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‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero Paul Rusesabagina released after more than 900 days in prison
Issued on: 25/03/2023 - 07:34
Rwandan government critic Paul Rusesabagina, whose efforts to save people during the 1994 genocide were portrayed in hit Hollywood film…
US, Canada strike deal on curbing illegal migration
Issued on: 25/03/2023 - 06:57
President Joe Biden laid out a vision of world-leading US-Canadian economic cooperation in a speech to Canada’s parliament Friday, and…
Parts of Duodenoscopes Can Break Off Inside Patients
Physician’s Briefing Staff
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Duodenoscopes are getting attention from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after pieces have fallen off and remained in…
Women Surgeons Remain Underrepresented in Surgeon-Scientists
Elana Gotkine
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Despite earlier success in receiving National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, women surgeons are underrepresented among surgeon-scientists,…
Social Media Use May Be Risk Factor for Eating Disorders in Young People
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Social media usage is a credible risk factor for the development of eating disorders, according to a study published online March 22 in PLOS Global Public Health.Alexandra Dane and Komal Bhatia,…
Risk for Dementia Increased With Low Bone Mineral Density
Elana Gotkine
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Low bone mineral density is associated with an increased risk for developing dementia, according to a study published online March 22 in…
Pattern of Early Identification of Autism Reversed After Pandemic
Elana Gotkine
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The overall prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was 21.5 per 1,000 children aged 4 years in 2020, and early identification was disrupted…
Parts of Intestinal Scope Devices Can Break Off Inside Patients
Cara Murez
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A medical device used to diagnose and treat pancreatic and bile duct disease is getting attention from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after…
Maternal Opioids After Delivery Not Linked to Adverse Infant Outcomes
Elana Gotkine
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Maternal opioid prescription after delivery seems not to be associated with adverse infant outcomes, including admission to the hospital or…
Diabetes Plus Tooth Loss Tied to Worse Cognition
Lori Solomon
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The co-occurrence of diabetes mellitus (DM) and tooth loss is associated with worse cognitive function and a faster cognitive decline in older…