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on 11/12/2019 at 12:35 am

No clear split between conservative and liberal Supreme Court justices emerged Tuesday as justices heard arguments over whether the federal government could renege on Congress' promise to pay health insurance companies billions to motivate them to participate in the Obamacare marketplaces. […]

on 11/12/2019 at 12:25 am

Cephalalgia, the official journal of the International Headache Society, published the article entitled "Cinnarizine and sodium valproate as the preventive agents of pediatric migraine: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial", by Man Amanat, and Mahmoud Reza Ashrafi from the Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. […]

on 11/12/2019 at 12:18 am

Children in low resourced countries are 100-200 times more likely to die after surgery than children in wealthy countries, according to a first-of-its-kind study published in Anesthesiology. […]

on 11/12/2019 at 12:12 am

Aging adults are more likely to have - and die from - cardiovascular disease than their younger counterparts. New basic science research finds reason to link biological aging to the development of narrowed, hardened arteries, independent of other risk factors like high cholesterol. […]

on 11/12/2019 at 12:05 am

With $9.7 million in funding from the National Eye Institute, researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago will study the impact of chronic eye disease among Latinos. […]

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on 10/12/2019 at 11:57 pm

For patients with Huntington's disease (HD), clinical trials can offer hope when there are no treatments available despite unknowns about whether the therapy will work or is safe. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 8:51 pm

A new study led by the Sainte-Justine University Hospital Centre and the University of Montreal, along with the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has found that transfusions using fresh red blood cells--cells that have spent seven days or less in storage--are no more beneficial than older red blood cells in reducing the risk of organ failure or death in critically ill children. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 8:50 pm

Patients, especially those with chronic or complex conditions and comorbidities, should not shoulder the burden of poorly connected data solutions. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 8:43 pm

Gastric intestinal metaplasia (GIM), which is linked to non-cardia gastric cancer, is often detected during routine endoscopy, leading to questions about how patient care should be managed. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 8:18 pm

Sometimes, the medications needed to function and live a quality life cause side effects that can make life quite uncomfortable. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 8:12 pm

Preventable deaths are those that can be stymied by public health intervention, and deaths related to tobacco use are at the top of that list in the United States as well as globally. […]

by Rebecca Pifer on 10/12/2019 at 7:56 pm

The investor service predicts a healthier sector in the new year, though health systems will still contend with headwinds like rising labor costs, an aging population and political uncertainty. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 4:17 pm

Researchers have mapped nine functional networks in the deep-brain structures of 10 healthy people, an accomplishment that could lead to improvements in deep-brain stimulation therapy for severe cases of Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 4:16 pm

A new study found that water births are no more risky than land births, and that women in the water group sustain fewer first and second-degree tears. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 4:16 pm

New research conducted the longest study on narcissism to date, revealing how it changes over time. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 4:16 pm

In a study, researchers find that scenes of justified and unjustified violence in movies activate different parts of the adolescent brain. The research is the first to show that when movie characters engage in violence that is seen as justified, there is a synchronized response among viewers in a part of the brain involved in moral evaluation, the ventromedial prefrontal cortex, suggesting that viewers see the violent behavior as acceptable for self- or family protection. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 3:24 pm

During the evening of November 25, Piro, a young architect from Tirana, Albania, had just finished setting up the Christmas tree at his home. "I fixed it firmly so it could survive an earthquake," he joked with his fiancée. A few hours later, just before dawn, a massive jolt shook their building. The strong 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Western Albania lasted for nearly 30 seconds. […]

by Guest Author on 10/12/2019 at 3:17 pm

Hospitals are challenged every day due to clinician shortages. In this guest post, Chris Hermann, MD, PhD, MS, BS, founder and CEO of Clean Hands-Safe Hands, details how the Internet of Things (IoT) can help reduce provider burnout and high turnover. ________________________________________________________ The clinician shortage is a dilemma for most hospitals today. It’s projected that […] [MORE […]

on 10/12/2019 at 2:00 pm

Improving the customer experience and providing member-centric care helps drive member acquisition and retention and improve reimbursement.&nbs […]

by Samantha Liss on 10/12/2019 at 1:27 pm

In a sweeping study of millions of households, researchers found that people were more likely to sign up for health insurance once prodded. […]

by Shannon Muchmore on 10/12/2019 at 1:26 pm

The bill backed by a bipartisan group of Senate and House leadership would require insurers pay at least the median in-network negotiated rate for the area market for out-of-network services and has an arbitration backstop. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 10:13 am

Under-vaccination can lead to outbreaks of dangerous vaccine-preventable diseases. A new WHO/Europe document provides expanded guidance for identifying reasons for why some people are not vaccinated and tailoring interventions to remove the barriers they face. The aim is that everyone has equitable access to the health protection offered by vaccines. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 9:00 am

TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2019 -- Makeup is a daily staple for most women, but new research finds that 9 of 10 beauty products may harbor superbugs after they're opened. Beauty blenders (sponges used to apply foundation or other products to the face),... […]

on 10/12/2019 at 9:00 am

TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2019 -- A cheap, century-old drug in most Americans' medicine cabinets -- aspirin -- may come to the rescue for people suffering from migraines, a new study finds. While there are effective prescription medications, many migraine... […]

on 10/12/2019 at 8:00 am

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Man Who Inspired Ice Bucket Challenge Dies The man who inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge that raised awareness about the neurodegenerative... […]

on 10/12/2019 at 7:34 am

 Identifying maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) in pediatric populations close to diabetes diagnosis is difficult. Misdiagnosis and unnecessary insulin... […]

on 10/12/2019 at 7:34 am

 Identifying maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) in pediatric populations close to diabetes diagnosis is difficult. Misdiagnosis and unnecessary insulin... […]

on 10/12/2019 at 7:33 am

 Identifying maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) in pediatric populations close to diabetes diagnosis is difficult. Misdiagnosis and unnecessary insulin... […]

on 10/12/2019 at 7:33 am

 Identifying maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) in pediatric populations close to diabetes diagnosis is difficult. Misdiagnosis and unnecessary insulin... […]

on 10/12/2019 at 7:26 am

 Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is characterized as glucose intolerance of any degree that begins or first diagnosed during pregnancy. It... […]

on 10/12/2019 at 7:23 am

 Pulmonary embolism is the sudden blockage of a major blood vessel (artery) in the lung, usually by a blood clot.... […]

on 10/12/2019 at 7:21 am

 Pulmonary embolism is the sudden blockage of a major blood vessel (artery) in the lung, usually by a blood clot.... […]

on 10/12/2019 at 7:21 am

 Pulmonary embolism is the sudden blockage of a major blood vessel (artery) in the lung, usually by a blood clot.... […]

on 10/12/2019 at 7:00 am

-- Cholesterol tests, also known as lipid panels and profiles, are blood tests that measure the amount of cholesterol in your blood, says Mayo Clinic. As high cholesterol is a prime risk factor for heart disease, cholesterol tests are an important... […]

on 10/12/2019 at 7:00 am

-- Pediatricians are specially trained to treat children from birth through adolescence and into the patient's young adult years, says the American Academy of Family Physicians. To find a qualified pediatrician for your child, the American Academy... […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

As a result of their two-year joint project, the materials researchers of Tallinn University of Technology have improved the efficiency of next generation solar cells by partial substitution of copper with silver in absorber material. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

To better understand large, disruptive snowstorms, a University of Washington atmospheric scientist will lead a NASA field campaign studying major East Coast snowstorms beginning Jan. 15. She will present the field campaign this week at the AGU Fall Meeting in San Francisco. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

The primary focus of smoking cessation research has been adults in the past, but a new study in JAMA Pediatrics zeroed in on adolescents. This study found that while there was no significant difference between the varenicline group and the placebo group at end of treatment, those in the varenicline group quit earlier in the trial and were less likely to relapse after the trial was over. And it encourages new treatments designs for adolescents. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Environmental scientists are always in search of new tools that can better characterize the Earth's surface. In a new study published in Scientific Reports, a group of researchers in the US and Japan reported that Himawari-8, a new-generation geostationary satellite, was able to acquire cloud-free observations every 4 days and capture the seasonal changes of vegetation more accurately than before. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Amsterdam, NL, December 10, 2019 - For patients with Huntington's disease (HD), clinical trials can offer hope when there are no treatments available despite unknowns about whether the therapy will work or is safe. A new study in the Journal of Huntington's Disease found that although the HD community appears highly optimistic about HD research, patients are at risk for therapeutic misconception. In order to allay patients' misgivings, investigators recommend improvements to patient-doctor communication to better convey trial goals, risks and benefits. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Emergent constraints are useful for narrowing the spread of climate projections and for guiding the development of more realistic climate models. However, they are sensitive to various factors, such as the way statistical inference has been performed or how observational uncertainties have been obtained. Therefore, more consistency across emergent constraints are needed for better cross-validation of more likely projections. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

People with cystic fibrosis who carry genetic variants that lower RNF5 gene expression have more mutant CFTR protein on cell surfaces. Even if the CFTR protein isn't fully functional, it's better than none, and may explain why some with cystic fibrosis are less prone to infection than others. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

ISGlobal team studies the role of five different lifestyle habits in the development of childhood overweight and obesity […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

A new study shows that the Met Office's operational seasonal forecasting system can predict June rainfall in the middle/lower Yangtze River basin up to four months in advance. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Several countries are building futuristic communication systems using higher frequency electromagnetic waves to transfer more data at faster rates, but they have lacked network components to handle these higher bandwidths. Researcher J. Gary Eden proved his new device can rapidly switch functionality to perform the varied tasks needed to support a network with carrier frequencies of over 100 gigahertz. The miniscule-scale architecture concealed within the sugar cube blocks is described in Applied Physics Reviews. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Researchers have found that transfusions using fresh red blood cells -- cells that have spent seven days or less in storage -- are no more beneficial than older red blood cells in reducing the risk of organ failure or death in critically ill children. The findings, the researchers said, should reassure doctors that the standard practice of using older red cells is just as safe and effective in these children, who are among the sickest and most fragile of patients. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Cold cloud top temperatures can tell forecasters if a tropical cyclone has the potential to generate heavy rainfall, and that is exactly what NASA's Aqua satellite found when it observed the temperatures in Tropical Cyclone Belna over northwestern Madagascar. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

The identification of natural carbon sinks and understanding how they work is critical if humans are to mitigate global climate change. Tropical coastal wetlands are considered important but, so far, there is little data to show the benefits. This study, led by the University of Göttingen showed that mangrove ecosystems need to be conserved and restored as part of the battle against rising carbon levels in the atmosphere. The research was published in Global Change Biology. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

A genetic variant in the gene transthyretin (TTR) -- which is found in about 3% of individuals of African ancestry -- is a more significant cause of heart failure than previously believed, according to a multi-institution study led by researchers at Penn Medicine. The study also revealed that a disease caused by this genetic variant, called hereditary transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (hATTR-CM), is significantly under-recognized and underdiagnosed. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

AMPs target and kill bacteria in such variable ways that few bacteria ever become resistant to these molecules; this makes AMPs uniquely suited to treating antibiotic-resistant bacteria, also called, 'superbugs'. However, as of now, no one has been able to artificially create effective AMPs for use as an antibiotic. The researchers' discovery has found a way to overcome this limitation and has huge potential in treating and preventing infections for post-surgery wounds, and in diabetic patients and those with weakened immune systems. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Fresh insights into damaging proteins that build up in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease could aid the quest for treatments. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have mapped nine functional networks in the deep-brain structures of 10 healthy people, an accomplishment that could lead to improvements in deep-brain stimulation therapy for severe cases of Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Understanding what influences the amount of methane in the atmosphere has been identified by the American Geophysical Union to be one of the foremost challenges in the earth sciences in the coming decades because of methane's hugely important role in meeting climate warming targets. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

From 2007 to 2018, claim lines with diagnoses of Lyme disease increased nationally 117%. The new FAIR Health Study Uncovers Geographic, Age and Gender Variation, among Other Notable Statistics. Comparing Lyme disease to other tick-borne diseases, the study draws on data from FAIR Health's comprehensive repository of over 29 billion private healthcare claim records -- the largest in the country. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

One-third of Americans rely on news platforms they acknowledge are less reliable, mainly social media and peers. The other two-thirds of the public consider their primary news sources trustworthy, mainly print news and broadcast television, according to a new RAND Corporation report. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Magazine adverts continue to tell mothers to put caring for their families front and centre - and encourage them to devote all their knowledge to protecting and caring for them rather than for their own benefit or professional advancement. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Thrips don't rely on lift in order to fly. Instead, the tiny insects rely on a drag-based flight mechanism, staying afloat in airflow velocities with a large ratio of force to wing size. Researchers have performed the first test of drag force on a thrip's wing under constant airflow in a bench-top wind tunnel and, drawing from microfabrication and nanomechanics, they created an experiment in which a thrip's wing was glued to a self-sensing microcantilever. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

