One in three Australians with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) left their medical consultations with misunderstandings about what was discussed, posing risks to their safety and the management of their condition, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU) published in Patient Education and Counseling.
A recent study conducted by researchers from Arizona State University has uncovered alarming levels of Fusarium mycotoxins in illicit cannabis samples seized in Arizona and California.
Emergency departments in the United States have more than 140 million visits each year—a rate of four visits for every 10 people—that cost nearly $80 billion. Each interaction is carefully documented, including the reasons the patient gives for the visit upon arrival and the diagnosis of the illness or injury the doctor reports when the patient is discharged.
Houston Methodist nurses are using an adapted screening tool at the bedside to assess whether patients have true penicillin allergies, thus enabling their care teams to offer them the most appropriate antibiotics without delay.
People who share more mealtimes with others are more likely to report higher levels of life satisfaction and well-being, finds research led by a UCL academic for the World Happiness Report.
Sleep is known to contribute to the healthy functioning of the brain and the consolidation of memories. Past psychology research specifically highlighted its role in retaining episodic memories, which are memories of specific events or experiences.
AT just 26 years old, Ruth Bupe Nkonde has already rewritten the script of what it means to pursue your passion. Originating from from Kabushi in Ndola, Copperbelt Province, Ruth is the youngest in a family of five. Her journey began in the classrooms of Kayele Secondary School, where her talent for acting was first […]
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Amadou Ndiaye meticulously ran his fingers across bumps in a piece of paper, making sense of the world he can no longer see.
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released a new clinical guideline making no recommendation—for or against—the use of computer-aided detection systems (CADe) in colonoscopy. A rigorous review of evidence showed that AI-assisted technology helps identify colorectal polyps. However, its impact on preventing colorectal cancer—the third most common cancer worldwide—remains unclear.
THE Court of Appeal has halted the Lusaka High Court’s decision to forfeit to State 15 flats owned by former First Lady Esther Lungu. Judge Yvonne Chembe has ruled that Mrs Lungu be allowed to have control and possession of the properties, which should be disposed of. The status quo will remind pending determination of […]
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