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Measles returns as vaccination rates decline, most deaths among unvaccinated adolescent children: WHO, CDC

WHO and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are warning against the re-emergence of measles, an infectious disease that has been eliminated in several countries. In 2023, approximately 10.3 million cases were reported, an alarming escalate of 20% compared to the previous year. Officials are raising concerns as the number of preventable […]

Telemedicine app found to improve retention rates in opioid utilize disorder treatment

Patients who began treatment for opioid utilize disorder through a telemedicine mobile app stayed in treatment for six months longer than those who began treatment in an in-person clinic, according to a modern study from Oregon Health & Science University. A study published in Journal of Addiction and Substance Employ Treatmentis one of the first […]