A new study found that water births are no more risky than land births, and that women in the water group sustain fewer first and second-degree tears. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Imperial College London bioengineers have found a way to create stretchy and squeezy soft sensing devices by bonding rubber to electrical components. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Miquel Serra-Burriel, a researcher at the Centre for Research in Health Economics (CRES-UPF), co-author of the article together with researchers from the Hepatology Unit of Hospital Clínic de Barcelona and a team of international experts, have published the study in Journal of Hepatology in the framework of the LiverScreen project. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

First study to examine the environmental effects of floral foam finds the plastic material, which breaks into tiny pieces, can be eaten by a range of freshwater and marine animals and affect their health. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

New findings from a clinical trial show that treatment with the immunotherapy drug blinatumomab is superior to standard chemotherapy for children and young adults with high- or intermediate-risk B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) that has relapsed. Those treated with blinatumomab had longer survival, experienced fewer severe side effects, had a higher rate of undetectable residual disease, and were more likely to proceed to a stem cell transplant. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

California could triple the population of endangered southern sea otters by repopulating San Francisco Bay. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

A previously unknown mechanism that suppresses satiety signals from the small intestine is the main finding of a new study. This may explain, first, satiety disorders in obesity and diabetes and, second, the prompt health effects of gastric bypass, a form of bariatric surgery. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Tumor volume in a preclinical model of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) was reduced four times more when an experimental polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1) inhibitor was combined with a standard-of-care chemotherapeutic agent than when the agent was used alone. Hollings Cancer Center scientists at the Medical University of South Carolina reported these findings in PLOS ONE. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Findings may inform genetic screening test for patients at risk and medically under-served. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Weizmann physicists image electrons flowing like water. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Graphene, a two-dimensional structure made of carbon, is a material with excellent mechani-cal, electronic and optical properties. However, it did not seem suitable for magnetic applica-tions. Together with international partners, Empa researchers have now succeeded in synthesiz-ing a unique nanographene predicted in the 1970s, which conclusively demonstrates that car-bon in very specific forms has magnetic properties that could permit future spintronic applica-tions. The results have just been published in the renowned journal Nature Nanotechnology. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Both the USSR and the USA countries used cinematography as a weapon in their fight, trying to do as much harm to the opponent as possible. Kristina Tanis, a researcher from HSE University, investigates the battles between the two film industries. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17503132.2019.1652395 […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Clemson researchers identified hundreds of metabolites that might serve as intermediates to translate variation in the genome to variation in complex traits. Findings could someday facilitate early or more accurate diagnosis of illnesses detected by metabolite variation. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Findings presented as a late-breaking abstract at the American Society of Hematology annual meeting by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital showcase the power and potential of combining genomic and transcriptomic data. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

The impact of climate change on the world's oceans is becoming increasingly known but new research suggests current computer models could be omitting a crucial piece of evidence when it comes to assessing the scale of ocean dead zones. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Research led by Nicolas Bazan, MD, Ph.D., Boyd Professor and Director of the Neuroscience Center of Excellence at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, has discovered unique patterns of genetic activity that may lead to the development of blinding retinal diseases. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Neurons in the brain's motor cortex previously thought of as active mainly during hand and arm movements also light up during speech in a way that is similar to patterns of brain activity linked to these movements, suggest new findings published today in eLife. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides recommendations on the use of radiation therapy to treat patients diagnosed with the most common types of skin cancers. The guideline details when radiation treatments are appropriate as stand-alone therapy or following surgery for basal and cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas (BCC, cSCC), and it suggests dosing and fractionation for these treatments. ASTRO's first guideline for skin cancer published in Practical Radiation Oncology. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

The light-absorbing retina in the eye has an exceptionally high metabolic rate which must be met by adequate oxygen supply. This study shows that oxygen diffusion constrained retinal morphology of ancestral vertebrates. It further demonstrates that animals that independently evolved good vision, such as birds, fishes and mammals, concurrently evolved new mechanisms to supply oxygen to their retina. This suggests that retinal oxygen supply was a physiological prerequisite for the evolution of the improved eyesight. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) & the Central Food Technological Research Institute in India are studying the effect of probiotic yeast in preventing fungal infections. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

A lack of physical activity, a poor diet and too much stress are taking their toll on the health of Canadians, says a new UBC study.Researchers from UBC's Faculty of Medicine caution that too many Canadians live with a number of health issues that impact their ability to lead healthy lifestyles. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

A new study, published Nov. 21 in the Journal of Chemical Ecology, investigates how these pests find their target amid a sea of other plants in the landscape. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Normally, bird flu viruses do not spread easily from person to person. But if this does happen, it could trigger a pandemic. Researchers from the MDC and RKI have now explained in the journal Nature Communications what makes the leap from animals to humans less likely. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

This guideline will aid health care provider decision-making for patients who are undergoing upper endoscopy in North America […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

The energy used to mine for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin is on par with the energy consumed by Ireland. Naoki Shibata reports a new blockchain algorithm, proof-of-search, that redirects the wasted energy to solve for optimization problems in fields such as medicine, space, and finance, all while preserving the anonymity and democratization of cryptocurrencies. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

The researchers discovered that Stenotrophomonas maltophilia uses a secretion system that produces a cocktail of toxins and injects them into other microorganisms with which it competes for space and food. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Middle-income countries shoulder the bulk of morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Europe, according to a major report published today in European Heart Journal, the flagship journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

A team of researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology and The Ohio State University has developed a soft polymer material, called magnetic shape memory polymer, that uses magnetic fields to transform into a variety of shapes. The material could enable a range of new applications from antennas that change frequencies on the fly to gripper arms for delicate or heavy objects. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

A new hydrous phase, ?-AlOOH, was observed to be stable at pressures above ?200 GPa. The stability of ?-AlOOH at extremely high pressures may affect the modelling results of the internal structure and deep water circulation of some extra-solar planets, such as terrestrial super-Earths, because the hydroxide may store water in these regions. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Findings from the ABC-PICU study on critically ill children may alter policies at hospitals where fresh red cells are preferentially used. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Matthias Schott and his team are proposing a detailed research program using the LHC's ATLAS Experiment where they can undertake a targeted search for relatively heavy ALPs, which, once found, could solve the problem associated with the anomalous magnetic moment of the muon. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Dr. Jeffrey Strawn, associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and Jeffrey Mills, associate professor in the Department of Economics at the UC Lindner College of Business, published a study in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry looking specifically at side effects that impact children and adolescents being treated for anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

In a study, researchers find that scenes of justified and unjustified violence in movies activate different parts of the adolescent brain. The research is the first to show that when movie characters engage in violence that is seen as justified, there is a synchronized response among viewers in a part of the brain involved in moral evaluation, the ventromedial prefrontal cortex, suggesting that viewers see the violent behavior as acceptable for self- or family protection. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

GoFundMe urged to halt campaigns for unproven medical treatments; the case for new laws to stem the doctor burnout crisis; why sugar taxes don't undermine liberty, and more. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Some of the Earth's building material was stardust from red giants, researchers from ETH Zurich have established. They can also explain why the Earth contains more of this stardust than the asteroids or the planet Mars, which are farther from the sun. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Greenland is losing ice seven times faster than in the 1990s and is tracking the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's high-end climate warming scenario, which would see 40 million more people exposed to coastal flooding by 2100. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

For the first time, researchers have been able to record, frame-by-frame, how an electron interacts with certain atomic vibrations in a solid. The technique, reported in Science, captures a process that commonly causes electrical resistance in materials while, in others, can cause the absence of resistance, or superconductivity. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

The Arctic region is heating up faster than any other place on Earth, and as more and more sea ice is lost every year, we are already feeling the impacts. IIASA researchers explored strategies for cooling down the oceans in a world without this important cooling mechanism. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

A new study led by Boston Medical Center uncovered a need to improve testing rates for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) in young people, specifically those with documented substance use history. In the national data sample, under 30 percent of young patients who reported using opioids, methamphetamine, and/or cocaine were tested for HCV. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

While it's well understood what sources of income and insurance support people who experience a disability, less is known about the mechanisms of how family support changes over the evolution of a disability. A new study finds that federal disability benefits can lead to increases in other support for beneficiaries, such as in-kind assistance from adult children. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Chemicals commonly used in smartphone, television, and computer displays were found to be potentially toxic and present in nearly half of dozens of samples of household dust collected by a team of toxicologists led by the University of Saskatchewan (USask). The international research team, led by USask environmental toxicologist John Giesy, is sounding the alarm about liquid crystal monomers and the potential threat they pose to humans and the environment. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Despite some claims that Americans are in the midst of a 'loneliness epidemic,' older people today may not be any lonelier than their counterparts from previous generations -- there just might be more of them, according to a pair of studies published by the American Psychological Association. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Damage to energy-producing mitochondria may underlie prolonged muscle weakness following a sepsis-like condition in mice, according to a new study published today in eLife. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

New research from Michigan State University conducted the longest study on narcissism to date, revealing how it changes over time. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 5:00 am

The way the scale armor works is that when in contact with a force, the scales converge inward upon one another to form a solid barrier. When not under force, they can 'move' on top of one another to provide varying amounts of flexibility dependent upon their shape and placement. […]

by Ron Shinkman on 10/12/2019 at 4:43 am

The justices will consider the case Tuesday. Observers say the money will not be the ultimate thrust of the court's decision — it's whether the business sector will have trust in the federal government in current and future partnerships. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 4:38 am

As healthcare providers transition from fee-for-service to value-based care, they are better leveraging data to improve quality and health outcomes, as well as lower costs and increase patient satisfaction. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 4:25 am

More than 5 million American veterans have registered for the My HealtheVet personal health record and patient portal to enable them to better manage their healthcare. […]

on 10/12/2019 at 4:14 am

Amazon Web Services is rolling out an electronic health record-supported machine learning transcription service that uses speech recognition applications to ease physician documentation. […]

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on 09/12/2019 at 11:20 pm

Barbecued, stir-fried or roasted, there's no doubt that Aussies love their meat. Consuming on average nearly 100 kilograms of meat per person per year, Australians are among the top meat consumers worldwide. But with statistics showing that most Australians suffer from a poor diet, and red meat production adding to greenhouse-gas emissions, finding a balance between taste preferences, environmental protection, and health benefits is becoming critical. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 11:20 pm

In a new study conducted in Japan, even light to moderate alcohol consumption was associated with elevated cancer risks. […]

by Shannon Muchmore on 09/12/2019 at 10:35 pm

With little time left in the session, a bipartisan group of committee leaders said they had reached a deal, but industry groups are stuck in their lanes. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 9:13 pm

For as many as one in three people, life events or situations that pose no real danger can spark a disabling fear, a hallmark of anxiety and stress-related disorders. Researchers at Yale University and Weill Cornell Medicine report on a novel way that could help combat such anxiety. In humans and in mice, a 'safety signal' -- a symbol or a sound that is never associated with adverse events -- can relieve anxiety through an entirely different brain network than that activated by existing behavioral therapy. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 9:13 pm

A new mechanism that contributes to adult bone maintenance and repair opens the possibility of developing therapeutic strategies for improving bone healing. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 9:13 pm

To counter a growing public safety concern, researchers are designing an intelligent headphone system that warns pedestrians of imminent dangers. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 9:11 pm

A new nanoparticle innovation that detects unstable calcifications that can trigger heart attacks and strokes may allow doctors to pinpoint when plaque on the walls of blood vessels becomes dangerous. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 8:16 pm

A game being developed is designed to more quickly spot addicts prone to return to drugs […]

on 09/12/2019 at 8:02 pm

Anurati Mathur, founder and CEO of San Francisco-based Sempre Health, says she has reinvented the 130-year-old prescription coupon model to work more in favor of all the parties involved. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 7:00 pm

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- From 2016 to 2019, there was an increase in the proportion of medical students reporting disabilities, according to a research letter published in the Nov. 26 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. Lisa M.... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 7:00 pm

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- A Kentucky law requiring physicians to perform ultrasounds and show fetal images to patients before abortions was upheld Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court. The law was challenged by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 7:00 pm

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- Exposure to air pollution is associated with increased mortality risk after heart transplantation, according to a study published in the Dec. 17 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Sadeer G. Al-Kindi,... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 7:00 pm

