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Post-treatment imaging can help detect recurrences of HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer

For patients treated with definitive radiation therapy (RT) for oropharyngeal cancer caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), the majority of recurrences can be detected by post-treatment imaging at three months and physical exams during the six months following treatment, according to research presented at the 2016 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium.

19 Feb 2016

Uninsured and Medicaid patients have higher overall and cancer-specific mortality rates

Compared to patients with non-Medicaid insurance, uninsured patients and patients with Medicaid are more likely to present with advanced stages of head and neck cancer and have higher overall and cancer-specific mortality rates, according to research presented at the 2016 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium.

19 Feb 2016

Parvus' novel therapeutic approach employing nanomedicines published in Nature

Parvus Therapeutics today announced the publication in Nature of a seminal paper describing the discovery and applications of a novel therapeutic approach employing nanomedicines, referred to as "Navacims"TM, to reprogram white blood cells to become regulatory cells capable of blunting autoimmune responses and restoring the equilibrium of the immune system.

19 Feb 2016

Chemoradiation improves survival rates among subset of elderly head and neck cancer patients

The addition of chemotherapy (CT) to radiation therapy (RT) improves survival rates among a subset of elderly head and neck cancer patients, specifically those ages 71 to 79 with low comorbidity scores and advanced disease stage, according to research presented at the 2016 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium.

19 Feb 2016

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association commits to address nation's growing opioid crisis

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and top executives from Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies around the country today committed to addressing the nation's growing opioid crisis with an executive-level committee that will investigate its impact on individuals, local communities and the healthcare system as a whole.

18 Feb 2016

U of M, RIT awarded $3 million grant to assess health information between deaf and hearing individuals

Health information can be difficult to understand for anyone, but it is especially difficult for deaf individuals who may struggle with information and health care marginalization. This is a population with high rates of inadequate health literacy and health disparities. A grant from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders is looking to change that.

18 Feb 2016

DaVita HealthCare Partners named to Training magazine's Top 125 list for 12th consecutive year

DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc., a leading independent medical group and a leading provider of kidney care services in the United States, today announced the company was recognized among Training magazine's Top 125 for its whole-person learning approach to training and development programs.

18 Feb 2016

Active surveillance recommended for low-risk prostate cancer

For most men with low-risk prostate cancer, the recommended strategy is active surveillance with regular testing to check for cancer growth rather than immediate treatment, according to guidelines from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

18 Feb 2016

Testosterone treatment for older men improves sexual function, walking ability and mood

As men age, their testosterone levels decrease, but prior studies of the effects of administering testosterone to older men have been inconclusive. Now, research shows that testosterone treatment for men over 65 improves sexual function, walking ability and mood, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine by team researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and twelve other medical centers in the United States, in partnership with the National Institute on Aging.

18 Feb 2016

Local neighbourhoods strongly influence health behaviour and obesity risk

Where you live and how you view your neighbourhood is strongly related to your health behaviour and your risk of developing obesity, according to research published this week.

18 Feb 2016

Study may lead to potential drug targets for tumor formation in pulmonary tuberous sclerosis complex

In a new study published in the American Association of Cancer Research's journal Cancer Research, a pair of investigators at Rutgers and Columbia universities has identified a gene that may provide a new source of potential drug targets for tumors that arise in pulmonary tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC).

18 Feb 2016

Covered California chooses VSP Vision Care to provide access to quality eye care for Californians

Covered California announced today that it has selected VSP Vision Care, the nation's largest healthcare organization by membership, to offer access to vision care coverage for adults throughout the state.

18 Feb 2016

Young men’s attitude toward risky sex, pregnancy can predict fatherhood patterns

A new Northwestern Medicine study has found an adolescent male's attitude toward risky sex, pregnancy and birth control can predict whether or not he will end up living with his future offspring.

17 Feb 2016

Early life factors contribute to aging of lungs

Smoking mothers, respiratory infections and the date you were born contribute to determine how fast your lungs are aging.

17 Feb 2016

Benefit of using antibody-coated drug-eluting stents for CHD still unclear, shows report

In patients with coronary heart disease requiring a stent implantation, the benefit of treatment with antibody-coated drug-eluting stents (ABC-DES) versus drug-eluting stents without antibody coating (DES) is still unclear.

17 Feb 2016

BD announces FDA clearance and European CE marking for new safety blood collection set

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance and European CE marking for a new safety blood collection set – the BD Vacutainer UltraTouch Push Button Blood Collection Set – that uses proprietary needle technology to help enhance the patient experience during this important procedure.

17 Feb 2016

Simulation training for prenatal and neonatal emergencies

It's difficult to practice skills on preterm babies who are in neonatal intensive care units (NICU). The complications associated with preterm babies can be varied and infrequent, making it hard for staff to develop their skills set.

From Laerdal 17 Feb 2016

Current evidence insufficient to assess benefits and harms of screening for ASD

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has concluded that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children 18 to 30 months of age for whom no concerns of ASD have been raised by their parents or a clinician.

17 Feb 2016

Overcrowding appears to contribute to adverse events in Israeli inpatient psychiatric wards

Overcrowding is a common problem in Israeli inpatient psychiatric wards, and appears to contribute to higher rates of problem incidents--including falls and aggressive behavior, reports a study in the March issue of Medical Care.

17 Feb 2016

Older people undergoing cancer surgery more likely to experience injuries, health issues

Older people who undergo cancer surgery are more likely than their younger counterparts to experience injuries and health issues such as falling down, breaking bones, dehydration, bed sores, failure to thrive and delirium. These age-related issues may lead to longer hospital stays, increased health care costs and a greater risk of death, a UCLA study found.

17 Feb 2016

Health Care News and Research

Post-treatment imaging can help detect recurrences of HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer

Uninsured and Medicaid patients have higher overall and cancer-specific mortality rates

Parvus' novel therapeutic approach employing nanomedicines published in Nature

Chemoradiation improves survival rates among subset of elderly head and neck cancer patients

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association commits to address nation's growing opioid crisis

U of M, RIT awarded $3 million grant to assess health information between deaf and hearing individuals

DaVita HealthCare Partners named to Training magazine's Top 125 list for 12th consecutive year

Active surveillance recommended for low-risk prostate cancer

Testosterone treatment for older men improves sexual function, walking ability and mood

Local neighbourhoods strongly influence health behaviour and obesity risk

Study may lead to potential drug targets for tumor formation in pulmonary tuberous sclerosis complex

Covered California chooses VSP Vision Care to provide access to quality eye care for Californians

Young men’s attitude toward risky sex, pregnancy can predict fatherhood patterns

Early life factors contribute to aging of lungs

Benefit of using antibody-coated drug-eluting stents for CHD still unclear, shows report

BD announces FDA clearance and European CE marking for new safety blood collection set

Simulation training for prenatal and neonatal emergencies

Current evidence insufficient to assess benefits and harms of screening for ASD

Overcrowding appears to contribute to adverse events in Israeli inpatient psychiatric wards

Older people undergoing cancer surgery more likely to experience injuries, health issues

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