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In an analysis of over 65,000 infants from Japan, children exposed to pet cats or indoor dogs during fetal development or early infancy tended to have fewer food allergies compared to other children, according to a study published March 29, 2023 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Hisao Okabe from the Fukushima Regional Center for the Japan Environment and Children's Study, Japan, and colleagues.

Overdose mortality among people age 65 and older quadrupled over 20 years, suggesting the need for greater mental health and substance use disorder policies addressed at curbing the trend, a new research paper finds.

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), is highly aggressive and lethal. It is the most prevalent type of pancreatic cancer, making up 90% of cases; it also has a high rate of metastasis, with an average five-year survival rate of less than 10%.

People with atopic (allergic) diseases like asthma or eczema may be at heightened risk of the painful and often disabling joint condition, osteoarthritis, finds research published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

A detailed analysis of consumed food showed there is a need to improve diets in long-term care (LTC) homes to make them healthier for residents.

A National Institutes of Health team has identified a compound already approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that keeps light-sensitive photoreceptors alive in three models of Leber congenital amaurosis type 10 (LCA 10), an inherited retinal ciliopathy disease that often results in severe visual impairment or blindness in early childhood.

Children born to mothers who had COVID-19 during pregnancy may be more likely to develop obesity, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 -- Long-term waterborne-ingested nitrate is associated with an increased risk for prostate cancer, especially aggressive tumors, according to a study published online March 8 in Environmental Health Perspectives. Carolina...

WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 -- New advice from the World Health Organization (WHO) says healthy children and teens may not need additional COVID-19 shots, though they may need to catch up on other routine vaccines. “The public health impact of...

WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 -- People suffering from sciatica gain lasting relief from a procedure that uses a fine needle to heat nerve roots near the spine, a new clinical trial shows. The minimally invasive procedure, called pulsed radiofrequency...

WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 -- Patients with higher body mass index (BMI) have higher revision rates for cemented unicompartmental knee replacements (UKRs), but not for the cementless UKRs, according to a study published online March 7 in the Journal...

WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 -- A novel risk assessment tool can be used preoperatively to identify patients at risk for contrast-associated acute kidney injury (CA-AKI) after elective endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR), according to...

WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 -- Successful pulmonary vein isolation is achieved in the majority of patients undergoing atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation, with a low rate of complications, according to a study published in the March 7 issue of the...

WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 -- Poor sleep, especially for individuals with sleep-related breathing disorders, is negatively associated with a cardiovascular disease (CVD)-free life, according to a study published online March 2 in BMC...

WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 -- Racial and ethnic-minority populations may experience disparities in pulmonary fibrosis (PF)-related outcomes, according to a study published online March 10 in JAMA Network Open. Ayodeji Adegunsoye, M.D., from...

Amazon Pharmacy is currently offering coupons for eight brand name medications treating diabetes, asthma, obesity, emphysema and others, and said it plans to add more coupons over time.

WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the over-the-counter use of a nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose. Research has shown that wider availability of naloxone (Narcan) could save lives...

WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 -- The consequences of COVID-19 during pregnancy are still unfolding, but a new study delivers sobering news: Prenatal exposure to the virus may be linked to childhood obesity. Looking at nearly 280 infants, researchers...

WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 -- For patients with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), bimekizumab shows promise in phase 3 trials, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, held from...

WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 -- Emergency department visits for attempted suicides rose globally among youth during the pandemic, according to a review published online March 9 in The Lancet Psychiatry. Sheri Madigan, Ph.D., from the University of...

WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 -- Genomic loci significantly associated with addiction have been identified in a genome-wide association meta-analysis, the results of which were published online March 22 in Nature Mental Health. Alexander S. Hatoum,...

WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 -- Screening mammography outcomes are better for women undergoing digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) versus digital mammography (DM), according to a study published online March 14 in Radiology. Emily F. Conant, M.D., from...

WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Don Young already had been through an excruciating ordeal with throat cancer that included removal of his larynx, multiple hospitalizations and a doctor's prediction of six months to...

WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 -- For those who want to get active but feel that joining a gym or exercising on a daily basis is a bridge too far, new research may have found the sweet spot: walking. After stacking the walking habits of 3,100 adults up...

Researchers discussing the effects of dried fruits on overall gastrointestinal (GI) health.

Researchers assessed the impact of consuming unprocessed, minimally processed, and ultra-processed foods on diet quality.

The groups argue the expansion of the FCA would threaten the “legitimate business activities of every government contractor, hospital, healthcare provider, health insurance provider, and grant recipient in the nation.”

Expenses were still high in February, though rising prices for goods and services were more to blame than costly labor, according to the report.

A new study has revealed that levels of a serum protein called carbamoyl phosphate synthetase 1 (CPS1), which is short-lived...

Fujirebio has launched the fully automated Lumipulse G NfL CSF and Lumipulse G NfL Blood CLEIA (chemiluminescent enzyme immunoassay) assays...

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Hasret Altan-Martin from Sartorius about the ongoing emergence of lateral flow assays in diagnostics.

WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 – Congressional leaders introduced a bill on Tuesday that would further restrict access to the veterinary drug xylazine, which is now being added to fentanyl powder. Also known as tranq, the drug is meant to be a sedative...

WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 -- Getting the flu isn’t fun for many reasons, but it can also trigger a heart attack, a new study suggests. A heart attack is six times more likely in the week after a person is diagnosed with flu than in the year before...

WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 -- Following a mass shooting that killed three children and three adults at a private Christian school in Tennessee on Monday, public officials are again talking about how to stop the never-ending cycle of gun violence in...

Too much time online might raise kids' odds for mental health woes. A new study links excessive screen time to the mood disorders, and found brain changes that contribute to the disorders. Read more Flu ups short-term odds for heart attack 6-fold....

WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 -- Giving patients who have septic shock a combo of two steroids could potentially be a lifesaver, according to a new study. Researchers found that patients receiving a combination of hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone had...

WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 -- People who are blind are better at sensing their own heartbeats, according to a new study that found blindness appears to heighten one's ability to feel signals from the inner body. Researchers from Sweden and Poland...

WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 -- Researchers are closing in on another immune system “hideout” that HIV uses to persist in the human body for years. A subset of white blood cells called myeloid cells can harbor HIV in people who’ve been virally...

WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 -- Children’s screen use could be altering their developing brains as they enter adolescence and increasing their risk for mood disorders, a major new study finds. Children ages 9 and 10 who spend more time on...

Sepsis is a leading cause of hospital deaths. Now, a new host (patient) immune response test can identify 19 mRNA...

A new test is designed to detect antibodies for both HIV-1/2 and syphilis using a single sample obtained through a...

