “off reserve” face many disparities in health care access, use and unmet needs, found new research in…
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Spending on mental health services rose by 53% during the COVID-19 pandemic
Spending on mental health services among Americans with private health insurance has surged since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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Patient experiences in hospitals declined significantly during COVID-19 pandemic
The experiences of patients hospitalized during the COVID-19 pandemic was significantly worse than in the years before the crisis, with…
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New report on the impacts of Michigan’s Medicaid expansion shows positive effects and opportunities for improvement
At a pivotal time for Medicaid health coverage for Americans with low incomes, a report on the impacts of Michigan’s…
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Voluntary collective isolation ineffective in preventing COVID-19 spread among Indigenous populations
Indigenous Peoples have suffered disproportionally from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Systemic factors including lack of sovereignty, limited infrastructure and discrimination…
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California offers lifeline to 17 troubled hospitals
Madera Community Hospital in California’s Central Valley, which ceased operations last December and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March,…
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Timing and cost of new vaccines vary by virus and health insurance status
As summer edges toward fall, thoughts turn to, well, vaccines. Yes, inevitably, it’s time to think about the usual suspects…
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The painful pandemic lessons Mandy Cohen carries to the CDC
As covid-19 devastated communities across the nation in spring 2020, a group of Black ministers in this racially divided city…
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UT Health San Antonio and partners secure NIH funding to translate scientific discoveries into therapeutic benefits
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (also called UT Health San Antonio) and seven regional collaborators…
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UAB researchers secure PCORI funding to compare two pathways of post-fracture patient care
In osteoporosis, bones become brittle and fragile, putting them at high risk of fractures or breaks. These “fragility fractures” can…
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Social media and the internet: Top concerns for parents of school-age children
As children head back to school, two issues have climbed higher on their parents’ list of concerns: the role of…
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In Louisiana, pregnant women struggle to get maternal health care, and the situation is getting worse
This is an updated version of a story first published on April 30, 2023. The original video can be viewed…
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Common cold coronaviruses may offer pre-existing immunity to COVID-19
Exposure to common cold-causing coronaviruses may contribute to pre-existing immunity to COVID-19, according to a new study involving a Rutgers…
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Dementia patients living alone at risk for medical problems, self-neglect
An estimated 1 in 4 older Americans with dementia or mild cognitive impairment lives alone and is at risk of…
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What are the differences in risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes based on the level of pre-pregnancy specialist mental health care?
In a recent study published in the Lancet Psychiatry, researchers screened data of two million women aged ≥18 years registered in…
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A new Medicare proposal would cover training for family caregivers
Even with extensive caregiving experience, Patti LaFleur was unprepared for the crisis that hit in April 2021, when her mother,…
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A peek at Big Pharma’s playbook that leaves many Americans unable to afford their drugs
America’s pharmaceutical giants are suing this summer to block the federal government’s first effort at drug price regulation. Last…
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KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Abortion pill’s legal limbo continues
A divided three-judge federal appeals court panel has ruled that a lower court was wrong to try to reverse entirely…
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Community with high medical debt questions its hospitals’ charity spending
As 41% of American adults face medical debt, residents of this southern Colorado city contend their local nonprofit hospitals aren’t…
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Doctors hesitate to ask about patients’ immigration status despite new Florida law
Fearful of risking their jobs, jeopardizing state funding for their institutions, and further politicizing health care, Florida hospital leaders have…
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New online course helps personal care assistants better understand spinal cord injury
“Understanding Spinal Cord Injury: A Course for Personal Care Assistants” a new interactive online course designed to enhance the training…
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