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Study shows gaps in new nursing graduates' work readiness

About 60 percent of nurses with less than two years' work experience are uncomfortable with performing procedures of higher complexity—such as responding to a critical clinical emergency, performing tracheostomy (a surgically ...

Surgery

Australia's potential as a global leader for surgical AI

Australia and New Zealand could become international leaders in the safe use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surgery, but first, there need to be guidelines in place to safeguard patients, according to University of Adelaide ...

Medical research

Scientists grow human-like kidneys in pigs

Chinese scientists have succeeded in growing kidneys containing human cells in pig embryos, a world first that could one day help address organ donation shortages.

Gerontology & Geriatrics

Care robots: Ethical perceptions and acceptance

Countries like Japan are experiencing declining birth rates and an aging population. The increased burden of care for this aging population may lead to a shortage of caregivers in a decade's time. Thus, the recruitment and ...

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