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Finnish researchers find accumulation of gene mutations in some patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Gene mutations accumulating in cells are typical of the development of cancer. Finnish researchers found that a similar accumulation of mutations occurs also in some patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

21 Jun 2017

A clinic mix-up leaves pregnant woman in dark about Zika risk

Hospital officials in Washington state have apologized after failing for months to inform a pregnant woman she was likely infected with the Zika virus that can cause devastating birth defects.

21 Jun 2017

Dr Paula Holt comments on NMC's major changes to nurse education

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has launched a new consultation on the 13th June on nursing education. The regulator is reviewing the standards of proficiency that UK trained nurses must meet before they can work as a registered nurse.

21 Jun 2017

Type I interferons could have role in natural improvement of RA during pregnancy

An international US-Danish team of scientists, led by Damini Jawaheer, Ph.D. at the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute, has identified a possible link between type I interferons and a natural improvement of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) during pregnancy.

21 Jun 2017

Adherence to NCCN Guidelines spares breast cancer patients from unnecessary tests

According to SEER data, more than 260,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States in 2016, most of whom were diagnosed with early-stage (stage I or II) disease.

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

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

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

Interventional cardiologists implant wireless device inside heart failure patient in Canada

In a Canadian first, a medical team has implanted a wireless device inside a heart failure patient, permitting clinicians to monitor the patient's cardiovascular status – virtually and in real-time – and proactively adjust treatment to prevent costly, potentially unnecessary hospitalization.

20 Jun 2017

NIA-funded conference findings aim at integrating frailty management into person-centered care

Though it is one of the most frequently used health indicators as more and more of us age, frailty -- the medical term for increased vulnerability to declines in health or a loss of independence -- remains under-studied and under-utilized, so say researchers reporting on a prestigious conference hosted by the American Geriatrics Society and the National Institute on Aging, with support from the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine and The John A. Hartford Foundation.

20 Jun 2017

Smart phones in the hands of kids too early !

In an alarming new finding from the recent Australian Child Health Poll it has been seen that nearly one third of preschoolers and two thirds of primary school aged children are owners of smart phones. If not owners, one in two kids are using these smart phones unsupervised, the poll finds.

20 Jun 2017

Honda gives $1 million gift to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to enhance pediatric mobility

Nationwide Children's Hospital and Honda announced today a $1 million gift from the automaker to establish the Honda Center for Gait Analysis and Mobility Enhancement designed to enhance pediatric mobility.

20 Jun 2017

Use of non-invasive ventilation decreases mortality in children with respiratory distress, study finds

A study by researchers at Columbia University Medical Center and the Mailman School of Public Health found that applying continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), a form of non-invasive ventilation, decreased mortality in children with respiratory distress.

20 Jun 2017

Hospital News and Research

Finnish researchers find accumulation of gene mutations in some patients with rheumatoid arthritis

A clinic mix-up leaves pregnant woman in dark about Zika risk

Dr Paula Holt comments on NMC's major changes to nurse education

Type I interferons could have role in natural improvement of RA during pregnancy

Adherence to NCCN Guidelines spares breast cancer patients from unnecessary tests

Breast implants linked to abnormal ECG recordings

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

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

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

Interventional cardiologists implant wireless device inside heart failure patient in Canada

NIA-funded conference findings aim at integrating frailty management into person-centered care

Smart phones in the hands of kids too early !

Honda gives $1 million gift to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to enhance pediatric mobility

Use of non-invasive ventilation decreases mortality in children with respiratory distress, study finds

African plant extract could pave way for new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease

NIH renews major grant for UW-led research center to understand malaria in India

New tool may predict chances for cognitive deficits in people with Parkinson's disease

Study reveals new detailed understanding about GABA neurodevelopment in schizophrenia

New study receives £1.8m NIHR funding to find effective treatment for bleeding after childbirth

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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