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BBC News - Health

Kent man with depression calls for ketamine to be available on NHS

Ketamine is licensed to be used as an anaesthetic but has a reputation as an illegal party drug.
BBC News - Health

Women losing babies in pregnancy promised better care in UK

A government commitment comes after reports of women being advised to store remains in the fridge.
WebMD Health

Handling the Heat: Are Some of Us Naturally Better at It?

Do some people just have the ability to cope with sizzling temperatures and some don’t? It’s debated among experts, with some…
NIH News Release

NIH awards will fund Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome research

Between 10 and 20% of people infected with Lyme disease experience PTLDS.
Healthcare Economist

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WebMD Health

Finger-Prick Blood Test Promising for Alzheimer's Diagnosis

An easy-to-administer method of blood collection could make accurate diagnoses and regular monitoring easier for patients with…
NIH News Release

Omega-3 fatty acids appear promising for maintaining lung health

NIH-funded study supports new role for nutrient found in fish, dietary supplements.
BBC News - Health

Clare Nowland: Tasering of 95-year-old 'grossly disproportionate' -…

The Australian dementia patient died after she was allegedly tasered by a police officer in May.
BBC News - Health

Row over British Journal of Psychiatry abortion paper saw panel quit

The panel resigned over controversial research about abortion and women's mental health.
BBC News - Health

UK senior doctors to stage first strike in decade

A two-day walkout begins at 07:00, with consultants providing limited 'Christmas Day cover'.
WebMD Health

Your Heart Benefits Even If You Exercise as a ‘Weekend Warrior’

A new study has encouraging news for weekend warriors: It’s the amount of exercise, not the pattern of exercise, that counts,…
Medgadget

AI-Powered Pain Relief: Interview with Claire Smith, VP at Nevro

Nevro, a medtech company based in California, has developed the HFX iQ spinal cord stimulation system, which is intended to treat…
Medgadget

Robotic Glove Helps Stroke Patients Relearn Dexterity

Researchers at Florida Atlantic University have developed a soft robotic glove that can assist stroke patients to relearn how to…
Medgadget

CRISPR-Cas13 Test Inexpensively and Rapidly Reveals HIV Viral Load

Scientists at Penn State have developed an assay that lets them to directly measure HIV viral load in a drop of blood. The…
NIH News Release

New atlas of human kidney cells to help unlock kidney disease research

NIH-funded effort provides interactive resource for global research community.
NIH News Release

Women treated for breast cancer may age faster than cancer-free women

NIH study finds radiation shows strongest association, less for surgery and endocrine treatments.
BBC News - Health

Children waiting over a year in pain for NHS tooth removal

A BBC investigation finds some have been left with prolonged dental pain as they wait.
Healthcare Economist

More generous unemployment insurance improves infant health outcomes

An NBER paper by Dettling and Kearney (2023) finds that unemployment rate impacts both fertility rates and birth outcomes. Using…
BBC News - Health

US heatwave sees hospitals use body-bag ice treatment

The temperature hits 43C (110F) in Phoenix, Arizona, for a record-breaking 19th straight day.
Healthcare Economist

Estimated impact of IRA on Medicare beneficiary out-of-pocket expenses

ASPE has a report out on the potential impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on Medicare Part D beneficiary out-of-pocket…
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