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Study Shows Smartphone Dependency May Increase Risk for Depression
University of Arizona researchers study over 300 adolescents Young people who are hooked on their smartphones may be…
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National Report Aims to Improve Healthcare Integration
Social needs emphasized in recommendations A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, contains…
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Study: Mild-to-Moderate Hearing Loss in Childhood Has Long-Term Effects
Even small changes affected how brain processes sound Researchers say these findings may have implications for how babies…
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Burn Injuries: When to Treat or Refer
Patients with a burn injury can present anywhere seeking care; a local urgent care, emergency department, or primary…
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Why I Remained an O.R. Nurse After All of These Years
I’ve been an operating room nurse for nearly 32 years, (of course never missing an opportunity to repeat…
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October is National Physical Therapy Month!
APTA, other professionals plan celebrations Each October, the physical therapy profession celebrates their accomplishments and raises awareness about…
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Survey Shows PTs – Not Their Patients – Experiencing Back Pain
Study in Spain shows key results A survey of physical therapists (PTs) in Spain revealed that about half…
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FDA Releases Guidance to Support Adoption of Digital Tools
Agency says caregivers and patients becoming more comfortable with modern approaches Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug…
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FDA Clears Three Modules of Chest CT
Images can contain key information, highlight abnormalities The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared three modules…
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U.S. Dental Schools to Revamp Curricula
Starting in 2020, education will include work with patients with disabilities This summer, the National Council on Disability…
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ACLA: “Deeply Concerned” by FDA Actions
Pharmacogenetic testing has the Association’s attention In response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s troubling actions…
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Neuroception: A Subconscious System for Detecting Threat and Safety
Theme: We don’t have to think we are scared, for our bodies to act scared. Our nervous system…