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- Health care providers rarely screen for firearm access, according to a study published in the April issue of Preventive Medicine. Allison E. Bond, from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and colleagues...

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- Recent COVID-19 infection seems not to be associated with the risk for adverse postoperative outcomes, according to a research letter published online March 28 in JAMA Network Open. William J. O'Brien, from the Center for...

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- The number and proportion of pediatric medical health hospitalizations is increasing, with most mental health hospitalizations in 2019 due to attempted suicide, suicidal ideation, or self-injury, according to a study...

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- Adults exposed in utero to the antiemetic Bendectin (doxylamine/pyridoxine/dicyclomine), prescribed during pregnancy in the 1960s, have an increased risk for colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online...

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- Following onset of COVID-19, there was a decrease in activity, represented by a reduction in daily step counts, according to a research letter published online March 20 in JAMA Network Open. Stacy Desine, from the...

Growing concerns over the potential health effects of exposure to phthalates have led to a search for safer alternatives. Researchers found that the chemical acetyl tributyl citrate (ATBC) might not be the best replacement.

Sleep scientists' analyses show associations between early classes, less sleep, poor attendance and reduced grade point average. Studies in secondary and junior college students have shown that later start times can have positive impacts on grades.

Weight loss was associated with decreased risk factors for cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes for at least five years -- even if some weight was regained, according to a review of research on behavioral weight loss programs. People who lost weight through an intensive behavioral weight loss program had lower systolic blood pressure levels, total cholesterol-to-good cholesterol ratio and HbA1c levels (a diabetes marker), when compared to people who did not participate in a program or participated in a lower-intensity behavioral program.

Researchers found that preschoolers prefer learning from what they perceive as a competent robot over an incompetent human. This study is the first to use both a human speaker and a robot to see if children deem social affiliation and similarity more important than competency when choosing which source to trust and learn from.

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- If you’re one of the millions of people with allergic asthma or eczema, you may be more likely to develop the wear-and-tear form of arthritis as you age. This is the main finding from a new study that examined the...

Ohio Attorney General David Yost filed suit on Monday against the payers' PBMs, along with Prime Therapeutics, for allegedly sharing pricing information and driving up drug prices.

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- Researchers have discovered that two drugs might be better than one for women who have advanced endometrial cancer. Combining chemotherapy and immunotherapy or a monoclonal antibody at the same time helped these patients...

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- Hypertension may precede premature cardiac damage in young adults, according to a study published online March 2 in The Journal of Pediatrics. Andrew O. Agbaje, M.D., from University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio, used...

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- Few youths with sickle cell anemia (SCA) receive hydroxyurea despite national guidelines recommending its use, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Network Open. Sarah L. Reeves, Ph.D., from University...

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- For patients with nonsegmental vitiligo, continued improvement in seen during a long-term extension of ruxolitinib treatment, according to study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, held...

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- Food insecurity is common among community-dwelling older adults and is associated with a decline in executive function, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Network Open. Boeun Kim, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.N.,...

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- Children with mental health problems are flooding America's hospitals. A new study of 4.8 million pediatric hospitalizations between 2009 and 2019 found that the number of acute care hospitalizations for kids with mental...

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- Patients with atopic disease have an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study published online March 27 in the Annals of Rheumatic Disease. Matthew C. Baker, M.D., from Stanford University in...

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- Being married with children is associated with a greater earnings penalty for female physicians, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Health Forum. Lucy Skinner, from Geisel School of Medicine at...

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- Young adult and childhood overweight are determinants of the risk for venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in adult men, according to a study published online March 1 in the Journal of Internal Medicine. Lina Lilja, from...

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- Subclinical, obstructive coronary atherosclerosis is associated with increased risk for myocardial infarction in asymptomatic persons aged 40 years and older, according to a study published online March 28 in the Annals of...

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- Overall, 4.7 percent of students with disabilities experience homelessness across seven states and Washington D.C., according to a study published online March 28 in Pediatrics. Emily Bock, from the Boston University...

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- People with irregular sleep patterns may face substantially higher odds of high blood pressure than those who stick to a schedule, even when they get the recommended amount of sleep each...

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- Endogenous ghrelin is associated with longitudinal weight gain in girls and young women with anorexia nervosa, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Network Open. Youngjung R. Kim, M.D., Ph.D., from...

Walgreens’ U.S. healthcare division, including VillageMD, recorded $1.6 billion in sales in the quarter, an increase of $1.1 billion from last year.

Bertolini brings decades of experience in the payer sector — including overseeing Aetna’s $70 billion sale to CVS in 2018 — to Oscar as the insurer works toward profitability.

The WHO has identified tuberculosis (TB) as the leading global bacterial infectious killer, causing more than 1.5 million deaths each...

Detecting the hepatitis C virus in dried blood spot (DBS) samples can be difficult during early reinfection, as these samples...

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- When a child is hospitalized, cost may not be the greatest worry but the out-of-pocket expense can be substantial in the United States, even for those with insurance. A Michigan Medicine study found that U.S. families...

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- When someone lives through an opioid overdose, taking the medication buprenorphine lowers their risk of death if they OD again, according to new research. Buprenorphine is a medication used to treat opioid use disorder....

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- Could inhaling a deep whiff of another person’s sweat help ease crippling social anxiety? Quite possibly, new Swedish research suggests. The notion stems from a trial that involved just 48 women. All struggled with...

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 – Millions of middle-aged folks may be walking around with no symptoms of heart disease, and yet they still face a higher risk for a heart attack, new research shows. What gives? Subclinical or silent heart disease may...

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- It can be downright discouraging to work hard to lose 10 pounds, only to regain a few later. But don’t be downhearted -- a new evidence review says the important heart health benefits of weight loss are sustained...

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- In yet another sign of the stress that can haunt gay, lesbian and bisexual youth, a new study finds that compared with their straight peers, they are twice as likely to report trouble falling asleep or staying...

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- Pregnancy should be a special time, but allergies can make you miserable. It is estimated that up to 20% of pregnant women suffer with allergies. In some cases, women may notice that their allergy symptoms become even...

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 -- Close relationships -- and whether your experiences within those relationships are positive or negative -- could influence your physical health. New research found that the way you feel about your close relationships may...

Researchers have developed an affordable and fast finger-prick test for diagnosing trichomonas vaginalis, a sexually transmitted infection that is highly...

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- The pandemic period was characterized by an increase in emotional distress in 2020, followed by a decline in 2021, according to a study published online March 27 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of...

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- Preoperative medical consultation prior to elective surgery is associated with an increase in adverse postoperative outcomes, according to a study published online March 27 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Weiwei Beckerleg,...

