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Some diabetes drugs tied to lower risk of dementia, Parkinson's disease

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A class of drugs for diabetes may be associated with a lower risk of dementia and Parkinson's disease, according to a new study.

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Malcolm Reid on HIV, Aging, and Equity

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The post Malcolm Reid on HIV, Aging, and Equity appeared first on AIDSVu.

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Early dingoes are related to dogs from New Guinea and East Asia

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

New archaeological research has discovered for the first time clear links between fossils of the iconic Australian dingo, and dogs from East Asia and New Guinea.

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Calorie labels on alcohol might help some drinkers maintain a healthier weight

Science Daily - Public Health

Just over half of heavier drinkers in England say they would make changes to their drinking if calorie labels for alcohol were introduced, according to a new study.

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Gargantuan black hole jets are biggest seen yet

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Astronomers have spotted the biggest pair of black hole jets ever seen, spanning 23 million light-years in total length. That's equivalent to lining up 140 Milky Way galaxies back to back.

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New tool to assess equity in scholarly communication models

The Official PLOS Blog

Note: PLOS, Jisc and cOAlition S issued the following press release on Wednesday, September 18. A new online tool designed to assess the equity of scholarly communication models is launched today at the OASPA 2024 conference. The “ How Equitable Is It ” tool, developed by a multi-stakeholder Working Group , comprising librarians, library consortia representatives, funders and publishers , and convened by cOAlition S , Jisc and PLOS , aims to provide a framework for evaluating scholar

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Operating room design linked to length of surgery

Science Daily - Public Health

A new study has directly linked operating room design to the length of surgeries, with implications both for patient health and hospitals' bottom lines.

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Metal exposure can increase cardiovascular disease risk

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Metal exposure from environmental pollution is associated with increased calcium buildup in the coronary arteries at a level comparable to traditional risk factors, according to a new study. The findings support that metals in the body are associated with the progression of plaque buildup in the arteries and potentially provide a new strategy for managing and preventing atherosclerosis.

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Tips for parents, teens, and kids for a safe school commute

Public Health Insider

As the new school year begins, ensure your kids travel safely with our essential tips for bus riders, drivers, walkers, and teen drivers. The post Tips for parents, teens, and kids for a safe school commute appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.

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First academic study on slap fighting highlights risks to participants' neurological health

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The first academic study to provide quantitative assessment of the possible dangers of competitive slap fighting offers a starting point for conversations about ensuring participants' long-term health and well-being.

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Schistosomiasis (bilharzia): Signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this neglected parasitic disease

Gideon

Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, is a parasitic disease impacting millions, especially in areas with poor sanitation. Here, we break down its causes, symptoms, and global efforts to control this neglected tropical disease. Learn more on the GIDEON infectious diseases blog. The post Schistosomiasis (bilharzia): Signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this neglected parasitic disease appeared first on GIDEON.

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Explaining dramatic planet-wide changes after world's last 'Snowball Earth' event

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Some of the most dramatic climatic events in our planet's history are 'Snowball Earth' events that happened hundreds of millions of years ago, when almost the entire planet was encased in ice up to 0.6 miles thick. New research provides a more complete picture for how the last Snowball Earth event ended, and suggests why it preceded a dramatic expansion of life on Earth, including the emergence of the first animals.

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At National Urban Rat Summit, Mayor Eric Adams calls for unity against ‘public enemy number one’

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. With federal investigations swirling around his administration, New York City Mayor Eric Adams pivoted on Wednesday to one of his favorite local fights: the “war on rats.” “I don’t think there’s been a mayor in history that says how much he hates rats,” Adams said at the opening of the National Urban Rat Summit, a two-day rat mitigation conference in Manhattan.

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Homemade 'play-putty' can read the body's electric signals

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers demonstrates the effectiveness of homemade play putty at reading brain, heart, muscle and eye activity. The research outlines the conductive properties of this material, so-named 'squishy circuits.

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One in five UK doctors use AI chatbots, study finds

Science Daily - Public Health

A survey reveals that a significant proportion of UK general practitioners (GPs) are integrating generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, into their clinical workflows. The results highlight the rapidly growing role of artificial intelligence in healthcare -- a development that has the potential to revolutionize patient care but also raises significant ethical and safety concerns.

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NASA's Webb provides another look into galactic collisions

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Astronomers examined galaxy Arp 107 which has revealed a wealth of information about star-formation and how two galaxies collided hundreds of million years ago. Arp 107 is located 465 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Leo Minor.

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UChicago Medicine wins AAMC's community engagement award

Becker's Hospital Review - Health Equity

The Association of American Medical Colleges has awarded UChicago Medicine and the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine with the 2024 Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Engagement.

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Magnifying deep space through the 'carousel lens'

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A newly discovered cluster-scale strong gravitational lens, with a rare alignment of seven background lensed galaxies, provides a unique opportunity to study cosmology.

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Esta huerta urbana en Atlanta lucha contra el hambre, el desempleo, la delincuencia y una tensa historia de violencia policial

Environmental Health News

El resplandor anaranjado del sol se posa sobre una joya oculta, una extensión de espacio verde no más grande que un estacionamiento en la zona oeste de Atlanta. El olor de la hierba recién cortada inunda el aire mientras el sonido seco pero incesante de las viejas palas sacudiendo el compost se ve opacado por las risas de los niños de primaria. Adultos mayores acompañan a los niños y les enseñan a cuidar las hileras de hierbas, verduras y frutas.

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Scientists quantify energetic costs of the migratory lifestyle in a free flying songbird

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Millions of birds migrate every year to escape winter, but spending time in a warmer climate does not save them energy, according to new research. Using miniaturized loggers implanted in wild blackbirds, scientists recorded detailed measurements of heart rate and body temperature from birds every 30 minutes from fall to the following spring. The data offer unprecedented insights into the true energetic costs of migrant and resident strategies and reveal a previously unknown mechanism used by mig

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MedRisk acquires StrataCare.

Managed Care Matters

The deal is done; MedRisk’s acquisition of StrataCare is final. Thanks for reading Managed Care Matters! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. MedRisk paid just under a quarter billion dollars for the leading work comp and auto bill review firm (leading defined as market share). This has been in the works since early May of this year - and likely a while before that.

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Op-ed: This Atlanta urban farm tackles hunger, joblessness, crime — and a tense history of policing

Environmental Health News

The orange glow of the sun rises on a hidden gem, a stretch of greenspace no larger than a quaint parking lot on the westside of Atlanta. A fragrance of freshly cut grass fills the air as the sharp, yet stochastic sound of aged shovels heaving compost is overpowered by the laughter of elementary school children. Elderly adult chaperones carefully pass on the knowledge of how to tend rows of herbs, vegetables and fruit.