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Gavin Newsom is bullish on single-payer — except when he’s not

Twenty minutes before the only scheduled 2018 California's gubernatorial debate, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom rolled into the San Francisco parking garage in a black SUV. Through the tinted windows, a soft overhead light slightly illuminated the front-runner's chiseled features and slicked-back hair.

23 Oct 2018

Drugs approved for breast cancer treatment are effective and well tolerated in men

There is growing evidence that drugs approved for the treatment of breast cancer in women are also effective and well tolerated in men, according to the largest real-life study yet to investigate treatment and outcomes in men with breast cancer and two further studies to be reported at ESMO 2018.

23 Oct 2018

Construction is underway for second proton therapy system at Siteman Cancer Center

Mevion Medical System announces that construction is underway for a second proton therapy system at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. T

23 Oct 2018

International audit of colorectal surgeries provides highly realistic reflection of current practices

The European Society of Coloproctology has undertaken a major international audit of colorectal operations to understand which are most widely used techniques across the world, which appear to be associated with the best outcomes and where further research needs to be undertaken.

10 Oct 2018

New report reveals concerning inadequacies in care for diabetes inpatients

Diabetes UK’s ‘Making Hospitals Safe for People with Diabetes’ report, released today (08/10/2018), has revealed concerning inadequacies in care for diabetes inpatients.

9 Oct 2018

Medicare eases readmission penalties against safety-net hospitals

On orders from Congress, Medicare is easing up on its annual readmission penalties on hundreds of hospitals serving the most low-income residents, records released last week show.

28 Sep 2018

New imaging center opens at the University of California San Diego

The Nikon Imaging Center, a collaborative microscopy center that provides local researchers with access to the latest imaging technologies, opened September 13, 2018 at the University of California San Diego.

14 Sep 2018

Surgeon-related factors affect patient satisfaction after plastic surgery, study reports

Patient satisfaction after plastic surgery is most affected by surgeon-related factors, such as taking the time to answer questions and including patients in the decision-making process, reports a study in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

3 Sep 2018

Ocular Syphilis study finds increasing numbers of people at risk for permanent vision damage

A new study into recent cases of Ocular Syphilis warns increasing numbers of people in developed countries are at risk of permanent damage to their vision, even with adequate treatment.

28 Aug 2018

Valley Hospital achieves Magnet recognition for fourth consecutive time

The Valley Hospital is proud to announce that it has achieved the prestigious Magnet recognition - the highest national honor for professional nursing practice - for a fourth consecutive time.

17 Aug 2018

RCSI and Bayer collaborate to improve treatments for people with hemophilia

RCSI and Bayer have today announced a research collaboration that aims to improve treatments for people with severe haemophilia.

9 Aug 2018

New AI algorithm helps predict medication response in patients with complex mood disorder

Mood disorders like major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder are often complex and hard to diagnose, especially among youth when the illness is just evolving.

9 Aug 2018

Keck Hospital of USC receives Magnet recognition for excellence in nursing

Keck Hospital of USC has joined a select group of health care facilities in achieving Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, one of the highest honors in nursing excellence.

19 Jul 2018

Insight into causes, types and treatment of aphasia

Most people who are familiar with the term associate it with stroke. But aphasia, an impairment of language, is not always caused by stroke.

16 Jul 2018

Study shows tailored mental health services improve wellbeing of emerging adults

In a new study from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University, researchers partnered with youth receiving care at the First Episode Mood and Anxiety Program at London Health Sciences Centre to better understand personal perspectives on care and treatment outcomes.

12 Jul 2018

Reflection News and Research

Gavin Newsom is bullish on single-payer — except when he’s not

Drugs approved for breast cancer treatment are effective and well tolerated in men

Construction is underway for second proton therapy system at Siteman Cancer Center

International audit of colorectal surgeries provides highly realistic reflection of current practices

New report reveals concerning inadequacies in care for diabetes inpatients

Medicare eases readmission penalties against safety-net hospitals

New imaging center opens at the University of California San Diego

Surgeon-related factors affect patient satisfaction after plastic surgery, study reports

Ocular Syphilis study finds increasing numbers of people at risk for permanent vision damage

Valley Hospital achieves Magnet recognition for fourth consecutive time

RCSI and Bayer collaborate to improve treatments for people with hemophilia

New AI algorithm helps predict medication response in patients with complex mood disorder

Keck Hospital of USC receives Magnet recognition for excellence in nursing

Insight into causes, types and treatment of aphasia

Study shows tailored mental health services improve wellbeing of emerging adults

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'Mind-minded' parents contribute greatly to development of infants' emotion regulation capacity

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