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- Most patients, including those receiving nonnormal results, prefer to receive test results though an online patient portal immediately, according to a study published online March 20 in JAMA Network Open. Bryan D. Steitz,...

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- Adolescents' positive perceptions of their relationships with their parents are associated with favorable outcomes in young adulthood, according to a study published online March 21 in JAMA Network Open. Carol A. Ford,...

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- For patients with acute low back pain, the comparative effectiveness and safety of analgesic medications is unclear, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online March 22 in The BMJ. Michael A....

The expansion puts an end to a decade-plus political battle in North Carolina over Medicaid and illustrates mounting support for the program.

A nutrition scientist who has spent his career studying breast milk has demonstrated how beneficial microbes in the gut of infants use nitrogen from human milk to support pediatric nutrition and development.

By the summer of 2021, turnover at Memorial Hermann reached 30%. The organization implemented new staffing models and invested in greater staff support. Turnover is now down by half.

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- Practitioner-supported, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy self-help (MBCT-SH) is superior to standard recommended treatment for mild-to-moderate depression, according to a study published online March 22 in JAMA...

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- Adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) have an increased risk for developing melanoma, basal cell carcinoma (BCC), and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), with significantly higher risks seen for moderate-to-severe versus mild AD,...

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- Smokeless tobacco use is associated with an increased incidence of peripheral artery disease, similar to that seen with cigarette smoking, according to a study recently published in the American Journal of Preventive...

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- In live pregnancies ending in a miscarriage, embryonic morphological development is delayed, according to a study published online March 26 in Human Reproduction. Carsten S. Pietersma, from the University Medical Center...

A new study reveals that art has a powerful effect on people's bodies and emotions.

Filters fitted to vehicle exhaust systems to remove particulate matter pollution have limited impact on ultrafine particles, new research shows.

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- Treatment with nirmatrelvir during the acute phase of COVID-19 may reduce the risk for postacute adverse health outcomes, according to a study published online March 23 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Yan Xie, Ph.D., from the...

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- Chances of graduating from lower and upper secondary education are significantly lower for children born by cesarean section (CS), according to a study published online March 22 in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica...

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- Miscarriages are devastating and often seem to happen out of nowhere, but researchers may have found a new high-tech way to predict which pregnancies are likely to end in miscarriage and which ones are not. The use of 3D...

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- The risk for cancer transmission in transplants from deceased donors with primary brain tumors is low and long-term transplant outcomes are favorable, according to a study published online March 22 in JAMA Surgery. George...

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- Turnover among operative staff is associated with procedural inefficiency during total joint arthroplasty, according to a study published online March 22 in JAMA Surgery. Henry C. Cousins, M.Phil., from Stanford Health...

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- It’s long been thought that working out helps a person stay sharp, but a new review argues there’s little solid scientific evidence for the mental benefits of physical exercise. Individual clinical trial...

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- Patients with invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) have an increased risk for acute myocardial infarction (AMI), with the elevated risk persisting for one year, according to a study published online Feb. 8 in Clinical...

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- For depressed or anxious children, taking melatonin may afford a good night's sleep and, as a result, lower the odds they will harm themselves, new research suggests. The risk of self-harm increased before melatonin was...

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- People with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection have an increased risk for gastrointestinal disorders after the acute phase of COVID-19, according to a study published online March 7 in Nature...

Employment in ambulatory services is now well above pre-pandemic levels, as healthcare jobs recuperate from pandemic-driven shortages, according to nonprofit Altarum.

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell is back home more than two weeks after he fell at a private dinner and was hospitalized with a concussion and broken rib. The Senate Minority Leader spent five days in the hospital and the remainder of...

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Cynthia Felix Jeffers was a baby when her 12-day-old sister died from a congenital heart defect. She was 22 when her brother, a week shy of 20, died from the same condition. Cynthia,...

Only 28% of cancer patients currently undergo a comprehensive analysis of all nine actionable cancer biomarkers, and up to 64%...

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- Women who have both of their ovaries removed before age 43 have an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease or parkinsonism, according to a recent study. This may owe to the sudden loss of estrogen and other...

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- Boys born to women who had COVID-19 during pregnancy may be at risk for developmental delays, a new study suggests. Delays in speech and motor function were the most commonly diagnosed conditions in these children at 12...

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- If you are experiencing mysterious recurrent vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain, you may want to consider that a tick could be responsible. When the lone star tick bites a person, it can transmit something called...

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- While all Americans could benefit from proposed new limits on what’s called PM2.5 air pollution, new research indicates the change has the potential to benefit Black and low-income Americans the most. The limits...

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- While thinking declines can be a common symptom of multiple sclerosis in women, new research suggests sleep, or lack of it, could be making matters worse. "Sleep disorders have gained substantial recognition for their role...

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- While an incubator can save the life of a premature baby, it may be contributing to hearing loss in these vulnerable infants. A new study published March 27 in Frontiers in Pediatrics assessed the sounds in the neonatal...

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- Teenagers with the nighttime breathing disorder sleep apnea may have brains that look a little different from their peers', a new study suggests. Researchers found that among nearly 100 teens who underwent brain scans,...

The global market for cardiac troponin (cTn) diagnostics is expected to achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4%,...

SUNDAY, March 26, 2023 -- Early detection of childhood hearing loss is crucial but also challenging because babies can’t tell their parents or doctors exactly what’s wrong. About 2 to 3 of every 1,000 kids is born with permanent hearing...

SATURDAY, March 25, 2023 -- While some gamble socially and others do it for a living, it’s a serious addiction for those who have an uncontrollable urge to keep going at the risk of losing everything. “In our brain, the centers involved...

Many people who have dieted are familiar with the yo-yo effect: after the diet, the kilos are quickly put back on. Researchers have now shown in mice that communication in the brain changes during a diet: The nerve cells that mediate the feeling of hunger receive stronger signals, so that the mice eat significantly more after the diet and gain weight more quickly. In the long term, these findings could help developing drugs to prevent this amplification and help to maintain a reduced body weight after dieting.

MitoQ, a mitochondrial antioxidant that is available to the public as a diet supplement, was found in a mouse study to reverse the detrimental effects that HIV and antiretroviral therapy (ART) have on mitochondria in the brain, heart, aorta, lungs, kidney and liver.

The glycoprotein V of the blood platelets is an important switch point for haemostasis and thrombus formation. This new finding could have great clinical potential.

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can screen for genetic mutations in cancerous brain tumors in less...

CND Life Sciences has developed the first-ever test in the market that can examine the nerves inside the human body...

