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Treating the whole patient essential for older people with cardiovascular disease

Geriatric conditions such as frailty and cognitive impairments may inadvertently worsen when older patients are treated in cardiac intensive care units - even as they receive excellent care for their heart attack, heart failure, valvular heart disease or pulmonary embolism, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published today in the Association's premier journal Circulation.

9 Dec 2019

‘Warm’ hotlines deliver help before mental health crisis heats up

A lonely and anxious Rebecca Massie first called the Mental Health Association of San Francisco "warmline" during the 2015 winter holidays.

9 Dec 2019

Computer betting game can help predict the likelihood of opioid reuse

A computer betting game can help predict the likelihood that someone recovering from opioid addiction will reuse the pain-relieving drugs, a new study shows.

8 Dec 2019

A patient's tolerance for risky decisions can predict chances of opioid relapse

People in treatment for opioid addiction are more likely to relapse when they become more tolerant of risks, according to a study by Rutgers and other institutions. The findings can help clinicians better predict which patients are most vulnerable.

8 Dec 2019

UM Medicine launches new centers in Maryland to treat adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities

The University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland Medical Center, and the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance have joined together to launch first-of-a-kind centers in Maryland to treat adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities, such as autism.

8 Dec 2019

Innovative consortium will provide access to newest clinical trials and medical breakthroughs

New Jersey residents will have access to the newest clinical trials and medical breakthroughs as a result of an innovative consortium between Rutgers University, Princeton University and the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

8 Dec 2019

Variability in function after lower spinal fusion reflects patient characteristics

Patient-reported functional outcomes vary considerably after lower (lumbar) spinal fusion surgery. But the variability mainly reflects patient characteristics, rather than differences in care provided by surgeons or hospitals, suggests a study in Spine.

8 Dec 2019

Research shows why people with chronic illnesses turn to the 'black market' for medicines and supplies

Altruism and a lack of access and affordability are three reasons why people with chronic illnesses are turning to the "black market" for medicines and supplies, new research shows.

6 Dec 2019

Formerly incarcerated individuals with reintegration barriers more likely to have poor physical, mental health

Formerly incarcerated individuals with barriers to re-entry and service needs following their release are subsequently more likely to experience poor physical and mental health, according to an eye-opening new Rutgers University-Camden study.

6 Dec 2019

Study highlights lack of psychological support for people dealing with infertility in the UK

Psychological support for those dealing with infertility and its treatment is received by only just half of those who want it in the UK - with many left to suffer with anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts, according to a new study published in Human Fertility.

6 Dec 2019

Authors take in-depth look at risks associated with medical AI/ML systems

Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) are increasingly transforming the healthcare sector. From spotting malignant tumours to reading CT scans and mammograms, AI/ML-based technology is faster and more accurate than traditional devices - or even the best doctors. But along with the benefits come new risks and regulatory challenges.

6 Dec 2019

Reductions in air pollution yield dramatic impacts on health-outcomes

Reductions in air pollution yielded fast and dramatic impacts on health-outcomes, as well as decreases in all-cause morbidity, according to findings in "Health Benefits of Air Pollution Reduction," new research published in the American Thoracic Society's journal, Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

6 Dec 2019

Patient-induced trauma: Hospitals learn to defuse violence

When Mary Prehoden gets dressed for work every morning, her eyes lock on the bite-shaped scar on her chest.

6 Dec 2019

Website errors raise calls for Medicare to be flexible with seniors’ enrollment

Saturday is the deadline for most people with Medicare coverage to sign up for private drug and medical plans for next year.

6 Dec 2019

Evergreen Life spearheads the drive for everyone to have access to personal health data

Recent media reports have focused on the prospect that US businesses may want to buy patient data from the NHS.

From Evergreen Life 6 Dec 2019

Black mothers get less treatment for postpartum depression than other moms

Portia Smith’s most vivid memories of her daughter’s first year are of tears. Not the baby’s. Her own.

6 Dec 2019

Study pinpoints many misunderstandings about replacement level fertility

The percentage of the world’s population that is above or below the ‘replacement level of fertility’ has long been used as a measure of demographic development. A new study revisited how this metric is calculated and how useful it really is in terms of informing policy decisions.

6 Dec 2019

Isansys Lifecare announces partnership with WH Tech in Australia

Isansys Lifecare, a global digital health technology company, is delighted to announce its partnership with WH Tech Pty Ltd, Australia’s leading importer of wearable connected healthcare.

6 Dec 2019

Intellegens and Optibrium announce success in the Open Source Malaria global initiative

Intellegens, an artificial intelligence start-up, and, Optibrium, leading providers of software and services for drug discovery, today announced joint success in the Open Source Malaria global initiative aimed at identifying the best predictive models for antimalarial compounds.

6 Dec 2019

Nuffield Trust analysis reveals how much health service in the UK relies on staff from abroad

Responding to analysis of new data by the Nuffield Trust which shows that people born outside the UK account for almost a quarter of all staff working in hospitals and a fifth of all health and social care staff in the UK.

6 Dec 2019

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Treating the whole patient essential for older people with cardiovascular disease

‘Warm’ hotlines deliver help before mental health crisis heats up

Computer betting game can help predict the likelihood of opioid reuse

A patient's tolerance for risky decisions can predict chances of opioid relapse

UM Medicine launches new centers in Maryland to treat adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities

Innovative consortium will provide access to newest clinical trials and medical breakthroughs

Variability in function after lower spinal fusion reflects patient characteristics

Research shows why people with chronic illnesses turn to the 'black market' for medicines and supplies

Formerly incarcerated individuals with reintegration barriers more likely to have poor physical, mental health

Study highlights lack of psychological support for people dealing with infertility in the UK

Authors take in-depth look at risks associated with medical AI/ML systems

Reductions in air pollution yield dramatic impacts on health-outcomes

Patient-induced trauma: Hospitals learn to defuse violence

Website errors raise calls for Medicare to be flexible with seniors’ enrollment

Evergreen Life spearheads the drive for everyone to have access to personal health data

Black mothers get less treatment for postpartum depression than other moms

Study pinpoints many misunderstandings about replacement level fertility

Isansys Lifecare announces partnership with WH Tech in Australia

Intellegens and Optibrium announce success in the Open Source Malaria global initiative

Nuffield Trust analysis reveals how much health service in the UK relies on staff from abroad

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

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