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  Pharmacology

  Aston Pharmacy School researchers develop new technique mixing oil and water to improve drug delivery

  Written by Charlie King | 24 Mar 2023

  A team of researchers from Aston University has developed a new technique that could be a game changer for the medical and drinks industries. The technology enables insoluble drug/oil to… read more.

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  Obstetrics & Gynaecology

  Few Medicaid-participating primary care physicians providing longer-acting birth control methods

  Written by Charlie King | 22 Mar 2023

  Medicaid beneficiaries face barriers in accessing medical care – and that includes contraceptive care. A new study finds that despite birth control being an essential health service, all… read more.

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  Diabetes & Endocrinology

  Artificial pancreas improves blood sugar control in young children with type 1 diabetes

  Written by Bruce Sylvester | 21 Mar 2023

  An artificial pancreas improves blood sugar control in children ages 2 to 6 with type 1 diabetes, researchers reported on March 16, 2023 the NEJM/New England Journal of Medicine…. read more.

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  Diabetes & Endocrinology

  Increase in gestational diabetes rates linked largely to screening

  Written by Charlie King | 21 Mar 2023

  Gestational diabetes has been reported to be on the rise, but a new study from British Columbia found that changes in screening practices explain much of the increase…. read more.

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  Occupational Health

  Employees tend to avoid taking breaks despite high levels of stress

  Written by Charlie King | 20 Mar 2023

  Heavy workloads make employees feel a greater need for a break, but new research finds they may actually discourage employees from taking breaks at work despite causing high… read more.

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  Male & Female Health

  New smoking cessation intervention helps patients with cervical cancer precursor or cervical cancer quit smoking

  Written by Charlie King | 20 Mar 2023

  Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S., accounting for about 1 in 5 deaths each year. It is also a risk factor for… read more.