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Antibiotic use linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer

Jul 13, 2021

The use of antibiotics has increased dramatically in recent years. New research indicates that increased use of antibiotics is linked to a greater risk of colon cancer, particularly in people under the age of 50 years. The new data reinforce the need to reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics, which can put individuals at further risk of health problems. Antibiotics are extremely helpful in the treatment...

Diabetes care falls short for most of the world's population

May 31, 2021

A study of diabetes treatment in 55 low and middle income countries found that many of the participants with diabetes were unaware that they had the condition. Overall, less than 5% were getting adequate drug treatments and lifestyle advice. The researchers pooled data from nationally representative surveys that asked people what treatments they were taking to reduce blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol...

HOW SHOULD MEDICAL STUDENTS RESPOND TO COVID-19?

May 01, 2020

Medical students have always volunteered to help during health crises and disasters, and research suggests that pitching in with due care is good for them By Kieren Fahey, University of Melbourne In the face of the worst pandemic of our generation what should medical students be doing to help stretched health systems? Should we be jumping in an helping? Will we just get in the way? Do medical schools have a duty of...

Creating a more resilient nation in times of crisis

Apr 16, 2020

It’s all hands-on deck in New York City after Mayor Bill de Blasio called for a national enlistment of doctors and medical workers to help ease strains on hospital staff in coronavirus hotspots. While this idea may seem unprecedented, it is not new. The United States has a standby plan for a ‘doctor draft’, formally known as the Health Care Personnel Delivery System. Whether we need to use it in the future may...

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