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Diets that are more climate-friendly are also healthier, finds study

A new Tulane University study examining the carbon footprint of what more than 16,000 Americans eat in a day has good news for environmentally conscious consumers-- diets that are more climate-friendly are also healthier.

24 Jan 2019

Clinical Design launches world’s only hygienic digital urine test at Arab Health 2019

The world’s only hygienic, easy-to-use and accurate digital point-of-care urine test is being launched at Arab Health 2019 by UK company, Clinical Design.

24 Jan 2019

Having tattoos not related to overall health status, study reveals

In a survey-based study published in the International Journal of Dermatology, having tattoos was not significantly related to overall health status, but individuals with tattoos were more likely to be diagnosed with a mental health issue and to report sleep problems.

24 Jan 2019

Telephone follow-up by pharmacists benefits patients after hospital discharge

A new British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology study illustrates the benefits of having clinical pharmacists follow up, by telephone, with patients at risk of having medication-related issues after hospital discharge. The aim is to help patients manage their medications effectively.

24 Jan 2019

Global task force of bone health experts question effectiveness of spinal fusion procedures

There is little to no evidence that two surgical procedures used to fuse crumbled vertebrae following a spinal fracture caused by osteoporosis reduce pain for patients any better than non-surgical or placebo procedures, according to a new report from a global task force of bone health experts published today in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.

24 Jan 2019

Overprescribing of antidepressants may occur more often in elderly patients

In a Pharmacology Research & Perspectives study of individuals living in Olmsted County, Minnesota from 2005–2012, potential overprescribing of antidepressant medications occurred in nearly one-quarter of elderly residents.

24 Jan 2019

African scientists to build research capacity in African countries, develop ongoing scientific partnerships

Ten African scientists have been selected for training at the National Institutes of Health as part of a new fellowship program to build research capacity in African countries and develop ongoing scientific partnerships.

24 Jan 2019

People recovering from alcohol or drug disorder are quitting smoking than ever before

Smoking rates among people recovering from an alcohol or drug disorder are more than double that of the general population.

24 Jan 2019

Inadequate access to nutritious food may contribute to obesity, shows study

According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, over one-third of U.S. adults are obese. At the same time, obesity is the second leading cause of premature death in the North America and Europe.

24 Jan 2019

Ethnic differences found in cognition and age among individuals diagnosed with dementia

In an International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry study of individuals diagnosed with dementia in the United Kingdom, people from minority ethnic backgrounds (Asian and Black patients) had lower cognitive scores and were younger when they were diagnosed with dementia than White patients.

24 Jan 2019

Study outlines link between America's eviction crisis and high rate of STIs

Almost 2.3 million people are evicted from their homes annually and four evictions are filed every minute in the United States.

24 Jan 2019

Study demonstrates beneficial effects of influenza vaccination on COPD patients

A new study published in the January issue of CHEST establishes that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease face heightened risks of death, critical illness, and hospitalization if they develop the flu and demonstrates the beneficial effects of influenza vaccination.

24 Jan 2019

Study reveals cost-effectiveness of needle and syringe programs in preventing HCV transmission

Providing clean injecting equipment through needle and syringe programmes is a highly cost-effective way of preventing hepatitis C transmission among people who inject drugs and could save millions of pounds in infection treatment costs in the UK, according to research led by the University of Bristol and London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

24 Jan 2019

Trump zeroes in on surprise medical bills in White House chat with patients, experts

President Donald Trump on Wednesday instructed administration officials to investigate how to prevent surprise medical bills, broadening his focus on drug prices to include other issues of price transparency in health care.

23 Jan 2019

High-protein rice can help solve global problem across social, cultural, and economic issues

More than 750 million people don't get enough nutrients from their food. More than two-thirds of those people live in places that consume a lot of rice. Can rice bred for extra protein be the answer?

23 Jan 2019

£20 million research hub could improve health, life prospects of African youth

A long-term initiative championed by the UK Research and Innovation Council could significantly improve the health and life prospects of a generation of Africa's youth.

23 Jan 2019

Unique form of chronic sinusitis found in older patients

Older patients with a diagnosis of chronic sinusitis -- a disease of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses that often persists over many years -- have a unique inflammatory signature that may render them less responsive to steroid treatment, according to a new study published by Vanderbilt researchers.

23 Jan 2019

CDC study explores link between smoking and clinical outcomes of assisted reproductive technology

A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study found that smoking in the three months prior to assisted reproductive technology treatment was associated with higher adjusted odds of cycle cancellation resulting in no embryo transfer and cancellations before fresh oocyte retrieval or frozen embryo transfer.

23 Jan 2019

Study outlines research priorities for improving pediatric patient care and safety

In the first study to comprehensively evaluate research priorities for patient safety in pediatrics, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital researchers and collaborators from other children's hospitals outlined 24 research priorities for improving pediatric patient care and safety.

23 Jan 2019

African Americans who smoke cigarettes are more likely to develop peripheral artery disease

African Americans who smoke cigarettes are more likely than those who don't smoke to develop peripheral artery disease, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

23 Jan 2019

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Diets that are more climate-friendly are also healthier, finds study

Clinical Design launches world’s only hygienic digital urine test at Arab Health 2019

Having tattoos not related to overall health status, study reveals

Telephone follow-up by pharmacists benefits patients after hospital discharge

Global task force of bone health experts question effectiveness of spinal fusion procedures

Overprescribing of antidepressants may occur more often in elderly patients

African scientists to build research capacity in African countries, develop ongoing scientific partnerships

People recovering from alcohol or drug disorder are quitting smoking than ever before

Inadequate access to nutritious food may contribute to obesity, shows study

Ethnic differences found in cognition and age among individuals diagnosed with dementia

Study outlines link between America's eviction crisis and high rate of STIs

Study demonstrates beneficial effects of influenza vaccination on COPD patients

Study reveals cost-effectiveness of needle and syringe programs in preventing HCV transmission

Trump zeroes in on surprise medical bills in White House chat with patients, experts

High-protein rice can help solve global problem across social, cultural, and economic issues

£20 million research hub could improve health, life prospects of African youth

Unique form of chronic sinusitis found in older patients

CDC study explores link between smoking and clinical outcomes of assisted reproductive technology

Study outlines research priorities for improving pediatric patient care and safety

African Americans who smoke cigarettes are more likely to develop peripheral artery disease

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