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African genetic data could change how essential medicines are prescribed

The dosage information for drugs used in HIV treatment, malaria, cancer care, pain management and transplantation is largely based on data from European patients and fails to include vital information about how essential drugs work in diverse African populations. A Wits-led polic

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When back pain won't quit: A large clinical trial points to the power of self-management

Almost everyone will deal with back pain at some point in their lives. Most recover quickly—but for about 20% of people, acute pain becomes a chronic condition that interferes with daily life and keeps them out of the workforce.

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Lower thresholds may explain rise in young people's service use for mental health issues

Lower thresholds for seeking medical help and/or changes in diagnostic practice, rather than a true increase in worsening psychological ill health, may help explain the rise in young people's primary care service use for mental health issues, suggest the findings of a large, long

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Many treatments help chronic back pain, but only in the short term

A large-scale analysis by an international research team, led by Bochum University of Applied Sciences, shows that nonsurgical treatments such as massage, exercise therapy or acupuncture for chronic back pain can alleviate symptoms—but usually only for a few weeks. Clinically sig

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As a major heat wave grips the eastern US, here's how to stay safe, and the heat stroke wa

Millions of Americans are facing heat advisories ahead of the July Fourth holiday as a major heat wave spreads across large parts of the central and eastern United States.

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Human red blood cells form without central 'hub' seen in mouse models, upending understand

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that one of the body's most fundamental biological processes—how red blood cells are made—works differently in humans than previously thought, according to a new study published in Nature Genetics. The findings overturn decades of

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Virus influences rare brain lymphomas, large study finds

Primary CNS lymphoma is a rare cancer that arises from malignant white blood cells. Affected individuals develop tumors in the brain and, more rarely, in the spinal cord, the eyes or within the cerebrospinal fluid. These lymphomas can occur in people with weakened immune systems,

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Dual-mobility hip replacement implant can lower dislocation risk by 70%

A new type of hip replacement implant reduces the risk of joint dislocation after surgery by 70%, according to a new study involving 1,600 patients across 44 hospitals in Sweden and the UK, published in The Lancet. The new implant consists of a small ball encased in a much larger

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Almost half of dementia cases could be prevented—but change is needed

Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented by tackling modifiable risk factors such as physical inactivity, smoking, low education or social isolation, but new Curtin University research suggests current public health approaches are falling short in driving real behavior ch

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Menu photos reveal plate color and size may not drive healthier food choices

The appearance of food images on a menu can influence whether we order large or small portions—or potentially choose healthy or more caloric meals. New research from Flinders University indicates that the color and size of a dining plate can have mixed results in regulating meal

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Editing AI mistakes can cost doctors time when writing to patients

Errors and irrelevant details mean physicians may spend more time editing AI-drafted responses than it would take to write them, a large study of an online patient portal shows. Artificial intelligence is spreading rapidly in health care, with the goal of streamlining critical bu

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Ultra-processed foods linked to higher levels of 'bad' fatty acids in blood, study suggest

Consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) results in a distinct metabolic "signature" in the blood, associated with potentially adverse health conditions, suggests a new study by an international team of researchers. The paper, published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nu

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