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SNAP program may be beneficial in reducing ER visits for hypoglycemia

In 2014, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a federal program to address food insecurity in the United States, provided $70 billion in nutrition support to 46.5 million families and children living in 22.7 million American households.

1 Feb 2017

Researchers develop new method for early prediction of crises in chronic diseases

Researchers from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and Universidad Complutense de Madrid have developed a methodology early prediction of crises in chronic diseases, such as migraines.

1 Feb 2017

New PET radiotracer effectively detects early and advanced stages of prostate cancer

In the featured article from the February 2017 issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine, researchers document the first-in-human application of a new imaging agent to help find prostate cancer in both early and advanced stages and plan treatment.

1 Feb 2017

Hand-grip test proves to be easy, reliable way to examine muscle strength decline in PD patients

UBC researchers Jenn Jakobi and Gareth Jones, both Health and Exercise Sciences professors at UBC's Okanagan campus, recently completed a study that examined the methods used to monitor the progressive advancement of Parkinson's disease (PD)--a degenerative disease that affects the central nervous system.

1 Feb 2017

Poor metabolic health linked to increased risk for colorectal cancer in normal-weight women

Even though poor metabolic health is usually associated with obesity, 30 percent of normal-weight adults are believed to be metabolically unhealthy worldwide, according to Liang.

1 Feb 2017

Canada has second-highest prevalence of skipped prescriptions due to cost, UBC research finds

One in 12 Canadians aged 55 and older skipped prescriptions due to cost in 2014, the second-highest rate among comparable countries, new UBC research has found.

1 Feb 2017

UTSW researchers support EBM approach to prevent overtreatment of type 2 diabetes

UT Southwestern Medical Center research supports an evidence-based medicine approach that embraces individualized care to prevent overtreatment, specifically for patients with type 2 diabetes.

1 Feb 2017

New technology offers hope to millions suffering from tinnitus

As many as 50 million Americans suffer from tinnitus, a debilitating health condition commonly known as "ringing in the ears." Musicians, factory workers, military veterans and many others endure its effects, including problems with concentration, sleep, anxiety and depression.

31 Jan 2017

Children exposed to complications before or during birth more likely to develop ASD, study finds

Children who were exposed to complications shortly before or during birth, including birth asphyxia and preeclampsia, were more likely to develop autism spectrum disorder, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published today in the American Journal of Perinatology.

31 Jan 2017

Experts update cystic fibrosis guidelines for better diagnosis and personalized treatment

An international research group of 32 experts from nine countries has updated the guidelines for diagnosing the genetic disease cystic fibrosis.

31 Jan 2017

Simple intervention reduces suicidal behavior among active-duty service members, study finds

Suicidal behavior among active-duty service members can be reduced for up to six months with a relatively simple intervention that gives them concrete steps to follow during an emotional crisis, according to a new study from the University of Utah's National Center for Veterans Studies.

31 Jan 2017

Glucose deprivation in the brain triggers onset of cognitive decline, research shows

One of the earliest signs of Alzheimer's disease is a decline in glucose levels in the brain. It appears in the early stages of mild cognitive impairment -- before symptoms of memory problems begin to surface.

31 Jan 2017

Air pollution may greatly increase chance of dementia in older women

Tiny air pollution particles -- the type that mainly comes from power plants and automobiles -- may greatly increase the chance of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, according to USC-led research.

31 Jan 2017

UF Health Cancer Network receives accreditation for high-quality, patient-centered care

The UF Health Cancer Network, comprising UF Health and the UF Health Cancer Center at Orlando Health, has received a three-year accreditation with commendation by the Commission on Cancer, a quality program of the American College of Surgeons.

31 Jan 2017

Jefferson researchers reveal new insight into two states of viral protein

To generate swarms of new viral particles, a virus hijacks a cell into producing masses of self-assembling cages that are then loaded with the genetic blueprint for the next infection.

31 Jan 2017

Researchers discover that existing anti-gout drug can reduce severity of opioid withdrawal symptoms

Opioid use and abuse is a significant social, health and economic issue in Canada. Researchers at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Hotchkiss Brain Institute have discovered that an existing anti-gout medication is effective in reducing the severity of withdrawal symptoms in opioid-dependent rodents.

30 Jan 2017

IQWiG assesses benefit of newborn screening for severe combined immunodeficiency

The German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care assessed the benefit of newborn screening for severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID).

30 Jan 2017

Penn Medicine Center for Digital Health maps ways to harness social media for improving care delivery

Across the world, social media users leave a trail of clues about themselves each time they Tweet, post to Facebook, write a Yelp review, and apply a filter and hashtags to their latest Instagram photo.

30 Jan 2017

VUMC’s V3 program that pairs volunteers with dying patients expanding in 2017

After a successful 2016 pilot, Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Vigil Volunteers (V3) program — which pairs volunteers with dying patients who either have no known family or friends, or whose family and friends are unable to be with them — is expanding in 2017.

30 Jan 2017

Doctors spend less face-to-face time with delayed patients in busy clinics, study finds

A study examining doctor and patient behavior at three Johns Hopkins Medicine outpatient clinics has found evidence that clinicians spend more face-to-face time with patients when the clinic is on schedule and less when the clinic is running late.

30 Jan 2017

Health Care News and Research

SNAP program may be beneficial in reducing ER visits for hypoglycemia

Researchers develop new method for early prediction of crises in chronic diseases

New PET radiotracer effectively detects early and advanced stages of prostate cancer

Hand-grip test proves to be easy, reliable way to examine muscle strength decline in PD patients

Poor metabolic health linked to increased risk for colorectal cancer in normal-weight women

Canada has second-highest prevalence of skipped prescriptions due to cost, UBC research finds

UTSW researchers support EBM approach to prevent overtreatment of type 2 diabetes

New technology offers hope to millions suffering from tinnitus

Children exposed to complications before or during birth more likely to develop ASD, study finds

Experts update cystic fibrosis guidelines for better diagnosis and personalized treatment

Simple intervention reduces suicidal behavior among active-duty service members, study finds

Glucose deprivation in the brain triggers onset of cognitive decline, research shows

Air pollution may greatly increase chance of dementia in older women

UF Health Cancer Network receives accreditation for high-quality, patient-centered care

Jefferson researchers reveal new insight into two states of viral protein

Researchers discover that existing anti-gout drug can reduce severity of opioid withdrawal symptoms

IQWiG assesses benefit of newborn screening for severe combined immunodeficiency

Penn Medicine Center for Digital Health maps ways to harness social media for improving care delivery

VUMC’s V3 program that pairs volunteers with dying patients expanding in 2017

Doctors spend less face-to-face time with delayed patients in busy clinics, study finds

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