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Evidence best vaccine against bias

A Charles Sturt University (CSU) ethicist has warned parents not to rely solely on information found on the Internet when deciding whether ...

American College of Physicians issues High Value Care recommendations for management of high blood glucose in hospitalized patients

No evidence that benefits of intensive insulin therapy outweigh harms ...

Whooping cough vaccine can make a difference

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging pregnant women who are 28 weeks pregnant or more to get the whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine, as it can protect your newborn baby in their first few weeks of life against whooping cough. ... Full story

Spending on patient care set to plummet by millions, warn GP leaders

The amount of money allocated to GPs to care for their patients is set to fall by nearly £200m over the next three years- equivalent to the current funding for 1.2 million patients, according to predictions from GP leaders. ... Full story

No single solution to rural doctor shortage

The importance of rural clinical schools and regional medical schools in helping to overcome rural medical workforce shortages will be highlighted at an upcoming conference. ... Full story

Parents Can Help Preteens with Abduction Concerns

AMES, Iowa – Parents naturally are concerned for their children’s safety, particularly when there is news of a child abduction that happens close to home. Finding the balance between emotions and the “teachable moment” as parents talk to their children is important, an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialist says. ... Full story

ATS 2013: Decisions to Forgo Life Support May Depend Heavily on the ICU Where Patients are Treated

Study to Be Presented During 2013 ATS Symposium: "Care at the End of Life: Room for Improvement, Ideas for Change" ... Full story

Costs to treat stroke in America may double by 2030

American Heart Association Policy Statement ... Full story

Alleviating hunger in the U.S. – researcher says, it’s a SNAP

URBANA - A University of Illinois researcher says that the cornerstone of our efforts to alleviate food insecurity should be to encourage more people to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) “because it works.” ... Full story

Study: Ireland needs real-time database for teen and young adult suicides

A new report on suicide in Ireland shows that suicide cases experienced a significant number (and intensity) of life events in the 6 months prior to their death. ... Full story

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