Healthcare
Why does your doctor seem so rushed and dismissive? That bedside manner may be the result of the health care system
Why does your doctor seem so rushed and dismissive? That bedside manner may be the result of the health care system Many patients experience rushed and dismissive doctor visits due to productivity pressures and administrative burdens within the healthcare system. The root cause of these issues lies in financial pressures, declining reimbursements, and increasing administrative […]
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Strict school vaccine mandates work, and parents don’t game the system − new research
Strict school vaccine mandates work, and parents don’t game the system − new research States that eliminated nonmedical vaccine exemptions for children entering kindergarten saw significant increases in vaccination rates, with an average increase of 3.2 percentage points over three years. The elimination of nonmedical exemptions did not lead to a shift to medical exemptions, […]
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HIV knows no borders, and the Trump administration’s new strategy leave Americans vulnerable – an HIV-prevention expert explains
HIV knows no borders, and the Trump administration’s new strategy leave Americans vulnerable – an HIV-prevention expert explains The Trump administration’s new global health strategy prioritizes preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission, but excludes prevention and care for vulnerable populations, such as sex workers, people who use injectable drugs, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The strategy also shifts funding […]
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Declining union membership could be making working-class Americans less happy and more susceptible to drug overdoses
Declining union membership could be making working-class Americans less happy and more susceptible to drug overdoses Declining union membership among working-class Americans may be linked to increased unhappiness and higher rates of drug overdoses, according to research by economists. A study found that increasing levels of union membership tends to make working-class people happier, with […]
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Can FitBits help treat veterans for PTSD?
Can FitBits help treat veterans for PTSD? A new study explores using wearable devices like FitBits to help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) adjust to civilian life. The study, which involved 74 recently discharged US veterans, found that wearing a device on their wrist and self-reporting through a daily questionnaire could help doctors and […]
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Algorithm beats docs at diagnosing heart attacks via EKG
Algorithm beats docs at diagnosing heart attacks via EKG Researchers have developed a machine learning algorithm that can interpret electrocardiogram (EKG) data more accurately than medical professionals when it comes to diagnosing heart attacks. The algorithm, which is being developed into a user-friendly platform, provides enhanced feature detection and more information about the EKG, helping […]
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AI ‘scribes’ transforming doctor’s offices across San Diego
AI ‘scribes’ transforming doctor’s offices across San Diego Ai-powered technology is being used to transform doctor’s offices across San Diego. The AI system uses audio recordings from patient visits to summarize and generate notes. Patient consent is required for their audio recordings to be used by the AI system. The use of AI in medical […]
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Why are 4.7 million Floridians insured through ACA marketplace plans, and what happens if they lose their subsidies?
Why are 4.7 million Floridians insured through ACA marketplace plans, and what happens if they lose their subsidies? 4.7 million Floridians rely on Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans for health insurance, representing 27% of the state’s under-65 population. The ACA expanded access to affordable health insurance through three strategies: fines, Medicaid expansion, and subsidies […]
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Phone data could help identify mental health disorders
Phone data could help identify mental health disorders Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have found that cellphone data can help identify mental health disorders, such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. The study used a statistical analysis tool to find correlations between sensor data and mental health symptoms reported by participants, showing that sensor […]
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New trick could stop lung cancer in its tracks
New trick could stop lung cancer in its tracks A researcher at the University of Missouri has discovered that tiny bubble-shaped packages called extracellular vesicles (EVs) may hold the key to stopping lung cancer in its tracks. EVs are released by nearly every cell in the body, including cancer cells, and can carry harmful signals […]
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