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Study explores digital technology preferences and needs of young cancer patients

There is considerable scope to develop digital resources by means of which teenagers and young adults living with cancer can receive information and connect with both professionals and fellow patients.

21 Jun 2017

Classifying emergency department visits based patient's chief complaint can help identify falls

When individuals visit the emergency department after falling, they may receive a diagnosis reflecting the injury sustained -- such as fractures, contusions, etc. -- without mention of how the injury came about.

21 Jun 2017

Breast implants linked to abnormal ECG recordings

Breast implants may impede an electrocardiogram (ECG) and could result in a false heart attack diagnosis, according to research presented today at EHRA EUROPACE - CARDIOSTIM 2017.

21 Jun 2017

Asymptomatic atrial fibrillation patients have higher rate of previous stroke, study finds

Newly diagnosed asymptomatic atrial fibrillation patients have a higher rate of previous stroke than those with symptoms, according to results from the GLORIA-AF Registry presented today at EHRA EUROPACE - CARDIOSTIM 2017.

21 Jun 2017

Shared decision-making essential to optimal treatment and quality of life for patients with MS

One of the cornerstones of multiple sclerosis treatment is shared decision-making between patients and their doctors and nurses, according to a cover article in the journal Practical Neurology.

21 Jun 2017

Researchers highlight need for paradigm shift in management of type 2 diabetes

Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide and exacerbated by type 2 diabetes, yet diabetes treatment regimens tend to focus primarily on blood sugar maintenance.

21 Jun 2017

Patients with advanced illness should have more options for end-of-life care

End-of-life care for patients with advanced illness is not only emotionally taxing for all involved, but also costly. Conventional models admit patients to hospice or palliative care only if their life expectancy is within a six-month window.

21 Jun 2017

Study suggests sons of older fathers have characteristics of ‘geeks’

Sons of older fathers are more intelligent, more focused on their interests, and less concerned about fitting in, all characteristics typically seen in "geeks," according to research conducted at The Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published on June 20 in the journal Translational Psychiatry.

21 Jun 2017

Expert explains why onions bring tears to your eyes

According to the National Onion Association (yes, that's a thing), approximately 170 countries grow onions, and it's estimated that 9.2 million acres of onions are harvested annually around the world.

21 Jun 2017

Researchers design new system that enables speedy analysis of laparoscopic procedures

Laparoscopy is a surgical technique in which a fiber-optic camera is inserted into a patient's abdominal cavity to provide a video feed that guides the surgeon through a minimally invasive procedure.

21 Jun 2017

Post-ICU glucose management in critically ill patients may have positive impact on outcomes

Monitoring and maintaining glucose levels of critically ill patients after admission from ICU through general care and discharge from the hospital may have positive impact on outcomes, according to findings published in the July 7, 2017 issue of the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

21 Jun 2017

Vast numbers of peripheral genes can influence diseases, Stanford researchers suggest

A core assumption in the study of disease-causing genes has been that they are clustered in molecular pathways directly connected to the disease. But work by a group of researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine suggests otherwise.

20 Jun 2017

New joint research initiative to introduce social robotics, artificial intelligence into clinical health care

McMaster and Ryerson universities today announced the Smart Robots for Health Communication project, a joint research initiative designed to introduce social robotics and artificial intelligence into clinical health care.

20 Jun 2017

Study highlights need for more research in primary care and family medicine

As medicine continues to shift toward evidence-based practice, some primary care providers may have a difficult time finding quality evidence to support their clinical decisions, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

20 Jun 2017

Synergistic drug pairing: New approach to combat MDR bacterial infections

Antibiotics were the wonder drug of the 20th century, but persistent use and over-prescription have opened the door that has allowed bacteria to evolve resistance.

20 Jun 2017

Meaningful information can help create long-term memories

When trying to memorize information, it is better to relate it to something meaningful rather than repeat it again and again to make it stick, according to a recent Baycrest Health Sciences study published in NeuroImage.

20 Jun 2017

Researchers, leaders to address challenges faced by developing countries at Sustainable Earth 2017

Leading figures addressing the many and varied challenges faced by developing countries will be attending a major conference at the University of Plymouth.

20 Jun 2017

Bristol scientist develops novel ophthalmic device that could prevent vision loss worldwide

Dr Shelby Temple, from the University of Bristol's School of Biological Sciences, has been named Innovator of the Year 2017 for his ground-breaking work into polarization and macular degeneration.

20 Jun 2017

Animal model of Gulf War illness hints at possible ways to mitigate symptoms

When hundreds of thousands of American troops deployed to the Persian Gulf in 1990 and 1991 in what is now called the First Gulf War, they were exposed to a variety of chemicals.

20 Jun 2017

Faulty BRCA genes and their linkage to breast and ovarian cancer: Study

A new large scale study has focussed on faulty BRCA genes and their linkage to breast and ovarian cancer. The research could help doctors counsel and advise their patients in a more definitive way in terms of treatment as well as lifestyle changes that could minimize cancer risk.

20 Jun 2017

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Study explores digital technology preferences and needs of young cancer patients

Classifying emergency department visits based patient's chief complaint can help identify falls

Breast implants linked to abnormal ECG recordings

Asymptomatic atrial fibrillation patients have higher rate of previous stroke, study finds

Shared decision-making essential to optimal treatment and quality of life for patients with MS

Researchers highlight need for paradigm shift in management of type 2 diabetes

Patients with advanced illness should have more options for end-of-life care

Study suggests sons of older fathers have characteristics of ‘geeks’

Expert explains why onions bring tears to your eyes

Researchers design new system that enables speedy analysis of laparoscopic procedures

Post-ICU glucose management in critically ill patients may have positive impact on outcomes

Vast numbers of peripheral genes can influence diseases, Stanford researchers suggest

New joint research initiative to introduce social robotics, artificial intelligence into clinical health care

Study highlights need for more research in primary care and family medicine

Synergistic drug pairing: New approach to combat MDR bacterial infections

Meaningful information can help create long-term memories

Researchers, leaders to address challenges faced by developing countries at Sustainable Earth 2017

Bristol scientist develops novel ophthalmic device that could prevent vision loss worldwide

Animal model of Gulf War illness hints at possible ways to mitigate symptoms

Faulty BRCA genes and their linkage to breast and ovarian cancer: Study

Achieving and maintaining ISO 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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