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Study: Cannabis consumers more prone to experiencing false memories

A new study published in the American journal with the highest impact factor in worldwide, Molecular Psychiatry, reveals that consumers of cannabis are more prone to experiencing false memories.

22 Apr 2015

Study: Childhood cancer survivors need better care throughout their lives

Children with cancer have a good chance of surviving the disease--today more than 80 percent survive because of advances in treatment and care. However, recent studies have shown that some of these more than 420,000 U.S. childhood cancer survivors face future health-related challenges as they become adults such as a second cancer diagnosis, cardiac failure, or other severe medical complications.

22 Apr 2015

Kit Check awarded VA Federal Supply Schedule contract

Kit Check, the leader in hospital pharmacy kit processing and medication tracking software, today announced that the US Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded the company a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS). This schedule provides a procurement vehicle for VA hospital pharmacies to use in acquiring Kit Check solutions.

22 Apr 2015

Gene therapy reduces infectious complications in children, teens with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome

In a small study that included seven children and teens with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, a rare immunodeficiency disorder, use of gene therapy resulted in clinical improvement in infectious complications, severe eczema, and symptoms of autoimmunity, according to a study in the April 21 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on child health.

22 Apr 2015

Study: Parent training program significantly reduces disruptive behavior in autistic children

A 24 week parent training program, which provided specific techniques to manage disruptive behaviors of children with autism spectrum disorder, resulted in a greater reduction in disruptive and noncompliant behavior compared to parent education, according to a study in the April 21 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on child health.

22 Apr 2015

Study finds no association between MMR vaccine and increased risk of autism

In a study that included approximately 95,000 children with older siblings, receipt of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine was not associated with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), regardless of whether older siblings had ASD, findings that indicate no harmful association between receipt of MMR vaccine and ASD even among children already at higher risk for ASD, according to a study in the April 21 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on child health.

22 Apr 2015

Nonprofit group launches website that provides education, information about breast density

Recognizing that both women and their doctors are often confused after a mammogram reveals the woman has dense breasts, a nonprofit organization has launched a major new educational website. The site, www.DenseBreast-info.org, addresses questions women and their healthcare providers often have about breast density - helping them to "Get Smart about Being Dense."

22 Apr 2015

Study calls for effective strategies to contain potential HDV epidemic in high-risk populations

Researchers from Taiwan determined that individuals with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or those who inject illicit drugs have a higher risk of becoming infected with the hepatitis D virus (HDV) in that country.

22 Apr 2015

Scientists identify protein that could help tame severe inflammation

Researchers have identified a protein that offers a new focus for developing targeted therapies to tame the severe inflammation associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), colitis and other autoimmune disorders.

22 Apr 2015

James Shapiro's latest research could soon mark new standard for diabetes treatment

James Shapiro, one of the world's leading experts in emerging treatments of diabetes, can't help but be excited about his latest research. The results he says, could soon mark a new standard for treatment--not only in diabetes, but in several other diseases as well.

22 Apr 2015

Miriam Hospital awarded BDC designation for bariatric surgery

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island has awarded The Miriam Hospital a Blue Distinction Center+ (BDC) designation for bariatric surgery. A designation by the Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care program, BDCs are nationally designated health care facilities that deliver quality specialty care based on objective measures for patient safety and better health outcomes.

22 Apr 2015

BMC pathologists develop protocols for processing, preserving forensic evidence

Boston Medical Center pathologists have developed a set of protocols for processing and preserving forensic evidence, such as shrapnel, bullets and other projectiles, in surgical specimens (i.e. amputated limbs, injured organs, etc.) after a terrorist attack based on lessons learned from the Boston Marathon bombing.

22 Apr 2015

New class of drugs targeting blood glucose level could benefit individuals with type 2 diabetes

Individuals with type 2 diabetes, who are resistant to insulin, have an excess blood glucose level, which they are now trying to reduce using a new class of diabetes drugs known as the gliflozins.

22 Apr 2015

Men with prostate cancer benefit from BRCA-targeting drug

Men with prostate cancer benefit from treatment with the pioneering drug olaparib - the first cancer drug to target inherited mutations - according to the results of a major trial presented today (Tuesday).

22 Apr 2015

EuroPRevent congress to focus on cardiovascular disease

While death rates from heart disease in Europe have more than halved in many countries and in most population groups since the early 1980s, heart disease remains by far the leading cause of death.

22 Apr 2015

BCBSIL announces four new ACO agreements to improve patient care

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois announces four new, strategic agreements aimed at improving patient care while slowing health care cost trends. Accountable Care Organizations are a value-based care model that seeks to move the healthcare industry's payment structure from one based on fee-for-service, or volume, to one that reimburses based on the quality of patient outcomes and patient care. In an ACO, both the payer and provider share financial risk, and in return, shared savings, while improving the care that is delivered.

22 Apr 2015

Astellas, Potenza collaborate to develop immuno-oncology therapeutics for patients with certain cancers

Astellas Pharma Inc. and Potenza Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company developing a portfolio of immuno-oncology programs, today announced an exclusive research and development collaboration.

22 Apr 2015

Rocket carrying Reinnervate's Alvetex Scaffold blasts into Space to find better treatments for bone loss

Market leading 3D cell culture company Reinnervate Ltd, part of the ReproCELL group, today announced that a rocket carrying its Alvetex Scaffold technology blasted into Space this week. Alvetex will be used in experiments on board the International Space Station.

22 Apr 2015

Novel genetic datashare initiative launched to improve detection of inherited breast and ovarian cancers

Quest Diagnostics, the world’s leading provider of diagnostic information services, and Inserm, the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research institution, today launched BRCA Share, a novel datashare initiative they co-founded to provide scientists and laboratory organizations around the world with open access to BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic data.

From Quest Diagnostics 22 Apr 2015

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, UMHS collaborate to improve quality of care for Michiganians

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the University of Michigan Health System will collaborate with emergency physicians at participating hospitals across the state to develop best practices to improve the experience and outcomes of patients receiving care in emergency departments.

21 Apr 2015

Hospital News and Research

Study: Cannabis consumers more prone to experiencing false memories

Study: Childhood cancer survivors need better care throughout their lives

Kit Check awarded VA Federal Supply Schedule contract

Gene therapy reduces infectious complications in children, teens with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome

Study: Parent training program significantly reduces disruptive behavior in autistic children

Study finds no association between MMR vaccine and increased risk of autism

Nonprofit group launches website that provides education, information about breast density

Study calls for effective strategies to contain potential HDV epidemic in high-risk populations

Scientists identify protein that could help tame severe inflammation

James Shapiro's latest research could soon mark new standard for diabetes treatment

Miriam Hospital awarded BDC designation for bariatric surgery

BMC pathologists develop protocols for processing, preserving forensic evidence

New class of drugs targeting blood glucose level could benefit individuals with type 2 diabetes

Men with prostate cancer benefit from BRCA-targeting drug

EuroPRevent congress to focus on cardiovascular disease

BCBSIL announces four new ACO agreements to improve patient care

Astellas, Potenza collaborate to develop immuno-oncology therapeutics for patients with certain cancers

Rocket carrying Reinnervate's Alvetex Scaffold blasts into Space to find better treatments for bone loss

Novel genetic datashare initiative launched to improve detection of inherited breast and ovarian cancers

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, UMHS collaborate to improve quality of care for Michiganians

How microplastics and bacteria interact to drive antibiotic resistance

Single-cell proteomics: Revealing proteome diversity from cellular heterogeneity to non-canonical biology

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

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