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- Extending the current human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program to age 45 years is expected to produce small additional reductions in HPV-associated diseases with high additional costs, according to a study published... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 7:00 pm

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- Mortality rates were higher for rural children than their urban peers during 1999 to 2017, according to a report published in the December issue of Health Affairs, a theme issue on rural health. Janice Probst, Ph.D., from the... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 7:00 pm

Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammatory skin condition that causes an itchy, flaky rash. Rarely, it causes temporary hair loss. Learn how, and what people can to do treat it, here. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 6:20 pm

Political affiliations, the presence of local environmental organizations and prior local media coverage of climate change play a role in how a community reacts to an extreme weather event, according to new research. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 6:19 pm

New findings reveal the prevalence of cannabis, or marijuana, use in the United States increased from 2005 to 2017 among persons with and without depression and was approximately twice as common among those with depression in 2017. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 6:19 pm

A ketone-supplemented diet may protect neurons from death during the progression of Alzheimer's disease, according to research in mice. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 6:19 pm

Despite their importance in memory, the human cortex and subcortex display a distinct collection of 'gene signatures.' The work increases our understanding of how the brain creates memories and identifies potential genes for further investigation. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 6:00 pm

Some research suggests that certain dietary changes could help some people with diverticulitis. Find out what foods to eat and avoid. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:12 pm

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- Smoking pot regularly during pregnancy won't do your baby any favors, researchers warn. They studied sonograms from nearly 450 pregnant women who said they used marijuana daily. The researchers concluded that daily use of... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 pm

A more accurate method of testing BPA as it breaks down in the body suggests that human levels are considerably higher than previously estimated. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 4:21 pm

Taking a baby aspirin every day to prevent a heart attack or stroke should no longer be recommended to patients who haven't already experienced one of these events, new research suggests. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 4:21 pm

Aging is a dramatic public health issue in the face of the current demographic changes: the proportion of 60 and over in the world's population will almost double by 2050. In this context, a new discovery has just broadened scientific knowledge. Researchers shed light on the mechanisms of senescence, by identifying a key protein associated with aging. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 4:12 pm

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- The risk of new superbugs that pose a threat to human health and food crops is much higher than previously thought, new genetic research shows. There's been an uptick in the number of laboratory studies showing how just one... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 4:05 pm

Researchers have discovered a novel type of chemical modification in bacterial RNAs. The modification is apparently attached to molecules only when cells are under stress, and is rapidly removed during recovery. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 4:05 pm

A prescription of short-term exercise for patients with advanced prostate cancer could help to reduce the side-effects of hormone therapy, according to new research. The trial aimed to reduce the adverse side-effects of hormone therapy such as weight gain and an increased risk of heart problems. The results show that a three month programme of aerobic and resistance training intervention prevented adverse changes in cardiopulmonary fitness and fatigu […]

on 09/12/2019 at 4:05 pm

People who play drums regularly for years differ from unmusical people in their brain structure and function. The results of a new study suggest that they have fewer, but thicker fibers in the main connecting tract between the two halves of the brain. In addition, their motor brain areas are organized more efficiently. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 4:05 pm

Decision-making is controlled by different nerve cells. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 4:05 pm

The composition of suspicious powders that may contain illicit drugs can be analyzed using a quick and simple method called magneto-Archimedes levitation (MagLev), according to a new study. A team of scientists has developed the MagLev method to differentiate common street drugs in dilute mixtures. The method could complement or even replace other portable drug identification techniques, the scientists suggest. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 4:04 pm

To uncover the relationship between variation in genes and phenotypic diversity, geneticists use a set of fully sequenced fruit-fly genomes. But little is known about the variation in the mitochondrial genome, for which mutations are linked to an array of diseases. Now, scientists have created a high-resolution map of mitochondrial DNA variants in the fruit fly, connecting mitochondrial genes to metabolic traits and diseases. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 4:00 pm

New research in piglets suggests that the immune systems of males and females respond differently to pre- and probiotics as early as in infancy. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 3:20 pm

Repairing faulty genes to prevent and cure disease is something researchers have been working towards for many years. While Class 2 CRISPR systems show great promise as gene editing tools in human cells, a research team has now demonstrated that a Cas3-based Class 1 CRISPR system may provide a more efficient and safer alternative, carrying out successful repair of a gene mutation responsible for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in patient-derived cells. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 3:20 pm

A team of molecular and structural biologists have found a potential new route to disabling respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (HMPV) after elucidating the structure of one of its key components. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 3:20 pm

A new study found that methamphetamine use was associated with more than twice the risk for dropping out of treatment for opioid-use disorder. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 3:20 pm

Researchers have used machine learning and natural language processing to better understand what end-of-life conversations look like. Borrowing techniques used to study fiction, where machine learning algorithms analyze manuscripts to identify story types, the researchers identified several common elements in these conversations. That knowledge could eventually help healthcare practitioners understand what makes a 'good' conversation about palliative care. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 3:20 pm

Researchers have shown how the chaotic electrical signals underlying irregular heart rhythms lead to the failure of standard treatments. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 3:00 pm

Researchers have found dozens of new fish species in just one African lake — a feat of diversity. The find also proves a key point in evolutionary biology. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 2:12 pm

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- Only a few people seem able to decipher what most people consider unreadable expressions on cats' faces, researchers find. These "cat whisperers" can discern subtle differences on feline faces that reveal their mood. Women... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 2:12 pm

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- Childhood obesity may be linked to changes in brain structure that might result in impulsive kids who struggle with problem-solving, a new study reports. Overweight and obese children tend to have a thinner prefrontal... […]

by Rebecca Pifer on 09/12/2019 at 2:04 pm

The payer giant's offer of $4 a share for the roughly 75 million shares outstanding is a relatively lowball offer, sending Diplomat's stock down 31% in premarket trading Monday. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 2:02 pm

Under-vaccination can lead to outbreaks of dangerous vaccine-preventable diseases. A new WHO/Europe document provides expanded guidance for identifying reasons for why some people are not vaccinated and tailoring interventions to remove the barriers they face. The aim is that everyone has equitable access to the health protection offered by vaccines. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 1:05 pm

There have been many headlines in recent years about the potentially negative impacts contact sports can have on athletes' brains. But a new study shows that, in the absence of injury, athletes across a variety of sports -- including football, soccer and hockey -- have healthier brains than non-athletes. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 1:04 pm

Along with partisan news outlets and political blogs, there's another surprising source of misinformation on controversial topics -- it's you. A new study found that people given accurate statistics on a controversial issue tended to misremember those numbers to fit commonly held beliefs. […]

by Jacob Bell on 09/12/2019 at 1:00 pm

Two large clinical trials testing Biogen's drug aducanumab in patients with less advanced disease looked negative after early analyses, leading the company to stop them before they finished. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 1:00 pm

Unconscious Bias is the Main Cause of Pay Discrepancies, Doctors Say […]

on 09/12/2019 at 12:12 pm

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- Skyrocketing prices and insurance limits are driving many people with diabetes to seek medications and supplies from an underground supply chain, a new study found. "The cost of insulin, which is required in type 1 diabetes... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 12:12 pm

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- Natural compounds added to marijuana-derived vaping liquid produce toxic chemicals in the vapor that users inhale, a new lab study reports. The compounds, known as terpenes, are added into pure THC distillations to dilute... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 12:12 pm

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- Depression is common among lung cancer patients and can damage their quality of life and treatment outcomes, a new study indicates. The findings suggest that doctors should screen lung cancer patients for depression and... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 12:12 pm

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 (American Heart Association News) -- Don't take Keith Shocklee's word for it when he says he didn't look like someone about to have a heart attack. Check his photos from last year and you'll find a producer who looks lean,... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 12:12 pm

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- Many American kids aren't vaccinated against measles before they travel overseas to areas where the disease is endemic, a new study finds. Nearly 60% of these children hadn't received the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR)... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- In older adults, long-standing diabetes has a substantial and independent effect on short-term mortality, according to a study published online Nov. 27 in Diabetes Care. Olive Tang, from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) can be classified into two groups based on the age of death, with distinct risk factors for sudden unexpected early neonatal deaths (SUENDs) and postperinatal SUIDs, according to a study... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- More than half of office-based physicians recommend complementary health approaches (CHAs) to their patients, according to a study published online Dec. 2 in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Barbara J.... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- The new Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention (SCAI) cardiogenic shock (CS) classification scheme provides risk stratification for hospital mortality, according to a study recently published in the Journal... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- From 2012 to 2014, 41,185 patients with a diagnosis of skin malignancy of the head and neck region were identified, mostly with a diagnosis of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC), according to a study recently published in the... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- Positron emission tomography (PET)-directed therapy results in excellent outcomes for patients with stage I/II diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- For patients aged 65 years or older with atrial fibrillation, receipt of a prescription for an oral anticoagulant in the emergency department is associated with increased use of oral anticoagulants at six months, according to... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- Many patients do not understand or remember the information given to them during the informed consent process for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), according to a study published online Nov. 27 in the European Journal... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- The effect of omega-3 fish oil supplements on cognitive symptoms in children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may vary according to endogenous levels of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA),... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- For newly diagnosed patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), depressive symptoms are common and often accompanied by other symptoms, according to a study published online Nov. 21 in Lung Cancer. Barbara L. Andersen,... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 11:00 am

A new observational study has analyzed 20 years' worth of data to look at the link between cell phone use and head and neck injuries. […]

by Shannon Muchmore on 09/12/2019 at 10:30 am

The 51-hospital system, which traces its roots back to the 1850s,​ has maintained a stable ratings outlook amid industry headwinds, and pursued a number of tech partnerships this year to bolster its portfolio. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 10:30 am

From the Affordable Care Act lawsuit to CVS Health CEO Larry Merlo, these are the companies, executives and movements that shaped U.S. healthcare this year. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 9:12 am

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- Playing sports may improve the brain's ability to process sounds, a finding that could lead to new therapies for people who struggle with hearing, researchers report. "No one would argue against the fact that sports lead to... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 9:12 am

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- New research suggests that a baby's age may offer clues to sudden unexplained infant death (SUID) -- formerly known as SIDS. The study identified two unique groups of babies who died from SUID -- one who died within a week... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 9:12 am

MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 -- If you are pregnant and live in a rural area of the United States, new research shows that you're at higher risk of life-threatening complications or death during or after childbirth. "Our study suggests that geographic... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 8:12 am

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Man Without Testicles Receives One From Twin Brother in Rare Surgery A man who was born without testicles got a transplanted one from his... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 8:00 am

A large study that took a different approach has found that higher levels of physical activity could lower the risk of prostate cancer by 51%. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 7:12 am

-- Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack, says the American Heart Association. Women and men can have different symptoms, so it's important to know the hallmarks of a heart attack for each gender. The AHA mentions these... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 7:12 am

-- Though exercise and proper diet are essential to maintaining good health, the body's basic need for water is often overlooked. Not drinking enough water can be dangerous and have a plethora of negative effects, says Texas Health and Human... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:31 am

Continuous monitoring is critical if regulatory agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration are to reduce the risk in artificial and machine learning-based medical technology. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:26 am

 Pregnancy influences the levels of blood clotting factors. In healthy women, the activity of factor VIII (FVIII), the missing coagulation... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:23 am

 Genetic variants in apolipoprotein E (APOE) and other genes have been implicated in late-onset Alzheimer's disease through genome-wide association studies... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:21 am

Israel-based Medial EarlySign and Geisinger Health System have partnered to apply advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to Medicare claims data to predict and improve patient outcomes. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:16 am

 A proof-of-concept study demonstrated that protein expression patterns in plasma samples were indicative of many different health issues, and that... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:14 am

Three-dimensional printing of anatomical structures has made rapid advances in the past few years, but a new kid on the block may soon supplant it. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:13 am

 A standardized sampling system enables men being tested for prostate cancer to collect a urine sample at home and mail... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:12 am

 A standardized sampling system enables men being tested for prostate cancer to collect a urine sample at home and mail... […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Political affiliations, the presence of local environmental organizations and prior local media coverage of climate change play a role in how a community reacts to an extreme weather event, […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Scientists in Connecticut were conducting experiments testing various methods to grow healthier Fraser trees when they accidentally discovered a new species of Phytophthora. They collected the diseased plants, isolated and grew the pathogen on artificial media, then inoculated it into healthy plants before re-isolating it to prove its pathogenicity. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

A new study developed and validated a tool for assessing children's overall addiction to digital devices. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Researchers have created a more feasible way to combine transistors and memory on a chip, potentially bringing faster computing. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

