Category: Patient Briefs

Dialysis Services to See Small Payment Boost
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Dialysis Services to See Small Payment Boost

Medicare dialysis services to see small payment boost with 1.1% increase proposed for 2027, according...

27/08/2026
Understanding Cardiac Screening: Tests by Age and What Borderline Results Really Mean
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Understanding Cardiac Screening: Tests by Age and What Borderline Results Really Mean

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, yet a significant proportion...

26/08/2026
One bad sunburn can alter your life
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One bad sunburn can alter your life

A single severe sunburn can cause permanent genetic damage, increasing long-term skin cancer risks and...

18/08/2026
Can You Use CBD Cream for Sunburn Relief?
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Can You Use CBD Cream for Sunburn Relief?

We have all been there: you spend an extra hour at the beach or forget...

15/08/2026
New Alzheimer’s drug safety under scrutiny
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New Alzheimer’s drug safety under scrutiny

A new study confirms that the Alzheimer's drug lecanemab maintains safety profiles in real-world settings...

12/08/2026
Common Plastic Linked to Higher Risk of Fatty Liver Disease
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Common Plastic Linked to Higher Risk of Fatty Liver Disease

Microplastics like polyethylene may increase fatty liver disease risk, according to new research. Exposure combined...

11/08/2026
New drug shows heart benefits for muscular dystrophy patients
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New drug shows heart benefits for muscular dystrophy patients

An experimental drug shows promise in protecting heart function for muscular dystrophy patients by reducing...

06/08/2026
Eye chart test may not be enough
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Eye chart test may not be enough

Struggling to read eye chart lines may raise red flags for older adults, as traditional...

03/08/2026
Brain activity when we act unconsciously studied
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Brain activity when we act unconsciously studied

Research sheds light on brain activity when we act unconsciously, studying awareness in actions with...

31/07/2026
Wildfires threaten thousands of US landmarks
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Wildfires threaten thousands of US landmarks

New research reveals a severe wildfire risk facing American landmarks. Over half of historic sites...