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Nursing decisions to navigate when dying patients become unresponsive
Flinders University research published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing has examined how specialist palliative care nurses navigate these complex decisions and found they draw on clinical expertise, ethical judgment, close ...
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Magnetic bead implants could offer more accurate way to control prosthetic limbs
MIT researchers have shown that they can accurately track muscle movement using tiny magnetic beads implanted in the muscle. These measurements could make it easier for people with certain types of amputations to control ...
Oct 29, 2026
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A new way to measure how crisis counseling skills improve
Being a good listener can sometimes involve more than just listening. It can also mean knowing when and how to say just the right thing—a conversational skill that's invaluable to a crisis counselor.
Oct 28, 2026
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Workplace ergonomics may do little to ease arm, neck or shoulder pain
An updated Cochrane review has found that ergonomic interventions show no meaningful benefit for pain, function, recovery or sick leave in workers with work-related complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder (CANS), compared ...
Oct 27, 2026
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Many nondrug and nonsurgical therapies for low back pain are more cost-effective than usual care
Nondrug and nonsurgical treatments for low back pain, including psychological support, exercise and self-management strategies, are cost-effective interventions, according to a study published Oct. 27 in the journal PLOS ...
Oct 27, 2026
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Rapid on-site screening could help protect bar staff from hidden drug exposure
The study, published in the Journal of Mass Spectrometry, tested the method in a working U.K. pub and found traces of cocaine and ketamine on surfaces across bathrooms, tables and bar areas.
Oct 27, 2026
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Viagra's cousin could help muscle cells stay primed for regeneration
Tadalafil is a prescription drug closely related to Viagra. It is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and the urinary symptoms of an enlarged prostate. Both competitive and recreational athletes sometimes use it too, ...
Nurses are an important resource in Swedish bowel cancer screening
Colonoscopies performed by specially trained nurses as part of the Swedish bowel cancer screening program are of at least the same quality as those performed by doctors, according to a study from Karolinska Institutet published ...
Oct 22, 2026
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COVID inquiry: Four ways to improve support for people with intellectual disabilities
"Anxiety. I always feel like I'm on edge. COVID, cost-of-living crisis, finances, current living arrangement. The majority don't seem to care about COVID anymore and you can't just ignore it, people are still dying from it."
Oct 21, 2026
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The 'activity trap': Fear of losing benefits is stopping some disabled people from exercising
For some people with disabilities, going swimming or attending an exercise class comes with a worry that many others would never consider: Could being seen to be physically active lead to their disability benefits being stopped?
Oct 21, 2026
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Machine learning spots hidden risk of functional decline after heart failure
For older adults with heart failure (HF), leaving the hospital alive does not always mean returning to an independent life. Loss of independence can reduce quality of life, increase caregiver burden and raise care needs. ...
Oct 20, 2026
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Five at-home strength moves that can make everyday tasks easier
If you've ever needed two trips to get the groceries in from the car or felt winded after a flight of stairs, you've already seen why everyday strength matters. That's where functional strength training comes in. Instead ...
Oct 20, 2026
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New commentary calls for shift to nurse-sensitive outcome measures
Current health care metrics fail to capture the true value of acute and critical care nursing, evaluating the profession primarily by the absence of patient harm rather than positive clinical outcomes, according to a commentary ...
Oct 20, 2026
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Rethinking Parkinson's gait rehabilitation through wearable sensing and virtual reality
Imagine stepping into a virtual world while sensors embedded in wearable technology track the way that you move outside in the real world. For an individual with Parkinson's disease, this opportunity gives researchers a detailed ...
Oct 20, 2026
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Horse-assisted therapy linked to lower stress in children with autism, study finds
Occupational therapy that incorporates horses helps reduce the body's stress response in autistic children, according to new research from Colorado State University.
Oct 19, 2026
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Millions of older Australians exposed to overlapping medication risks
An estimated 2.3 million older Australians are being dispensed multiple medicines associated with falls and fractures, while more than 1.2 million are receiving combinations linked to kidney-related side effects, according ...
Oct 19, 2026
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Brain injury care guidelines for first responders released
Over 50 experts—clinicians, researchers, policymakers, first responders and representatives from agencies that employ and advocate for them—have reached consensus on the first recommendations for the recognition, diagnosis ...
Oct 17, 2026
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When cancer turns critical, the patient isn't the only one suffering
While doctors fight to save the lives of cancer patients in intensive care, family members, partners and friends are often left carrying a heavy burden of their own, with research revealing widespread anxiety, depression, ...
Oct 17, 2026
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Having insurance doesn't mean you can get a mental health appointment
Americans with commercial insurance are generally told they have access to a strong network of mental health providers. But when researchers called providers listed in those networks, securing an appointment was usually difficult ...
Oct 16, 2026
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Strong food preferences may help explain why changing eating habits is hard
Learning new eating habits isn't simple. Our preexisting feelings around food—whether it's a distaste for olives or a love of pastries—could make it harder to learn new eating habits, according to new research from Yale School ...
Oct 16, 2026
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Study finds differences in cellular responses to exercise
A recently published study by University of New Mexico researchers looks at how intense exercise affects the body. Michael Deyhle, an associate professor in the Department of Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences, oversaw ...
Oct 16, 2026
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Persistent gaps remain in hearing aid coverage, especially for older and lower-income adults, study finds
Despite gradual progress in insurance policies requiring hearing aid coverage, many Americans still lack guaranteed access to these essential devices, according to a new study published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck ...
Oct 16, 2026
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Study characterizes clinicians' use of the AI platform OpenEvidence
Artificial intelligence–enabled tools allow clinicians to ask questions like, "How should I explain cholesterol levels to a patient?" or "What were the outcomes of the ATLANTIS trial?" and receive synthesized responses in ...
Oct 16, 2026
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Manchester Arena attack: Pioneering rehab program gives hope for remarkable recoveries
Survivors of major trauma can achieve a remarkable rate of recovery when given the right support, according to a new University of Manchester–led study examining a pioneering rehabilitation program developed in response to ...
Oct 16, 2026
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Patients participating in stroke research value forming relationships and visualizing real-world impact
New University of Cincinnati research found participants in stroke rehabilitation research prefer an approach that prioritizes shared decision-making, peer relationships and a focus on what they can accomplish over one that ...
Oct 16, 2026
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