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Study: Medical product companies with female directors issue recalls more quickly

Medical product companies, such as those that make pharmaceuticals and medical devices, make recall decisions quite differently as women are added to their board of directors, according to a new study by professors at four universities, including Indiana University.

1 Apr 2020

CVIA publishes new issue that brings key research papers from top cardiologists

The journal Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications (CVIA) has just published a new issue, Volume 4 Issue 3 with an invitation to join the International Brugada Electrocardiographic Indices Registry.

1 Apr 2020

Mobile apps for instant contact tracing could slow the rate of coronavirus transmission

A team of medical researchers and bioethicists at Oxford University has published results today in Science that furthers our understanding of coronavirus transmission.

31 Mar 2020

Study examines the effect of Medicaid expansion on head and neck cancer patients

A study published in the JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery examines the effect of Medicaid expansion on head and neck cancer patients, finding that the expansions under the Affordable Care Act were associated with improved access to care for these patients and selective Medicaid expansion may worsen existing regional disparities in terms of access to care and outcomes.

31 Mar 2020

NJIT engineers design masks, shields and swabs to combat the surge in COVID-19 infections

As emergency response teams in the region scramble to acquire dwindling medical supplies to combat the surge in COVID-19 (coronavirus) infections, diverse members of the New Jersey Institute of Technology community - from engineers to physicists to advanced manufacturing specialists to students - are designing and fabricating devices to help address the shortfall.

31 Mar 2020

UM receives funding for research center dedicated to addressing public health challenges

As emergent pathogens like coronavirus and climate-related health challenges like wildfire smoke plague human populations, the University of Montana has received funding for a center dedicated to understanding and addressing public health challenges to Montana and the region.

31 Mar 2020

COVID-19: Ban on eating wild meat deprives some forest communities

As efforts to curb the COVID-19 pandemic accelerate around the world, wildlife conservationists have welcomed a move by the Chinese government to outlaw the hunting and consumption of all terrestrial wild animals.

31 Mar 2020

Tips to protect your sleep during the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of many throughout the UK, most people are unable to go to work, some have seen their hours cut, some have had their job prospects changed, and for the general population their normal routine is upset, which means their sleeping pattern may be compromised too.c

31 Mar 2020

Environmental features linked to older adults' physical activity in different neighborhood types

Destinations in nature, such as a lakeside or a walking trail, are the most commonly perceived environmental features motivating older adults to engage in outdoor mobility.

31 Mar 2020

Guidelines and best practices to provide care for seniors during COVID-19 pandemic

Older adults are at elevated risk for complications from COVID-19 and are dying at a higher rate than younger patients.

31 Mar 2020

Location of broken bone in older people can have major impact on long-term health outcomes

In older individuals, the location of a broken bone can have significant impacts on long-term health outcomes, according to research accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting, and publication in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

31 Mar 2020

Study finds high rates of depression, suicidal thoughts among transgender teens

Two-thirds of transgender teens have depression, and many also have suicidal thoughts and self-injuring behavior, according to research accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting, and publication in a special supplemental section of the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

31 Mar 2020

Thyroid hormone replacement therapy linked to higher risk of death in older adults

Thyroid hormone replacement therapy in older adults is associated with a higher risk of death compared with no treatment, a large study finds.

31 Mar 2020

Sheltered at home, families broach end-of-life planning

Long before she contracted COVID-19 at a Kirkland, Washington, nursing home, Barbara Dreyfuss made sure to document the wishes that would govern how she died.

31 Mar 2020

Neil Tween appointed as Chief Financial Officer of Owlstone Medical

Owlstone Medical, the global leader in Breath Biopsy® for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine today announces the appointment of Neil Tween as its new Chief Financial Officer.

From Owlstone Medical Ltd 31 Mar 2020

Knowing the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke can help save lives

Stroke Foundation is reminding Australians it is vital to call triple zero (000) immediately if they suspect a stroke.

31 Mar 2020

CELLINK receives healthcare consumables order of SEK 5,200,000

CELLINK AB (publ) has received an order for consumables for healthcare through an order from the National Board of Health and Welfare in Sweden, the order value is a total of 5,200,000 SEK.

From CELLINK 31 Mar 2020

Online coronavirus tests are just the latest iffy products marketed to anxious consumers

Companies with experience in the "at-home" testing market began announcing in mid-March that they would be offering direct-to-consumer test kits for COVID-19.

31 Mar 2020

Her genetic test revealed a microscopic problem — and a jumbo price tag

Michelle Kuppersmith, 32, feels great, works full time and exercises three to four times a week. So she was surprised when a routine blood test found that her body was making too many platelets, which help control bleeding.

31 Mar 2020

Two new ISPOR Good Practices Reports published

Value in Health, the official journal of ISPOR- the professional society for health economics and outcomes research, announced today the publication of 2 Good Practices Reports that together describe the findings of the ISPOR Value of Information Analysis Emerging Good Practices Task Force.

31 Mar 2020

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Study: Medical product companies with female directors issue recalls more quickly

CVIA publishes new issue that brings key research papers from top cardiologists

Mobile apps for instant contact tracing could slow the rate of coronavirus transmission

Study examines the effect of Medicaid expansion on head and neck cancer patients

NJIT engineers design masks, shields and swabs to combat the surge in COVID-19 infections

UM receives funding for research center dedicated to addressing public health challenges

COVID-19: Ban on eating wild meat deprives some forest communities

Tips to protect your sleep during the COVID-19 pandemic

Environmental features linked to older adults' physical activity in different neighborhood types

Guidelines and best practices to provide care for seniors during COVID-19 pandemic

Location of broken bone in older people can have major impact on long-term health outcomes

Study finds high rates of depression, suicidal thoughts among transgender teens

Thyroid hormone replacement therapy linked to higher risk of death in older adults

Sheltered at home, families broach end-of-life planning

Neil Tween appointed as Chief Financial Officer of Owlstone Medical

Knowing the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke can help save lives

CELLINK receives healthcare consumables order of SEK 5,200,000

Online coronavirus tests are just the latest iffy products marketed to anxious consumers

Her genetic test revealed a microscopic problem — and a jumbo price tag

Two new ISPOR Good Practices Reports published

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