An interdisciplinary team of researchers explore how women use the platform to talk openly about the emotional distress of a miscarriage and how social media can inform patient care. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Scientists at Wake Forest School of Medicine have identified a dead probiotic that reduces age-related leaky gut in older mice. The study is published in the journal GeroScience. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered a new function in a plant enzyme that could inspire the design of new chemical catalysts. The enzyme catalyzes, or initiates, one of the cornerstone chemical reactions needed to synthesize a wide array of organic molecules, including those found in lubricants, cosmetics, and those used as raw materials for making plastics. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

A new study led by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researchers finds that physical illness and injury raises the risk of suicide in men but not women, along with a plethora of other insights into the complex factors that may increase a person's risk of suicide. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

New research from Florida Tech found that strong and long-lasting droughts parched the usually moist Peruvian cloud forests, spurring farmers to colonize new cropland. Findings also included evidence that recovery from some climate change-related damage is possible. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

The last remaining tropical glaciers between the Himalayas and the Andes will disappear in the next decade -- and possibly sooner -- due to climate change, a new study has found.The glaciers in Papua, Indonesia, are "the canaries in the coal mine" for other mountaintop glaciers around the world, said Lonnie Thompson, one of the senior authors of the study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Computer scientists from Rice University and Amazon, using a divide-and-conquer approach that leverages the power of compressed sensing, have shown they can train the equivalent of a 100 billion-parameter distributed deep learning network on a single machine in less than 35 hours for product search and similar extreme classification problems. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

A new mechanism that contributes to adult bone maintenance and repair opens the possibility of developing therapeutic strategies for improving bone healing. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

This open-source book shares results of first conference with the same name. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

A recently published study shows the United States in the grip of several simultaneously occurring opioid epidemics, rather than just a single crisis. The epidemics came to light after the researchers analyzed county-level data on drug overdose deaths. The study highlights the importance of different policy responses to the epidemics rather than a single set of policies. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

A new UNSW study has shown that using a drone to film hippos in Africa is an effective, affordable tool for conservationists to monitor the threatened species' population from a safe distance, particularly in remote and aquatic areas. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

New time-lapse videos of Earth's glaciers and ice sheets as seen from space -- some spanning nearly 50 years -- are providing scientists with new insights into how the planet's frozen regions are changing. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

University of Otago researchers have discovered how viruses that specifically kill bacteria can outwit bacteria by hiding from their defences, findings which are important for the development of new antimicrobials based on viruses and provide a significant advance in biological knowledge. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

To counter a growing public safety concern, researchers at the Data Science Institute, Columbia, are designing an intelligent headphone system that warns pedestrians of imminent dangers. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Researchers demonstrated that Lactobacillus rhamnosus can dose-dependently reestablish a balanced intestinal microbiome and counter the liver-damaging effects of alcohol consumption in mice to reverse the results of chronic alcohol-induced liver injury. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Children with Type 1 diabetes show subtle but important differences in brain function compared with those who don't have the disease, a study led by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine has shown. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Bridges are the most vulnerable parts of a transport network when earthquakes occur, obstructing emergency response, search and rescue missions and aid delivery, increasing potential fatalities. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Viral and bacterial infections are not the only causes of inflammation of body tissue. It has been known for some time that certain fat molecules in our bloodstream can also trigger an inflammatory response. Patients with higher levels of these fats in their blood have a significantly greater chance of dying early from kidney damage or vascular disease. This causal link has now been clearly demonstrated by an international team of researchers led by Dr. Timo Speer of Saarland University. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Satellite data from the European Space Agency (ESA) has now been used as the basis for new insights on the deep structure of the continent Antarctica. Scientists from Kiel University (CAU) recently published their discoveries in the 'Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth' in cooperation with scientists from the British Antarctic Survey, Great Britain, and Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

People make split-second judgements about a person's competency based on their own perceptions of the person's clothing, according to a study led by Princeton University researchers. If the clothes look 'rich,' the person is perceived as more competent than if the clothing looks 'poor.' These judgements are made immediately and are very hard to avoid. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

New findings published in Addiction reveal the prevalence of cannabis, or marijuana, use in the United States increased from 2005 to 2017 among persons with and without depression and was approximately twice as common among those with depression in 2017. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

The rapid expansion of cities around the world is having an enormous impact on biodiversity. To gain a clearer picture of the situation, an international group of scientists, including Professor Andrew Gonzalez from McGill's Biology Department, surveyed over 600 studies on the impacts of urban growth on biodiversity. They published their findings today in Nature Sustainability. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

UT Southwestern researchers have developed a software tool that uses artificial intelligence to recognize cancer cells from digital pathology images -- giving clinicians a powerful way of predicting patient outcomes. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Researchers City, University of London are developing new vibration-control devices based on Formula 1 technology so "needle-like" high-rise skyscrapers which still withstand high winds can be built.Current devices called tuned mass dampers (TMDs) are fitted in the top floors of tall buildings to act like heavyweight pendulums counteracting building movement caused by winds and earthquakes. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Fall-applied anhydrous ammonia may not fulfill as much of corn's nitrogen needs as previously assumed. According to a new study from the University of Illinois, the effectiveness of the practice depends on the soil. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

Researchers have identified forests in the western United States that should be preserved for their potential to mitigate climate change through carbon sequestration, as well as to enhance biodiversity. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

A new nanoparticle innovation that detects unstable calcifications that can trigger heart attacks and strokes may allow doctors to pinpoint when plaque on the walls of blood vessels becomes dangerous. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

In a new study, data scientists from the University of Chicago estimated heritability and mapped out relationships among thousands of diseases using data from electronic health records. […]

on 09/12/2019 at 5:00 am

As the world gathers in Madrid to discuss how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to fight climate change, a newly released study makes the case that trapping emissions underground could go a long way toward solving the problem. […]

on 08/12/2019 at 2:21 pm

A computer betting game can help predict the likelihood that someone recovering from opioid addiction will reuse the pain-relieving drugs, a new study shows. […]

on 08/12/2019 at 11:00 am

A recent study links permanent hair dye and chemical straighteners to an increase in breast cancer risk. In this article, we put the findings into context. […]

on 08/12/2019 at 9:12 am

SUNDAY, Dec. 8, 2019 -- You don't have to wind up with stained teeth if you toast the holidays with red wine, an expert says. "The strength of your enamel and how prone you are to plaque buildup is key to how much your teeth might stain," said Dr.... […]

on 08/12/2019 at 8:00 am

A new meta-analysis looks at the potential link between marijuana use and an increased risk of cancer, emphasizing the poor quality of existing studies. […]

on 07/12/2019 at 12:12 pm

SATURDAY, Dec. 7, 2019 -- Prescription-grade CBD may help control hard-to-treat seizures caused by a rare genetic disorder, a preliminary study suggests. The study involved 224 patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) -- a genetic condition... […]

on 07/12/2019 at 11:00 am

A new report looks at the effects of interventions that reduce air pollution on several health outcomes across different countries. […]

on 07/12/2019 at 9:12 am

SATURDAY, Dec. 7, 2019 -- If you can tackle a tough workout, that may bode well for your longevity, new research suggests. A woman's risk of dying from heart disease, cancer or other causes is much lower if she can engage in vigorous exercise,... […]

on 07/12/2019 at 8:00 am

New research suggests that a three meals per day — and not a six meals per day — approach brings more benefits to people with type 2 diabetes. […]

on 07/12/2019 at 7:00 am

Sustaining a kissing bug bite may lead to Chagas disease or allergic reactions. In this article, learn about the symptoms, risks, and treatments associated with kissing bug bites. […]

on 07/12/2019 at 5:00 am

People choose to become vegetarian for many different reasons, but there are a few things to consider before starting a vegetarian diet. Learn more here. […]

on 07/12/2019 at 3:00 am

An existential crisis occurs when a person often wonders if life has any inherent meaning or purpose. Though not a serious mental health condition in itself, it can lead to complications. Read more here. […]

on 07/12/2019 at 1:00 am

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a recently recognized eating disorder. People with ARFID stop growing and gaining weight as they do not eat enough calories. […]

on 06/12/2019 at 10:36 pm

Reductions in air pollution yielded fast and dramatic impacts on health-outcomes, as well as decreases in all-cause morbidity, according to new findings. […]

on 06/12/2019 at 10:14 pm

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, the New Orleans Business Alliance and Ochsner Health System are looking for startup companies with innovations that can solve social isolation in older adults. […]

on 06/12/2019 at 9:00 pm

Intelligence quotient (IQ) is a score derived from standardized tests that measure a person’s cognitive ability against that of similarly aged peers. In this article, learn about the average IQ. […]

on 06/12/2019 at 8:29 pm

Using a clever technique that causes unruly crystals of iron selenide to snap into alignment, physicists have drawn a road map that reveals the quantum ''rules of the road'' that electrons must follow in the enigmatic superconductor. […]

on 06/12/2019 at 8:29 pm

Women who have C-sections are no more likely to have children who develop obesity than women who give birth naturally, according to a large study. The findings contradict several smaller studies that did find an association between C-section deliveries and offspring obesity but did not consider the numerous maternal and prenatal factors that the researchers did in this study. […]

on 06/12/2019 at 8:29 pm

Johns Hopkins engineers have created a new lens-free ultra-miniaturized endoscope, the size of a few human hairs in width, that is less bulky and can produce higher quality images. […]

on 06/12/2019 at 8:29 pm

Scientists report they have created a tiny, nanosize container that can slip inside cells and deliver protein-based medicines and gene therapies of any size -- even hefty ones attached to the gene-editing tool called CRISPR. […]

on 06/12/2019 at 8:00 pm

Testosterone injections are a hormone treatment for low testosterone in males and postmenopausal symptoms in females. Doctors also use them in masculinization therapy for transgender men and nonbinary people. Learn more here. […]

on 06/12/2019 at 7:00 pm

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 -- The number of head and neck injuries related to cellphone use that require emergency department attention has increased during a 20-year period, according to a study published online Dec. 5 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head &... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 7:00 pm

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 -- In 2017, less than 5 percent of all incoming medical students were rural students, according to a study published in the December issue of Health Affairs, a theme issue on rural health. Scott A. Shipman, M.D., M.P.H., from... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 7:00 pm

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 -- Cases of a serious, sometimes fatal, form of lung injury tied to vaping have now been reported in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In total, case numbers have risen to 2,291,... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 7:00 pm

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 -- Levels of possible cancer-causing chemicals in metformin diabetes medications are under investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. During the past year and a half, several types of drugs -- including angiotensin... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 7:00 pm

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 -- Retail prescription drug prices in the United States fell by 1 percent last year, a new government report shows. The report said the overall decrease was due to drops in generic drug prices and slow growth in the cost of... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 7:00 pm

Although dairy is not a recognized cause of acid reflux, some people who consume dairy products may experience acid reflux. Learn why here. […]

on 06/12/2019 at 6:22 pm

Chocolate-producing cacao trees that are resistant to a major pathogen were identified by an international team of plant geneticists. The findings point the way for plant breeders to develop trees that are tolerant of the disease. […]

on 06/12/2019 at 6:00 pm

Leg muscle cramps are common, but they can be uncomfortable and very painful. In this article, learn about how to treat and prevent them. […]

on 06/12/2019 at 5:12 pm

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 -- A healthy lifestyle might be your best defense against cancer, an expert says. About 42% of cancer cases and 45% of cancer deaths are attributable to modifiable risk factors, according to the American Cancer... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 5:00 pm

New research in mice suggests that a leaky blood-brain barrier can accelerate brain aging, and that targeting inflammation can reverse some changes. […]

on 06/12/2019 at 4:46 pm

A common first-line treatment approach for cryptococcal meningitis in low-income countries is being compromised by the emergence of drug resistance, new research warns. The findings highlight the need to develop new drugs and treatment regimens for the lethal brain infection, which kills around 180,000 people each year. […]

on 06/12/2019 at 4:45 pm

Biologists are making strides in understanding biological clock function in several model organisms and translating these studies into broader implications for human health. […]

on 06/12/2019 at 4:28 pm

Researchers developed a living material approach that uses a strain of genetically engineered E.coli Nissle bacteria as a locally acting probiotic. The engineered bacteria produce a network of nanofibers that directly binds to mucus to fill inflamed areas like a patch, shielding them from gut microbes and environmental factors. This probiotic-based therapeutic strategy protected mice against the effects of colitis induced by a chemical agent and promoted mucosal healing. […]

on 06/12/2019 at 4:28 pm

A crab's nervous system could help scientists learn what causes single neurons in the human brain to become 'out of whack,' which can contribute to the development of neurological diseases like Alzheimer's disease. Knowing exactly how a single neuron operates among the billions housed in the human brain could one day help scientists design innovative ways to prevent and treat these diseases, such as targeted therapies. […]

on 06/12/2019 at 4:28 pm

A new study reveals a significant reduction in NICU (up to 55%) and preterm births due to incentive-based programs implemented to help low-income pregnant women stop smoking cigarettes. Colorado saved over 4 million dollars in healthcare costs by providing these programs and has an opportunity to save 16 million. The issue is critical because smoking in the third trimester of pregnancy is three to four times higher among women who live in poverty. […]

on 06/12/2019 at 2:12 pm

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 -- If you have a neurological disorder, a video chat with your doctor might be as good as an office visit for checking on your condition. That's the conclusion of researchers who analyzed 101 studies on telemedicine use for... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 12:12 pm

