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Sprained your knee? The cost of a brace could sprain your wallet.

One July evening, Carol Harnett was in a crosswalk in downtown Portland, Ore., when a driver made an illegal turn and hit her. Transported by ambulance to a hospital, she was diagnosed with a severely sprained right ankle and left wrist, as well as a concussion.

3 May 2018

Mother's milk found to have SWAT team of immune cells

Immune cells that are ready to take action against invaders like bacteria have been found in women's breast milk, researchers say.

3 May 2018

New AI algorithm can accurately diagnose cause of childhood blindness

An algorithm that uses artificial intelligence can automatically and more accurately diagnose a potentially devastating cause of childhood blindness than most expert physicians, a paper published in JAMA Ophthalmology suggests.

3 May 2018

Australian paramedics find new drug to quickly and safely calm violent patients

Australian paramedics are leading the world by introducing a new drug, droperidol, to quickly and safely calm violent patients fueled by alcohol and drugs.

2 May 2018

‘Splash Away Cancer!’ swimming fundraiser slated for May 19

The 'Splash Away Cancer!' event will take place Saturday, May 19. The swimming fundraiser supports cancer research and patient care programs at The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center. The event is sponsored by the Lobo Aquatic Club, UNM Recreational Services and New Mexico Masters Swimming.

2 May 2018

New wearable device could allow pregnant women to detect health complications

Purdue University researchers are developing an app and wearable technology to enable pregnant women to use a smartphone to detect whether they have or are susceptible to a condition that could lead to serious health complications for them or their unborn child.

2 May 2018

Research team uncovers link between circadian clock and aggression center in the brain

Each year around many people worldwide are diagnosed with a form of dementia. Alzheimer's disease is one of them. The disease manifests itself in memory difficulties in particular, but can also result in personality changes and mood swings.

2 May 2018

Long-term exposure to traffic-related pollution increases risk of pediatric asthma

Twenty-five million Americans suffer from asthma, a chronic lung disease that has been on the rise since the 1980s. While physicians have long known that smog and pollution can bring on an asthma attack among children and adults suffering from asthma, researchers remained uncertain about what role long-term exposure to certain pollutants might play in the development of the disease in children.

2 May 2018

Study: HCV-exposed infants not adequately screened, despite increased prevalence

Due to the opioid epidemic, hepatitis C virus is increasing among pregnant women, resulting in a greater risk of perinatal transmission and HCV infection among children.

2 May 2018

Lightning may pose potential danger to patients receiving deep brain stimulation

Patients receiving deep brain stimulation are warned that their neurostimulators may dysfunction when confronted by electromagnetic fields that can be generated by particular electrical devices found at work, home, and in the hospital.

2 May 2018

Undergraduate students design walker to overcome challenges of pediatric ICU patients

Critically ill children in pediatric intensive care units once were often heavily sedated and discouraged from any activities, including walking, to facilitate speedy recovery.

2 May 2018

NewYork-Presbyterian shares information on stroke risk and prevention

Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke, and every four minutes, someone dies from a stroke, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

2 May 2018

Study: Palliative care can improve seriously ill patient’s experience of care

Palliative care provided by specialist medical and nursing teams to patients with complex health needs significantly improves their experience of care, new research from Trinity College Dublin shows.

2 May 2018

‘A persistent puzzle’: Californians embrace Medicaid — but food stamps? Not so much.

Millions of low-income Californians eligible for food stamps are not receiving the benefit, earning the state one of the lowest rankings in the nation for its participation in the program.

2 May 2018

Researchers evaluate predictive value of stress testing and cardiac biomarkers in older women

Mayo Clinic researchers, reporting results of the SMART study, have shown that abnormal results on a stress electrocardiogram are an independent predictor of cardiovascular events such as heart attack, heart failure, hospitalization for chest pain, and death in perimenopausal or menopausal women.

2 May 2018

Hospital News and Research

Sprained your knee? The cost of a brace could sprain your wallet.

Mother's milk found to have SWAT team of immune cells

New AI algorithm can accurately diagnose cause of childhood blindness

Australian paramedics find new drug to quickly and safely calm violent patients

‘Splash Away Cancer!’ swimming fundraiser slated for May 19

New wearable device could allow pregnant women to detect health complications

Research team uncovers link between circadian clock and aggression center in the brain

Long-term exposure to traffic-related pollution increases risk of pediatric asthma

Study: HCV-exposed infants not adequately screened, despite increased prevalence

Lightning may pose potential danger to patients receiving deep brain stimulation

Undergraduate students design walker to overcome challenges of pediatric ICU patients

NewYork-Presbyterian shares information on stroke risk and prevention

Study: Palliative care can improve seriously ill patient’s experience of care

‘A persistent puzzle’: Californians embrace Medicaid — but food stamps? Not so much.

Researchers evaluate predictive value of stress testing and cardiac biomarkers in older women

Study examines effectiveness of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in service personnel with PTSD

Pioneering study to focus on improved care for patients undergoing cancer surgery

Study shows safety, efficacy of stem cells in treating angiitis-induced critical limb ischemia

Scientists discover new target in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension

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Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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