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Reducing depression to a checklist of symptoms may not be useful, new research reveals

How can you tell if someone is depressed? The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) - the 'bible' of psychiatry - diagnoses depression when patients tick off a certain number of symptoms on the DSM checklist. A large-scale quantitative study coordinated at KU Leuven, Belgium, now shows that some symptoms play a much bigger role than others in driving depression, and that the symptoms listed in DSM may not be the most useful ones.

26 Oct 2015

Drug engineered from bananas could fight off wide range of viruses

A banana a day may not keep the doctor away, but a substance originally found in bananas and carefully edited by scientists could someday fight off a wide range of viruses, new research suggests.

23 Oct 2015

Researchers develop accurate method to predict postpartum diabetes

Gestational diabetes is one of the most common conditions that can occur during pregnancy. Although the symptoms generally disappear after delivery, women suffering from gestational diabetes are at increased risk of developing postpartum diabetes in the following years.

22 Oct 2015

Members enrolled in Medicare Advantage satisfied with their plans, study finds

With nearly half strongly agreeing their health plan is a trusted partner in their health and wellness, members enrolled in Medicare Advantage are quite satisfied with their plan, according to the J.D. Power 2015 Medicare Advantage Member Satisfaction Study released today.

22 Oct 2015

New article highlights advantages of nCLE technique for characterization of pancreatic cysts

Mauna Kea Technologies, inventor of Cellvizio, the multidisciplinary confocal laser endomicroscopy platform, today announced that the peer-reviewed journal Surgical Endoscopy has released a new article highlighting the advantages of needle-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (nCLE) for characterization of different types of pancreatic cysts.

22 Oct 2015

Virtual training tool may help doctors to develop their communication skills

UNIVERSITY of Huddersfield researcher Yeshwanth Pulijala is dedicated to bringing about big improvements in medical training by harnessing the power of virtual reality and 3D technology. Now, he is part of a team that has developed the prototype for an innovative tool that will enable doctors to develop their communication skills - including the breaking of bad news - by conducting a simulated interview with a virtual patient.

22 Oct 2015

ESPU, ICCS launch World Bedwetting Day to raise awareness among children and families

The International Children’s Continence Society and the European Society for Paediatric Urology announced today the launch of World Bedwetting Day at the 26th ESPU Congress in Prague.

20 Oct 2015

Brief counseling in primary care setting could help reduce risky drug use among patients

A few minutes of counseling in a primary care setting could go a long way toward steering people away from risky drug use -- and possibly full-fledged addiction, a UCLA-led study suggests.

19 Oct 2015

Loyola gastroenterologist provides tips to IBS patients for healthy living

More than 20 percent of the US population lives with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and for many Americans it is an ongoing challenge. But when it comes to treatment, old advice from Mom was right. Often, the key is to eat right and go outside and play.

16 Oct 2015

Study: Young Latinos in rural areas face discrimination when obtaining health care services

Young Latinos living in rural areas say they face discrimination when they obtain health care services - a factor that could contribute to disparities in their rates for obtaining medical care and in their health outcomes, a new study from Oregon State University has found.

16 Oct 2015

Lack of patient understanding of the true cost of medication non-adherence

A new report released today, Friday 16th October, by Omnicell, throws the spotlight on the ‘missing millions’ in the NHS and the staggering cost to the nation of medication non-adherence.

16 Oct 2015

Only few doctors refer children with developmental delays to genetics specialists, say researchers

A nine-month-old boy isn't rolling over, reaching for objects or babbling as he should be. One step his doctor won't likely take right away: have him evaluated by a genetics specialist.

15 Oct 2015

Avita Medical sends devices and personnel to help treat mass burn victims in Taiwan

Avita Medical Ltd., a regenerative medicine company specializing in the treatment of wounds and skin defects, today announced that doctors in Taiwan have reported positive results from using ReCell® to treat burn victims of June’s waterpark disaster, with medics saying they have seen superior wound closure and better outcomes.

