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MGH researchers develop new methods for mapping and measuring solid stress in tumors

Massachusetts General Hospital investigators have developed new methods for mapping and measuring solid stress - the force exerted by solid and elastic components - within tumors, an accomplishment that may lead to improved understanding of those forces and their consequences and to novel treatment strategies.

29 Nov 2016

Global survey provides insights into perceptions of men’s health

Sanofi today announced findings from one of the most comprehensive global surveys ever undertaken into the perceptions of men’s health, which reveals the overwhelming majority (87%) of men want to take charge of their health however they are not taking full advantage of all trusted sources of information and advice available to them.

29 Nov 2016

Moderate coffee consumption may offer protection against age-related cognitive decline

A new report from the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC), a not-for-profit organisation devoted to the study and disclosure of science related to coffee and health, highlights the potential role of coffee consumption in reducing the risk of cognitive decline.

29 Nov 2016

Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans with epilepsy have higher mortality risk, study reveals

U.S. Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans (IAVs) with epilepsy were more than twice as likely to die between 2011 and 2015 as were similar veterans without epilepsy. A study published Nov. 11 in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report revealed that IAVs were found to have a higher prevalence of mental and physical comorbidity and to have substantially higher mortality than were veterans without epilepsy.

29 Nov 2016

Targeting metabolic function of breast cancer may help combat disease

How does a cancer cell burn calories? New research from Thomas Jefferson University shows that breast cancer cells rely on a different process for turning fuel into energy than normal cells.

28 Nov 2016

2nd Global Iron Deficiency Day: Vifor Pharma supports global activities to raise awareness of iron deficiency

According to the World Health Organisation, iron deficiency affects up to one-third of the world's population, and is particularly common in elderly individuals and those with certain chronic diseases such as chronic kidney disease, congestive heart failure or inflammatory bowel disease.

From CSL Ltd 25 Nov 2016

New insulin delivery recommendations for health care professionals published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings

The prestigious medical journal, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, recently published new insulin delivery recommendations for health care professionals caring for insulin-using patients, including the results from the largest injection technique survey ever performed for people with diabetes.

25 Nov 2016

New study finds substantial decline in new enteral access procedures

According to a new study by the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute, the last two decades have seen a substantial decline in new enteral access procedures in the Medicare population.

24 Nov 2016

Study examines frequency of patient-reported visual symptoms after LASIK surgery

In a study published online by JAMA Ophthalmology, Malvina Eydelman, M.D., of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Md., and colleagues examined the frequency of patient-reported visual symptoms, dry eye symptoms, satisfaction with vision, and satisfaction with laser insitu keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery in the Patient-Reported Outcomes With LASIK (PROWL) studies.

23 Nov 2016

Pediatric wellness expert offers tips for buying safe toys during holiday season

The holiday season is upon us, which makes it prime time for toy buying. In fact, more than 65 percent of the toys and games sold in the United States each year are purchased between the Friday after Thanksgiving and Christmas.

23 Nov 2016

Researchers develop methods to enhance piezoelectric sensing capabilities of devices

Piezoelectric sensors measure changes in pressure, acceleration, temperature, strain or force and are used in a vast array of devices important to everyday life.

23 Nov 2016

Study finds upward trend in stroke rates among younger generations

Older baby boomers—those born between 1945 and 1954—can proudly boast a new label: the "stroke-healthiest generation," according to a Rutgers study that found the lowest incidence of ischemic stroke in this age group within the past 20 years.

23 Nov 2016

NTM lung infections

Nontuberculous mycobacteria are part of a group of bacteria called mycobacteria. The non-tuberculous mycobacteria are, as the name suggests, mycobacteria that are not tuberculosis. They're also not leprosy, but they are the other members of the bacteria group termed mycobacteria.

23 Nov 2016

Study reveals new insights into drug-caused deaths among health care professionals

An Australian-first study conducted by Monash University has found that from 2003-2013 nearly five deaths per 1000 employed Australian health care professionals were caused by drugs, with a significant association between specific professions and drug type.

23 Nov 2016

Men lack knowledge about risk factors contributing to male infertility, study finds

The first large-scale study of its kind has revealed that Canadian men generally lack knowledge about the risk factors contributing to male infertility.

23 Nov 2016

Therapy Road offers quick and easy way to find mental health professionals

Finding a therapist that fits best with your personality and your specific needs is now quick, easy, and can be done from the comfort of your own home.

23 Nov 2016

IQWiG finds colorectal cancer drug combination has added benefit only for some patients

The fixed combination of trifluridine/tipiracil has been approved since April 2016 for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer.

23 Nov 2016

Sutter Health awarded $1.2 million by California Initiative to advance precision of care for multiple sclerosis

The not-for-profit Sutter Health network was awarded $1.2 million by the California Initiative to Advance Precision Medicine to support patients with multiple sclerosis—and help improve how we target and treat health matters across the entire state.

23 Nov 2016

FUJIFILM to display evolving Enterprise Imaging portfolio of Synapse integrated solutions at RSNA 2016

FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products and medical informatics solutions, will showcase its evolving Enterprise Imaging portfolio of Synapse integrated solutions and spotlight enhanced features and next generation upgrades at the Radiological Society of North America 2016 conference and exhibition held November 27 - December 2, 2016 at McCormick Center in Chicago, Illinois.

22 Nov 2016

Brident Dental provides tips to help keep mouth and gums healthy during festive season

Thanksgiving arrives this week, signaling the start of a cherished holiday season filled with both giving and receiving.

22 Nov 2016

Health Care News and Research

MGH researchers develop new methods for mapping and measuring solid stress in tumors

Global survey provides insights into perceptions of men’s health

Moderate coffee consumption may offer protection against age-related cognitive decline

Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans with epilepsy have higher mortality risk, study reveals

Targeting metabolic function of breast cancer may help combat disease

2nd Global Iron Deficiency Day: Vifor Pharma supports global activities to raise awareness of iron deficiency

New insulin delivery recommendations for health care professionals published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings

New study finds substantial decline in new enteral access procedures

Study examines frequency of patient-reported visual symptoms after LASIK surgery

Pediatric wellness expert offers tips for buying safe toys during holiday season

Researchers develop methods to enhance piezoelectric sensing capabilities of devices

Study finds upward trend in stroke rates among younger generations

NTM lung infections

Study reveals new insights into drug-caused deaths among health care professionals

Men lack knowledge about risk factors contributing to male infertility, study finds

Therapy Road offers quick and easy way to find mental health professionals

IQWiG finds colorectal cancer drug combination has added benefit only for some patients

Sutter Health awarded $1.2 million by California Initiative to advance precision of care for multiple sclerosis

FUJIFILM to display evolving Enterprise Imaging portfolio of Synapse integrated solutions at RSNA 2016

Brident Dental provides tips to help keep mouth and gums healthy during festive season

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