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Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center receive five-star rating for hospital quality

Rush University Medical Center and Rush Copley Medical Center each have received five stars, the highest possible rating, for hospital quality from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

21 Dec 2017

Unregulated herpes experiments expose ‘black hole’ of accountability

Recent revelations that a U.S. researcher injected Americans with his experimental herpes vaccine without routine safety oversight raised an uproar among scientists and ethicists.

21 Dec 2017

Findings provide better understanding of thyroid hormones' role in mammalian seasonal changes

Researchers now have a better understanding of the role that thyroid hormones, the tissues that produce them, and the biochemical pathways on which they act have in driving seasonal reproduction in some mammals, and how this new information may help explain seasonal changes in metabolism and mood that affect humans.

21 Dec 2017

Clinical benefit of new cancer therapies may justify the expensive price

Researchers from the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, selected to estimate the cost-effectiveness of the newly approved CAR-T therapies, have found the clinical benefit may justify the expensive price.

20 Dec 2017

Study finds Chinese massage to be safe, cost-effective for patients with chronic neck pain

A new study evaluating a form of Chinese massage, tuina, in patients with chronic neck pain found it to be effective, safe, and cost-effective compared to no treatment.

18 Dec 2017

Special issue highlights factors affecting healthcare for LGBT older adults

A special issue of LGBT Health includes the latest research, clinical practice innovations, and policy aimed at addressing disparities and enhancing healthcare for older LGBT populations.

18 Dec 2017

Many breast cancer patients do not feel fully informed about their treatment options, say researchers

A research team in the U.S. has found that most women who undergo breast cancer operations do not feel fully informed about their treatment options when they decide on which procedure to undergo.

18 Dec 2017

Active surveillance proposed as first-line approach to manage patients with low-risk PMC of the thyroid

A 10-year study of more than 1,200 patients with low-risk papillary microcarcinoma (PMC) of the thyroid led researchers to conclude that close and continuous monitoring is an acceptable first-line approach to patient management instead of immediate surgery to remove the tumor.

15 Dec 2017

FDA announces new approach for sharing updates on antibiotics, antifungal drugs to physicians

Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing a new approach to get critical updates regarding antibiotics and antifungal drugs to health care professionals as part of an overall effort to combat antimicrobial resistance.

14 Dec 2017

In era of increased competition, hospitals fret over ratings

For two years, Saint Anthony Hospital here has celebrated its top-rated "A" grade from the national Leapfrog Group that evaluates hospital safety records. But this fall, when executives opened a preview of their score, they got an unwelcome surprise: a "C."

11 Dec 2017

Brokers tout mix-and-match coverage to avoid high-cost ACA plans

Health insurance a la carte? As the Affordable Care Act open-enrollment season moves into its final weeks, some consumers looking for lower-cost alternatives are considering a patchwork approach to health insurance. The products may secure some basic protection but leave patients on the hook for high medical bills.

7 Dec 2017

New study describes unique bioengineered tissue construct for modeling colorectal cancer

A new study describes a unique bioengineered tissue construct, or organoid, into which colorectal cancer cells are embedded, creating a model of the tumor and surrounding extracellular matrix.

6 Dec 2017

New study examines effects of gene variant on resting-state brain function in patients with MDD

A new study assessed the effects of a SLC6A15 gene variant on resting-state brain function in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), comparing the results with those in healthy individuals.

5 Dec 2017

Desperate for coverage: Are short-term plans better than none at all?

When one of Cindy Holtzman's clients told the Woodstock, Ga., broker he was considering dropping his Affordable Care Act plan because next year's cost approached $23,000 for his family of four, she suggested a new option: a back-to-back set of four, 90-day short-term plans, which would effectively give them a modicum of medical coverage for 2018.

1 Dec 2017

Improving Healthcare in the Community through Eye Examinations

Paul Morris is the Director of Professional Advancement for Specsavers Opticians in the UK and Ireland. The role involves furthering clinical scope, professional services, standards, training and forming future strategy for the group. He previously held the role of Director of Optometry Advancement.

From Specsavers 1 Dec 2017

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Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center receive five-star rating for hospital quality

Unregulated herpes experiments expose ‘black hole’ of accountability

Findings provide better understanding of thyroid hormones' role in mammalian seasonal changes

Clinical benefit of new cancer therapies may justify the expensive price

Study finds Chinese massage to be safe, cost-effective for patients with chronic neck pain

Special issue highlights factors affecting healthcare for LGBT older adults

Many breast cancer patients do not feel fully informed about their treatment options, say researchers

Active surveillance proposed as first-line approach to manage patients with low-risk PMC of the thyroid

FDA announces new approach for sharing updates on antibiotics, antifungal drugs to physicians

In era of increased competition, hospitals fret over ratings

Brokers tout mix-and-match coverage to avoid high-cost ACA plans

New study describes unique bioengineered tissue construct for modeling colorectal cancer

New study examines effects of gene variant on resting-state brain function in patients with MDD

Desperate for coverage: Are short-term plans better than none at all?

Improving Healthcare in the Community through Eye Examinations

Guideline for surgeons could reduce opioids prescribed after operations by 40%

Study focuses on improving pharmacokinetic properties of therapeutic aptamers

Teaching teens the perils of pot as marketplace grows

Marketplace confusion opens door to questions about skinny plans

Researchers focus on use of protective shielding against stray radiation during CT scans

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