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Seeing the same GP each time has its advantages, and it is more important than it may seem. A milestone review examining 1.4 million patients worldwide found that those who do not see the same doctor regularly are more likely to die within a certain period. This consistent relationship with a doctor is known as “continuity of care”.

Human beings are inherently social. We thrive on connection, communication and shared experiences, which help shape our identities and foster a sense of belonging. Yet, in an increasingly digital and fast-paced world, feelings of loneliness and social isolation have become alarmingly common.

A new Perspective article published in the New England Journal of Medicine emphasizes the critical role of Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) in addressing the growing global burden of osteoporosis-related fractures, particularly hip fractures.

Dating apps have become the go-to for starting a romance but new research reveals they may harm Australian’s body image, mental health and overall well-being, as anxiety about achieving beach bodies returns this summer.

An FDA-approved medication called glucarpidase could serve as an antidote to kidney toxicity in patients receiving the chemotherapy drug methotrexate (MTX), according to a new study by investigators at Mass General Brigham.

The virus responsible for the worst bird flu outbreak in the U.S. could develop mutations for easier human transmission.

BUILDING contractor has told the Lusaka Magistrate Court that he signed a contract with former Deputy Inspector General of Police Charity Masambo Katanga amounting to K1.8 million for purposes of building her a flat.
However, Mr. Osman Dodia, 61, of Quorum Construction Ltd in cross-examination submitted that, there was nothing unusual in building Ms. Katanga a flat because everything went well as the right procedure was followed.
In this matter, Katanga is facing one count of possession of property reasonably suspected of being proceeds of crime contrary to section 71(1) of the forfeiture of the Proceeds of Crime Act No. 19 of 2010 of the laws of Zambia.
Mr. Dodia testified that he made a first contract with the sum of K1.4 million (K1.448.137.98) and later the cost was elevated to K1.8million.
“The agreement offer was signed by both parties but some changes where being made as we moved on and contract sum was being affected. The overall cost for the contract reached k1.8 million,” he said.
Mr. Dodia narrated that he completed the project and handed it over to the client.
“I was paid well and in time, there was a cordial relationship between us and madam Katanga,” he said.
According to the Drug Enforcement Commission, cash money amounting to K1, 522,005.00 in her company was seized reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime.
It is alleged that Katanga on dates unknown between January 1, 2017 and June 6, 2022 in Lusaka with other person’s unknown did possess 10 Higer buses with Motor Vehicle registration numbers BAF 8518 ZM, BAF 5119 ZM, BAG 8558 ZM, BAG 8559 ZM, BAG 8733 ZM, BAJ 2476 ZM, BAJ 2590 ZM, BAJ 2919 ZM, BAJ 2590 ZM, BAJ 2919 ZM, BAV 2931 ZM and BAL 9126 ZM respectively, all together valued at k26,282,770.00 property reasonably suspected of being proceeds of crime, the charge she recently denied.
Trial continues today.

In this high-tech era, wearable devices such as smartwatches have proven to be invaluable companions for the health conscious. But a new study from the University of Utah shows that for a small group of people, some of these electronic fitness gadgets could possibly be risky to their health—even potentially deadly.

Any regular leisure time physical activity at any age is linked to better brain function in later life, but maintaining an exercise routine throughout adulthood seems to be best for preserving mental acuity and memory, suggests a long term study published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.

Tweets by people in the public eye likely increasingly shaped negative public opinion of the COVID-19 pandemic as it progressed in the US, suggests an analysis of sentiments expressed in social media posts, published in the open access journal BMJ Health & Care Informatics.