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Clinician support key to patient adoption of VR therapies, study suggests
A new study published in JMIR XR and Spatial Computing demonstrates that the way virtual reality therapeutics (VRx) are introduced to patients is a critical factor in how successfully they adopt the technology. The randomized ...
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A new soccer concussion protocol could make one of the game's hardest calls much faster
The World Cup has the globe glued to TV screens, watching 22 soccer players work their magic on the field. Every so often, one of them takes a hard hit to the head from the ball or another player's head, and they often continue ...
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Research improving care for Aboriginal people with diabetes-related foot disease
A new Kimberley-based study is helping Aboriginal people living with diabetes-related foot disease (DFD) by identifying ways to improve culturally safe care.
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The workers who 'just get it': How lived experience strengthens addiction recovery
People with lived experience of alcohol and drug use are helping others navigate recovery. New UNSW research shows their experience is a powerful form of expertise when workplaces recognize and support it. The research is ...
Jul 6, 2026
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New framework could help unlock the power of belief in health care
A doctor's confidence, the design of a clinic and even the language used to explain a treatment may shape a patient's belief in their care, according to new QUT research published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research.
Jul 6, 2026
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Interpreters do more than translate, and patient care suffers when systems ignore it
At its heart, health care is a conversation. A patient needs to explain what is wrong. They need to understand their options. They need to make decisions about their own care. Clinicians need clear information, too. They ...
Jul 6, 2026
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Rehab program helps lift long COVID 'brain fog'
Many people with long COVID suffer from "brain fog," finding it difficult to remember things, think on their feet or pay attention.
Jul 5, 2026
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Neurologist helps develop global certification to improve rehabilitation for stroke survivors
A UTHealth Houston neurologist was among a group of two dozen health care professionals from across the globe who developed an international certification program designed to improve rehabilitation care among stroke survivors.
Jul 3, 2026
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Nursing leaders call on profession to amplify its impact ahead of U.S. semiquincentennial
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, Penn Nursing leaders are issuing a joint call to action for the nursing profession. In separate commentaries published in the July 2026 issue of the American Journal ...
Jul 3, 2026
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Hearing loss in diabetes patients a 'hidden epidemic'
Researchers are calling for hearing tests to become a standard part of diabetes care and for hearing loss to be recognized as a significant complication of the condition. Dr. Mehwish Nisar from UQ's School of Public Health ...
Jul 2, 2026
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Persistent vision and hearing health gap for Indigenous Australians
A nationally representative Australian study published in The Lancet Global Health has found that vision impairment remains almost three times more prevalent among Indigenous Australians ages 50 and older than non-Indigenous ...
Jul 2, 2026
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Long COVID rehab program helps with return to work and focus
Ten weeks of cognitive rehabilitation can help people with long COVID symptoms such as brain fog achieve their goals in returning to work and hobbies, a new clinical trial led by University College London (UCL) researchers ...
Jul 1, 2026
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Why 25 minutes may matter in music therapy sessions: Heart-rate synchrony peaks later
New research has discovered the time it takes for a therapist and patient to reach the moment of strongest connection during a therapy session—around 25 minutes. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, ...
Jul 1, 2026
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Many treatments help chronic back pain, but only in the short term
A large-scale analysis by an international research team, led by Bochum University of Applied Sciences, shows that nonsurgical treatments such as massage, exercise therapy or acupuncture for chronic back pain can alleviate ...
Jul 1, 2026
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Stronger focus on nutrition needed in eating disorder recovery
Overreliance on body mass index (BMI) to measure recovery from eating disorders has sparked calls for better assessment methods. University of Queensland researchers reviewed 60 studies from five databases across 16 countries ...
Jul 1, 2026
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When back pain won't quit: A large clinical trial points to the power of self-management
Almost everyone will deal with back pain at some point in their lives. Most recover quickly—but for about 20% of people, acute pain becomes a chronic condition that interferes with daily life and keeps them out of the workforce.
Jun 30, 2026
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AI needs a nurse: Why nurses' input is vital in preserving patient-centered care
The rapid rollout of artificial intelligence (AI) in nursing requires active oversight by nurses to safeguard patient safety and the profession's core values of holistic, compassionate care, according to a recent University ...
Jun 30, 2026
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Training gains momentum as senior nutrition workforce faces growing demand
As the nation's older adult population climbs at one of the fastest rates in U.S. history, a new study from Iowa State University researchers points to a growing strain on the workforce responsible for feeding seniors—and ...
Jun 30, 2026
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Telehealth navigator program improves blood pressure control among Black patients at federally qualified health centers
A new study led by researchers at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, with researchers from Boston University and Boston Medical Center, shows that a telehealth navigator program can significantly improve blood pressure ...
Jun 30, 2026
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Ten guidelines for integrating generative AI into nursing research proposed
Researchers from the Fisabio Foundation and the Universitat Jaume I of Castelló have analyzed the potential of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to transform nursing research and have developed a set of 10 recommendations ...
Jun 29, 2026
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Enlisting pharmacists and nurse practitioners in medication management can fill critical gaps
A novel economic model projects that patients with heart failure would live longer and spend less time in the hospital by expanding heart failure care to include pharmacist- and nurse practitioner-led medication management. ...
Jun 29, 2026
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Eye-tracking technology helps researchers see IV pump safety through student nurses' eyes
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are using eye-tracking technology to help understand how nurses interact with intravenous smart pumps, providing a new way to identify design flaws in systems associated ...
Jun 29, 2026
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Supporting people with disability to participate in sport
Taking part in sport offers more than just improved fitness or mental well-being for people with disability; it can also build confidence, independence and create a deeper sense of belonging in the community. Despite the ...
Jun 29, 2026
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The danger of confusing AI mental health support with therapy
In a recent episode of British sitcom Amandaland, Anne Flynn turns to ChatGPT for help talking to her teenage son about sex. The episode frames this as "The Chat": the awkward parent-child conversation many adults dread.
Jun 27, 2026
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To play or not to play: Utah high school athletic trainers struggle with air quality concerns
Air pollution is a stubborn problem in Utah, where periods of poor air quality often overlap with outdoor sports seasons for thousands of high school students.
Jun 25, 2026
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