Medical economics
Increases in suicide rate linked to 'shocks' in the economy
A study by the University of Southampton has shown a link between unexpected economic performance and a rise in the suicide rate.
Mar 11, 2024
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News tagged with business school
Medical economics
Biology, anatomy, and finance? More med students want business degrees too
Jasen Gundersen never considered a career in business when he entered medical school nearly three decades ago to become a rural primary care doctor.
Dec 14, 2023
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Addiction
Retail outlets for legal marijuana may be associated with alcohol co-use among high school students: Study
Given the increasing trend toward legalizing marijuana in many states, there is growing concern that underage youth may find the drug easier to access. In fact, a recent study reported in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol ...
Oct 16, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study highlights link between performance-related pay and ill health
A study led by the University of Aberdeen has found that workers who rely on performance-related pay (PRP) are at higher risk of chronic stress, heart disease and poor mental health.
May 17, 2023
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Genetics
Study identifies genetic markers related to leadership
A new study led by the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School has identified the locations of nine significant genetic markers associated with leadership. For the first time, this allows researchers to examine ...
Mar 16, 2022
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Medications
Smarter prescriptions from doctors could save NHS billions
GP's could save billions of pounds for the NHS by switching patients' prescriptions from patented medicine to alternative drugs whose patent has expired, a new study shows. Researchers found that whilst some practitioners ...
Nov 19, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Florida board reverses mask mandate, complies with DeSantis
A South Florida school district that voted last week to require facial coverings when in-person learning resumes this month now says it will comply with Gov. Ron DeSantis' executive order preventing mask mandates in schools, ...
Aug 3, 2021
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Better healthcare management can reduce the risk of delirium among older adults
Elderly patients with neurological conditions are significantly more likely to develop delirium shortly after they are hospitalized.
Jul 23, 2021
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Health
Improved business models needed if eHealth companies are to support older people effectively
New sustainable and scalable business models must be created if eHealth companies are to deliver effective health and social care services for older people.
Jul 13, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Going with your gut can result in better decision-making than using detailed data methods, study shows
Managers who use their gut instinct together with simple decision-making strategies may make equally good, but faster, decisions as those who use data to reach an outcome, a new study has found.
Jun 18, 2021
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