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Study finds RSV responsible for most infant hospitalizations in the European Union

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers used statistical modeling to estimate hospitalizations due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in children under five years of age in 28 nations of the European Union (EU) and Norway.

15 Feb 2023

Stroke patients with cognitive and emotional problems have higher risk of being more fatigued

Some people feel worse than others after a stroke. Stroke patients with cognitive and emotional problems tend to experience fatigue more often and sleep more during the day, according to recent research.

14 Feb 2023

Chest CT reveals persistent lung abnormalities in patients two years post-COVID

Chest CT revealed persistent lung abnormalities in patients two years after COVID-19, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

14 Feb 2023

Using radiomics to predict future cardiac events

Researchers are using an approach called radiomics to predict future cardiac events like heart attacks, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

14 Feb 2023

Fibromyalgia may occur post-COVID

Researchers investigate the incidence of fibromyalgia among individuals hospitalized due to SARS-CoV-2 infection.

14 Feb 2023

Light-based technology could improve cancer diagnostics

Machines are currently learning how to identify cancer cells with the help of manipulated light. This approach may help to take the pressure off our hard-pressed health services and reduce waiting times for anxious patients.

14 Feb 2023

Integrating AI with infrared imaging to improve colon cancer diagnosis

Artificial intelligence and infrared imaging automatically classify tumors and are faster than previous methods.

14 Feb 2023

High prevalence and risks of heart failure warrant urgent action, say researchers

Up to 2% of adults in Europe, North America, and Israel likely have heart failure, and are at high risk of death and additional serious complications, suggest current estimates based on digital health records for 11 countries, and published online in the journal Heart.

14 Feb 2023

Many people hospitalized for COVID-19 experience lingering symptoms after discharge

About half of adults treated at hospitals for COVID-19 have experienced lingering symptoms, financial difficulties, or physical limitations months after being discharged, according to a National Institutes of Health-supported study published in JAMA Network Open.

14 Feb 2023

In California, Democrats propose $25 minimum wage for health workers

Union-aligned Democrats were set to introduce legislation Wednesday mandating a statewide $25 minimum wage for health workers and support staffers, likely setting up a pitched battle with hospitals, nursing homes, and dialysis clinics.

14 Feb 2023

$Older wheelchair users have reduced risk of fractures$

Older wheelchair users have reduced risk of fractures

Being a frail elderly person and using a wheelchair involves a substantially reduced risk of fractures, a University of Gothenburg study shows.

14 Feb 2023

New screening tool shows promise to help primary care physicians identify COPD

Researchers at National Jewish Health and colleagues across the country have partnered to develop a screening tool to help primary care physicians identify chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

14 Feb 2023

Complete genomics drops genome sequencing price to sub $100 at AGBT General Meetin

Complete Genomics Inc., a global life science tools leader and subsidiary of MGI Tech Co., Ltd. (“MGI”), today launched new revolutionary products and prices at Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) General Meeting.

From MGI 14 Feb 2023

Your money or your life: Patient on $50,000-a-week cancer drug fears leaving behind huge medical debt

After several rounds of treatment for a rare eye cancer — weekly drug infusions that could cost nearly $50,000 each — Paul Davis learned Medicare had abruptly stopped paying the bills.

14 Feb 2023

How Can Companies Bring New AI Software Medical Devices to Market?

For SLAS US 2023, we speak to Guy Starbuck, a co-founder of AIQ Global, about how we can utilize AI technology to bring new medical devices to market.

From AIQ Solutions 14 Feb 2023

Butyrate in human milk negatively associated with infant weight and BMI

A recent study in the journal Nutrients provided evidence on the origin of HM butyrate based on HM microbiota composition. This study also elucidated the maternal and antenatal factors linked with HM butyrate concentration.

13 Feb 2023

Pediatric telemedicine consults with clinicians in rural, community EDs result in fewer interfacility transfers

Many rural and community emergency departments lack access to pediatric specialty care physicians. So, when an acutely ill child is seen in one of these facilities, they are typically transferred to regional pediatric centers for more comprehensive care.

13 Feb 2023

Initiative reduces medical device-related pressure injuries following a tracheostomy

A New York hospital was able to reduce the incidence of medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) following a tracheostomy to zero for four years, according to a study published in AACN Advanced Critical Care.

13 Feb 2023

Over 50% of cancer patients report long COVID symptoms after recovering from COVID-19

Tesearchers investigate the persistent symptoms experienced by cancer patients who previously recovered from COVID-19.

13 Feb 2023

Neuroprotectant linked to reduced death and disability among stroke patients

The neuroprotectant ApTOLL, a medication that may shield the brain from tissue damage, was linked to reduced death and disability among people being treated for stroke when used with standard treatments to restore blood flow, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.

13 Feb 2023

Hospital News and Research

Study finds RSV responsible for most infant hospitalizations in the European Union

Stroke patients with cognitive and emotional problems have higher risk of being more fatigued

Chest CT reveals persistent lung abnormalities in patients two years post-COVID

Using radiomics to predict future cardiac events

Fibromyalgia may occur post-COVID

Light-based technology could improve cancer diagnostics

Integrating AI with infrared imaging to improve colon cancer diagnosis

High prevalence and risks of heart failure warrant urgent action, say researchers

Many people hospitalized for COVID-19 experience lingering symptoms after discharge

In California, Democrats propose $25 minimum wage for health workers

Older wheelchair users have reduced risk of fractures

New screening tool shows promise to help primary care physicians identify COPD

Complete genomics drops genome sequencing price to sub $100 at AGBT General Meetin

Your money or your life: Patient on $50,000-a-week cancer drug fears leaving behind huge medical debt

How Can Companies Bring New AI Software Medical Devices to Market?

Butyrate in human milk negatively associated with infant weight and BMI

Pediatric telemedicine consults with clinicians in rural, community EDs result in fewer interfacility transfers

Initiative reduces medical device-related pressure injuries following a tracheostomy

Over 50% of cancer patients report long COVID symptoms after recovering from COVID-19

Neuroprotectant linked to reduced death and disability among stroke patients

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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