More than 11,000 additional women opted for the most effective form of birth control—long-acting reversible contraception (LARC)—within just 15 months of B.C. making prescription contraception free.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
For patients with a cancer diagnosis, early specialty palliative care is considered the standard of care. However, many patients with advanced cancer do not consistently receive specialty palliative care, especially during the early stages of […]
Eating disorders affect more than 5% of young people, and they have one of the highest mortality rates of any mental illness.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
The largest genetic analysis of stuttering has demonstrated a clear genetic basis for the speech disorder, highlighting neurological pathways of risk. The study, published July 28 in the journal Nature Genetics, used data representing more […]
Canada can be a leader in health innovation if it supports solutions that are developed within the health care environment, argues Dr. Muhammad Mamdani in a commentary published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.This article […]
Can real-time virtual services enhance health care for rural communities? An article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal describes how a real-time virtual support (RTVS) network in British Columbia is providing and supporting care […]
People with dementia are diagnosed an average of 3.5 years after symptoms are first noticed, or even longer (4.1 years) for those with early-onset dementia, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.This article was […]
More and more research suggests that the copper in your diet could play a bigger role in brain health than we once believed. A recent study found that older Americans who ate more copper-rich foods […]
Ghana has recorded its first death from Mpox, health authorities confirmed Sunday, amid a sharp rise in new infections in the West African country.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
A researcher at Heriot-Watt University is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to give patients living in remote parts access to timely and potentially lifesaving medical diagnoses.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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