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 -- The first generic versions of the multiple sclerosis drug Gilenya have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The three generic versions of Gilenya (fingolimod) capsules were approved for the treatment of... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 12:12 pm

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 -- Levels of possible cancer-causing chemicals in metformin diabetes medications are under investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Metformin is a prescription drug used to control high blood sugar in patients... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 12:12 pm

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 (American Heart Association News) -- A national program to fight high blood pressure by sending pharmacists to black barbershops could prevent thousands of strokes, heart attacks and deaths, and save the health care system $870... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 12:12 pm

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 -- Everyone quickly shoos houseflies off their dinner plates, but exactly how disease-ridden are these pesky insects? New research reveals that flies do pick up plenty of microbes from the nearby environment -- germs that can... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 12:12 pm

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 -- Women with a history of domestic abuse are more likely to develop chronic conditions that cause pain and fatigue, a new study says. British researchers examined medical records of more than 18,500 women who had suffered... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 -- From 2007 to 2014, there was a decrease in the diagnosed incidence of Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study published online Dec. 4 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Noam Y. Kirson, Ph.D., from the... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 -- Use of social media (SM), particularly platforms with a strong focus on images, is associated with disordered-eating (DE) thoughts and behaviors in young adolescents, according to a study published online Dec. 3 in the... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 -- For pediatric patients with multiple sclerosis, there are more admissions among girls and among white children, according to a research letter published in the February 2020 issue of Multiple Sclerosis and Related... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 -- Pharmacist-led interventions in general practice can significantly reduce medical risk factors associated with cardiovascular events, according to a review published online Nov. 27 in the British Journal of Clinical... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 -- Reductions in air pollution yield prompt and substantial health benefits, according to research published in the December issue of the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. In a focused review article, Dean E.... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 -- Early introduction of allergenic foods may prevent the development of food allergy in certain infants at high risk, although adherence to early introduction is low, according to three studies published in the December issue... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 -- Individuals who undergo bariatric surgery may be at increased risk for developing colon cancer years later, according to a study published online Dec. 4 in the International Journal of Cancer. Wenjing Tao, from the Karolinska... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 -- Preterm birth is associated with an increased risk for type 1 and type 2 diabetes from childhood into early and middle adulthood, according to a study published online Dec. 3 in Diabetologia. Casey Crump, M.D., from the Icahn... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 -- The risk for a deadly stroke is higher in cancer patients and cancer survivors than the general public, according to a study published online Nov. 15 in Nature Communications. Nicholas G. Zaorsky, M.D., from Penn State in... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 9:12 am

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 -- Levels of the widely used chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in people's bodies are much higher than once thought, according to scientists who say they've created a more accurate way to measure them. BPA is used in many plastic... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 9:12 am

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2019 -- When people are breathing cleaner air, their health generally improves -- rapidly, in some cases, a new review shows. The report, from the Environmental Committee of the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS),... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 8:12 am

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Retail Prescription Drug Prices Fall For First Time in 45 Years Retail prescription drug prices in the United States fell by 1% last year, a... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 7:12 am

-- About 4 percent of adults have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), says Harvard University Medical School. Adults with ADHD tend to have more difficulty with attention and memory, rather than with hyperactivity, as with children. To... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 7:12 am

-- Arguing with a partner or feeling anxious about meeting the in-laws can induce stress. When these strains are intense or prolonged, your heart can suffer, says Johns Hopkins Medicine. The school mentions these healthier ways to deal with... […]

on 06/12/2019 at 3:42 am

A person's risk of developing cancer is affected by genetic variations in regions of DNA that don't code for proteins, previously dismissed as 'junk DNA', according to new research. This new study shows that inherited cancer risk is not only affected by mutations in key cancer genes - known as oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes - but that variations in the DNA that controls the expression of these genes can also drive the disease. […]

on 05/12/2019 at 11:34 pm

A simple health questionnaire could be a highly effective tool to pre-screen people for early signs of esophageal cancer, enabling much earlier diagnosis and treatment, finds a new study. […]

on 05/12/2019 at 11:34 pm

Approximately half of the patients were randomly assigned whole breast radiation, delivered once per day over 3 to 5 weeks. The other half received external beam APBI which was given twice a day over 5 to 8 days. The study was long-term, with a median followup of 8.6 years. […]

on 05/12/2019 at 11:34 pm

Researchers have developed a more accurate method of measuring bisphenol A (BPA) levels in humans and found that exposure to the endocrine-disrupting chemical is far higher than previously assumed. The study provides the first evidence that the measurements relied upon by regulatory agencies, including the US Food and Drug Administration, are flawed, underestimating exposure levels by as much as 44 times. […]

on 05/12/2019 at 11:34 pm

One in four adults in California lives in a household with a gun, including around 1 in 7 (14%) who personally own a firearm, suggest the results of a survey. […]

on 05/12/2019 at 10:13 pm

Women who initiate medical abortion but opt to stop in the middle of treatment may be at risk for serious blood loss, a study finds. Researchers found this is true even for women who use an experimental treatment that claims to 'reverse' the effects of the abortion pill. The study provides important insights into the safety of using high doses of progesterone during early pregnancy to try to stop a medical abortion. […]

on 05/12/2019 at 10:12 pm

December 05, 2019 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved three applications for first generics of Gilenya (fingolimod) capsules for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) in adult patients. “Approving safe... […]

on 05/12/2019 at 8:53 pm

Assistance during the first years of a biology major leads to higher retention of first-generation students. […]

on 05/12/2019 at 8:53 pm

Researchers have developed a free open source computer program that can be used to create visual and quantitative representations of brain electrical activity in laboratory animals in hopes of developing countermeasures for opioid use disorder. […]

on 05/12/2019 at 8:53 pm

Head and neck injuries incurred while driving or walking with a cellphone are on the rise -- and correlates with the launch of the iPhone in 2007 and release of Pokémon Go in 2016, a new study found. […]

on 05/12/2019 at 7:18 pm

Simulations predict that behavioral interventions such as imposing strict no-food restrictions after meals can be as effective as strong anorectic drugs in reducing food intake in rodents, according to a study. […]

on 05/12/2019 at 7:17 pm

A newly engineered peptide called IBP-CP24 has the potential to be further developed as a long-acting anti-HIV drug that can be used alone or in combination with a broad neutralizing antibody for the treatment and prevention of HIV-1 infection, according to a new study. […]

on 05/12/2019 at 7:17 pm

Study in mice shows the nervous system not only detects the presence of Salmonella in the gut but actively stops the organism from infecting the body. […]

on 05/12/2019 at 7:17 pm

A fundamental change in our understanding of the childhood kidney cancer Wilms' tumor is on the horizon, after the discovery of its earliest genetic root by scientists. By comparing genome sequences from normal kidney tissue and tumors, the team identified patches of normal-looking kidney tissue that in fact carried DNA changes that cause Wilms' tumor. […]

on 05/12/2019 at 7:17 pm

Researchers have found that a 10-hour time-restricted eating intervention, when combined with traditional medications, resulted in weight loss, reduced abdominal fat, lower blood pressure and cholesterol for participants. The pilot study could lead to a new treatment option for metabolic syndrome patients who are at risk for developing life-altering and costly medical conditions such as diabetes. […]

on 05/12/2019 at 7:17 pm

Researchers report the discovery of three cell types in the eye that detect light and align the brain's circadian rhythm to our ambient light. The study marks the first direct assessment in humans of light responses from these cells, called intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) -- and the implications for health are substantial. […]

on 05/12/2019 at 7:17 pm

Scientists are recommending early diagnosis, prevention and treatment of severe chronic inflammation to reduce the risk of chronic disease and death worldwide. […]

on 05/12/2019 at 7:17 pm

sci-Plex, a new cell-response screening method, pools genetically different cells and shows what happens to individual cells when the sample is treated, such as with cancer drugs. The technology collects information on changes in genetic expression in each labeled cell, providing data useful in exploring mechanisms triggered by drugs or other agents. […]

on 05/12/2019 at 7:16 pm

Researchers have cleared a major obstacle in the development of an HIV vaccine, proving in animal models that effective, yet short-lasting antibodies can be coaxed into multiplying as a fighting force against the virus. […]

on 05/12/2019 at 7:00 pm

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 -- The annual reported measles incidence decreased from 2000 to 2018, but the number of cases increased from 2016 to 2018, according to research published in the Dec. 6 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and... […]

on 05/12/2019 at 7:00 pm

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 -- Federal health officials are currently investigating a multistate outbreak of Escherichia coli infection linked to romaine lettuce thought to be grown in Salinas, California. Case numbers have risen from 67 reported a week... […]

on 05/12/2019 at 7:00 pm

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 -- Infections linked to injections of black tar heroin have killed seven people in San Diego County in the past two months, health officials said Wednesday. Between Oct. 2 and Nov. 24, nine adults, aged 19 to 57 years, were... […]

on 05/12/2019 at 7:00 pm

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 -- There is uncertainty regarding the effect of exercise and other interventions on the prevention of falls in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a review published online Nov. 28 in the Cochrane Database of... […]

on 05/12/2019 at 7:00 pm

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 -- Individuals with chronic pain who use daily cannabis have lower odds of using illicit opioids, according to a Canadian study published online Nov. 19 in PLOS Medicine. Stephanie Lake, from University of British Columbia in... […]

on 05/12/2019 at 6:06 pm

A new approach to programing cancer-fighting immune cells called CAR-T cells can prolong their activity and increase their effectiveness against human cancer cells grown in the laboratory and in mice, according to a new study. […]

on 05/12/2019 at 4:12 pm

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 -- Cases of a serious, sometimes fatal, form of lung injury tied to vaping have now been reported in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In total, case numbers have risen to... […]

on 05/12/2019 at 4:12 pm

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 -- Three drugs used to treat severe seizures in epilepsy patients are equally effective, a new study finds. The three medications -- levetiracetam (Keppra and Roweepra), fosphenytoin (Cerebyx) and valproate -- are commonly... […]

on 05/12/2019 at 2:12 pm

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 -- An epidemic of vaping by American teenagers shows no signs of stopping, with 2019 data finding more than a quarter (27.5%) of high school students using e-cigarettes. The rate was somewhat lower, but still troubling, among... […]

on 05/12/2019 at 2:12 pm

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 -- The more often young teens turn to social media, the more prone they are to eating disorders, new research suggests. While the study does not prove social media use causes eating disorders, it raises a red flag, said study... […]

on 05/12/2019 at 12:12 pm

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 -- A lung disease that normally strikes in the workplace has been linked to vaping in a new report. A 49-year-old California woman who vaped marijuana came down with a form of pneumonia normally associated with exposure to... […]

on 05/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 -- Children of mothers with diabetes have increased rates of early-onset cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online Dec. 4 in The BMJ. Yongfu Yu, Ph.D., from Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark, and... […]

on 05/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 -- Excellent local control and cosmetic outcomes are observed in elderly patients receiving high dose-rate brachytherapy (HDRBT) for early-stage nonmelanoma skin cancer of the head and neck region, according to a study... […]

on 05/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 -- Men and women experience obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) during REM sleep at similar rates, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in SLEEP. Christine H.J. Won, M.D., from the Yale University School of Medicine in New... […]

on 05/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 -- Playing analog games is associated with less relative cognitive decline, according to a study published online Nov. 18 in the Journals of Gerontology: Series B. Drew M. Altschul, Ph.D., and Ian J. Deary, Ph.D., both from... […]

on 05/12/2019 at 12:00 pm

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2019 -- Current and former electronic cigarette users have increased odds of depression compared with never users, according to a study published online Dec. 4 in JAMA Network Open. Olufunmilayo H. Obisesan, M.D., M.P.H., from the... […]

on 05/12/2019 at 4:45 am

 Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes, which bite during the day. Symptoms are... […]

on 05/12/2019 at 4:45 am

 Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes, which bite during the day. Symptoms are... […]

