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Genetic testing and breakthrough therapies may transform diagnosis, care of neuromuscular disease

A new report funded by the Muscular Dystrophy Association and released by the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science indicates that genetic testing and breakthrough therapies will transform the diagnosis and care of neuromuscular disease within the next decade.

31 Oct 2018

Study finds pain sensitization as key risk factor for persistent knee pain in osteoarthritis

Becoming more sensitive to pain, or pain sensitization, is an important risk factor for developing persistent knee pain in osteoarthritis, according to a new study by researchers at Université de Montréal and its affiliated Maisonneuve Rosemont Hospital Research Centre, in collaboration with researchers at Boston University.

31 Oct 2018

Higher cognitive ability reduces risk of mental health issues in people from disadvantaged backgrounds

Higher levels of cognitive ability could help protect people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds from increased risk of mental health issues - but health inequality remains a major issue, new research has found.

31 Oct 2018

Survey: Strong bipartisan support for public health

At the launch of the autumn flu season and amid a rash of weather-related disasters affecting many states, nine in 10 registered voters (89%) believe public health departments play an important role in the health of their community, according to a new poll released today by the de Beaumont Foundation.

30 Oct 2018

Individuals with integrated medical, behavioral, and pharmacy benefits are more engaged in their health, well-being

A study by global health service company Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) shows that individuals whose medical, behavioral and pharmacy health benefits are connected and administered by Cigna are more engaged in their health and well-being than those whose benefits are not fully integrated across medical, behavioral and pharmacy.

30 Oct 2018

With one hand, administration boosts ACA marketplaces, weakens them with another

In the span of less than 12 hours this week, the Trump administration took two seemingly contradictory actions that could have profound effects on the insurance marketplaces set up by the Affordable Care Act.

30 Oct 2018

Researchers show link between pathogenic mycobacteria in showerheads and lung infections

Researchers from the University of Colorado, Boulder have now shown that the regions in the United States where pathogenic mycobacteria are most prevalent in showerheads are the same regions where nontuberculous mycobacterial lung infections are most common.

30 Oct 2018

Republicans’ drive to tighten immigration overlooks need for doctors

Dr. Alluri Raju, a native of India, vividly remembers how his ethnicity prompted concern and discrimination in the southwest Georgia town of Richland. Doctors there hesitated to grant the family practitioner and general surgeon privileges to the local hospital when he arrived in 1981.

30 Oct 2018

GOP’s latest campaign punch on health care relies on classic hook: Medicare

Once again, Medicare is front and center in this fall's campaigns. Democrats throughout the election season have been hammering Republicans over votes and lawsuits that would eliminate insurance protections for preexisting conditions for consumers.

30 Oct 2018

LKSOM and Hunter jointly receive $13.5 million grant from National Cancer Institute

The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and Hunter College of the City University of New York have jointly received a five-year, $13.5 million grant from the National Cancer Institute.

30 Oct 2018

Scientists find high levels of previously unsuspected pollutant in homes, environment

Scientists at Indiana University found high levels of a previously unsuspected pollutant in homes, in an electronic waste recycling facility and in the natural environment. People are likely to be exposed to this pollutant by breathing contaminated dust or through skin contact.

30 Oct 2018

Healogics to take part in campaign highlighting link between diabetes and chronic wounds

Healogics, the nation's wound healing expert, is proud to participate in a national diabetes awareness campaign October 29 through November 2. This campaign will highlight the important connection between diabetes and chronic wounds and their recurrence.

30 Oct 2018

Lifestyle interventions may delay onset of Type 2 diabetes in patients with pre-diabetes

Lifestyle interventions, medication and surgery for patients diagnosed with pre-diabetes is proven to delay or prevent Type 2 diabetes in the majority of patients, but limited access to the often expensive treatments is fueling rising rates of the disease, according to research in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.

30 Oct 2018

Almost 60% of truck drivers experience musculoskeletal pain, finds Canadian study

Almost 60 per cent of truck drivers in a recent Canadian study reported experiencing musculoskeletal pain and discomfort on the job, even though it may be preventable.

30 Oct 2018

Firearm suicide is twice as common as homicide in the U.S., but most Americans are not aware of it

In the United States, suicide is twice as common as homicide -- and more often involves firearms -- but public perception is just the opposite.

30 Oct 2018

Montana State researchers receive NIH grant to continue research on federally qualified health centers

A pair of Montana State University researchers who examine how variations across federally qualified health centers impact efficiency and patient health outcomes - and who are simultaneously working to develop models to better understand the strengths and challenges facing Montana's health care system - have received more than $120,000 to continue their work.

30 Oct 2018

Cephalopods could become new source of protein for people around the world

Among chefs and researchers in gastronomy there is a growing interest in exploring local waters in order to use resources in a more diverse and sustainable manner, including using the cephalopod population as a counterweight to the dwindling fishing of bonefish, as well as an interest in finding new sources of protein that can replace meat from land animals.

30 Oct 2018

Elite coaches and athletes use Humon's muscle oxygen monitor to improve performance

Humon today revealed its latest list of elite coaches and athletes endorsing the company's muscle oxygen monitor.

30 Oct 2018

Research reveals Australia's changing alcohol trends

New research from La Trobe University has revealed that 30 per cent of Australians recently reduced the quantity of their alcohol consumption and a further 29 per cent reduced the frequency of their drinking, while six per cent kicked the habit for good.

29 Oct 2018

Releasing Control from Practitioner to Patient Through Technology

An interview with Sarah Fairburn, discussing the NHS and how LumiraDx were able to change the model of care for anticoagulants through the engage app.

From LumiraDx Limited 29 Oct 2018

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Genetic testing and breakthrough therapies may transform diagnosis, care of neuromuscular disease

Study finds pain sensitization as key risk factor for persistent knee pain in osteoarthritis

Higher cognitive ability reduces risk of mental health issues in people from disadvantaged backgrounds

Survey: Strong bipartisan support for public health

Individuals with integrated medical, behavioral, and pharmacy benefits are more engaged in their health, well-being

With one hand, administration boosts ACA marketplaces, weakens them with another

Researchers show link between pathogenic mycobacteria in showerheads and lung infections

Republicans’ drive to tighten immigration overlooks need for doctors

GOP’s latest campaign punch on health care relies on classic hook: Medicare

LKSOM and Hunter jointly receive $13.5 million grant from National Cancer Institute

Scientists find high levels of previously unsuspected pollutant in homes, environment

Healogics to take part in campaign highlighting link between diabetes and chronic wounds

Lifestyle interventions may delay onset of Type 2 diabetes in patients with pre-diabetes

Almost 60% of truck drivers experience musculoskeletal pain, finds Canadian study

Firearm suicide is twice as common as homicide in the U.S., but most Americans are not aware of it

Montana State researchers receive NIH grant to continue research on federally qualified health centers

Cephalopods could become new source of protein for people around the world

Elite coaches and athletes use Humon's muscle oxygen monitor to improve performance

Research reveals Australia's changing alcohol trends

Releasing Control from Practitioner to Patient Through Technology

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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