Antimicrobial Resistance can be reduced substantially if we improve public knowledge and attitudes towards antimicrobial use
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A survey of knowledge and attitudes towards antibiotic use and resistance among teachers in the Republic of Kenya: Implications…
Background Antimicrobial resistance is a significant public health threat. In Kenya, schools are targeted for public education to promote knowledge and attitudes towards the proper use of antimicrobials. However, there are limited studies that have investigated…
Since a new law passed in April 2021, many patients can access their test results before their doctors do, but they often find them difficult to understand, increasing their overall worry. Scientists recommend hospitals include standard reports.
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People find medical test results hard to understand, increasing overall worry
In a published research letter in JAMA, researchers tested whether people could understand standard pathology reports and whether a patient-centered report might improve understanding.
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Exposure to low-credibility online health content is limited and concentrated among older adults in the US. Low-credibility website exposure was also found to be greatest among conservatives and those who consume more right-leaning news.
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Exposure to low-credibility online health content is limited and is concentrated among older adults
Nature Aging - Concerns over health misinformation online are becoming increasingly important. Here the authors show that older adults are more likely than younger people to encounter...
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