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Missing doctor's visit linked to decreased visual acuity for patients with AMD

Missing a single ophthalmology appointment over a two-year period was associated with decreased visual acuity for patients with macular degeneration -- a leading cause of permanent vision loss in the elderly -- according to a new Penn Medicine study.

6 Feb 2020

Researchers examine the effects of yoga, tai chi, and qigong on chronic low back pain

It's a pain. About 80 percent of adults in the United States will experience lower back pain at some point. Treating back pain typically involves medication, including opioids, surgery, therapy and self-care options.

6 Feb 2020

Study highlights urgent need to address funding and workforce in palliative care

New research at Trinity College Dublin, published today (Thursday, February 6th, 2020), shows that the number of people dying in Ireland with palliative care needs will increase 84% to 2046.

6 Feb 2020

Patients caught in crossfire between giant hospital chain, large insurer

After Zoe Friedland became pregnant with her first child, she was picky about choosing a doctor to guide her through delivery.

6 Feb 2020

To boost bottom lines, single-payer may be just what these restaurateurs ordered

Last winter, James Mark was a 2018 James Beard Award finalist. A few months later, both GQ and Bon Appétit ranked Big King, his newest Rhode Island restaurant, as one of the country's best places to eat.

6 Feb 2020

NHS reveals record-breaking number of alcohol-related hospital admissions

The NHS has today revealed that in 2018, a staggering 1.3million people were admitted to hospital because of alcohol, a figure that represents 7.4% of all hospital admissions across the country.

5 Feb 2020

Look Good Feel Better consistently delivers beneficial experience for women in cancer treatment

Look Good Feel Better, the global cancer support program, today shared the results of its third annual global survey of program participants.

5 Feb 2020

GSMA: Updated statement on novel coronavirus

The GSMA continues to monitor and assess the potential impact of the Coronavirus on its MWC20 events held annually in Barcelona, Shanghai and Los Angeles and as well as the Mobile 360 Series of regional conferences.

5 Feb 2020

Trelleborg experts discuss combination devices at Pharmapack

As specialists in silicone-based combination devices, Trelleborg’s healthcare and medical operation will be attending Pharmapack this year, with experts available to support medical device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies in this booming technology.

From Trelleborg AB 5 Feb 2020

New wearable patch for remote monitoring of chronic wounds

Graphene Flagship associated member, Grapheal has developed a pioneering wearable patch for the remote monitoring of chronic wounds.

5 Feb 2020

Researchers develop model to predict recovery outcomes after hernia surgery

Could patients experience less pain and possibly have better recovery outcomes if their fears or emotional issues were addressed before surgery?

5 Feb 2020

UMass Lowell researcher receives $2.48 million grant to develop advances in home care safety

A UMass Lowell researcher has been awarded a $2.48 million grant to develop advances in safety for home care aides and clients that will keep pace with an aging population, advances in technology and other factors that are rapidly changing the field.

5 Feb 2020

Bath experts call for new thinking and codes of practice to reduce carbon usage

Experts say engineers are forced to significantly over-design and over-engineer our buildings and call for new thinking and codes of practice to reduce carbon usage.

5 Feb 2020

Many household filters are only partially effective at removing PFAS from drinking water

The water filter on your refrigerator door, the pitcher-style filter you keep inside the fridge and the whole-house filtration system you installed last year may function differently and have vastly different price tags, but they have one thing in common.

5 Feb 2020

Higher opioid doses do not seem to improve pain, study finds

Increasing chronic pain patients' opioid prescription doses does not seem to improve pain, according to a Veterans Affairs study.

5 Feb 2020

Missing prescription medications can lead to serious consequences

According to the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease, 7.7 million Pennsylvanians live with at least one chronic health condition, such as diabetes, asthma, heart failure, hypertension or high cholesterol.

5 Feb 2020

New program increases resilience, wisdom and reduces stress among seniors

The United States Census Bureau estimates that by 2060, nearly one in four Americans will be age 65 and older. As America turns increasingly gray, numerous stressors, such as declining health, loss of loved ones or independence, negatively impact the lives of older adults.

5 Feb 2020

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Missing doctor's visit linked to decreased visual acuity for patients with AMD

Researchers examine the effects of yoga, tai chi, and qigong on chronic low back pain

Study highlights urgent need to address funding and workforce in palliative care

Patients caught in crossfire between giant hospital chain, large insurer

To boost bottom lines, single-payer may be just what these restaurateurs ordered

NHS reveals record-breaking number of alcohol-related hospital admissions

Look Good Feel Better consistently delivers beneficial experience for women in cancer treatment

GSMA: Updated statement on novel coronavirus

Trelleborg experts discuss combination devices at Pharmapack

New wearable patch for remote monitoring of chronic wounds

Researchers develop model to predict recovery outcomes after hernia surgery

UMass Lowell researcher receives $2.48 million grant to develop advances in home care safety

Bath experts call for new thinking and codes of practice to reduce carbon usage

Many household filters are only partially effective at removing PFAS from drinking water

Higher opioid doses do not seem to improve pain, study finds

Missing prescription medications can lead to serious consequences

New program increases resilience, wisdom and reduces stress among seniors

Higher abdominal fat linked with reduced cognitive function in older patients with diabetes

On drug pricing, the President’s numbers are still off

Trump on ‘Medicare for All’ and the costs of extending health care to undocumented immigrants

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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