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Do chatbot avatars prompt bias in health care

Web5 hours ago · A chatbot's avatar might also reinforce social stereotypes. Chatbots that exhibit feminine features, for example, may reinforce biases on women's roles in health

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Including race in clinical algorithms can both reduce and …

(1 days ago) Web20 hours ago · Health practitioners are increasingly concerned that because race is a social construct, and the biological mechanisms of how race affects clinical outcomes are often …

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Men: Here are the health screenings you need

(5 days ago) Web17 hours ago · Start at age 18. How often: Periodically or annually if aged 65 and older. Regular exams by your doctor are used to screen for current and potential medical …

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New health indicator could change how we measure and …

(1 days ago) WebThe term 'well-being' entered popular vocabulary during the COVID-19 pandemic soon after lockdown and quarantine. People discovered that without the ability …

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More than 1 in 6 unvaccinated people report health effects of …

(4 days ago) WebThe findings show that 17% of participants did not return to normal health and 18% reported COVID-19 related symptoms 24 months after initial infection.. Most …

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Healthy vascular fat during menopause may stave off dementia …

(Just Now) Web16 hours ago · A new study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia is further evidence that the menopause transition is a particularly important time for women and their doctors to pay …

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Logging on for health: More older adults use patient portals, but

(9 days ago) WebFar more older adults these days log on to secure websites or apps to connect with their health information or have a virtual health care appointment, …

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'Climate change is the greatest challenge facing …

(6 days ago) WebA new report, coordinated by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), provides an overview of the health impacts of climate change and ways to counteract them. The …

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New study shows quitting smoking can improve mental health

(7 days ago) WebA new cohort study has provided compelling evidence that quitting smoking can lead to improved mental health outcomes among people with and without mental …

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Fetal exposure to PCBs found to affect hearing health later in life

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Men's mental health: Symptoms, treatments and where to find …

(1 days ago) WebCommon mental health conditions in men. According to Mental Health America, the most common men's mental health conditions are: Depression and suicide. …

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Addressing the oral health needs of people living with HIV/AIDS

(Just Now) WebPeople living with HIV/AIDS are susceptible to a long list of oral conditions. According to the National Institutes of Health, these can include chronic dry mouth and …

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Heart health is sub-optimal among American Indian/Alaska …

(Just Now) WebHeart health risks emerge early in life in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women and are increased by social factors—like high levels of experiencing …

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More than 3 in 5 children do not receive timely mental health …

(1 days ago) Web1 day ago · In the United States, 11,258 youth experienced nonfatal firearm injuries in 2020. Children who survive firearm injuries are at increased risk for adverse mental health …

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Challenges faced by healthcare workers during COVID-19 …

(7 days ago) WebCredit: 2021 Yusuke Seino et al., Asian Bioethics Review. In the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, while many of us remained in the safety of our own homes, …

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Denials of health insurance claims are rising, and getting weirder

(6 days ago) WebOne insurer denied 49% of claims in 2021; another's turndowns hit an astonishing 80% in 2020. Despite the potentially dire impact that denials have on …

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A visit to 'Dr. Google' makes patients better at diagnosis

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Health care coalition jockeys over Medi-Cal spending, eyes …

(2 days ago) Web19 hours ago · Influential health care interests are jockeying over a potential infusion of $19.4 billion into Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid program, while also angling for a 2024 …

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Opinion: To boost health care teams' effectiveness, integrate

(4 days ago) WebCitation: Opinion: To boost health care teams' effectiveness, integrate organizational sciences research with tech development (2023, May 30) retrieved 5 June …

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Florida not doing enough to keep children on Medicaid, health …

(6 days ago) Web19 hours ago · Health care advocates are sounding the alarm over how Florida is handling last month's end of emergency Medicaid, which they warn could force thousands of …

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Team develops smartphone app to enhance midwifery care in …

(2 days ago) WebThey conducted the study in two health facilities in Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania, between October 2019 and March 2021. The app includes knowledge …

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