Hearing aids without a prescription could be just as helpful in treating hearing loss, study shows
Accessibility and affordability has been a barrier in enough people who need them getting hearing aids, experts say. Fortunately, an option without a prescription may help. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - December 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Africa: HIV Vaccine Trial in Africa Halted Due to Ineffectiveness
[New Times] The initial attempt in Africa to assess the efficacy of two combined vaccines against HIV has been terminated as researchers determined that the intervention was ineffective. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 13, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Africa HIV-Aids and STDs Health and Medicine Source Type: news
Impact of two different patient decision aids in prosthodontic consultations: a prospective randomized controlled study
ConclusionsWithin
the limitations of this study, the use of a software-based PDA, in
particular, can be recommended based on patient satisfaction and was
associated with the shortest sessions for consultation.Clinical relevancePatients
are routinely faced with a wealth of information in dental offices and
may be overwhelmed especially by prosthetic treatment options and
decision requirements. Our findings shed some light on the nature of
aids that may truly be helpful in the process of shared decision-making. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - December 12, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
The ACSR Democratizes Access To Pathology Data With Proscia, Advancing Breakthroughs For HIV Cancer Patients
Distributing real-world data to researchers in hours instead of days SAN FRANCISCO and PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The AIDS and Cancer Specimen Resource (ACSR), a biorepository of specimens collected from persons living with HIV (PLWH) established in 1994 and funded... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - December 12, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: LIC Source Type: news
ChatGPT outperforms clinicians in post-negative test disease probability
ChatGPT-4 outperformed human clinicians in determining pretest and post-test disease probability after a negative test result involving chest radiographs and mammograms, according to a research letter published December 11 in JAMA Network Open.
Investigators led by Adam Rodman, MD, from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston did find, however, that ChatGPT-4 did not perform as well after positive test results.
“However, even if imperfect, probabilistic recommendations from [large language models] might improve human diagnostic performance through collective intelligence, especially if AI diagnostic aids can com...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - December 12, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Advanced Visualization Source Type: news
Reports claiming non-procurement of contraceptives misleading: Govt
The Central Medical Services Society (CMSS), an autonomous body and a Central Procurement Agency under Union Ministry of Health, procures condoms for National Family Planning Programme and National AIDS Control Programme. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - December 12, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Uganda: Next Com Polls - Unveiling Insights On HIV/Aids Perceptions in Uganda On World Aids Day 2023
[Nile Post] Next Com, a Next Media Communication Agency, conducted a comprehensive survey shedding light on public opinions regarding the causes of HIV/AIDS and community involvement in combating this deadly disease. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - December 11, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV-Aids and STDs East Africa Health and Medicine Uganda Source Type: news
Doctor and self-exiled activist Gao Yaojie who exposed the AIDS epidemic in rural China dies at 95
Renowned Chinese doctor and activist Gao Yaojie who exposed the AIDS virus epidemic in rural China in the 1990s, has died at the age of 95 at her home in the United States (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - December 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Whistleblower Doctor Who Exposed China ’ s Rural AIDS Epidemic Dies at 95
Renowned Chinese doctor and activist Gao Yaojie who exposed the AIDS virus epidemic in rural China in the 1990s died Sunday at the age of 95 at her home in the United States.
Gao’s outspokenness about the virus outbreak — which some gauged to have infected tens of thousands — embarrassed the Chinese government and drove her to live in self-exile for over a decade in Manhattan, New York.
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Columbia University professor Andrew J. Nathan, an expert in Chinese politics who had Gao’s legal power of attorney and managed some of her affairs, confirmed her d...
Source: TIME: Health - December 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Simina Mistreanu / AP Tags: Uncategorized China Source Type: news
South Africa: Health in 2023 - a Deceptively Busy Year in Fewer Than 1 000 Words
[spotlight] 2023 was a busy year for healthcare in South Africa. There were several policy developments, landmark court cases, important pieces of legislation, and some changes in leadership. Yet, take a step back and not much seems to have changed. Shortages of healthcare workers persist, corruption is still rife, budgets tight, and our health governance crisis remains as acute as ever. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - December 11, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV-Aids and STDs Coronavirus Health and Medicine Noncommunicable Diseases South Africa Southern Africa Sustainable Development Tuberculosis Source Type: news
Liberia: NAC Opens Legal Office in Monrovia
[New Dawn] The National Aids Commission (NAC) has officially established its legal office in Monrovia. Through the office, NAC will document and report rights violations including stigma and discrimination against persons living with HIV and key vulnerable populations in accessing HIV services. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 10, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: HIV-Aids and STDs Health and Medicine Legal and Judicial Affairs Liberia West Africa Source Type: news
Many Canadians experience hearing loss and don't know it. Here's how to prevent and treat it
Experts say that losing your hearing and not getting that loss treated can lead to social isolation, loneliness and even cognitive decline. Hearing aids can help, and there are ways to prevent hearing loss in the first place. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - December 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Radio/White Coat/ Black Art Source Type: news
HIV Vaccine Trial in Africa Halted After Disappointing Data HIV Vaccine Trial in Africa Halted After Disappointing Data
A trial of an experimental HIV vaccine stopped early after preliminary data suggested it would not be effective in preventing infection, according to the trial ' s chief investigator.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - December 9, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: HIV/AIDS News Source Type: news
Republicans And Democrats Call On Congress To Reauthorize Life-Saving PEPFAR
Former Republican Senator Rick Santorum and Democratic Senator Ben Cardin stressed the need for bipartisan support of the AIDS legislation that has saved 25 million lives. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - December 8, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Dr. Dave Campbell, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation standard Source Type: news
Light Therapy Aids Psychobehavioral Symptoms With Alzheimer Disease
FRIDAY, Dec. 8, 2023 -- Light therapy is associated with significant improvement in sleep and psychobehavioral symptoms in patients with Alzheimer disease, according to a review published online Dec. 6 in PLOS ONE.
Lili Zang, from Weifang... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - December 8, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
