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A study of over 65 million US children found that exposure to neighborhood violence is linked to worse access to healthcare, including missing routine dental exams and delaying care due to cost. This highlights a critical public health issue where violence exposure creates barriers to essential preventive services for children.
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A new study shows that integrating exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy into community mental health teams significantly reduces anxiety and improves recovery outcomes for people with severe mental illnesses. This demonstrates a practical and cost-effective way to deliver specialized psychological care within existing community services.
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A point prevalence study across 180 hospitals in 22 African countries found that one in eight adult inpatients was critically ill, with half suffering from respiratory failure, yet about half of those were not receiving oxygen therapy. This reveals a major gap in access to a basic, life-saving treatment in low-resource settings, contributing to preventable deaths.
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A phase 1 trial found that a modified dosing regimen of the COVID-19 antiviral nirmatrelvir/ritonavir is safe and achieves effective drug levels in patients with severe kidney impairment, including those on dialysis. This provides crucial guidance for treating a high-risk population that was previously excluded from standard dosing due to safety concerns.
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A narrative review outlines the unique ethical challenges of genetic testing in children with cancer, such as implications for family members and obtaining meaningful consent from young patients. It calls for standardized communication practices to ensure these powerful genomic tools are used responsibly and equitably in pediatric care.
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