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New technology for automatically analyzing and visualizing medical data to be presented at Medica 2023

Medical imaging generates a lot of data, for example during computer tomography. This data is important when it comes to personalized medicine.

3 Nov 2023

Tips for women to protect their heart health during menopause

Medical experts note that hormone and body composition changes during the transition to menopause can increase the risk of developing heart disease after menopause.

2 Nov 2023

Medical debt is disappearing from Americans’ credit reports, lifting scores

The share of American consumers with medical debt on their credit reports has declined dramatically over the past year as major credit rating agencies removed small unpaid bills and debts that were less than a year old, according to a new analysis from the nonprofit Urban Institute.

2 Nov 2023

Bridging Chemistry and Biology: The Art of Designing Novel Therapeutics

In this interview, we delve into the journey and research of Sona Krajcovicova, exploring how diverse interests led to a passionate pursuit of chemistry, innovative approaches to drug development, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact on the world of therapeutics.

From ELRIG (UK) Ltd. 2 Nov 2023

Study highlights disparities in stroke care across socioeconomic groups

People who live in neighborhoods with lower socioeconomic status are less likely to receive clot-busting medications or undergo clot-removing procedures after they have a stroke than people who live in neighborhoods with higher socioeconomic status, according to a study published in the November 1, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

1 Nov 2023

Highly sensitive blood test shows promise for early detection of common deadly cancers

Most cancers become deadly by keeping a low profile, causing no symptoms until they're too advanced to treat. Ovarian and gastroesophageal cancers are among the most notorious for this sly disease progression, often leading to late-stage diagnoses.

1 Nov 2023

Major new campaign launched in the UK to encourage flu and COVID-19 vaccinations

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England are urging those eligible who've not yet come forward for the flu and COVID-19 vaccines to 'get winter strong' and join the millions of others in taking up the offer ahead of the festive and new year season when flu and COVID-19 are expected to peak.

1 Nov 2023

New lung cancer screening guideline expands eligibility to save more lives

Today, the American Cancer Society (ACS) released an update of its lung cancer screening guideline to help reduce the number of people dying from the disease due to smoking history.

1 Nov 2023

Medical school on Cherokee reservation will soon send doctors to tribal, rural areas

Ashton Glover Gatewood decided to give medical school a second try after learning about a new campus designed for Indigenous students like herself.

1 Nov 2023

Five ways AI can help to deal with the mental health crisis

Artificial intelligence is making waves in the world of health and beyond. And there are multiple ways that it can help people with their wellbeing and health, across mental and physical health.

28 Oct 2023

American Heart Association awards cash grants to social entrepreneurs to address health inequities

Approximately 50 million people in the United States are at higher risk for heart disease and/or stroke because they lack the most basic needs - healthy food, clean air and drinking water, quality education, employment, housing and access to health care.

27 Oct 2023

Medical-legal partnerships can help improve maternal and infant health outcomes

Medical-legal partnerships (MLPs), which include a lawyer as part of a patient's care team, can help health systems address health-harming legal needs and better support pregnant and postpartum patients, according to a new research commentary published today in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

27 Oct 2023

Smaller employers weigh a big-company fix for scarce primary care: Their own clinics

With his company's health costs soaring and his workers struggling with high blood pressure and other medical conditions, Winston Griffin, CEO of Laurel Grocery Co., knew his company had to do something.

27 Oct 2023

A new era of vaccines leaves old questions about prices unanswered

The world is entering a new era of vaccines. Following the success of covid-19 mRNA shots, scientists have a far greater capacity to tailor shots to a virus's structure, putting a host of new vaccines on the horizon.

27 Oct 2023

City of Hope, TGen receive $4.5 million to validate liquid biopsy for early detection of pancreatic cancer

City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, and TGen are leading an international group that has been awarded $4.5 million to validate a liquid biopsy for the early detection of pancreatic cancer.

26 Oct 2023

Doubts abound about a new Alzheimer’s blood test

For the first time, people worried about their risk of Alzheimer's disease can go online, order a blood test, and receive results in the privacy of their homes.

26 Oct 2023

Older adults with higher levels of triglycerides may have lower dementia risk

Older people who have higher levels of triglycerides, a type of fat, may have a lower risk of dementia and a slower cognitive decline over time compared to people who have lower levels, according to new research published in the October 25, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

25 Oct 2023

Traumatic childhood events increase the odds of headache disorders in adulthood

People who have experienced traumatic events in childhood such as abuse, neglect or household dysfunction may be more likely to experience headache disorders as adults, according to a meta-analysis published in the October 25, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

25 Oct 2023

NHS trusts accused of using foreign doctors as cheap labor

English hospital trusts have been accused of using foreign doctors as "cheap labor" as part of fellowship schemes in which they can be paid less than trust-employed doctors and sent home if they become pregnant, an investigation by The BMJ has found.

25 Oct 2023

Millions of Americans with mild cognitive impairment are undiagnosed, studies find

For many people, forgetting your keys or struggling to plan tasks can seem like a normal part of the aging process. But those lapses can actually be symptoms of something more serious: mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, which could be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease.

25 Oct 2023

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New technology for automatically analyzing and visualizing medical data to be presented at Medica 2023

Tips for women to protect their heart health during menopause

Medical debt is disappearing from Americans’ credit reports, lifting scores

Bridging Chemistry and Biology: The Art of Designing Novel Therapeutics

Study highlights disparities in stroke care across socioeconomic groups

Highly sensitive blood test shows promise for early detection of common deadly cancers

Major new campaign launched in the UK to encourage flu and COVID-19 vaccinations

New lung cancer screening guideline expands eligibility to save more lives

Medical school on Cherokee reservation will soon send doctors to tribal, rural areas

Five ways AI can help to deal with the mental health crisis

American Heart Association awards cash grants to social entrepreneurs to address health inequities

Medical-legal partnerships can help improve maternal and infant health outcomes

Smaller employers weigh a big-company fix for scarce primary care: Their own clinics

A new era of vaccines leaves old questions about prices unanswered

City of Hope, TGen receive $4.5 million to validate liquid biopsy for early detection of pancreatic cancer

Doubts abound about a new Alzheimer’s blood test

Older adults with higher levels of triglycerides may have lower dementia risk

Traumatic childhood events increase the odds of headache disorders in adulthood

NHS trusts accused of using foreign doctors as cheap labor

Millions of Americans with mild cognitive impairment are undiagnosed, studies find

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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