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Mar 31 2025HEALTH

Head Injuries in Older Adults: Why Behavior Matters

The emergency room often sees older adults with mild head injuries. These injuries are quite common. Doctors usually order a CT scan just because the patient is older. This is despite the fact that most of these scans show nothing serious. So, what if there was a better way to decide who needs a

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Mar 31 2025HEALTH

Cervical Cancer Screening: A Look at Kuwait's Challenges

Cervical cancer is a serious health issue that is expected to grow significantly in Kuwait. By 2035, the number of cases is predicted to rise by 48%. This increase highlights the urgent need for better screening practices. Early detection of cervical cancer can make a big difference. It can stop the

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Mar 30 2025HEALTH

Food Choices Down Under: What's On Aussie Plates And Why It Matters

Aussies have a problem with their food choices. What they eat is a big reason why so many people get sick with long-term health issues. In fact, one in five cases of chronic diseases in Australia is linked to what people put on their plates. This is a huge deal, and it's important to figure out what

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Mar 30 2025HEALTH

The Final Year's Bill: What Drives Up Health Costs?

Health expenses in the final year of someone's life are a big deal. It can be a puzzle to figure out what makes these costs go up. It is important to understand what drives up the cost of health services in the final year of life. It is a complex issue. It is not just about the year someone pass

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Mar 30 2025EDUCATION

Nurses Need More Than Just Training For Death

Death is a tough topic. It is a part of life that many people avoid thinking about. For nurses, it is a reality they face often. Yet, nursing education often misses the mark when it comes to preparing nurses for this aspect of their job. Most of the focus is on how nurses handle dying patients.

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Mar 30 2025HEALTH

The Network Juggernaut: Ontario's Unique Approach to Complex Problems

Ontario, Canada, has seen a rise in large, intricate networks. These networks tackle tricky health and social issues. They have a strong, centralised leadership group. This group is known as a network administrative organisation or NAO. The NAO and its member networks grow together. They shape each

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Mar 30 2025HEALTH

How Smartphones Can Help Teens Stick to Their Cancer Treatment

Leukemia is a significant health issue among young people. It often requires lengthy treatment plans, which can be tough for teens to stick to. This is a problem because following treatment plans is crucial for getting better. Unfortunately, teens often struggle the most with this. There are many r

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Mar 30 2025HEALTH

Cervical Cancer: The Evolving Battle

Cervical cancer is a major health issue worldwide, even with all the progress made in screening and prevention. The way countries handle cervical cancer screening is all over the place. Some nations are still stuck with old-school methods, like cytology. This is surprising, given the solid evidence

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Mar 30 2025CRIME

Healthcare and Crime: Unlikely Allies?

Türkiye is a country that is taking a bold step. It is trying to see if giving free healthcare to the poorest people can make a dent in crime rates. This is not a small task. It involves looking at a lot of data and making sense of it all. The idea is simple. Give people free healthcare. This i

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Mar 30 2025HEALTH

Helping Hands for Kids in Care

The world of foster care and teaching looked-after kids is tough. These children often face big challenges with their mental health and overall well-being. It is a fact that these kids are more likely to struggle with these issues. This is where the Shared Training and Assessment for Well-Being prog

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