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A new study proposes using “shooting-free days” as a simple, four-tiered metric to track gun violence in major US cities. This approach could help communities and policymakers better measure progress and target interventions to reduce firearm harm.
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A new framework has been developed to guide the implementation of Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG), a minimally invasive weight-loss procedure, within the UK’s National Health Service. This provides a practical roadmap for hospitals to offer this effective obesity treatment, addressing a critical need for standardized care.
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A study of over 2,200 patients with cardiac amyloidosis, a heart condition, found that nearly 40% did not have preserved heart function, challenging the common assumption about the disease. Integrating multiple heart imaging measurements provides a much better way to predict patient outcomes, allowing for more personalized care.
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Children exposed to neighborhood violence are significantly more likely to face barriers to healthcare, including skipping routine dental exams and delaying care due to cost. This highlights how violence in a community directly undermines children’s access to essential medical, dental, and mental health services.
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A therapy combining exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy with intensive community support teams significantly reduced anxiety in people with severe mental illness. This shows that integrating structured psychological care into existing community outreach services is both feasible and effective for improving mental health outcomes.
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