Study explores demand for psilocybin-assisted therapy in US
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HealthDay News
Sep 18, 2024
The estimated percentage eligible ranges from 24 to 62% depending on the eligibility criteria used.
Racial disparities seen in prehospital stroke care
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HealthDay News
Sep 18, 2024
The findings were seen despite similar use of emergency medical services transport.
FDA expands use of breast cancer drug Kisqali
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Sep 18, 2024
The medication already was approved for advanced disease.
Cost has many going around doctors to get weight-loss medications
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Sep 18, 2024
Wegovy, Zepbound and other cutting-edge weight-loss drugs are in short supply and often too expensive to afford without insurance coverage.
Senior living less expensive than living at home for those who receive home healthcare
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2024
The cost of living in a home in the greater community can easily exceed the cost of living in a senior living community for older adults using even a modest level of home healthcare, according to a new...
Staffing levels in assisted living should align with resident care needs: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2024
As assisted living communities care for residents who have increasing care needs, additional nursing staff may be necessary — especially during overnight shifts — to ensure that care delivery aligns...
HHS announces $19 million to build long-term care, acute care nurse workforce
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 18, 2024
The federal government on Tuesday announced $19 million in funding to five schools to help educate nurses to work in long-term care and acute healthcare settings.
Personality tied to cardiovascular disease risk with type 2 diabetes
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Sep 17, 2024
A lower diligence level was linked to the risk for new cardiovascular disease, but a healthy lifestyle still was beneficial.
Positive airway pressure use tied to lower cardiovascular events
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Sep 17, 2024
Over several years, lower all-cause mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events can be seen.
Study looks at sex differences in melanoma incidence
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Sep 17, 2024
Melanoma incidence is highest on the trunk in men; incidence is historically highest on limbs in women, but recent increases were seen in truncal melanoma.