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Transforming Dental Education: A Pathway to Preventive Care

January 4, 2025

Dental schools have long focused on treating oral health issues, but the real goal should be prevention. That's why it's crucial to shift the focus in dental education to include oral health maintenance and promotion. A recent study set out to create Integrated Oral Health Care Pathways (IOHCPs) for

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Improving Cancer Care: A New Tool for German Patients

January 4, 2025

Cancer treatment often needs a team of specialists across different areas of medicine. The Care Coordination Instrument (CCI) is designed to gather feedback from cancer patients about how well their care is coordinated. Researchers set out to create a German version of the CCI (CCI-DE). This involve

science

The Mistaken Spatula Scare: A Lesson in Scientific Missteps

January 4, 2025

Have you heard about the black plastic spatula scare? It was a big deal for a while, but it turns out the warning might not have been justified. Researchers said these spatulas could have toxic contaminants from recycled materials. But then someone noticed a huge math error, and it turned out the co

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Trucking Tech Firms' IP Battle Comes to an End in Court

January 4, 2025

The legal quarrel between tech firms Omnitracs and Platform Science seems to have wrapped up after a California federal court issued its final judgment. On December 23, the court rejected Omnitracs' petition for a retrial and scrapped a previous jury decision awarding Omnitracs $19. 3 million in dam

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Preventing Delirium in Terminally Ill Cancer Patients: What Nurses Can Do

January 4, 2025

Delirium, a sudden change in mental state, is becoming more common in people with cancer at the end of their lives. It's like a sudden confusion that's hard to understand, and it affects their attention and awareness. Doctors know that nurses have important roles in preventing delirium, but how well

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Social Media in Cancer Care: What Italian Doctors Think

January 4, 2025

Social media has become a game-changer for doctors and patients, especially those dealing with cancer. But what do Italian medical oncologists and their trainees think about using these platforms in their work? A recent study set out to find the answers. The researchers wanted to understand how thes

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Virtual Follow-Ups for Cancer Survivors: Patients’ Perspectives

January 4, 2025

You might think that cancer treatment ends after the last chemo session or surgery. But the reality is, survivors need ongoing care to stay healthy. That's where virtual follow-ups (VFU) come in. They can make it easier and more convenient for cancer survivors to stay connected with their healthcare

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Understanding Bladder Pain in Women: A New Terminology

January 3, 2025

Female bladder pain syndrome, or FBPS, is a tough condition that primarily affects women. With symptoms that vary and can mimic other health issues, diagnosis can be tricky. Doctors often struggle to pinpoint FBPS because it can overlap with conditions like pelvic floor muscle pain or endometriosis.

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Many Still Recovering After Bourbon Street Incident

January 3, 2025

In the aftermath of the Bourbon Street attack, many injured people were rushed to nearby hospitals. LCMC Health hospitals reported that 16 patients are still being treated, with eight of them in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Four patients were transferred from other facilities to receive special ca

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Why Isn't Empathy Taught to Future Doctors?

January 3, 2025

Empathy is crucial in healthcare, helping professionals connect with and ease the emotional pain of patients. Yet, postgraduate medical training often overlooks this vital skill. A new study wants to find out why this is and how necessary it is to teach empathy to trainee doctors. Researchers talked