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Research reveals long-term efficacy of drug used to treat common cause of kidney failure

New research provides support for the long-term efficacy of a drug used to treat in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, a common cause of kidney failure.

19 Jul 2018

Bundled-payment system did not lower costs for serious medical conditions, shows study

A payment system that provides financial incentives for hospitals that reduce health-care costs for Medicare patients did not lower costs as intended, according to a new study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

19 Jul 2018

Woman's pregnancy history may be linked to Alzheimer's disease risk

A woman's history of pregnancy may affect her risk of Alzheimer's disease decades later, according to a study published in the July 18, 2018, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

19 Jul 2018

SUSU scientists find alternative method to treat post-traumatic stress disorder syndrome

In spite of high level of modern medicine development many problems of this sphere are not solved till the present.

18 Jul 2018

Few tips to help avoid sunburns in summer

It's all fun in the sun until you realize you should have reapplied more sunscreen. Sunburns are no fun, but more importantly, they are dangerous. This reddening of your skin caused by overexposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation may seem like just a temporary irritation- but it can cause long-lasting damage.

18 Jul 2018

Most older adults with probable dementia found to be either undiagnosed or unaware of it

A Johns Hopkins Medicine analysis of information gathered for an ongoing and federally sponsored study of aging and disability adds to evidence that a substantial majority of older adults with probable dementia in the United States have never been professionally diagnosed or are unaware they have been.

17 Jul 2018

New AASM guideline recommends use of actigraphy for sleep disorders

Actigraphy can be a useful clinical tool for the evaluation of adult and pediatric patients with suspected sleep disorders, including circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders, according to a clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine

17 Jul 2018

Study: White adolescent boys experiencing early puberty have high risk for substance use

White adolescent boys experiencing early puberty are at higher risk for substance use than later developing boys, a new Purdue University study finds.

17 Jul 2018

New super-resolution 'nanoscope' provides insight into progression of Alzheimer's disease

Recent studies show that 40 percent of Americans over the age of 85 have Alzheimer's disease, and that the disease begins 10 to 20 years before people show up at the doctor's office with memory problems.

17 Jul 2018

Parents struggle with what to do when their child has headache, shows study

Parents sometimes struggle with what to do when their child has a headache: go to the ER, to the doctor, or wait it out at home, a new national poll suggests.

16 Jul 2018

California clinic screens asylum seekers for honesty

Dr. Nick Nelson walks through busy Highland Hospital to a sixth-floor exam room, where he sees patients from around the world who say they have fled torture and violence.

16 Jul 2018

Certain blood thinners may increase risk of bleeding in CKD patients

Certain blood thinners approved to treat atrial fibrillation may put patients with chronic kidney disease at a higher risk of bleeding, according to the results of a study in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

13 Jul 2018

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What the Health?’ ACA under fire. Again.

Democrats in the Senate are gearing up to fight President Donald Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court, U.S. Circuit Judge Brett Kavanaugh. They argue he is not only a potential threat to abortion rights, but also to the Affordable Care Act.

13 Jul 2018

Tips on making a smooth transition to optimal eye care

If you have glaucoma, you're wondering: What will my new ophthalmologist need to hit the ground running and manage my disease? In my experience, to make a smooth transition to optimal care, the most important thing you can do is create a personal Glaucoma Data Portfolio.

13 Jul 2018

Athletes with ADHD may be at greater risk for anxiety and depression after concussion

Athletes who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may be at greater risk for experiencing persistent anxiety and depression after a concussion than people who do not have ADHD, according to a preliminary study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's Sports Concussion Conference in Indianapolis, July 20 to 22, 2018. ADHD is a brain disorder that affects attention and behavior.

12 Jul 2018

Machine-learning may aid in diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders

Could the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders one day be aided through the help of machine learning? New research from the University of Alberta is bringing us closer to that future through a study published in Molecular Psychiatry.

12 Jul 2018

Small device with motion sensors can predict older adults' risk of falling

Every year, more than one in three individuals aged 65 and older will experience a fall. Falls are the most common cause of injury in older adults, and can create ongoing health problems. But treatment and awareness of falling usually happens after a fall has already occurred.

12 Jul 2018

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Research reveals long-term efficacy of drug used to treat common cause of kidney failure

Bundled-payment system did not lower costs for serious medical conditions, shows study

Woman's pregnancy history may be linked to Alzheimer's disease risk

SUSU scientists find alternative method to treat post-traumatic stress disorder syndrome

Few tips to help avoid sunburns in summer

Most older adults with probable dementia found to be either undiagnosed or unaware of it

New AASM guideline recommends use of actigraphy for sleep disorders

Study: White adolescent boys experiencing early puberty have high risk for substance use

New super-resolution 'nanoscope' provides insight into progression of Alzheimer's disease

Parents struggle with what to do when their child has headache, shows study

California clinic screens asylum seekers for honesty

Certain blood thinners may increase risk of bleeding in CKD patients

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What the Health?’ ACA under fire. Again.

Tips on making a smooth transition to optimal eye care

Athletes with ADHD may be at greater risk for anxiety and depression after concussion

Machine-learning may aid in diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders

Small device with motion sensors can predict older adults' risk of falling

Simplified intervention can improve blood pressure control rates in safety net clinics

Landmark study shows robotic surgery is as effective as open surgery in treating bladder cancer

Study: Hepatitis C vaccine could drastically reduce transmission among injecting drug users

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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