Adherence to Global Health Recommendations Cuts Risk for Some Cancers
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Greater adherence to the 2018 World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research Cancer Prevention Recommendations is associated with a lower risk for breast, colorectal, and lung cancers, acco…
Learn MoreSuicidal Thoughts, Attempts Common Among Patients Starting Buprenorphine
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There is a high prevalence of suicidal thoughts and attempts among patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) initiating buprenorphine, according to a study published online June 1 in Addiction Science & Clinica…
Learn MoreOne-Hour Training Improves Documentation to Diagnose, Treat Tardive Dyskinesia
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An annual one-hour Abnormal Involuntary Movement Score (AIMS) training session improves documentation to recognize and treat tardive dyskinesia in the psychiatry outpatient clinic, according to a study recent…
Learn MoreHome BP Monitoring Can Cut Burden of CVD, Health Care Costs
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Home blood pressure monitoring can reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease and reduce health care costs, according to a study recently published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.Yan Li, Ph.D…
Learn MorePrimary Care Doctors Receiving Specialized Training Can Diagnose Autism
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In most cases, community-based primary care clinicians who receive specialized training can accurately diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published online July 18 in Pediatrics.Rebe…
Learn MoreDiscordance Seen in Self-Reported, Actual Comorbidities in Native American Adults
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There is discordance between the prevalence of self-reported comorbidities and measured cardiometabolic risk factors among Native American adults, according to a study published online July 6 in PLOS Global H…
Learn MoreLatinos With Advanced Degrees Underrepresented in Health Care Workforce
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Latinos remain underrepresented in U.S. health professions that require advanced degrees, according to a study published in the July issue of Health Affairs.Indira Ghandi Islas, M.P.H., from the Congressional…
Learn MoreSafety Videos Might Make Kids More Careful Around Guns, Study Suggests
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Shootings are the leading cause of death among U.S. children, surpassing even car crashes. But a new study suggests there may be a sensible way to reduce those firearm tragedies.Researchers found that kids wh…
Learn MoreAHA News: A Net Benefit? Here’s How Watching Soccer Might Affect Your Health
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Crystal Cuadra-Cutler lives for soccer. And soccer has added a lot to her life.The Gilroy, Calif., resident is a chapter president for the American Outlaws, a group known as “U.S. Soccer’s cr…
Learn MoreAHA News: ¿Apasionado de los deportes? Veamos cómo el ver un partido de fútbol puede afectar su salud
MARTES, 18 de julio de 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Crystal Cuadra-Cutler vive para el fútbol. Y el fútbol ha sido algo maravilloso para ella.Esta residente de Gilroy, California, es la presidenta de la división local de American Outlaws,…
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