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A quality improvement project successfully reduced the number of children with type 1 diabetes who missed their clinic appointments from 38% to 15%. This is important because regular check-ups are linked to better blood sugar control, and the approach worked across different patient groups, helping to close health gaps.
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A survey of UK respiratory doctors in training shows growing interest in lung cancer and pleural disease specialties, while interest in asthma and interstitial lung disease is declining. This shift in career preferences among future specialists could reshape the available expertise and care for patients with different lung conditions in the coming years.
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A study in China found a need to correct data on how many people both smoke cigarettes and use e-cigarettes. Accurate data on this “dual use” is crucial for public health officials to understand the real-world patterns of tobacco and nicotine use and to design effective policies to reduce harm.
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