on 05/12/2019 at 4:42 am

 While the common genetic variants contributing to schizophrenia in East Asian individuals appear to broadly resemble those found in Europeans,... […]

on 05/12/2019 at 4:41 am

 While the common genetic variants contributing to schizophrenia in East Asian individuals appear to broadly resemble those found in Europeans,... […]

on 05/12/2019 at 4:39 am

 Several types of cancer can form in the liver. The most common type of liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma, which... […]

on 05/12/2019 at 4:39 am

 Several types of cancer can form in the liver. The most common type of liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma, which... […]

on 05/12/2019 at 4:39 am

 Several types of cancer can form in the liver. The most common type of liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma, which... […]

on 04/12/2019 at 9:37 am

 Melioidosis, an infectious disease caused by the environmental saprophyte Burkholderia pseudomallei, is endemic across many areas of Southeast Asia, South... […]

on 04/12/2019 at 9:35 am

 Melioidosis, an infectious disease caused by the environmental saprophyte Burkholderia pseudomallei, is endemic across many areas of Southeast Asia, South... […]

on 04/12/2019 at 9:28 am

 A recent study has assessed the prevalence of rare pathogenic variants in sudden cardiac death cases versus controls, and the... […]

on 04/12/2019 at 9:24 am

 Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease with heterogeneous organ involvement and severity. The cause of SLE is... […]

on 04/12/2019 at 9:24 am

 Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease with heterogeneous organ involvement and severity. The cause of SLE is... […]

on 04/12/2019 at 9:10 am

 Measurement techniques that allow the global analysis of cellular responses while retaining single-cell sensitivity are increasingly needed in order to... […]

by Guest Author on 03/12/2019 at 11:00 am

As health care’s reliance on technology becomes greater – and it will – security risks continue to grow. In this guest post, David Wagner, president and CEO of an email security company, offers best practices for organizations looking to implement and maintain successful compliance strategies. ________________________________________________________ Hospitals are alive with activity and awash with information. Just […] [MORE […]

on 03/12/2019 at 5:34 am

 Despite the widespread automation enabled by new post-processing software, the physical layout of the standard microscope has still changed relatively... […]

on 03/12/2019 at 5:30 am

 Sepsis is a serious condition in which the immune system launches an overwhelming response to infection. The cause of the... […]

on 03/12/2019 at 5:27 am

 A microfluidic chip containing a CRISPR/Cas-based electrochemical biosensor has been introduced as a device for the rapid and precise analysis... […]

on 02/12/2019 at 8:12 am

 A newly developed filtering device that collects circulating cancer cells from blood liquid biopsy samples demonstrated strong potential for facilitating... […]

on 29/11/2019 at 4:35 pm

WHO/Europe is working closely with partners and health authorities in several Member States following reports of an outbreak of Lassa fever in Sierra Leone. […]

on 29/11/2019 at 8:17 am

Gaps in the accessibility of health care and a lack of data are undermining universal health coverage across the European Union (EU), say the State of Health in the EU Country Health Profiles and Companion Report. […]

on 28/11/2019 at 10:35 am

Many women in the WHO European Region, particularly those in their 40s, are diagnosed at a late stage of HIV infection when their immune system is already starting to fail. They are three to four times more likely to be diagnosed late than younger women. According to data for 2018 released today by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the WHO Regional Office for Europe, women accounted for one-third of the 141 000 new HIV diagnoses in the Region, indicating that this population needs more attention in Europe's prevention and testing efforts. […]

on 28/11/2019 at 6:47 am

 Tumors often contain a small subset of drug-resisting, self-renewing, and highly metastatic cells called tumor initiating cells or cancer stem... […]

on 28/11/2019 at 6:47 am

 Tumors often contain a small subset of drug-resisting, self-renewing, and highly metastatic cells called tumor initiating cells or cancer stem... […]

on 28/11/2019 at 6:45 am

 A multi-drug resistant (MDR) panel detects genetic signatures of resistance to specific antibiotics in pathogens that are commonly thought of... […]

on 28/11/2019 at 6:37 am

 Malaria is still a major global health threat with over 200 million new infections and around 400,000 deaths per year.... […]

on 28/11/2019 at 6:36 am

 Malaria is still a major global health threat with over 200 million new infections and around 400,000 deaths per year.... […]

by Jess White on 27/11/2019 at 8:22 pm

Hospitals must make sure patients of all backgrounds receive the same treatment and attention from clinical staff when they’re admitted for care. While most doctors and nurses don’t intentionally treat patients differently, implicit bias could unknowingly affect their actions. And technology they’re relying on for assistance may not be helping matters.  A popular algorithm in […] [MORE […]

on 27/11/2019 at 3:11 pm

At least 25 people have been killed and over 650 injured, according to official reports following a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Albania which happened shortly before 04:00 local time on 26 November 2019. […]

on 27/11/2019 at 5:35 am

 Every day, millions of single blood cells are evaluated for disease diagnostics in medical laboratories and clinics. Most of this... […]

by Guest Author on 26/11/2019 at 11:00 am

In this guest post, Joel Barthelemy, founder and CEO of a virtual health company, explains how implementing a virtual health program can provide a foundation for consistent care coordination, exceptional patient experience and advantages for physicians. ________________________________________________________ Ask providers to name the benefits of telemedicine and they’ll probably say increasing access to care and cost […] [MORE […]

on 26/11/2019 at 10:26 am

 Diabetes mellitus is a pathological condition that affects all age groups worldwide. The percentage of glycated hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) reflects... […]

on 26/11/2019 at 10:26 am

 Diabetes mellitus is a pathological condition that affects all age groups worldwide. The percentage of glycated hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) reflects... […]

on 26/11/2019 at 10:16 am

 Development of gastric diseases such as gastritis, peptic ulcer and gastric cancer is often associated with several biotic and abiotic... […]

on 26/11/2019 at 8:38 am

“At our hospital, we midwives are in charge of the deliveries. Previously, it was always the doctors,” says Gulnoza Sadieva, Chief Midwife at the Ferghana Oblast Perinatal Centre in Uzbekistan. Her observation reveals a positive trend: midwives are taking on a more active and responsible role in the country’s maternity units. […]

on 25/11/2019 at 6:25 am

 Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common leukemia diagnosis in adults, with favorable outcomes in majority of patients and... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 22/11/2019 at 9:26 am

        The Advancing Healthcare Awards UK are now open to AHPs and healthcare scientists throughout the UK, recognising and celebrating the achievements of these professions and those... Read More The post The Advancing Healthcare Awards UK are now open to AHPs and healthcare scientists throughout the UK appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 22/11/2019 at 9:19 am

The international campaign “16 days of Activism against Gender-based Violence” starts on 25 November 2019, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and will continue until 10 December 2019, Human Rights Day. Under this year’s theme, “Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands against Rape” the campaign focuses on the issue of rape as a specific form of harm committed against women and girls in times of peace or war. WHO is calling for more action to prevent and end violence against women. […]

on 21/11/2019 at 7:00 am

A new report from WHO is calling for improved health monitoring and surveillance systems in prisons across the European Region. It warns that as people in prison continue to suffer disproportionately from undiagnosed and untreated health conditions, they will add to the public health burden in the outside community after their release. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 19/11/2019 at 12:27 pm

            National Healthcare Science Week, run by the office of the Chief Scientific Officer, is an annual celebration and opportunity to raise awareness of the... Read More The post Healthcare Science Week 2020 appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 19/11/2019 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy November 19, 2019 -- Precision Dose Inc. is voluntarily recalling 5 lots of Ranitidine Oral Solution, USP 150 mg/10 mL to the consumer level. Ranitidine Oral Solution, USP 150 mg/10 mL, is being... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 19/11/2019 at 11:44 am

The Office for National Statistics requested feedback on the draft Extended Major Group document – see previous article here. In view of the impending election, the next phase is being... Read More The post UPDATE: SOC-Extension stakeholder engagement appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by Guest Author on 19/11/2019 at 11:00 am

The number of urgent care centers in the United States continues to grow – with more than 8,800 currently, up from 8,125 in 2018 – due to a need in the marketplace and patient preferences for on-demand access to care. Hospitals and health systems recognize the value urgent care centers bring by offering convenient and […] [MORE […]

on 19/11/2019 at 10:24 am

In May 2020, on the occasion of the 73rd World Health Assembly, WHO will host the first-ever Health For All Film Festival in Geneva, Switzerland. […]

on 19/11/2019 at 9:36 am

From its launch in 1993 to the present day, the Regions for Health Network (RHN) has worked towards ensuring that no one is left behind on health matters around Europe. […]

on 19/11/2019 at 8:47 am

A new app to help Hungarians quit smoking was announced by Dr Zsuzsa Cselkó, Head of the Department of Health Management and Methodology at the National Korányi Institute of Pulmonology, during a press conference. […]

on 19/11/2019 at 8:34 am

Over 31 million people in the pan-European region lack access to basic sanitation services and 314 000 people still practice open defecation. The impact is clear, as every day, 14 people die of diarrhoea in the region because of inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). In addition, there are significant inequalities in access to basic sanitation services between rural and urban areas, and between rich and poor communities – affecting households, schools and hospitals. The release of untreated wastewater to the environment also constitutes a significant problem in the region. […]

on 18/11/2019 at 2:44 pm

Dr Piroska Östlin, WHO/Europe’s Regional Director ad interim, met with the Prime Minister of Czechia, Andrej Babiš, and Minister of Health, Adam Vojtěch in Prague to discuss cooperation on policies to reduce harmful use of alcohol. During the visit, Dr Östlin also attended the ministerial meeting of the Visegrad Four (V4) countries, discussing human resources for health, drug policy and future cooperation. […]

on 18/11/2019 at 2:43 pm

Dr Piroska Östlin, WHO/Europe’s Regional Director ad interim, met with the Prime Minister of Czechia, Andrej Babiš, and Minister of Health, Adam Vojtěch in Prague to discuss cooperation on policies to reduce harmful use of alcohol. During the visit, Dr Östlin also attended the ministerial meeting of the Visegrad Four (V4) countries, discussing human resources for health, drug policy and future cooperation. […]

on 18/11/2019 at 6:15 am

Each year, 33 000 people in Europe and 700 000 people worldwide die as a result of infection with drug-resistant bacteria. WHO/Europe advocates the One Health approach as the only viable solution to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). […]

on 15/11/2019 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy November 15, 2019 -- Golden State Medical Supply, Incorporated (GSMS, Inc) based upon a manufacturer’s recall by Novitium Pharma LLC (Novitium), is voluntarily instituting a recall of all... […]

on 15/11/2019 at 10:44 am

Recent reports of flooding in the WHO European Region have included the highest tide in Venice in more than half a century, as well as communities cut off in Montenegro and people evacuated from their homes in the United Kingdom. […]

by Jess White on 14/11/2019 at 9:18 pm

Antibiotic resistance continues to be a significant problem. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights just how bad it’s gotten – and lets hospitals know which antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” they should be watching for next.  People contract over 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections each year in the U.S., according to CDC […] [MORE […]

on 13/11/2019 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumers November 13, 2019 -- Nature’s Rx is voluntarily recalling lot: 01251ZX1, Expiry Date: 11/2022 of Silver Bullet (10 Male Enhancement Capsules). This recall has been initiated after an FDA laboratory analysis found the... […]

on 13/11/2019 at 11:00 am

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy Investigation ongoing – This page to be updated as more information is available IMPORTANT: Medications containing only amlodipine or hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) are not being recalled.... […]

on 12/11/2019 at 6:32 pm

A delegation from the Unit for Health and Health Care of the Swedish Ministry of Health and Social Affairs visited WHO/Europe on 8 November 2019. WHO Regional Director for Europe a.i. Dr Piroska Östlin welcomed the 41-member delegation, introduced the general work of the Organization and described WHO/Europe’s operations. While opening the meeting, she emphasized the longstanding partnership and collaboration between WHO and Sweden. […]

on 12/11/2019 at 6:32 pm

A delegation from the Unit for Health and Health Care of the Swedish Ministry of Health and Social Affairs visited WHO/Europe on 8 November 2019. WHO Regional Director for Europe a.i. Dr Piroska Östlin welcomed the 41-member delegation, introduced the general work of the Organization and described WHO/Europe’s operations. While opening the meeting, she emphasized the longstanding partnership and collaboration between WHO and Sweden. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 12/11/2019 at 5:01 pm

The Mullany Fund are a social mobility organisation based at Swansea University that run a Lottery funded e-Mentoring programme for young people to provide them with support on their studies... Read More The post The Mullany Fund is recruiting more volunteer mentors studying or working in life sciences or healthcare appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

