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Study: East Germany has more hospitalizations for heart failure compared to West Germany

East Germany has many more hospitalisations for heart failure compared to West Germany despite a nationwide healthcare system, according to research presented today on HFA Discoveries, a scientific platform of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

1 Jul 2020

NIH spearheads study to test at-home screening for HPV and cervical cancer

With a tiny brush, briefly swab the vagina to collect cells. Then slide the swab into a screening kit and drop it into the mail.

1 Jul 2020

Survey: Almost half of the children are not using soap when washing hands at school

Leading hygiene experts are stressing the importance of effective hand hygiene measures and education in schools as children begin returning to educational settings following the COVID-19 pandemic.

1 Jul 2020

Hollowed-out public health system faces more cuts amid virus

The U.S. public health system has been starved for decades and lacks the resources to confront the worst health crisis in a century.

1 Jul 2020

GlobalData: Unilever set to go one step closer to carbon neutral goal post COVID-19

With 60% of global consumers noting that low-carbon footprint is an appealing concept when it comes to food and drink in 2019, it is apparent that achieving carbon neutral milestones will come more apparent as businesses return to operations post-COVID-19 and spotlight shifts away from COVID-induced health trends and back to sustainability issues, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

From Unilever PLC 1 Jul 2020

Bushfire can have long-term effects on water quality

Rainfall after fire brings immediate relief but the environmental effects can sometimes be as significant as the fire itself.

1 Jul 2020

Researchers to receive Real-World Data Impact Award to advance patient-centric research

Three American Cancer Society researchers will receive the Real-World Data Impact Award to advance patient-centric research, the ACS and Flatiron Health announced today.

1 Jul 2020

Researchers identify optimal face masks for controlling respiratory droplets

While the use of face masks in public has been widely recommended by public health officials during the current COVID-19 pandemic, there are relatively few specific guidelines pertaining to mask materials and designs.

1 Jul 2020

Kansans depend on local authorities for reliable COVID-19 information, shows survey

New information emerges about the novel coronavirus on a daily basis, sometimes confirming, other times contradicting what we thought we knew the day before.

1 Jul 2020

New app to check patient's jugular venous pressure

A new report from cardiologists at UT Southwestern raises the hope that doctors will be able to visually check the jugular venous pressure of heart failure patients remotely, using the camera on a smartphone. The finding is especially timely as telemedicine expands during the pandemic.

1 Jul 2020

Study provides first estimates of healthy working life expectancy for adults aged 50

A new study has estimated that on average people in England from age 50 can expect to be healthy and in work for nine more years.

30 Jun 2020

Recommendations for hospitals to provide equitable care during pandemic resource allocation

If some regions become hot spots and hospitals reach maximum capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals have plans for how to decide who gets critical care resources, such as a bed in the intensive care unit or a respirator.

30 Jun 2020

In-home portable air cleaners reduce particulate exposure for cardiac patients

Using an in-home portable air cleaner (PAC) can significantly reduce exposure to fine-particle air pollutants - a major risk factor for cardiovascular events in people with pre-existing heart disease, reports a pilot study in the July issue of Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention.

30 Jun 2020

New study will help primary care nurses better care for dementia patients

McLean Hospital's Brent P. Forester, MD, MSc, is heading a new study of a training model to help primary care nurses better care for patients with dementia.

30 Jun 2020

Survey: 47% of people use technology to communicate with their healthcare providers

New research shows that 47 percent of people are using technology to communicate with their healthcare providers, and less than a quarter are having conversations with their providers about using health information technology (HIT).

30 Jun 2020

The biggest database for automated gait analysis

The database comprises information on the so-called "ground reaction force" which is the force between the foot and the ground that is generated during movement. It is an important standard parameter used in clinical practice and in research.

30 Jun 2020

Foldable tent-like device shields healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patients

A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore has invented a foldable tent-like device that serves as a physical shield to reduce the risk of exposure to pathogens for healthcare workers performing droplet and aerosol-generating procedures on COVID-19 patients.

30 Jun 2020

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Study: East Germany has more hospitalizations for heart failure compared to West Germany

NIH spearheads study to test at-home screening for HPV and cervical cancer

Survey: Almost half of the children are not using soap when washing hands at school

Hollowed-out public health system faces more cuts amid virus

GlobalData: Unilever set to go one step closer to carbon neutral goal post COVID-19

Bushfire can have long-term effects on water quality

Researchers to receive Real-World Data Impact Award to advance patient-centric research

Researchers identify optimal face masks for controlling respiratory droplets

Kansans depend on local authorities for reliable COVID-19 information, shows survey

New app to check patient's jugular venous pressure

Study provides first estimates of healthy working life expectancy for adults aged 50

Recommendations for hospitals to provide equitable care during pandemic resource allocation

In-home portable air cleaners reduce particulate exposure for cardiac patients

New study will help primary care nurses better care for dementia patients

Survey: 47% of people use technology to communicate with their healthcare providers

The biggest database for automated gait analysis

Foldable tent-like device shields healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patients

Residents of some cities unwilling to follow practices that reduce COVID-19 spread

Low to moderate alcohol drinking may preserve brain function in older age

Hospital executive charged in $1.4B rural hospital billing scheme

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