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Improved CT angiography protocols minimize radiation exposure

Refinements to coronary computed tomography angiography practices can significantly reduce the radiation dose associated with imaging, demonstrates research from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, USA.

19 Jun 2012

Hospital noises disturb sleep

Common hospital noises such as human conversations, paging systems, intravenous alarms sounding, and doors closing easily disturb patients’ sleep, according to US study results.

19 Jun 2012

International Lung Disease conference welcomed to Birmingham by Minister of State for Health

The Minister of State for Health, Simon Burns MPs, is welcoming the major international lung disease conference COPD8 to Birmingham on June 20th as clinicians, researchers and politicians turn their minds to the growing issue of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) for healthcare systems and wider society.

19 Jun 2012

Many doctors report working even when ill

An unwavering work ethic is a hallmark of many health professionals. But a new survey finds that when a doctor is sick, staunch dedication can have unintended consequences.

19 Jun 2012

RayBiotech, Institute for Cancer Research collaborate to implement antibody-based sample analysis

RayBiotech, Inc. and the combined genotyping core facility for Oslo University Hospital and the University of Oslo, located at the Institute for Cancer Research, announced the execution of an agreement to collaborate for the implementation of antibody-based sample analysis services.

19 Jun 2012

C-section rates in US stabilize after eight years of steady increase

A new report on trends in women's health in the United States reveals the national C-section rate has held steady at 33 percent since 2009, leveling off after eight years of steady increase that was in part driven by scheduled, elective surgeries and a trend for increasing the repeat C-section.

19 Jun 2012

Medpac urges changes in Medicare beneficiaries' co-pays, but would cap other costs

The MedPAC recommendations to restructure what they call an outdated system, will be the subject of a congressional hearing Tuesday.

19 Jun 2012

SickKids, Life Technologies partner to advance pediatric genomic research on Ion Proton Sequencer

Life Technologies Corporation today announced it has partnered with The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) to advance pediatric genomic research on the Ion Proton Sequencer.

19 Jun 2012

FDA clears expanded indications for InTouch Health Remote Presence devices

InTouch Health, the world's premier provider of acute care telemedicine solutions, has received a new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance with expanded indications for use for its range of Remote Presence devices which includes RP-7i®, RP-Lite®, RP-Vantage® and RP-Xpress® as well as VisitOR1® which is sold by and is a registered trademark of Karl Storz.

19 Jun 2012

Heart transplant patients who develop restenosis after receiving a stent have poor long-term survival

Heart transplant patients are notorious for developing an aggressive form of coronary artery disease that can often result in heart failure, death or the need for repeat transplantation. The condition can also have a negative impact on future cardiac procedures, such as stenting.

19 Jun 2012

Mental health hospitals scrutinized in Calif., Mass.

The Los Angeles Times looks at former consultant who helped overhaul California's psychiatric hospitals. In Massachusetts, the future of Taunton State Hospital -- one of two remaining publicly run mental health hospitals there -- is uncertain.

19 Jun 2012

Multi-modal approach reduces pain and side effects of medication following joint replacement surgery

Reducing acute post-surgical pain and side effects of medications for patients undergoing knee and hip replacement surgery is the focus of a new multi-modal approach at Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, Connecticut.

19 Jun 2012

Improving outcomes for children with acquired brain injuries a significant challenge

Outcomes for children with brain injury acquired during childhood are difficult to predict and vary significantly, states an analysis of evidence on the topic published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

19 Jun 2012

Childhood obesity, bullying, drug abuse and child abuse need to be addressed by presidential candidates

During this presidential election season, there will be plenty of debate between the candidates on the issues. But when it comes to childhood health concerns, a new poll shows many adults agree on the top priorities they want to see the candidates address: childhood obesity and bullying.

19 Jun 2012

National conference examines Affordable Care Act

Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) will host a national conference on June 19, 2012 examining the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as it relates to translational science and its impact on health.

19 Jun 2012

Cheaper drug to treat wet AMD increases risk of serious eye inflammation

A Queen's University study of two eye drugs used to treat wet Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) has determined the cheaper of the two could lead to eye inflammation, a potentially blinding adverse effect.

19 Jun 2012

Viewpoints: Catholic group dismisses compromise on contraceptives; Funding entitlements

President Obama's support for his signature health care act took a fresh hit Friday. The Catholic Health Association, the nation's largest private health care provider, has rebuffed the latest White House moves to make its contraception coverage mandate more acceptable to Catholics and conservative evangelicals, according to Religion News Service.

19 Jun 2012

Next-generation sequencing technologies for the 1,000 Rare Diseases Project

BGI, the world's largest genomics organization, and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) today announced that they have jointly initiated the 1,000 Rare Diseases Project with the aim of accelerating the discovery of genetic variants underlying rare diseases.

19 Jun 2012

Allergy risk in children linked to antibacterials in personal-care products

Exposure to common antibacterial chemicals found in soap, toothpaste, mouthwash and other personal-care products may make children more prone to a wide range of food and environmental allergies, according to new research from Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.

19 Jun 2012

ALung completes pilot study of Hemolung RAS in COPD patients

ALung Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of innovative lung assist devices, presented an analysis of its recent clinical trial of the Hemolung Respiratory Assist System (RAS) in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

19 Jun 2012

Hospital News and Research

Improved CT angiography protocols minimize radiation exposure

Hospital noises disturb sleep

International Lung Disease conference welcomed to Birmingham by Minister of State for Health

Many doctors report working even when ill

RayBiotech, Institute for Cancer Research collaborate to implement antibody-based sample analysis

C-section rates in US stabilize after eight years of steady increase

Medpac urges changes in Medicare beneficiaries' co-pays, but would cap other costs

SickKids, Life Technologies partner to advance pediatric genomic research on Ion Proton Sequencer

FDA clears expanded indications for InTouch Health Remote Presence devices

Heart transplant patients who develop restenosis after receiving a stent have poor long-term survival

Mental health hospitals scrutinized in Calif., Mass.

Multi-modal approach reduces pain and side effects of medication following joint replacement surgery

Improving outcomes for children with acquired brain injuries a significant challenge

Childhood obesity, bullying, drug abuse and child abuse need to be addressed by presidential candidates

National conference examines Affordable Care Act

Cheaper drug to treat wet AMD increases risk of serious eye inflammation

Viewpoints: Catholic group dismisses compromise on contraceptives; Funding entitlements

Next-generation sequencing technologies for the 1,000 Rare Diseases Project

Allergy risk in children linked to antibacterials in personal-care products

ALung completes pilot study of Hemolung RAS in COPD patients

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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