Healthcare News

RSS

PhRMA Foundation awards grants to fight health disparities with digital health tools

The PhRMA Foundation (PhF) awarded $500,000 grants to David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, of the University of Southern California and Nino Isakadze, MD, MHS, of Johns Hopkins University to conduct research using digital health technologies (DHTs) to improve health equity and health outcomes for patients.

25 Apr 2024

Public funding for single embryo transfer cuts multifetal pregnancy rates in IVF

In the era after the introduction of publicly funded in vitro fertilization (IVF) mandating elective single embryo transfer, the multifetal pregnancy rate decreased significantly for IVF, but the contribution of ovulation induction and intrauterine insemination (OI/IUI) to multifetal pregnancy still needs attention, according to a new study from ICES and Queen's University.

25 Apr 2024

Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosts immunity but needs to be updated

A major bivalent COVID-19 vaccine induces production of neutralizing antibodies against the coronavirus that circulated at the start of the pandemic as well as subvariants of omicron, albeit less abundantly, according to a Brazilian study reported in the Journal of Medical Virology.

25 Apr 2024

154 million lives saved: Landmark study highlights power of vaccination

A major landmark study to be published by The Lancet reveals that global immunization efforts have saved an estimated 154 million lives – or the equivalent of 6 lives every minute of every year – over the past 50 years.

25 Apr 2024

Mandatory reporting laws meant to protect children get another look

More than 60 years ago, policymakers in Colorado embraced the idea that early intervention could prevent child abuse and save lives.

25 Apr 2024

Genetics studies have a diversity problem that researchers struggle to fix

When he recently walked into the dental clinic at the Medical University of South Carolina donning a bright-blue pullover with "In Our DNA SC" embroidered prominently on the front, Lee Moultrie said, two Black women stopped him to ask questions.

25 Apr 2024

USAMRAA grant supports COPD biosensor project at The Lundquist Institute

The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) has awarded The Lundquist Institute (TLI) a four-year grant totaling $2,623,234.

24 Apr 2024

Public health experts urge universities and schools to ban alcohol industry-funded education programs

Public health experts are calling for a ban on alcohol industry-funded education programmes in UK universities and schools, which they say normalise drinking and downplay the long-term health risks of alcohol.

24 Apr 2024

Opportunities and limitations of using a large language model to respond to patient messages

A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham demonstrates that large language models (LLMs), a type of generative AI, may help reduce physician workload and improve patient education when used to draft replies to patient messages.

24 Apr 2024

European Hormone Day 2024 puts spotlight on the vital role of hormones in chronic diseases

European Hormone Day returns for the third year today, 24 April 2024, putting a spotlight on the vital role of hormones in chronic diseases such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, cancer and obesity, as well as many rare diseases.

24 Apr 2024

Healthy eating social media accounts influence diet choices

Researchers from Aston University have found that people following healthy eating accounts on social media for as little as two weeks ate more fruit and vegetables and less junk food.

24 Apr 2024

Study unveils novel bladder cancer diagnostic model based on key mitochondrial genes

A novel diagnostic model using machine learning (ML).

24 Apr 2024

Majority of parents experience isolation, loneliness and burnout, survey reveals

A new national survey conducted by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds a broad majority of parents experience isolation, loneliness and burnout from the demands of parenthood, with many feeling a lack of support in fulfilling that role.

24 Apr 2024

Tire toxicity faces fresh scrutiny after salmon die-offs

Previous
1
...
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
...
4723
Next

Healthcare News

PhRMA Foundation awards grants to fight health disparities with digital health tools

Public funding for single embryo transfer cuts multifetal pregnancy rates in IVF

Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosts immunity but needs to be updated

154 million lives saved: Landmark study highlights power of vaccination

Mandatory reporting laws meant to protect children get another look

Genetics studies have a diversity problem that researchers struggle to fix

USAMRAA grant supports COPD biosensor project at The Lundquist Institute

Public health experts urge universities and schools to ban alcohol industry-funded education programs

Opportunities and limitations of using a large language model to respond to patient messages

European Hormone Day 2024 puts spotlight on the vital role of hormones in chronic diseases

Healthy eating social media accounts influence diet choices

Study unveils novel bladder cancer diagnostic model based on key mitochondrial genes

Majority of parents experience isolation, loneliness and burnout, survey reveals

Tire toxicity faces fresh scrutiny after salmon die-offs

Global study reveals mismatch in COVID-19 treatment guidelines with WHO standards

FTC chief says tech advancements risk health care price fixing

Emulsifiers in processed foods may be linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Study reveals financial impact of cancer diagnosis on working-age adults in the U.S.

TikTok's health content: Analyzing quality and misinformation

Frequent social media use linked to increased risk of youth tobacco use

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Latest News