Metabolic pathways consist of a series of biochemical reactions in cells that convert a starting component into other products. There is growing evidence that metabolic pathways coupled with external stress factors influence the health of cells and tissues. Many human diseases, including retinal or neurodegenerative diseases, are associated with imbalances in metabolic pathways.

The medicinal secrets of the Chilean soapbark tree have been laid bare, unlocking a future of more potent, affordable, and sustainably sought vaccines. Researchers have taken a major step forward in addressing this problem, by using a combination of genome mining and bioengineering techniques to produce saponin-based vaccine adjuvants in the laboratory without harvesting material directly from trees.

Intestinal bacteria are often the trigger of complications after surgery. A solution to this problem could come from the liver.

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body does not produce enough insulin, or does not use it efficiently. It is caused by the combination of a genetic predisposition to obesity, sedentarism and an unhealthy diet, and it affects millions of people around the world. Now, researchers have identified a molecular mechanism involved in the development of this disease.

Researchers have used pluripotent stem cells to make thymus organoids that support the development of patient-specific T-cells. The proof-of-concept work provides the basis for studying human thymus function, T-cell development, and transplant immunity.

Research has revealed a type of RNA, previously considered to be 'junk,' that may help doctors distinguish and treat a subgroup of patients with medulloblastoma.

Physicists have developed a dynamical model of animal behavior that may explain some mysteries surrounding associative learning going back to Pavlov's dogs.

Scientists have discovered a mechanism that linked a leukemic mutation to varying potentials for disease development -- a discovery which could eventually lead to a way to identify patients with the mutation who are most at risk. The mutation is in a gene called TET2, which is prevalent in patients with myeloid leukemia. The scientists labeled and tracked individual blood stem cells in mice with the mutation and found that a subset of blood stem cells and their progeny -- known as clones -- made an outsized contribution to the overall population of blood and immune cells. The over-contributing clones tended to produce a lot of 'myeloid' cells including immune cells called granulocytes, which may potentially lead to myeloid leukemia.

New research advances scientific understanding of how the brain weighs decisions involving what people like or value, such as choosing which book to read, which restaurant to pick for lunch -- or even, which slot machine to play in a casino.

A study explains the unusual radar signatures of icy satellites orbiting Jupiter and Saturn. Their radar signatures, which differ significantly from those of rocky worlds and most ice on Earth, have long been a vexing question for the scientific community.

Researchers have found that the body's process of removing old and damaged cell parts, is also an essential part of tackling infections that take hold within our cells, like TB. If this natural process can be harnessed with new treatments, it could present an alternative to, or improve use of antibiotics, especially where bacteria have become resistant to existing drugs.

Using artificial intelligence, researchers have discovered how to screen for genetic mutations in cancerous brain tumors in under 90 seconds -- and possibly streamline the diagnosis and treatment of gliomas, a study suggests. The newly developed system, DeepGlioma, identified mutations used by the World Health Organization to define molecular subgroups of diffuse glioma with an average accuracy over 90%.

More magnesium in our daily diet leads to better brain health as we age, according to scientists.

Engineers are harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and wireless technology to unobtrusively monitor elderly people in their living spaces and provide early detection of emerging health problems.

Continued warming of the climate would see a rise in the number and spread of potentially fatal infections caused by bacteria found along parts of the coast of the United States. Vibrio vulnificus bacteria grow in warm shallow coastal waters and can infect a cut or insect bite during contact with seawater. The researchers predict that by 2041--2060 infections may spread to encompass major population centers around New York. Combined with a growing and increasingly elderly population, who are more susceptible to infection, annual case numbers could double.

High fitness levels may reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease in men with high blood pressure, according to a 29-year study.

Roche has entered into a collaboration with Eli Lilly to support the development of Roche’s Elecsys Amyloid Plasma Panel (EAPP)...

Older adults with depression are actually aging faster than their peers, researchers report. They also have poor cardiovascular and brain health.

Mpox -- previously known as 'monkeypox' -- is currently spreading worldwide. Researchers have now identified a compound that could help fight the disease.

The cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator has been studied for years but the new efforts have yielded important insights.

Changes in the brain caused by Alzheimer's disease are associated with shortening of the telomeres -- the protective caps on the ends of chromosomes that shorten as cells age -- according to a new study.

If you live near a busy road you might feel like the constant sound of roaring engines, honking horns and wailing sirens makes your blood pressure rise. Now a new study confirms it can do exactly that.

Researchers have developed a new type of neural implant that could restore limb function to amputees and others who have lost the use of their arms or legs. In a study carried out in rats, researchers from the University of Cambridge used the device to improve the connection between the brain and paralysed limbs. The device combines flexible electronics and human stem cells -- the body's 'reprogrammable' master cells -- to better integrate with the nerve and drive limb function.

Mutations in genes that form the desmosome are the most common cause of the cardiac disease arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM), which affects one in 2000 to 5000 people worldwide. Researchers have now discovered how a mutation in the desmosomal gene plakophilin-2 leads to ACM. They found that the structural and functional changes in ACM hearts caused by a plakophilin-2 mutation are the result of increased desmosomal protein degradation. The results further our understanding of ACM and could contribute to the development of new therapies for this disease.

A new multidisciplinary study opens an exciting non-invasive therapeutic avenue for healing muscle injuries in elderly patients. Using a robotic mechanotherapy device on aged muscle, the researchers found that the same treatment that helps young muscle heal faster after injury actually has the opposite effect with aging -- it exacerbated the injury. After pinpointing mechanotherapy-induced differences in immunity between young and old muscles, they showed that anti-inflammatory therapy enabled mechanotherapy to achieve healing effects in aged muscles.

It is well known that the microbiomes of athletes are different from of those who are sedentary. To investigate how exercise shapes the gut microbiota in non-athletes, the study assessed information on the type, time and intensity of exercise in relation to microbiomes in a large cohort of middle-aged adults.

Memory B cells play a critical role to provide long-term immunity after a vaccination or infection. Researchers have now described a distinct and novel subset of memory B cells that predict long-lived antibody responses to influenza vaccination in humans. These effector memory B cells appear to be poised for a rapid serum antibody response upon secondary challenge one year later.

Scientists have gained new insights into the part of the brain that gives us a sense of direction, by tracking neural activity with the latest advances in brain imaging techniques. The findings shed light on how the brain orients itself in changing environments -- and even the processes that can go wrong with degenerative diseases like dementia, that leave people feeling lost and confused.

People who have low bone density may have an increased risk of developing dementia compared to people who have higher bone density. The study does not prove that low bone density causes dementia. It only shows an association.

For mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever, the abundance of the insects in places where people gather has long served as the main barometer for infection risk. A new study, however, suggests that the number of 'hidden' infections tied to a place, or cases of infected people who show no symptoms, is the key indicator for dengue risk.

