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Young Australians are paying the price for a health system that doesn't fit their lives
Gen Z Australians are increasingly delaying health care, missing work and study, or sometimes going without care because of cost, inconvenience and difficulty accessing a general practitioner (GP). Nearly one in three have ...
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Study explores leveraging dental hygienists to expand access to oral health care
Dental hygienists play a critical role in delivering preventive oral health care, helping patients maintain good oral health and preventing more serious and costly dental problems. Yet in many states, laws and regulations ...
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One day in the ICU without care from a pharmacist increases risk of death by 20%
Patients in intensive care units who don't receive care from a pharmacist for even one day of their stay are 20% more likely to die, according to new research led by the University of Georgia. The work is published in the ...
Nov 11, 2026
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New biomarker may extend detection window for date-rape drug GHB
Every hour is critical when it comes to detecting the use of drugs used to render victims unconscious. The substance GHB, which is commonly used in this way, is excreted rapidly from blood and urine. Researchers at the University ...
Nov 10, 2026
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How conversations shape decisions about dementia care
When someone is living with dementia, decisions about their care can have a significant impact on their health and quality of life. But how are these decisions made, particularly when family members or friends are also involved?
Nov 10, 2026
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Deaf patients get a raw deal in NHS hospitals, illustrative case history suggests
Deaf patients get a raw deal in NHS hospitals, suggests an illustrative case history of a deaf person's experience as an inpatient, published in the online journal BMJ Case Reports. During his hospital stay, reasonable adjustments ...
Nov 10, 2026
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How human movement predicts health measures across multiple body systems
Newton Tech, a developer of AI-powered movement intelligence technology for clinical research, has published a new study it co-authored in Nature Medicine showing that artificial intelligence can reveal extensive health information ...
Nov 9, 2026
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Back pain: How your doctor's words could influence your recovery
Jenny's back pain usually settles within a few weeks. This time, 12 weeks have passed and it still intrudes on her life. Getting dressed hurts. Sitting through work is difficult. And something else is becoming harder to ignore: ...
Nov 9, 2026
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Common risks for falling that most Americans overlook
A fear of falling may cause people to avoid stairs, exercise and other daily activities. But that fear can also increase the risk of a fall.
Nov 9, 2026
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AI assesses what really matters to people in health care—well-being
Artificial intelligence is helping to analyze and improve health care systems—from waiting times to treatment outcomes and costs. However, some of the most important aspects of care remain harder to measure—such as whether ...
Nov 9, 2026
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I'm an athletic trainer—here's how to know when kids' sports are too intense
At a recent T-ball game, I was talking with another father who mentioned that his son had never played before. As we watched our children falling over trying to scoop up a ground ball, we laughed about how they were still ...
Nov 6, 2026
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Putty-like electrode could improve vocal rehabilitation
A team of McGill University researchers has developed a putty-like electrode that molds to the skin to improve treatment and monitoring of voice disorders and upper airway diseases. In a proof-of-concept study, the sensor ...
Nov 5, 2026
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Teaching seniors to master the art of falling safely
Judo and elder care may seem like an unlikely matchup, but allied health professionals are learning how to help older Australians fall more safely by using techniques adapted from the martial art.
Nov 3, 2026
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New research collects recommendations for bone-anchored prosthetic limbs
Osseointegration is a reconstructive surgery for patients in which a prosthetic implant is connected directly to the bone. The field has advanced significantly in recent years, with research showing potentially numerous benefits ...
Nov 3, 2026
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The invisible global health workforce: Why nurses matter more than ever
Nurses may be one of the most important parts of the health care workforce—yet their contribution is overlooked, according to a new paper examining the profession's place in the growing "One Health" movement to connect human, ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Inpatient rehab, nursing facility or home? How to choose the right rehab after a hospital stay
A broken hip, a stroke or major surgery can leave you or someone you love needing weeks of therapy to walk, dress or speak again.
Nov 2, 2026
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Simple exercises and workplace changes may help Florida landscape workers manage back pain
Hundreds of thousands of nursery and landscape workers in Florida knuckle through low back pain daily, putting them at risk for chronic discomfort, injuries and job loss. But an ongoing study on self-managed back pain in ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Restricting candy may increase kids' urge to overeat, research suggests
Kids and candy are a classic pairing. From trick-or-treating to Easter baskets to local parades and birthday parties, it can feel like kids are almost always bringing home another bag of treats. But while these holidays and ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Beyond 'just lose weight': How gyms and clinics can welcome people of all sizes
Have you ever gone to your general practitioner to find out why you're always tired, only to be told to lose weight?
Nov 2, 2026
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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 ...
Oct 30, 2026
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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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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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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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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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