15 Oct 2015

Intuitive Surgical and Trumpf Medical team up to address hospitals’ need for operating room integration

Intuitive Surgical and Trumpf Medical are now offering Integrated Table Motion for the da Vinci® Xi® Surgical System in Europe. This first-of-its-kind product includes the latest Intuitive Surgical robotic-assisted surgical system and Trumpf Medical’s advanced operating table, the TruSystem® 7000dV. The surgical system and table have been seamlessly integrated to allow surgeons and anesthesiologists – for the first time – to make a comprehensive range of table adjustments easily and efficiently during da Vinci Surgery.

15 Oct 2015

UTEP researchers patent low-cost device that can easily track health of HIV patients

University of Texas at El Paso researchers have patented a low-cost device that can easily monitor the health of HIV patients living in low-resource settings.

14 Oct 2015

The Learning Clinic to supply VitalPAC clinical solutions to Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust

The Learning Clinic has won a further 5-year contract with Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust to supply a wide range of VitalPAC clinical solutions across the 1,200 bed Trust. The contract was won following a full procurement against a number of competitors.

14 Oct 2015

Get your flu shot before fall festivities, says Loyola infectious disease specialist

While planning your family's fall festivities this month, add the flu shot to the list. Then follow through with a visit to your doctor to make sure everyone is protected for the flu season. October is the recommended month to receive the vaccine for your best shot at preventing the flu.

13 Oct 2015

Presenting and discussing menu of treatment options good for patients, physicians

Presenting and discussing a menu of treatment options is good for both the patient and the physician according to Regenstrief Institute and VA Center for Health Communication and Information investigator Kurt Kroenke, M.D., writing in a commentary in the Sept. 28 issue of JAMA Internal Medicine.

12 Oct 2015

Fraunhofer researchers developing new system for rapid analysis of urinary stones

Kidney stones rank among the most common illnesses. Their recurrence might be prevented with the right postoperative care. However, for this to be effective, composition of the stones should be known. Fraunhofer researchers are developing a system for rapid analysis of urinary stones immediately after the surgical procedure.

12 Oct 2015

$Anti-osteoporotic therapy can decrease subsequent fracture risks by 40%: Study$

Anti-osteoporotic therapy can decrease subsequent fracture risks by 40%: Study

Osteoporosis, a disease of progressive bone loss, affects 70 percent of the U.S. population older than age 50: one in two women--and one in five men. These individuals are at risk for fragility fractures, a break that results from a fall, or occurs in the absence of obvious trauma, and most commonly seen in the wrist, the upper arm, the hip, and the spine.

9 Oct 2015

Doctor News and Research

Reducing depression to a checklist of symptoms may not be useful, new research reveals

Drug engineered from bananas could fight off wide range of viruses

Researchers develop accurate method to predict postpartum diabetes

Members enrolled in Medicare Advantage satisfied with their plans, study finds

New article highlights advantages of nCLE technique for characterization of pancreatic cysts

Virtual training tool may help doctors to develop their communication skills

ESPU, ICCS launch World Bedwetting Day to raise awareness among children and families

Brief counseling in primary care setting could help reduce risky drug use among patients

Loyola gastroenterologist provides tips to IBS patients for healthy living

Study: Young Latinos in rural areas face discrimination when obtaining health care services

Lack of patient understanding of the true cost of medication non-adherence

Only few doctors refer children with developmental delays to genetics specialists, say researchers

Avita Medical sends devices and personnel to help treat mass burn victims in Taiwan

Intuitive Surgical and Trumpf Medical team up to address hospitals’ need for operating room integration

UTEP researchers patent low-cost device that can easily track health of HIV patients

The Learning Clinic to supply VitalPAC clinical solutions to Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust

Get your flu shot before fall festivities, says Loyola infectious disease specialist

Presenting and discussing menu of treatment options good for patients, physicians

Fraunhofer researchers developing new system for rapid analysis of urinary stones

Anti-osteoporotic therapy can decrease subsequent fracture risks by 40%: Study

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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