Researchers have developed a handheld sensor that tests perspiration for cortisol and provides results in eight minutes, a key advance in monitoring a hormone whose levels are a marker for many illnesses including various cancers.

Chocolate bars, chips and fries - why can't we just ignore them in the supermarket? Researchers have now shown that foods with a high fat and sugar content change our brain: If we regularly eat even small amounts of them, the brain learns to consume precisely these foods in the future.

In 1802, Ludwig van Beethoven asked his brothers to request that his doctor, J.A. Schmidt, describe his malady -- his progressive hearing loss -- to the world upon his death so that 'as far as possible at least the world will be reconciled to me after my death.' Now, more than two centuries later, a team of researchers have partially fulfilled his wish by analyzing DNA they lifted and pieced together from locks of his hair.

By combing through genomic data of over 1 million people of European or African descent, scientists have identified genes commonly inherited across addiction disorders, regardless of the substance being used. This dataset -- one of largest and most diverse of its kind -- may help reveal new treatment targets across multiple substance use disorders, including for people diagnosed with more than one. The findings also reinforce the role of the dopamine system in addiction, by showing that the combination of genes underlying addiction disorders was also associated with regulation of dopamine signaling.

Researchers describe why SARS-CoV-2 subvariants spread more rapidly than the original virus strain, and how an early treatment might have made people more susceptible to future infections.

Physicists have built a new technology on a microchip by combining two Nobel Prize-winning techniques. This microchip could measure distances in materials at high precision, for example underwater or for medical imaging. Because the technology uses sound vibrations instead of light, it is useful for high-precision position measurements in opaque materials. There's no need for complex feedback loops or for tuning certain parameters to get it to operate properly. This makes it a very simple and low-power technology, that is much easier to miniaturize on a microchip. What makes it special is that it doesn't need any precision hardware and is therefore easy to produce. It only requires inserting a laser, and nothing else. The instrument could lead to new techniques to monitor the Earth's climate and human health.

Researchers behind the UK's first pilot public health surveillance system based on analysis of wastewater say that routine monitoring at sewage treatment works could provide a powerful early warning system for the next flu or norovirus epidemic, alerting hospitals to prepare and providing public health agencies with vital health information.

New research finds that simply anticipating stress related to political elections causes adverse physical health effects. However, the study also finds there is something people can do to mitigate those negative health effects.

Scientists have developed wearable microscopes that offer unprecedented insight into the signaling patterns that occur within the spinal cords of...

A research team working on a new non-invasive screening method for Type 2 diabetes (T2D) has used self-developed proton transfer...

A research team working on a new non-invasive screening method for Type 2 diabetes (T2D) has used self-developed proton transfer...

A mosquito known only by its scientific name, Culex lactator, is the latest to establish in the Sunshine State, according to a new study.

Language that is easier to process encourages continued reading, as does language that evokes anxious, exciting, and hopeful emotions.

Deleting a gene that promotes magnesium transport into mitochondria (which are cells' power plants) resulted in more efficient metabolism of sugar and fat in the energy centers. The result: skinny, healthy mice. Now the research team, has developed a small-molecule drug that accomplishes the same effect in mice.

While listening to a favorite song is a known mood booster, researchers have discovered that music-listening interventions also can make medicines more effective.

There is a relative increase of 20% to 30% in breast cancer risk associated with both combined and progesterone-only contraceptives, whatever the mode of delivery, though with five years of use, the 15-year absolute excess incidence is at most 265 cases per 100,000 users, according to a new study.

New research has debunked the idea that there is an 'obesity paradox', whereby patients with heart failure who are overweight or obese are thought to be less likely to end up in hospital or die than people of normal weight. The study, which is published in the European Heart Journal, shows that if doctors measure the ratio of waist to height of their patients, rather than looking at their body mass index (BMI), the supposed survival advantage for people with a BMI of 25kg/m2 or more disappears.

A leaflet telling patients about all the healthcare professionals involved in their radiotherapy journey has been produced. New radiotherapy leaflet for patients A leaflet telling patients about all the healthcare... Read More The post IPEM: New radiotherapy leaflet for patients appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

A leaflet telling patients about all the healthcare professionals involved in their radiotherapy journey has been produced. New radiotherapy leaflet for patients A leaflet telling patients about all the healthcare... Read More The post IPEM: New radiotherapy leaflet for patients appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy, Consumer March 22, 2023 - Parsippany. New Jersey. Ascend Laboratories LLC. is voluntarily recalling Dabigatran Etcxilate Capsules. USP 75 mg and 150 mg to the consumer/user level due to the presence of a...

Researchers find stem cells use a surprising system for discarding misfolded proteins. This unique pathway could be the key to maintaining long-term health and preventing age-related blood and immune disorders.

Focusing on immediate fixes such as diet and exercise programs alone won't curb the tide of childhood obesity, according to a new study that for the first time maps the complex pathways that lead to obesity in childhood.

Researchers have found positive parenting and family factors were associated with reduced risk for disordered eating behaviors but did not lessen the influence of weight-stigmatizing experiences on disordered eating in young people. Weight stigmatizing experiences -- like weight teasing and hurtful weight-related comments -- were associated with higher prevalence of disordered eating behaviors.

With the growth of the niche adaptive clothing market comes new challenges for retailers, including making the process of online shopping more inclusive for people with varying degrees of disability as well as expanding the functionality and aesthetic appeal of individual garments.

Researchers have found that adolescents who report strong relationships with their parents have better long-term health outcomes. Study findings suggest that investments in improving parent--adolescent relationships could help improve general health, mental health and sexual, health while also reducing substance use in young adulthood.

Researchers from the fields of healthcare, ocean science, and social science have collaborated to quantify plastic's considerable risks to all life on Earth. The Minderoo-Monaco Commission on Plastics and Human Health report presents a comprehensive analysis showing plastics as a hazard at every stage of their life cycle.

Pregnancies complicated by preterm delivery, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and gestational diabetes are linked with an increased risk of mortality. Researchers have investigated the question on how having pregnancy complications may inform one's long-term mortality risk, relative to those without the complications.

Patient Safety Incident Response Framework training courses Involving those affected by patient safety incidents in the learning process (1 day) Patient Safety Incident Response Framework Oversight (2 x 3 hours)... Read More The post HSIB Education – Enrolment now open for April and May courses appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

Patient Safety Incident Response Framework training courses Involving those affected by patient safety incidents in the learning process (1 day) Patient Safety Incident Response Framework Oversight (2 x 3 hours)... Read More The post HSIB Education – Enrolment now open for April and May courses appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

INTEGRA Biosciences has acquired Miroculus, a biotech company focused on developing automation solutions that streamline NGS protocols. The acquisition will...

