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Opioid prescriptions in emergency rooms linked to later health risks

Opioid prescriptions in the emergency department (ED) were associated with small increases in later opioid prescriptions and hospital admissions, found new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.241542.

10 Feb 2025

Playfulness linked to stronger resilience during COVID-19 pandemic

Adults with high levels of playfulness showed strong resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to less playful individuals, new research shows.

10 Feb 2025

Study assesses perceptions and barriers to integrated care training and practice

Integrated care – a coordinated approach that addresses patients' physical, mental and social health needs – has been shown to improve patient outcomes, reduce health care costs and address health disparities.

10 Feb 2025

Medicare opioid safety policy shows initial success but effectiveness diminishes over time

A new study led by researchers at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute found that a 2019 Medicare opioid safety policy showed initial reductions in opioid prescribing to high-risk populations.

10 Feb 2025

Understanding the process and risks of tattoo removal

Sometimes people get a permanent tattoo then later decide they no longer want it. Life situations change or maybe the tattoo just didn't come out as hoped.

10 Feb 2025

Study highlights growing antibiotic resistance in diarrheagenic E. coli in China

Diarrheagenic E. coli (DEC) is a major global cause of diarrheal diseases, with certain strains showing alarming levels of antibiotic resistance.

10 Feb 2025

Financial strain linked to increased loneliness in older adults

Older adults who didn't have enough savings to cover emergency expenses during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic faced another surprising problem: higher levels of loneliness.

10 Feb 2025

Blood transfusions at the scene save lives. But ambulances are rarely equipped to do them.

One August afternoon in 2023, Angela Martin's cousin called with alarming news. Martin's 74-year-old aunt had been mauled by four dogs while out for a walk near her home in rural Purlear, North Carolina.

10 Feb 2025

House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health

More than 80 domestic cats, among many other types of mammals, have been confirmed to have had bird flu since 2022 — generally barn cats that lived on dairy farms, as well as feral cats and pets that spend time outdoors and likely caught it by hunting diseased rodents or wild birds.

10 Feb 2025

Tamworth’s Marianne Gaul honored with 2024 MS Advocate Award

Tamworth's Marianne Gaul AM, an acclaimed nurse and dedicated volunteer, has been awarded the 2024 MS Advocate Award by MS Australia.

10 Feb 2025

Professor Jeannette Lechner-Scott wins 2024 MS Research Award

Newcastle's Professor Jeannette Lechner-Scott, an internationally recognized neurologist and leader in multiple sclerosis (MS) research and clinical care, has been awarded the 2024 MS Research Award by MS Australia.

10 Feb 2025

Bunbury local Lynda Whitton awarded MS Australia’s highest honor

Bunbury local Lynda Whitton, a dedicated champion for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), has been awarded MS Australia's highest honor, the 2024 John Studdy Award.

10 Feb 2025

Surge in violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo leads to healthcare crisis

The recent surge in violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has led to significant loss of life, trauma, displacement, and the destruction of critical health infrastructure, exacerbating an already dire situation for millions of people.

8 Feb 2025

Living in disadvantaged areas reduces ALS survival time by over 30%

Living in a disadvantaged community may decrease the length of time a person can survive with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, by over 30%, a Michigan Medicine-led study suggests.

7 Feb 2025

U.S. adults misunderstand risks and benefits of firearm access at home

About 40% of households in the United States report firearm access and the majority of firearm owners report typically storing at least one of their firearms unsecured.

7 Feb 2025

Study reveals health and economic impact of air pollution in aging societies

Air pollution is a growing health issue worldwide, and its impacts are often underestimated in aging societies like Japan.

7 Feb 2025

Study shows how hospitals can safely reduce unnecessary preoperative tests

For many patients, getting ready to have surgery means getting their blood drawn, their heart rhythm checked, or having other tests in the weeks leading up to their operation.

7 Feb 2025

"Healthy" food labels may reduce consumer spending, research finds

Some food labels designed to nudge Americans toward healthier food choices can have the opposite effect, new University of Florida research shows.

7 Feb 2025

Study shows how awareness of inequality drives support for redistributive policies

New research forthcoming in Social Psychological and Personality Science shows that when people understand how income inequality creates disparities in healthcare and education access, they become more likely to support policies addressing economic inequality.

7 Feb 2025

Low income linked to higher mortality risk in young adults with diabetes

The research team of Professor Sin Gon Kim and Professor Nam Hoon Kim of department of internal medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism) of Korea University Anam Hospital, and Professor Ji Yoon Kim of Samsung Medical Center confirmed that young adults with T2D with low income have 3 times higher mortality risk than those with high income.

7 Feb 2025

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Opioid prescriptions in emergency rooms linked to later health risks

Playfulness linked to stronger resilience during COVID-19 pandemic

Study assesses perceptions and barriers to integrated care training and practice

Medicare opioid safety policy shows initial success but effectiveness diminishes over time

Understanding the process and risks of tattoo removal

Study highlights growing antibiotic resistance in diarrheagenic E. coli in China

Financial strain linked to increased loneliness in older adults

Blood transfusions at the scene save lives. But ambulances are rarely equipped to do them.

House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health

Tamworth’s Marianne Gaul honored with 2024 MS Advocate Award

Professor Jeannette Lechner-Scott wins 2024 MS Research Award

Bunbury local Lynda Whitton awarded MS Australia’s highest honor

Surge in violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo leads to healthcare crisis

Living in disadvantaged areas reduces ALS survival time by over 30%

U.S. adults misunderstand risks and benefits of firearm access at home

Study reveals health and economic impact of air pollution in aging societies

Study shows how hospitals can safely reduce unnecessary preoperative tests

"Healthy" food labels may reduce consumer spending, research finds

Study shows how awareness of inequality drives support for redistributive policies

Low income linked to higher mortality risk in young adults with diabetes

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