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Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 20, 2025

Want A Happier Hospital? Hire More Nurses, Study Says

Adding even a few extra nurses can dramatically reduce burnout and improve morale among hospital medical staff, a new study says.

Increasing nurse staffing by as little as 10% improved attitudes among both physicians and nurses working in hospitals, researchers reported Nov. 17 in JAMA Network Open.

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Buprenorphine Lowers Opioid OD Risk, But Only If Taken As Directed Long-Term

The opioid addiction medication buprenorphine can dramatically lower risk of overdose among teenagers and young adults — but only if taken long-term, a new study says.

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Head CT Scan Use Has Doubled In U.S. ERs

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 20, 2025

Head CT Scan Use Has Doubled In U.S. ERs

Use of head CT scans in U.S. emergency departments has more than doubled over the past 15 years, a new study says.

Nearly 16 million head CT scans were ordered by ERs in 2022, up from under 8 million in 2007, researchers reported Nov. 17 in the journal Neurology.

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Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 20, 2025

U.S. Making No Progress In Protecting Pregnancy Health, March Of Dimes Report Card Says

The United States has received another barely passing pregnancy health grade from the March of Dimes after another year in which 1 out of 10 babies were born prematurely.

It’s the fourth consecutive year the nation has received a historically low D+ grade, the March of Dimes said in its 2025 Report Card.

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Plasma Treatment Shows Promise For Menopause Symptoms Among Breast Cancer Survivors

Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter November 20, 2025

Plasma Treatment Shows Promise For Menopause Symptoms Among Breast Cancer Survivors

Plasma infusions may help breast cancer survivors avoid genital and urinary symptoms while on hormone blockers, a recent study says.

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Advanced Drugs Should Be Used First In Crohn's Disease, New Guidelines Suggest

New guidelines recommend doctors tackle Crohn’s disease head-on, calling for the use of cutting-edge drugs as early as possible to quell the autoimmune GI disorder as quickly as possible.

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