Enzo Biochem has entered into an agreement for LabCorp Diagnostics to acquire the assets of Enzo’s Clinical Laboratory division. The...

Proudly returning to London this November, the 43rd HSJ Awards are now open for entries! This year’s Awards will not only adhere to their long standing values of sharing best practice,... Read More The post HSJ Awards 2023 now open for entries! appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

Proudly returning to London this November, the 43rd HSJ Awards are now open for entries! This year’s Awards will not only adhere to their long standing values of sharing best practice,... Read More The post HSJ Awards 2023 now open for entries! appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

Werfen has successfully completed the acquisition of Immucor, a privately held in vitro diagnostics (IVD) company with a strong presence...

A new study comprising 40,000 hospital visits across various geographic locations has revealed that a single stool sample analysis using...

A powerful tool to detect prostatic adenocarcinoma leverages advanced machine learning algorithms to accurately identify and classify malignant and benign...

A new range of next-generation human gut microbiome tests provides diagnostic gastrointestinal health testing along with metagenomic gut microbiome analysis.

A new device called the "Glowscope" can transform a smartphone or tablet into a fluorescence microscope for less than USD...

A pioneering imaging method called Brillouin microscopy enables the mapping of cell and tissue stiffness, often linked to early symptoms...

Find out more here. The post The British Society of Audiology Scientific Meeting 5th and 6th June 2023 at the BCEC in Birmingham appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

Find out more here. The post The British Society of Audiology Scientific Meeting 5th and 6th June 2023 at the BCEC in Birmingham appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

Researchers have discovered that a genetic test, an established part of standard care in the UK and globally to predict...

Audience: Consumer March 3, 2023 -- Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Pharmedica USA LLC is voluntarily recalling two lots of Purely Soothing, 15% MSM Drops to the consumer level. This product is being recalled due to non-sterility. Risk Statement: Use of...

A new study has found that lung cancer patients can have their risk of mortality accurately predicted within the last...

A new study has found that lung cancer patients can have their risk of mortality accurately predicted within the last...

As you may know, our register is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority which oversees the statutory regulators and runs the Accredited Registers programme. They have partnered with NHS Professionals,... Read More The post Flexible workforce solutions in the NHS appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

As you may know, our register is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority which oversees the statutory regulators and runs the Accredited Registers programme. They have partnered with NHS Professionals,... Read More The post Flexible workforce solutions in the NHS appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

A blood test can identify high-risk, asymptomatic patients with prediabetes who cannot be detected by standard diabetes tests, hemoglobin A1C...

A blood test can identify high-risk, asymptomatic patients with prediabetes who cannot be detected by standard diabetes tests, hemoglobin A1C...

There has been growing focus on wearable fluorescence-based sensors, although traditional fluorescent hydrogels are excited by short wavelengths, hampering the...

There has been growing focus on wearable fluorescence-based sensors, although traditional fluorescent hydrogels are excited by short wavelengths, hampering the...

This year we are proud to sponsor four awards – click on each to find out more. Leadership in Healthcare Science Life Science Industry Clinical Research Practitioner Inspiring the Healthcare... Read More The post AHAwards Shortlist now available! appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

This year we are proud to sponsor four awards – click on each to find out more. Leadership in Healthcare Science Life Science Industry Clinical Research Practitioner Inspiring the Healthcare... Read More The post AHAwards Shortlist now available! appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

Audience: Consumers February 23, 2023 -- Global Pharma Healthcare is voluntarily recalling Batch No. H29 of Artificial Eye Ointment, distributed by Delsam Pharma to the consumer level, due to possible microbial contamination. Additionally, some...

Research has shown that the persistence and expansion of CAR-T therapy are important indicators of how long the therapy can...

Various blood tests, radiological methods and histological analysis are currently used to diagnose cancer. Annual health checkups can also reveal...

Various blood tests, radiological methods and histological analysis are currently used to diagnose cancer. Annual health checkups can also reveal...

Audience: Consumers February 14, 2023 – Seattle, Washington, nanoMaterials Discovery Corporation is voluntarily recalling all lots of its Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Alcohol Solution branded as “Snowy Range Blue” in four fluid ounce...

Audience: Consumers February 13, 2023 – Pomona, California, Volt Candy is voluntarily recalling one lot of PrimeZen Black 6000, 2000 mg capsule, to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found PrimeZen Black 6000 capsules to be tainted...

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) have opened a survey on proposed changes to the requirements used for including mandatory qualification (that is, a qualification that must be... Read More The post Consultation on updates to the criteria for mandatory qualifications in apprenticeships appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) have opened a survey on proposed changes to the requirements used for including mandatory qualification (that is, a qualification that must be... Read More The post Consultation on updates to the criteria for mandatory qualifications in apprenticeships appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

Scientists using samples containing pathogens work with the smallest amounts possible in order to avoid accidental infection. Now, the same...

Audience: Consumers February 9, 2023 -- FDA is warning health care professionals and pharmacies to avoid using Hospira's unapproved potassium phosphates drug product in pediatric patients because the aluminum exposure from this product is unsafe for...

  IPEM welcomes new government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology THE Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) has responded to the announcement of a new government Department... Read More The post IPEM welcomes new government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

  IPEM welcomes new government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology THE Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) has responded to the announcement of a new government Department... Read More The post IPEM welcomes new government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

Audience: Consumers February 8, 2023 -- The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use Alfia Weight Loss Capsules, a product promoted and sold for weight loss on various websites including, https://alfia.com, and...

Ziath Ltd. has launched the DataPaq Handheld 2 tube reader, a truly portable scanner for rapidly reading single 2D bar-coded...

Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium vivax parasite which is transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected mosquito...

In order to reduce vulnerability to future pandemics, there is a need for a large-scale, coordinated and comprehensive health response....

Audience: Consumers February 2, 2023 -- FDA is warning consumers and health care practitioners not to purchase and immediately stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears or Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears due to potential bacterial contamination....

Health Education England’s National School of Healthcare Science and the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) are delighted to announce a second round of funding aimed at increasing the number of... Read More The post STP Equivalence funding available for 200 healthcare scientists appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

Health Education England’s National School of Healthcare Science and the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) are delighted to announce a second round of funding aimed at increasing the number of... Read More The post STP Equivalence funding available for 200 healthcare scientists appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy, Consumer February 01, 2023 -- IBSA Pharma Inc. is voluntarily recalling 27 lots of TIROSINT®-SOL (levothyroxine sodium) Oral Solution to the consumer level. This voluntary recall has been...

