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Global health conferences often reinforce the very power imbalances they aim to fix, favoring certain voices over others. A new commentary argues that striving for true inclusivity must go beyond mere tokenism to be meaningful.
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A study on 317,178 people over age 50 in Scotland found that having heart failure is linked to a slightly higher risk of developing cancer. For those with both conditions, the prognosis is very poor, with death equally likely from cancer or heart disease.
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New research shows that a high-energy nutrition plan (30 kcal/kg/day) for patients with acute pancreatitis does not reduce death or severe illness. In fact, it may potentially increase the risk of organ failure and pain relapse compared to a gradually increasing energy approach.
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A new program called the Brooklyn Parenting Center successfully integrated social and emotional support into routine medical care during the first 1,000 days of a child’s life. By offering this help at prenatal visits, in the nursery, and during well-child checkups, the program aimed to boost both child development and caregiver well-being in a safety-net hospital.
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