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on 12/11/2019 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy November 12, 2019 -- Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC. Bridgewater, New Jersey is voluntarily recalling Ranitidine Tablets, 150 mg and 300 mg, and Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution, USP), 15... […]

by Guest Author on 12/11/2019 at 11:00 am

Over the past few years, telehealth has been gaining in popularity providing patients with access to the specialty care they need. In this guest post, Jason “JD” Duigou, CIO of a company that provides healthcare service support products, talks about the role facilities management plays in telehealth. ________________________________________________________ The old-fashioned practice of doctors treating patients […] [MORE […]

on 11/11/2019 at 8:28 am

Today WHO issued a strong recommendation on HIV testing, urging countries to stop using the slow, less accurate western blot and line immunoassay methods in favour of simple, rapid tests. […]

on 11/11/2019 at 7:00 am

Engaging with the arts can be beneficial for both mental and physical health. This is a key conclusion of a new report from the WHO Regional Office for Europe analysing the evidence from over 900 global publications – the most comprehensive review of evidence on arts and health to date. […]

on 08/11/2019 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy November 8, 2019 -- American Health Packaging is voluntarily recalling eight lots of Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution USP) 150 mg/10 mL Liquid Unit Dose Cups to the consumer level due to... […]

on 08/11/2019 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumers November 8, 2019 -- Med Man Distribution is voluntarily recalling all lots of Up2 Dietary supplement There is no other all-natural libido for men and women to the consumer level. FDA laboratory analysis has found Up2 Dietary... […]

on 07/11/2019 at 3:00 pm

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on 06/11/2019 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy November 6, 2019 -- Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of 1 lot of Ranitidine Tablets 150mg to the retail level and 37 lots of Ranitidine Capsules 150mg, Ranitidine Capsules... […]

on 06/11/2019 at 5:13 am

The global blood gas and electrolyte analyzers market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast... […]

on 05/11/2019 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy November 5, 2019 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is updating our 2017 safety communication to remind the public, health care providers, lab personnel, and lab test developers that... […]

by Guest Author on 05/11/2019 at 11:00 am

Working with vendors can be challenging. In this guest post, Larry Lacombe, VP of program development, support and FM compliance at a company specializing in facilities management, safety, environment of care, emergency management and compliance, tells you how to provide quality care while remaining compliant. ________________________________________________________ While all hospitals strive to establish and maintain a […] [MORE […]

on 31/10/2019 at 8:15 pm

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by AHCS Administrator on 31/10/2019 at 5:13 pm

            Click to view the Programme for the SCST National Update Meeting, held on 22nd November 2019. Click to view the Poster. The post SCST National Update Meeting 2019 appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 31/10/2019 at 9:45 am

The Clinical Scientist trailblazer group are currently developing an apprenticeship standard at level 7 for the role of the HCPC registered Clinical Scientist. Dr Robert Farley, co-chair of the Clinical... Read More The post Draft Clinical Scientist Apprenticeship Standard Consultation appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 30/10/2019 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy October 30, 2019 -- ICU Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: ICUI) is voluntarily recalling one single lot of Lactated Ringer's Injection, USP, and one single lot of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP. The products are... […]

by Guest Author on 29/10/2019 at 11:00 am

Fixed assets, such as buildings, infrastructure and equipment, are often a hospital’s largest ones. The inventory, condition and reliability of these assets, however, remains elusive for many hospital executives. Capital investment planning is based on limited info, leading to an often inefficient allocation of scarce capital resources. Will these assets live up to their expected […] [MORE […]

on 28/10/2019 at 1:07 pm

Cancer researchers developed a 29 gene–based weighted prognostic score for predicting event-free survival and overall survival of patients suffering from... […]

on 28/10/2019 at 1:00 pm

A method has been described that simplifies preparation of tumor genomic DNA libraries by employing restriction enzymes and in vitro... […]

on 26/10/2019 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy October 26, 2019 -- Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of one lot (see table below) of Alprazolam Tablets, USP C-IV 0.5 mg, to the consumer/user level. This lot is... […]

on 25/10/2019 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy October 25, 2019 -- Lannett Company, Inc. today announced that it is voluntarily recalling all lots within expiry of Ranitidine Syrup (Ranitidine Oral Solution, USP), 15mg/mL to the consumer level... […]

on 23/10/2019 at 9:57 pm

Results of a recent study supported the use of adhesive tape strips to obtain biopsy specimens for the diagnosis of... […]

on 23/10/2019 at 9:53 pm

A team of Chinese researchers has described the development of a new and powerful tool for the diagnosis and treatment... […]

on 23/10/2019 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy October 23, 2019 -- As a precautionary measure, Perrigo Company plc announced today that it has initiated a voluntary, worldwide product recall to the retail customer level of ranitidine (all pack... […]

on 23/10/2019 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy October 23, 2019 -- As a precautionary measure, Sanofi on Friday, October 18, intiated a voluntary recall of all Zantac OTC (over-the-counter) in the United States. This includes Zantac 150®,... […]

on 23/10/2019 at 11:00 am

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy October 23, 2019 -- Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (BSE: 500124, NSE: DRREDDY, NYSE: RDY, along with its subsidiaries, together referred to as “Dr. Reddy’s”) confirms it had... […]

on 22/10/2019 at 2:00 pm

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on 22/10/2019 at 1:00 pm

Audience: Consumers October 22, 2019 -- Newport Beach, California. GL Holdings is voluntarily recalling six lots of Green Lumber 2-, 4-, and 10-capsule packages purchased on or before August 10, 2019 to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found one... […]

on 22/10/2019 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumers October 22, 2019 -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission posted a joint warning letter to Rooted Apothecary LLC, of Naples, Florida, for illegally selling unapproved products containing... […]

by Guest Author on 22/10/2019 at 11:00 am

People with different ethnic backgrounds require different things from your facility and providers. Tailoring their care can make a big difference in their medical outcomes. In this guest post Mario Anglada, CEO of Hoy Health, details how other hospitals can reduce readmissions by adopting a chronic care management program designed specifically for Hispanic patients. ________________________________________________________ […] [MORE […]

on 18/10/2019 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumers October 18, 2019 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers of a voluntary recall by Johnson & Johnson of Johnson’s Baby Powder after FDA testing has found that a sample from one lot of the product... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 17/10/2019 at 4:38 pm

The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) has published an annual report on our Welsh Language Scheme. You can read the report here. The post HCPC publishes annual report on our Welsh language obligations appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

by AHCS Administrator on 17/10/2019 at 4:36 pm

Marc Seale, who has so diligently served the HCPC and built it from a small organisation to one of the UK’s largest, independent regulators, has decided to leave following the... Read More The post Change of Chief Executive for HCPC appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 15/10/2019 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy October 15, 2019 -- Viatrexx Bio Incorporated, Newark, Delaware is voluntarily recalling 10 mL sterile injectable vials of products, listed in the table below with lot numbers, to the consumer level. The... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 15/10/2019 at 11:55 am

The Office for National Statistics would like to share its Draft Extended Structures for Major Group 2 document for review and comment. Following circulation of all the Major Groups draft Structures... Read More The post SOC Extension Project – Request for feedback on DRAFT Extended Major Groups appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 14/10/2019 at 4:29 pm

A large GWAS (genome-wide association study) highlighted genetic loci associated with the metabolic regulation of serum levels of uric acid... […]

on 11/10/2019 at 12:00 pm

Audience: Consumers October 11, 2019 -- FDA advises consumers not to use Rompe Pecho EX and Rompe Pecho CF cough syrups distributed by Efficient Laboratories, Inc., Miami, Florida, due to microbial contamination risks. These are over-the-counter... […]

on 01/10/2019 at 5:24 pm

The global microfluidic immunoassay market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.7% from 2019 to USD 2.0 billion... […]

by AHCS Administrator on 01/10/2019 at 3:27 pm

The post UK Awards 2020 open for entry & Wales deadline extended appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science. […]

on 18/09/2019 at 12:44 pm

The global Point-of-Care (POC) testing market is projected to reach USD 30 billion by 2022, driven by the immense potential... […]

on 18/09/2019 at 12:42 pm

Baxter International Inc., a global medical products company, has acquired Cheetah Medical, a provider of non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring technologies. […]

on 12/09/2019 at 5:24 pm

ERBA Mannheim has expanded its global footprint by opening a new subsidiary in Brazil. […]

by jlagasse on 03/07/2019 at 4:19 pm

Some industry experts are guardedly optimistic about the order's intended effects, but opinions are mixed, and concerns vary. […]

by rickdagley on 03/06/2019 at 12:00 pm

HIMSS Media in June will interview experts about how they take on risk, prove outcomes and become more profitable in a post-capitated world. […]

by catherine.sturman on 03/01/2019 at 8:47 am

At the start of 2018, the healthcare industry found itself in the midst of a significant change including the adoption of the public cloud, multi-cloud access, the widespread use of emerging technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence and planning around increasingly complex regul... […]

by catherine.sturman on 30/12/2018 at 2:00 pm

The news has recently been full of stories documenting the rise of technology in the NHS: from the role of artificial intelligence in treating Parkinson’s disease, to Matt Hancock’s call for a greater deployment and use of apps in our health service – there are seemingly never-ending opportunities f... […]

by catherine.sturman on 29/12/2018 at 2:00 pm

Open enrollment in 2019 marked an uncertain time for healthcare consumers across the US. Due to recent federal decisions, premiums for individual health insurance plans are more in flux than ever. While this is undoubtedly an uncertain time for patients, these changes are also inducing anxiety for h... […]

by catherine.sturman on 28/12/2018 at 2:00 pm

The 999-emergency service was first introduced in the 1930s. The last nine decades have seen the service expand from handling more than 1,000 calls in its first week of operation in London, to around 560,000 calls a week. This amounts to around 30mn calls a year, according to BT's arc... […]

by catherine.sturman on 27/12/2018 at 2:00 pm

As 2018 witnessed unexpected mergers and partnerships, robust digital health innovations and continued policy shifts in the healthcare sector, at Elsevier, we think 2019 will bring about significant changes in health IT infrastructure with patient data at the center of it all. Analytics will ... […]

by catherine.sturman on 22/12/2018 at 2:00 pm

Lightweight headset tech will help clinical workers reduce unwanted hold-ups, improve workflow and a much improved patient experience The notion of a community healthcare clinic is constantly evolving from the traditional model of a local clinic staffed by general practitioners and nurses, servin... […]

by catherine.sturman on 21/12/2018 at 2:00 pm

Like all public healthcare systems, the NHS is confronted with huge challenges, both operationally and financially. With providers’ deficits rising year on year, achieving statutory service standards and performance targets becomes ever more difficult. Compounding this, commissioners (in England) fa... […]

by catherine.sturman on 20/12/2018 at 10:38 am

Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) have entered into an agreement to create a premier global consumer healthcare company. Pfizer will contribute its consumer healthcare business to GSK's existing consumer healthcare business, where 2017 global sales for the combined business have reached up to $12.7 b... […]

by catherine.sturman on 20/12/2018 at 9:19 am

Gemma Platt, managing executive for Vigilant Software, explores the challenges of data-sharing in the NHS and how data mapping could provide much needed clarity and better GDPR compliance There is an overwhelming amount of data collected and stored in the NHS. On one hand, it can be an incredibly... […]

by catherine.sturman on 17/12/2018 at 10:25 am

Imagine the following situation: The CIO of a hospital group has been asked, by the CEO, to develop a digital care business case to improve the lives of patients with chronic conditions. This will impact the way the hospital delivers ambulatory, inpatient, outpatient and day surgery servic... […]

by catherine.sturman on 15/12/2018 at 2:00 pm

When the NHS turned 70 years old in July, its present to the UK population was the launch of a new app, promising patients access to a range of services on-demand.  It’s not just a case of innovation for innovation’s sake. The launch is a huge opportunity for everyone to contribute to better... […]

by catherine.sturman on 11/12/2018 at 2:12 pm

Clustermarket, the leading UK online scientific equipment sharing and booking platform, has enlisted the support of GE Healthcare’s Life Sciences business in an agreement aimed at helping innovators in the UK access specialised life sciences and biotech equipment. “The demand for state-of-the-art... […]

by catherine.sturman on 10/12/2018 at 9:49 am

We take a look at some of the top 10 healthcare innovations which are transforming the sector 10. Telehealth The telehealth market is booming. Consumers are leading increasingly busy lifestyles, with up to 60% favouring digitally-led services. Providing clinical care at a distance, increasing ... […]