BNMS Annual Spring Meeting 2023 taking place on 22 – 24th May at the Harrogate Convention Centre. More information here The post BNMS Annual Spring Meeting 2023 appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

BNMS Annual Spring Meeting 2023 taking place on 22 – 24th May at the Harrogate Convention Centre. More information here The post BNMS Annual Spring Meeting 2023 appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.

For long, scientists have wondered why aquatic birds, particularly ducks, which are carriers of influenza viruses rarely become severely ill...

Audience: Consumers SHELTON, Conn., January 27, 2023 – Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) today expanded its voluntary nationwide recall of three batches of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 to the consumer level as...

A new technology can help reduce blood culture contamination and false-positive test results for the detection of blood stream infections,...

Cytovale’s (San Francisco, CA, USA) IntelliSep sepsis test is the first FDA-cleared diagnostic tool to assess cellular host response to...

Acute myeloid leukemia is an aggressive blood cancer with poor survival. Despite high rates of initial chemotherapy response, patients often...

Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy January 9, 2023 -- Spectrum Laboratory Products, Inc. is voluntarily recalling three lots of Epinephrine (L-Adrenaline) USP, a bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) used to manufacture or compound...

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is an inflammatory myeloid neoplasia seen in children and adults who present with lesions composed of...

In microcytic anemia, the red blood cells (erythrocytes) contain less hemoglobin and are usually also hypochromic, meaning that the red...

Diatron (Budapest, Hungary) has announced the launch of Aquarius 3, its latest IVD hematology analyzer for Complete Blood Count testing...

Audience: Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy December 23, 2022 – Xiamen, Fujian, GFA Production (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Easy Care first aid® AfterBurn ® Cream, 0.9 g single-use packets. The single use...

Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy December 22, 2022 - NEW YORK, NY., Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer company, is voluntarily recalling one lot of Vancomycin Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 1.5 g/vial Single Dose Fliptop Vial, lot 33045BA, to the user...

Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy Durham, North Carolina -- December 22, 2022 -- Accord Healthcare, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Daptomycin for Injection 500 mg/vial, and Daptomycin for Injection 350 mg/vial product contained...

Audience: Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy Baltimore, Maryland, December 21, 2022 -- Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. is voluntarily recalling four (4) lots of Quinapril Tablets to the patient (consumer/user) level due to the presence of a...

Audience: Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy November 28, 2022 – Lenoir, North Carolina. Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, (Exela) is expanding their recall, adding fourteen (14) lots to the ongoing voluntary recall of forty-nine (49) lots of...

Audience: Patients, Health Professionals, Pharmacy November 22, 2022 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating the risk of severe hypocalcemia with serious outcomes, including hospitalization and death, in patients with...

Audience: Consumers November 17, 2022 -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to seven companies for illegally selling dietary supplements that claim to cure, treat, mitigate or prevent cardiovascular disease or...

Audience: Health Care Professionals November 8, 2022 --  Health care professionals should be cautious of possible xylazine inclusion in fentanyl, heroin, and other illicit drug overdoses, as naloxone may not be able to reverse its effects. FDA...

Audience: Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy PITTSBURGH, October 25, 2022- Mylan Institutional LLC, a Viatris company, is voluntarily recalling lot AJ21002, exp 3/2024, of Octreotide Acetate Injection, 500 mcg/mL, packaged in a carton...

Nurses are often the first line of defense when it comes to health care. Nurses can deal with…

Although the panel gives guidance, the FDA does not have to follow its nonbinding recommendations.

With the launch of Walgreens Health, the company is doubling down on its consumer-centric healthcare strategy.

Long COVID patients are more likely to utilize healthcare services after their initial infection, resulting in increased costs.

The goal is that the technology platform will enable higher quality care and better patient experiences at a lower cost.

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare employment has dropped by 524,000 jobs.

By selling these businesses in seven countries, Cigna plans to focus on its health services businesses.

The request for EUA will be considered October 26 by the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee.

Oscar Health also recently made similar partnerships with two health systems in Florida.

The pandemic spurred hospital at home programs but the benefits for providers and patients means their continuation.

The new spinout will operate stand-alone imaging centers that offer both MRI and CT services.

New research refutes the idea that shorter-sleeved lab coats are less likely to transmit bacteria among patients. Some…

The Integral Role of Healthcare Management Even though the healthcare system is all about improving patients’ lives, the…

The coronavirus has presented hospitals with numerous challenges. And as if COVID-19 isn’t enough to deal with, hackers…

The market for medical electronics today represents a comparatively small share of the nation’s nearly $200 billion in…

An optimized wireless network is a mission-critical resource for every healthcare facility. Innumerable pieces of health technology now…

A genomics-based blood test can predict likelihood that a baby suffering hypoxia at birth will suffer serious nervous disorders such...

Much has been said about HIPAA since its release back in 1996, and it is continuing to make waves in…

The coronavirus has turned our world upside down revealing holes in our healthcare system. In this guest post,…

Opioids have been the focus of the media for a while now, and the press has been almost…

  Convert to Electronic Medical Records Electronic medical records, or EMRs, are showing up in doctor’s offices and…

Offering high-quality medical care as affordably and efficiently as possible is a tremendous balancing act for healthcare providers.…

In today’s world, hospitals have to be prepared for anything and everything, and not just medical emergencies. They…

A Florida hospital was hit this month with the first fine by the Department of Health and Human Services…

The healthcare industry continues to be a favorite target of hackers. And the only way this will stop…

Medical practice management concerns physicians and specialsts throughout all disciplines in medicine as well as those staff members…

Nowadays, hospital executives and administrators are always worried about data breaches. In this guest post, Dennis Keglovits, VP…

Healthcare costs are constantly on the rise, and healthcare organizations are struggling to preserve the expected level of…

Every hospital is looking for ways to reduce its readmission rates. But it’s not an easy feat, and…

Another renowned rating system recently released its list of top hospitals. U.S. News & World Report’s 30th annual…

Hospitals are full of alarms that constantly go off – sometimes for no reason at all. Not only…

Many industries are using data analytics to make predictions about future events and use them to their advantage.…

The Leapfrog Group has just released its latest Hospital Safety Grades, and while many hospitals are performing well,…

With data volumes increasing exponentially, health care can no longer rely on antiquated data presentation tools like spreadsheets…

Artificial intelligence-powered technology has a lot to offer hospitals, but it also comes with risks. In this guest…

The Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is a national leader in the field of orthopedics and performed approximately…

Aside from top-quality providers and the latest technology, what do the most successful hospitals have that others don’t?…

In today’s healthcare industry, patient portals are a must-have, if you want to keep your customers happy. Creating portals…

