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New clinical guideline released for effectively managing individuals with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) today released a new clinical guideline for effectively managing individuals diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).

8 May 2024

Study highlights the urgent need for public health policies concerning flavored vapes

New research has uncovered the potentially harmful substances that are produced when e-liquids in vaping devices are heated for inhalation.

8 May 2024

Examining the causal link between long-term PM1 exposure and hypertension hospitalization risk

Hypertension is among the leading cardiovascular diseases. Despite extensive research, evidence concerning the relationship between long-term exposure to ambient particulate matter and hypertension remains limited and inconsistent, particularly with regard to submicron particulate matter (PM1).

8 May 2024

Pressure to be "perfect" leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and children, study finds

Is the status of "perfect parent" attainable? Researchers leading a national dialogue about parental burnout from The Ohio State University College of Nursing and the university's Office of the Chief Wellness Officer say "no," and a new study finds that pressure to try to be "perfect" leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and their children.

8 May 2024

They were shot at the super bowl parade — and might have bullets in their bodies forever

James Lemons, 39, wants the bullet removed from his thigh so he can go back to work.

8 May 2024

Forget ringing the button for the nurse. Patients now stay connected by wearing one.

Patients admitted to Houston Methodist Hospital get a monitoring device about the size of a half-dollar affixed to their chest — and an unwitting role in the expanding use of artificial intelligence in health care.

8 May 2024

Chronic disease increases the odds of hospitalization from heat exposure, study finds

The impact of ambient heat exposure on hospitalizations among individuals with varying numbers and combinations of chronic diseases.

8 May 2024

University of Liverpool invests £1M in state-of-the-art teaching facilities for healthcare students

The University of Liverpool has invested more than £1m in new state-of-the-art teaching facilities, that are set to give healthcare students unique opportunities to learn. The Florence Nightingale and Rose Thompson Suites in the School of Allied Health Professions and Nursing are now open.

8 May 2024

MS Australia urges government action on neurological research funding

MS Australia has welcomed the Government's pledge to invest in health and medical research but is concerned that not enough attention or funding is being dedicated to neurological research.

8 May 2024

TIME reveals new list recognizing the 100 most influential individuals in health

Today, TIME reveals the inaugural TIME100 Health list recognizing the 100 most influential individuals in health.

8 May 2024

New report shines light on the hidden challenges of UK’s health and social care workforce

Nearly one in five (18%) flexible health and social care workers – those taking on agency work via a private provider - expect to leave the sector in the next two years.

8 May 2024

University of Michigan initiative addresses hand health disparities in older adults

Researchers know that fine motor skills decline with age, but despite the many daily tasks that are performed with the hands—dressing, grooming, taking medications—there isn’t much research on hand health in older adults.

7 May 2024

Washington University expands STI testing and treatment services in St. Louis County

In a bid to improve sexual health and reduce health disparities in the St. Louis area, Washington University infectious diseases physicians are expanding testing and treatment services for sexually transmitted infections in north St. Louis County.

7 May 2024

Analysis reveals composition of counterfeit pills in Rhode Island's illicit drug supply

A new analysis revealed the frequency of potentially lethal substances, such as fentanyl and xylazine, in counterfeit pills that had been circulating in Rhode Island's illicit drug supply.

7 May 2024

New plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance launched

A new plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a global issue that makes infections difficult or impossible to treat, has been launched today.

7 May 2024

UQ's AMTAR hub advances the development of hyper-accurate cancer drugs

A range of hyper accurate cancer drugs is in production at a newly opened research and manufacturing hub at The University of Queensland.

7 May 2024

New physicians' performance in board certification exams predicts patient outcomes

How do we know whether newly minted doctors have what it takes to prevent patient deaths?

7 May 2024

Navigating the risks of patient access to immediate test results: A physician's perspective

In a fast-paced digital age where patients can open their test results as soon as they are available, what happens when a patient reads through complicated results without a physician there to help them understand what it all means? And what happens when a patient misinterprets bad news as good news, or vice versa?

7 May 2024

Doctors strike could cripple Kenya's health system

Kenya's public health sector is at risk of a collapse as a countrywide doctors' strike stretches into the second month with no solution in sight, warns the national doctors' union.

7 May 2024

AI matches physicians in identifying urgent cases in the emergency department

UCSF-led study finds artificial intelligence is as good as a physician at prioritizing which patients need to be seen first.

7 May 2024

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New clinical guideline released for effectively managing individuals with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Study highlights the urgent need for public health policies concerning flavored vapes

Examining the causal link between long-term PM1 exposure and hypertension hospitalization risk

Pressure to be "perfect" leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and children, study finds

They were shot at the super bowl parade — and might have bullets in their bodies forever

Forget ringing the button for the nurse. Patients now stay connected by wearing one.

Chronic disease increases the odds of hospitalization from heat exposure, study finds

University of Liverpool invests £1M in state-of-the-art teaching facilities for healthcare students

MS Australia urges government action on neurological research funding

TIME reveals new list recognizing the 100 most influential individuals in health

New report shines light on the hidden challenges of UK’s health and social care workforce

University of Michigan initiative addresses hand health disparities in older adults

Washington University expands STI testing and treatment services in St. Louis County

Analysis reveals composition of counterfeit pills in Rhode Island's illicit drug supply

New plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance launched

UQ's AMTAR hub advances the development of hyper-accurate cancer drugs

New physicians' performance in board certification exams predicts patient outcomes

Navigating the risks of patient access to immediate test results: A physician's perspective

Doctors strike could cripple Kenya's health system

AI matches physicians in identifying urgent cases in the emergency department

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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