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HPV self-testing expands cervical cancer screening

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Earlier detection could reduce deaths from the disease in high-risk, underscreened populations.

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Map reveals wiring in the human eye for best vision

The first census of neurons and their synapse-level connectivity in a fovea shows unique features of the human nervous system.
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Healthcare workers reflect on COVID-19 stigma

Frontline clinicians said that fear, burnout and public messaging influenced their feelings of blame and inadequacy during the pandemic.
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New funding to expand Global Burden of Disease study

The Gates Foundation provides a landmark grant to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the UW School of Medicine.
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AI identifies health risks from routine sleep study data

Researchers develop an AI model that identifies patient groups with long-term health vulnerabilities.
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Information lacking on remote abortion-care options

Many don’t know remote options include FDA-approved medications and online conferencing with licensed clinicians, a newly published paper suggests.
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