Despite healthcare professionals’ purest intentions and dogged efforts to heal their patients, they’re limited by being human. They…

Despite healthcare professionals’ purest intentions and dogged efforts to heal their patients, they’re limited by being human. They…

Telemedicine is becoming increasingly widespread in the US. As technology becomes an intrinsic part of our lives, and…

You may remember hearing about a major data breach from Anthem in 2015, where the protected health information…

Many of today’s healthcare organizations still show symptoms of underdeveloped knowledge management processes. In this guest post, Mike…

When it comes to the use of technology in health care, connectivity is constantly evolving. In this guest…

It seems like new technological advances are released every week, which makes keeping up a struggle. From basics…

HIPAA compliance doesn’t stop at the data you’re actively using. It applies to everything in your organization –…

Qualified and experienced healthcare professionals know the importance of hiring top-notch employees. But in today’s crowded and competitive…

The healthcare industry is being turned on its head because of decreasing revenues; increasing costs; regulations that require…

You may have noticed a recent uptick in discussions surrounding human trafficking, and health care is one of…

As mobile technology becomes even more prevalent, your hospital will need to create clear strategies and written policies…

Healthcare organizations have massive amounts of data to share with payors and vice versa, to provide a timely,…

Patients not adhering to their medications is an eternal struggle at every healthcare facility. No matter how many…

Chances are, your hospital uses an electronic health record system, which means you have a lot of patient…

Healthcare providers do their best to provide quality care to patients in their hospitals. But their jobs come…

Why do healthcare companies continue to get phished? Because it’s profitable. With a clever email or two, digital…

Communicating the ins and outs of healthcare and treatment to patients is hard enough without a language barrier.…

Almost every hospital uses an electronic health record (EHR) system, and often they can help reduce medical record…

Having a “just culture” at your hospital encourages open and honest communication among staff when mistakes happen. It…

The potential benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care are myriad: predicting readmissions, making treatment suggestions and…

You may not notice this every day, but hospitals and medical devices are constantly under attack. One would…

The nurse shortage may be affecting your bottom line in more ways than one. In this guest post,…

There are a host of technology challenges hospitals face, including electronic health records (EHR) systems integration. But one…

Studies show women make excellent physicians, but they experience burnout at higher rates than their male colleagues. Female…

Tech attacks have become even more common in recent months for healthcare organizations and hospitals. In fact, hundreds…

 Personal mobile devices in hospitals present a problem for many executives. Although there are many potential security risks,…

Healthcare is one of society’s most vital industries, yet many healthcare organizations are struggling to keep up with…

The feds have changed their strategy for the implementation of bundled payments, giving facilities much more leeway in…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to change how many organizations do business. Hospitals are no exception to the…

A growing number of organizations across industries are developing mobile-friendly services and solutions now that mobile browsing exceeds desktop…

Health care is a data-intensive industry. Technological advances have allowed healthcare organizations to use real-time data visualizations to…

Technology can do a lot to improve care and boost efficiency at healthcare organizations. But if the right…

Over the next decade, hospitals will continue increasing their adoption of IoT devices, and see more coming through…

Management in Hospitals: A Vital Piece of the Healthcare Puzzle Hospital doors are always open. No matter what…

It was a feat in and of itself to become HIPAA compliant. Staying compliant is a whole other…

Regarding data breaches, it’s been said that an organization’s greatest liability is its employees. This is especially true…

Cyber attacks in the healthcare industry are on the rise, and protecting your hospital and its patients’ protected…

Over the years, animal therapy has become more popular in hospitals. Not only is it used to help…

The healthcare climate became even more unstable for hospitals recently with two big announcements from the feds: Republicans…

The adoption of electronic medical records (EMR) was supposed to be widespread, moving us away from paper records…

Smart phones make life easier for hospital providers, but their use isn’t permitted when it comes to secure…

Managing supplies effectively is critical to avoiding waste in hospitals. Unfortunately, many facilities aren’t tracking their medical supplies…

Creating a safety culture in your hospital is essential for improving the quality of care given to patients.…

The debate about whether hospital clinicians should be allowed to text in orders rages on. One doctor offers…

Precision medicine, a relatively new concept in health care, could dramatically change the way hospitals provide treatment to…

With current trends in health care and technology accelerating the move toward a connected healthcare enterprise, data has…

In 2016, the course of health IT followed a now familiar path. Already important technologies became even more…

Secure text messaging is becoming more common in hospitals, but not all information concerning patients’ health should be…

Cyberattacks on healthcare providers have grown more popular in recent years – especially with the rise of ransomware…

It’s always a struggle for medical practices to find full-time, quality hires, and the challenge is exacerbated by…

Many hospitals are making big changes in the face of value-based care. And when these changes start paying…

Proper hand hygiene is critical to stopping the spread of hospital-acquired infections. To promote hand washing, some hospitals…

Following HIPAA laws to the letter is of utmost importance to hospitals. Patients’ protected health information (PHI) must…

In a busy hospital setting, some providers may opt to streamline the process of documenting patient encounters by…

Thanks to changing healthcare regulations, shifting payment models, and a proliferation of mobile and web applications connecting caregivers…

Bundled payments are becoming not just the choice for payors, but for employers and the general public as…

Hospitals across the country are using technology to improve patient satisfaction and provide them with faster service in…

Today, doctor-patient communication is infrequent and asynchronous. Most people have one conversation with their doctors per year, and the average Millennial…

Nowadays, mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones are being used in almost every setting. And that’s especially…

Telemedicine has been around for more than 40 years, originally serving as a way to connect doctors to rural…

The healthcare industry has become increasingly reliant on technology. From medical translation tools to mobile apps, these devices…

Using technology to deliver better care is a challenge for many hospitals, but effective technology use is important…

n 2015, 90% of Americans had health insurance, the highest number on record. This new patient base is more empowered…

Because of the growing opioid epidemic in the country, hospitals are being tasked to find unique ways to…

When you think about ALL the printing your hospital does, it’s easy to see how it’s a major expense. In…

High-performing hospitals tend to have staff that are engaged in the facility’s mission. But engagement levels are dropping…

If you thought the delay of the release for Medicare’s star ratings meant the program was being shelved…

Establishing a dress code for nurses may not be top priority for your hospital. But it can go…

Many advances in mobile technology, such as personal health tracking apps and wearable devices, can positively affect hospitals…

If you’ve had issues with reporting quality measures using your hospital’s electronic health records (EHR) system, you aren’t alone. According…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hospitals treat over 1,000 patients in the emergency…

You’ve likely heard about the Department of Labor’s (DOL) recent updates to the overtime threshold. Hospitals will be…