GAO report reveals gaps in US isolation and quarantine planning
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Donna Shryer
Jul 29, 2024
A new report from the US Government Accountability Office sheds light on challenges and shortcomings in isolation and quarantine planning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Study: Reducing medications safe for elderly hospital patients, but benefits limited
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Donna Shryer
Aug 04, 2024
A new randomized clinical trial found that reducing medications for elderly hospital patients is safe but doesn’t necessarily lead to better health outcomes. The research, published in JAMA Network...
Doctors remain most trusted source for health advice, study finds
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Donna Shryer
Jul 29, 2024
Americans trust physicians most for health recommendations, reveals a new study published in Frontiers in Medicine. On the other hand, trust in advice from health agencies and scientists has decreased,...
Blood test shows promise for detecting Alzheimer’s disease
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Donna Shryer
Jul 29, 2024
A blood test demonstrated high accuracy for detecting Alzheimer’s disease among people with cognitive symptoms, according to a study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference...
CDC budget cuts threaten fight against antimicrobial-resistant infections following COVID-19 pandemic
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Donna Shryer
Jul 23, 2024
An alarming new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fact sheet reveals a 20% increase in hospital-onset infections caused by antimicrobial-resistant pathogens and a fivefold increase in candida...