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Hearing Loss ICD-10 Codes, Assessments

Survey Participants Less Likely To Recommend Life-sustaining Care For Patients With Dementia, Despite Documented Wishes

Survey Participants Less Likely To Recommend Life-sustaining Care For Patients With Dementia, Despite Documented Wishes

A U.S. survey found participants were less likely to recommend life-sustaining treatment for patients with dementia, even when directives requested it.
Utah To Let AI Examine Patients And Prescribe Medication Without Human Oversight

Utah To Let AI Examine Patients And Prescribe Medication Without Human Oversight

A one-year Utah pilot will let Nolla Health’s AI assess mild-to-moderate acne and issue topical prescriptions, with physician review at set stages.
Senators Probe RFK Jr.'s USPSTF Overhaul

Senators Probe RFK Jr.’s USPSTF Overhaul

Seventeen senators seek answers on new USPSTF appointments, disclosures, the selection timeline and staffing at its parent agency, AHRQ.
Autism Linked To Maternal Health Factors

Autism Linked To Maternal Health Factors

A study of 224,353 children found maternal health conditions associated with autism across groups, with four associations stronger among white mothers.
More Medical Debt Linked To More Deadly Cancers

More Medical Debt Linked To More Deadly Cancers

A study of 2,958 U.S. counties linked higher medical debt prevalence with more late-stage diagnoses for several cancers, especially lung cancer.
Study Examines Driving Cessation In Dementia And MCI

Study Examines Driving Cessation In Dementia And MCI

A 12-person Australian study outlines four phases of clinician support for older people with dementia or MCI who may need to stop driving.
GLP-1s Tied To Detached Fingernails In New Study

GLP-1s Tied To Detached Fingernails In New Study

A four-country study found more nail disorders among GLP-1 users, but its new-onset analysis found no difference in nail lifting or discoloration.
Novel 'Speech Clock' Can Estimate A Person's Chronological Age

Novel ‘Speech Clock’ Can Estimate A Person’s Chronological Age

A Science Advances study of 2,928 Spanish speakers shows speech-based AI can estimate chronological age and track brain, biological and cognitive aging.
Yale Scientists Found A Hidden Network Inside The Eye

Yale Scientists Found A Hidden Network Inside The Eye

Yale scientists have identified a previously unknown neural network within the eye, revealing new insights into ocular biology and potential disease pathways.
ent vs audiologist roles

Role of ENT Vs Audiologist in Comprehensive Diagnosis

Learning about the distinct roles of ENT specialists and audiologists in comprehensive diagnosis reveals how their collaboration can enhance ear health outcomes.