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New study indicates need for postnatal support

"I really did not feel like I fitted the box." New research indicates the need for postnatal support that encompasses all mental health issues, not only postnatal depression.

10 Sep 2015

Risk of illness and death increases when people migrate to urban slum areas

As an increasing proportion of the population in low- and middle-income countries migrates to urban slums areas, the risk of illness and death increases due to harmful environmental exposure.

10 Sep 2015

Women bear six times the cost of AD care compared to men

Women are not only at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD) when compared to men; per capita, they also bear six times the cost of AD care that men do, reports a study published today in the journal Women's Health Issues.

10 Sep 2015

Comprehensive review looks at safety, efficacy of treatment options for premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome that causes major disruption in several areas of life for many women. Many treatment options have been proposed, but which are most effective? A comprehensive review of the evidence, including specific treatment guidelines, is presented in the September Journal of Psychiatric Practice, published by Wolters Kluwer.

9 Sep 2015

New report shows Switzerland as the best place to grow old

Switzerland is the best place in the world for older people to live, closely followed by Norway and Sweden, according to a new report from HelpAge International, working in partnership with the University of Southampton.

9 Sep 2015

UI scientists discover protein that causes muscle weakness and loss during aging

As we grow older, we lose strength and muscle mass. However, the cause of age-related muscle weakness and atrophy has remained a mystery.

9 Sep 2015

Research provides new approach for studying neural circuits that control behavior

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Medical School are the first to show that it's possible to reverse the behavior of an animal by flipping a switch in neuronal communication.

9 Sep 2015

New UC Davis study suggests that popular molecular tests over-diagnose C. difficile infections

Clostridium difficile is a common cause of infection and diarrhea in hospitalized patients, but a new study by UC Davis pathologists suggests that many patients are mistakenly diagnosed and do not need antibiotic treatment. As a result, patients are likely being over-diagnosed and over-treated, adding to concerns about antibiotic resistance, damage to the "good" bacteria that live in people's intestines, and increased health-care costs.

9 Sep 2015

Surgical operation using mosquito mesh to repair hernia can benefit millions of impoverished people

Mosquito mesh cannot just prevent malaria, but can also be used to reduce the suffering caused by groin hernia. A surgical operation using mosquito mesh to repair the hernia can give millions of people a chance at a better life.

9 Sep 2015

New statistical model may help predict patients more likely to benefit from surgical treatment for mesothelioma

A new statistical model may help predict which patients are most likely to receive life-extending benefits from surgical treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), according to an article in the September 2015 issue of the Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

9 Sep 2015

Simple test can lead to early detection of sleep apnea in hospitalized heart failure patients

Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University showed that a simple questionnaire, evaluation and pulse-oximetry monitoring can lead to early detection of sleep apnea in patients hospitalized for congestive heart failure (CHF).

9 Sep 2015

New study examines effect of exercise on outcomes for older breast cancer survivors

Physician-scientists at University Hospitals Case Medical Center's Seidman Cancer Center and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine are leading a new study exploring the impact of exercise on outcomes for older breast cancer survivors.

9 Sep 2015

Privately insured pregnant women who have access to 24-hour OBs and midwives less likely to have C-sections

Privately insured pregnant women are less likely to have C-sections when their regular care includes midwives and 24-hour obstetrician coverage, according to a study by researchers at UC San Francisco and Marin General Hospital.

9 Sep 2015

New study reveals effect of diabetes drug on bone health, benefit of exercise in mice

Inside our bones there is fat. Diabetes increases the amount of this marrow fat. And now a study from the UNC School of Medicine shows how some diabetes drugs substantially increase bone fat and thus the risk of bone fractures.

9 Sep 2015

New book provides roadmap to improve health of U.S. citizens

The U.S. is one of the wealthiest nations in the world but its citizens are far from the healthiest. In fact, the U.S. lags behind several other developed nations in life expectancy and other population health measures. These disparities persist despite the fact that the U.S. spends more money per capita than any other nation on healthcare delivery.

9 Sep 2015

AfPA’s video highlights new technology and pill formulations that deter individuals from abusing opioids

Today the Alliance for Patient Access released a new white board video, "A Prescription for Reducing Opioid Abuse." The video, released to coincide with National Pain Awareness Month, highlights new technology and innovative pill formulations that deter individuals from abusing opioids.

9 Sep 2015

Warwick Medical School to lead study on the effect of physiotherapy after breast cancer surgery

What is expected to be the biggest UK study on the effect of physiotherapy on women after breast cancer surgery is to be led by Warwick Medical School in partnership with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

9 Sep 2015

NanoPass to supply MicronJet600 device for use with Immune Design's ZVex discovery platform

NanoPass Technologies Ltd., a pioneer in intradermal delivery solutions for immunotherapies, announced today that it has entered into a clinical supply and support agreement for the supply of MicronJet600, its microneedle delivery device, for use with Immune Design's oncology immunotherapy products from its ZVex discovery platform.

8 Sep 2015

Helsinn, BIAL sign exclusive distribution and licence agreement for Anamorelin

Helsinn, the Swiss Group focused on building quality cancer care, and BIAL - Portela & Ca. S.A., one of the largest Iberian pharmaceutical companies, today announce that they have entered into an agreement for the exclusive distribution and licence rights to Anamorelin in Spain, Portugal, Angola and Mozambique.

8 Sep 2015

Studies suggests that insular cortex may hold key to treating addiction

A pair of studies suggests that a region of the brain - called the insular cortex - may hold the key to treating addiction. Scientists have come to this conclusion after finding that smokers who suffered a stroke in the insular cortex were far more likely to quit smoking and experience fewer and less severe withdrawal symptoms than those with strokes in other parts of the brain.

8 Sep 2015

Health Care News and Research

New study indicates need for postnatal support

Risk of illness and death increases when people migrate to urban slum areas

Women bear six times the cost of AD care compared to men

Comprehensive review looks at safety, efficacy of treatment options for premenstrual dysphoric disorder

New report shows Switzerland as the best place to grow old

UI scientists discover protein that causes muscle weakness and loss during aging

Research provides new approach for studying neural circuits that control behavior

New UC Davis study suggests that popular molecular tests over-diagnose C. difficile infections

Surgical operation using mosquito mesh to repair hernia can benefit millions of impoverished people

New statistical model may help predict patients more likely to benefit from surgical treatment for mesothelioma

Simple test can lead to early detection of sleep apnea in hospitalized heart failure patients

New study examines effect of exercise on outcomes for older breast cancer survivors

Privately insured pregnant women who have access to 24-hour OBs and midwives less likely to have C-sections

New study reveals effect of diabetes drug on bone health, benefit of exercise in mice

New book provides roadmap to improve health of U.S. citizens

AfPA’s video highlights new technology and pill formulations that deter individuals from abusing opioids

Warwick Medical School to lead study on the effect of physiotherapy after breast cancer surgery

NanoPass to supply MicronJet600 device for use with Immune Design's ZVex discovery platform

Helsinn, BIAL sign exclusive distribution and licence agreement for Anamorelin

Studies suggests that insular cortex may hold key to treating addiction

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