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- Mar- 2023 -21 MarchHealth
Vaping increasing among young Aussies, as risks confirmed
E-cigarettes in a gutter. Credit: Australian National University E-cigarette use among young Australians has increased “alarmingly” in recent years, as…
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Children with autism far less likely to have vision screening despite high risk of serious eye disorders
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are much less likely to receive vision screening than…
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Validation platform allows local hospitals to determine how well AI systems would detect breast cancer
Researchers at KI, together with other parties, have developed a validation platform for AI algoritms screening for breast cancer. Credit:…
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Remote technologies help occupational therapists get patients home quicker
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Using remote consultation technology to assess a patient’s home environment allowed for quicker hospital discharge and…
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Fruit and veg supply issues associated with raised blood pressure, study shows
Trends in fruit supply and vegetable supply by World Bank region from 1975 to 2015. Credit: BMJ Nutrition, Prevention &…
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Cancer diagnostic services in a community health center speed diagnosis for underserved populations
Disease center referrals to cancer center. Credit: JCO Oncology Practice (2023). DOI: 10.1200/OP.22.00487 A co-location model for cancer diagnostic services…
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Venous thromboembolism risk low in COVID-19 outpatients
The absolute risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) is low among outpatients with COVID-19, according to a study published online March…
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Few people seem to find real joy in JOMO
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Most people who ranked high in “joy of missing out” or JOMO also reported high levels…
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Looking for cancer information: Can ChatGPT be counted on?
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A study in the Journal of The National Cancer Institute Cancer Spectrum looked at chatbots and…
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Step forward in gene therapy to treat cause of sudden cardiac arrest in athletes
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain University of Utah Health scientists have corrected abnormal heart rhythms in mice by restoring healthy levels…
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