by catherine.sturman on 04/12/2018 at 8:33 am

Bacterial infections remain a leading cause of death in children five years and under. Following a call from the World Health Organization (WHO) to develop affordable and improved formulations for young children which are also heat-stable, Novartis’ generic division, Sandoz, has led the way in devel... […]

by catherine.sturman on 03/12/2018 at 8:51 am

The health insurance industry is undergoing a rapid transformation. Escalating healthcare costs amidst a diverse global demographic has presented a multitude of challenges for insurers in meeting member needs on a global scale. Moving towards a consumer-centric healthcare model, patients are demandi... […]

by catherine.sturman on 01/12/2018 at 3:00 pm

Since the first pharmacy opened in the 1700s, advances in medicine have transformed how we live and manage our health. We are living longer and conditions that were once terminal are now manageable through innovation in medication and the development of drugs. One area that hasn’t changed so dra... […]

by catherine.sturman on 01/12/2018 at 2:00 pm

  The December edition of Healthcare Global is live. This month, we spoke with Dr Harald Nusser, Head of Novartis Social Business (NSB) regarding the organisation’s non-financial collaboration with the Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership (GARDP), to develop a dispersi... […]

by catherine.sturman on 30/11/2018 at 3:04 pm

Technology giants are continually looking at ways to enter the healthcare space. Announcing its acquisition of PillPack earlier this year, as well as its partnership with Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan, Amazon sent shockwaves through the industry, leading pharmaceutical shares to plunge. Growing... […]

by catherine.sturman on 29/11/2018 at 9:52 am

GE Healthcare has revealed that it will open a new biotechnology manufacturing centre at the Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst (SBC) Open Innovation Campus, in Stevenage in the UK. In the first half of 2019, the centre will start producing a fibre-based purification platform, which has the potential to ... […]

by jfinison on 26/11/2018 at 8:12 pm

Ali Slimani, Cerner's general manager of strategic partnerships for Middle East sales, says Cerner is aligned with IHI's "Quadruple Aim," which includes improving patient and clinician experience, creating better healthcare outcomes well as lowering overall cost of care. […]

by catherine.sturman on 24/11/2018 at 2:00 pm

As the world’s third largest economy, Japan is leading the way for aging societies. This transformative initiative has significant implementations for the economic growth of the UK, representing immense business opportunities as its population also ages. This was the takeaway of an engaging discu... […]

by catherine.sturman on 23/11/2018 at 7:57 am

Revisiting existing network topologies in order to lay the foundations for a more secure future for individuals’ data. Blockchain and other Web3 technologies, particularly in the past two years, have risen to prominence as solutions for a myriad of long-standing issues. Indeed, innovators in the ... […]

by catherine.sturman on 22/11/2018 at 12:00 pm

Technology companies are increasingly entering the health space with enthusiasm and determination. The recent partnership of Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPM is no exception. Hiring a number of renowned healthcare experts in their chosen fields, Dana Gelb Safran, Senior Vice President of enter... […]

by catherine.sturman on 21/11/2018 at 9:35 am

America’s hospitals are working to keep up with the growing need for physicians and medical staff. Demand is accelerating, and the supply is not keeping pace: A study by the Association of American Medical Colleges predicts that the US will face a shortage of anywhere from 42,600 to 121,300 physicia... […]

by catherine.sturman on 20/11/2018 at 11:02 am

Boston Scientific has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire UK business BTG plc., for $4.2bn. BTG is known for the development and commercialisation of products used in minimally-invasive procedures targeting cancer and vascular diseases, as well as acute care pharmaceuticals. T... […]

by catherine.sturman on 19/11/2018 at 11:28 am

TIAA Bank has announced its plans to acquire the $1.5bn portfolio of healthcare equipment leases and loans from GE Capital’s Healthcare Equipment Finance (HEF) business. It will significantly expand TIAA Bank’s commercial banking business and enhance its ability to provide a full range of financial ... […]

by catherine.sturman on 17/11/2018 at 2:00 pm

FMD (Falsified Medicines Directive) legislation will become effective on 9th February 2019. It requires that all pharmacies - whether they are hospital or community based - to ‘sign out’ all the pharmaceutical products they dispense against a national database, the National Medicines Verification Sy... […]

by catherine.sturman on 16/11/2018 at 10:18 am

In every patient encounter, clinical decisions represent the finely balanced combination of patient preferences, evidence, and clinician experience. Those individual decisions can contribute to care variability in a region, among a population, or for a particular condition. Clinical decision support... […]

by catherine.sturman on 15/11/2018 at 8:15 am

There is no denying the fact that people are living longer – so much so, that centenarians are actually the fastest growing age group in the UK. On the surface, this is great news and a testament to advances in medical science. Yet in a time of resource strain and budget cuts within the NHS, this in... […]

by catherine.sturman on 14/11/2018 at 10:00 am

It is a truth universally acknowledged that the healthcare sector in the UK is under ever-greater pressure to do more with less. As the population both expands and ages, and as cutting-edge new treatments and innovations become available – at a cost – the NHS needs to deal with more challenges, choo... […]

by dale.benton on 13/11/2018 at 9:54 am

Offering medical record, revenue cycle, patient engagement, care coordination, and population health services, health provider athenahealth has agreed to be acquired by Veritas Capital and Evergreen Coast Capital for $5.7bnm or $135 per share. The per share purchase price represents a premium of... […]

by catherine.sturman on 12/11/2018 at 2:00 pm

The healthcare industry is rapidly developing data-driven technology solutions to further patient-centered care all while reducing costs. With the healthcare landscape shifting to an on-demand delivery system of medical services and solutions, healthcare providers and hospitals are turning to DevOps... […]

by catherine.sturman on 10/11/2018 at 2:00 pm

A transformational new way to secure and ensure the integrity of data has come to healthcare, and it has the potential to impact almost every corner of the industry. Players including Humana, Optum, UnitedHealthcare and Quest Diagnostics have started to explore blockchain near its roots in cryptocur... […]

by catherine.sturman on 09/11/2018 at 2:00 pm

Accessing your own medical files is often a complex task. It might be your medical file, but you are far from owning it. You might have requested medical data transfers between two facilities - but these are often slow and fraught with errors. The information might relate to you as a patient, b... […]

by catherine.sturman on 08/11/2018 at 2:00 pm

As 2018 draws to a close, healthcare represents a key target for cybercriminals worldwide. Not only are security threats developing at a rapid rate, many cash-strapped hospitals and trusts are also forced to rely on IT systems that often consist of a mishmash of outdated legacy software and hardware... […]

by catherine.sturman on 07/11/2018 at 2:00 pm

The US healthcare market is seeing a record-breaking level of acquisition activity as providers race to capitalise on innovation and deliver a better consumer experience.  But rapid consolidation raises serious concerns around the IT systems that form the backbone of patient care. Many trad... […]

by catherine.sturman on 06/11/2018 at 2:00 pm

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a complex and global issue, affecting all regions of the world. If current trends continue, it’s believed by 2050 antibiotic resistance will cause more deaths per year than cancer, becoming the world’s biggest killer. As such, AMR is currently high on the politic... […]

by catherine.sturman on 05/11/2018 at 2:00 pm

With the huge financial and logistical issues continuing to impact the NHS, it is a remarkable testament to the dedication and professionalism of healthcare staff that they continue to provide the best possible service to patients. Ensuring that a patient’s stay in hospital is as comfortable and ... […]

by catherine.sturman on 03/11/2018 at 1:00 pm

In 2018, there is no shortage of content that’s been published on the Internet of Things and how IoT has sparked a major transformation of nearly every industry in our lives. This revolution has also revamped how hospitals are managed, how patient data is gathered and how patients are treated. Yet t... […]

by catherine.sturman on 02/11/2018 at 1:00 pm

Healthcare institutions are currently facing huge pressures to be delivering more digitally-focused services for the public, while also aiming to maintain a balance between safety, performance and financial control. With ageing populations, increased costs and higher demand for care, something must ... […]

by catherine.sturman on 02/11/2018 at 10:39 am

Illumina, Inc and Pacific Biosciences have announced its plans for Illumina to acquire Pacific Biosciences for approximately $1.2bn in an all-cash transaction. Pacific Biosciences DNA sequencers will enable DNA to be deciphered with high levels of precision, in order to enable scientists to tackle g... […]

by catherine.sturman on 01/11/2018 at 12:37 pm

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that is has granted 23andMe de novo authorization to offer reports on pharmacogenetics, indicating how customers' genetics may influence the way they metabolise certain medications. This is the first authorization of a direct-to-co... […]

by catherine.sturman on 31/10/2018 at 1:26 pm

Australian based Swoop Aero and German developer Wingcopter Holding have recently been awarded commercial contracts to trial the use of drones to bring lifesaving vaccines to children living in remote rural islands in Vanuatu. The technology could therefore be set to transform healthcare across isol... […]

by catherine.sturman on 30/10/2018 at 4:54 pm

Digital healthcare company 98point6 has announced that it has officially completed its Series C, raising $50mn. The Merchant Banking Division of Goldman Sachs was an anchor investor in the Series C round, which was further supported by existing investors, bringing the total amount raised t... […]

by catherine.sturman on 29/10/2018 at 9:31 am

As the healthcare sector continues to explore new technologies to drive patient satisfaction and lower healthcare costs, insurer Anthem has appointed Udi Manber to its artificial intelligence division, CNBC has reported. Following on from its partnership with blockchain-based company doc.ai, Manb... […]

by catherine.sturman on 29/10/2018 at 8:52 am

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cognitive technologies have the potential to completely transform healthcare services. Faced with a growing population and tight budget, the National Health Service has already started looking to AI to improve patient services and cut costs. In fact, a recent report ... […]

by catherine.sturman on 26/10/2018 at 7:49 am

Seconds matter in an emergency, a truth that’s more apparent in healthcare than anywhere else. Each second that passes can lead to new information that may affect emergency response or crisis management plans put in place to save lives. Even those professionals with access to crisis management tools... […]

by catherine.sturman on 25/10/2018 at 9:48 am

With the aim to make bespoke medicine accessible worldwide, Scripps Research Translational Institute has focused on utilising tools of genomics and digital medicine and enhancing this through the use of exceptional technologies. Becoming one of the largest independent, not-for-profit research or... […]

by catherine.sturman on 24/10/2018 at 9:18 am

Johnson & Johnson has agreed to acquire Japanese company Ci:z Holdings Co., Ltd., which focuses on the marketing, development and distribution of a broad range of dermocosmetic, cosmetic and skincare products. The move follows a significant trend, where pharmaceutical companies have sought to... […]

by catherine.sturman on 24/10/2018 at 8:31 am

Bain Capital, LP and Pfizer Inc have launched new biopharma company focused on developing drug candidates to treat disorders of the central nervous system (CNS). Named Cerevel Therapeutics, Pfizer is contributing a portfolio of pre-commercial neuroscience assets to Cerevel, which include three clini... […]

by catherine.sturman on 23/10/2018 at 11:17 am

A new report by Navigant Consulting has found that US hospitals could save up to $25.4bn per annum through streamlining their supply chains, eradicating unnecessary costs and streamlining processes to boost efficiency. Such a figure equates to 17.6% average supply chain expense reduction, or up t... […]

by walmeida on 18/10/2018 at 2:37 pm

Kirk Lippold, commander of United States Navy (RET), explains how intellectual honesty requires a commitment to sit down with people in the organization to review what happened after a crisis and find a new normal. […]

by walmeida on 09/07/2018 at 6:30 pm

Dana Darger, director of pharmacy at Rapid City Regional Hospital, says building out a data analytics operation doesn't have to be a marathon. There are ways to start small. […]

by ebailey on 29/03/2017 at 1:47 pm

Hear from Rebecca Kaul, Chief Innovation Officer at MD Anderson Cancer Center, as she explains how prioritizing innovation is critical to long-term success. […]

by ebailey on 20/03/2017 at 2:15 pm

Hear from Shields Health Care Group CIO Chuck Spurr as he discusses how to securely handle the challenges around information flowing across multiple systems. […]

by ebailey on 13/03/2017 at 3:01 pm

When patients are given multiple options to satisfy their financial obligations, the ability to pay their bill becomes more manageable. […]

by ebailey on 28/02/2017 at 7:56 pm

Stephen Lieber interviews John Boehner and Ed Rendell at HIMSS17 as they remark on the political fate of Obamacare. Boehner offers his perspective on the uncertain future of the law's provisions under the new Trump administration. […]

by ebailey on 09/01/2017 at 3:28 pm

Protestors gathered in Portland, Maine and descended on Maine Senator Susan Collins' office, filling her hallway to speak out against the proposed plans from the incoming Trump administration to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. […]