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Heart Health Check: Are Adults with Congenital Heart Disease at Risk?

Adults with congenital heart disease face unique cardiovascular risks. Learn about predicting and managing ASCVD to improve long-term heart health and quality of life.

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Dementia Risk: Is Depression the Missing Piece in the Cardiovascular Puzzle?

Explore how depression and antidepressant use can impact dementia risk, potentially overshadowing cardiovascular health. Discover why mental wellness may be key to a more complete approach to dementia prevention.

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Turning Chemotherapy into Playtime: How 'Chemo-tecas' Boost Kids' Wellbeing

Explore the impact of 'Chemo-tecas'—innovative spaces blending medical treatment with play—on children undergoing chemotherapy, and learn how these environments improve their wellbeing and treatment experience.

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Understanding Abortion Trends in Northeast Brazil: What Factors are at Play?

A recent study in Northeast Brazil examines the trends and determinants of spontaneous and induced abortions, revealing key insights into the factors influencing women's reproductive choices and highlighting areas for targeted interventions.

Balancing medical science, financial constraints, and ethical considerations in healthcare.

Decoding Healthcare Priorities: Is NICE a Model for Fair Decisions?

Delve into the intricate world of healthcare resource allocation with our analysis of the UK's NICE. Discover how NICE balances cost-effectiveness with ethical considerations and public values to make tough decisions about which treatments to fund. Is it a fair model, and what can other countries learn?

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Food Entrepreneurship: The Secret Ingredient for Healthier Cities

Discover how food entrepreneurs are reshaping cityscapes, one healthy retail space at a time. Learn how they're innovating to boost community health and well-being.

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Paid Leave & Breastfeeding: Does Policy Impact Infant Health?

Discover how paid family leave impacts breastfeeding rates, particularly for new mothers. Learn about the unexpected disparities and what this means for future policy design.

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Engineering Hope: Gene Therapy Advances in Hemophilia A

Hemophilia A, a genetic bleeding disorder, faces new treatment horizons. Discover how gene therapy, particularly through Factor VIII engineering, is being developed to offer long-term solutions, overcoming the limitations of current treatments.

Futuristic glucose monitoring device for diabetes management.

Flush Glucose Monitoring: A Game Changer for Diabetes Management?

This article explores the accuracy and benefits of flush glucose monitoring (FGM) for individuals with diabetes, comparing it to traditional methods and highlighting its potential to transform diabetes management.

A bionic eye implant restores sight, illuminating a cityscape with hope.

Bionic Eye Breakthrough: A Stable Retinal Prosthesis Offers Hope for Wide-Field Vision

A groundbreaking study reveals the stability and tolerability of a wide-field retinal prosthesis, offering renewed optimism for individuals with degenerative retinal diseases seeking to regain functional vision and improve their quality of life.

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