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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

Breakthrough MRI technology using quantum physics

Magnetic Resonance Imaging methods have been used widely in past decades as a safe, non-invasive and non-radioactive method of diagnosing CVDs.

29 Oct 2018

Teleflex wins 2018 Medical Design Excellence Award for Arrow AC3 Optimus Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump

Teleflex Incorporated, a leading global provider of medical technologies for critical care and surgery, is proud to announce the Arrow AC3 Optimus Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, has been selected as the bronze winner in the cardiovascular device category of the 20th annual Medical Design Excellence Awards competition.

29 Oct 2018

Dialysis giant Davita defends itself in court and at the polls

It's been a year of playing defense for DaVita Inc., one of the country's largest dialysis providers.

29 Oct 2018

Study reveals one in ten people may opt-out of proposed system for organ donation

A new study has revealed that around one in 10 people are considering opting out of a proposed new system that aims to increase organ donation by presuming consent.

29 Oct 2018

Researchers develop new app that reminds users to relax and prevent stress

Whether at work or at leisure - more and more people are feeling stressed. This makes it all the more important to learn to consciously relax in order to get stress under control.

29 Oct 2018

That’s a lot of scratch: The $48,329 allergy test

Janet Winston had a rash that wouldn't go away. The English professor from Eureka, Calif., always had been sensitive to ingredients in skin creams and cosmetics. This time, however, the antifungal cream she was prescribed to treat her persistent rash seemed to make things worse. Was she allergic to that, too?

29 Oct 2018

Researchers test how ecolabels for sustainably harvested seafood affect consumer choices

How does labelling products and putting up signs in stores affect consumer choices, especially if you are trying to encourage consumers to buy sustainable seafood?

29 Oct 2018

Getting right level of leptin may help protect cardiovascular health

Like that famous bowl of porridge, when leptin levels are "just right" they help protect our cardiovascular health, scientists say.

29 Oct 2018

Study finds weaker relationship between what older adults see and their brain activity

Forgetfulness and age-related memory lapses are a common complaint for many older adults, but what is still not understood is what causes these changes.

26 Oct 2018

ECFC appreciates Administration for proposing rules to expand use of HRAs by employers

ECFC, the leading nonprofit organization promoting choice in benefit solutions, applauds the proposed regulations from the U.S. Departments of the Treasury, Health and Human Services, and Labor regarding expanding the use of health reimbursement arrangements by employers.

26 Oct 2018

Researchers integrate several technologies to design new digital stethoscope

Researchers developed a new digital stethoscope that combines precision sensors, electrocardiogram technology and machine learning applications into one piece of equipment to better detect heart ailments and problems that might occur with an implanted heart pump.

26 Oct 2018

Trump adds a global pricing plan to wide attack on drug prices, but doubts persist

President Donald Trump's new pledge to crack down on "the global freeloading" in prescription drugs had a sense of déjà vu.

26 Oct 2018

Including testimonials, images of diseased body parts enhances effectiveness of pictorial warning labels on cigarette packs

At least 120 countries around the world require pictorial warning labels on cigarette packages--for example, gangrene feet or a dead body--but the United States is notably missing from the list.

26 Oct 2018

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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

Breakthrough MRI technology using quantum physics

Teleflex wins 2018 Medical Design Excellence Award for Arrow AC3 Optimus Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump

Dialysis giant Davita defends itself in court and at the polls

Study reveals one in ten people may opt-out of proposed system for organ donation

Researchers develop new app that reminds users to relax and prevent stress

That’s a lot of scratch: The $48,329 allergy test

Researchers test how ecolabels for sustainably harvested seafood affect consumer choices

Getting right level of leptin may help protect cardiovascular health

Study finds weaker relationship between what older adults see and their brain activity

ECFC appreciates Administration for proposing rules to expand use of HRAs by employers

Researchers integrate several technologies to design new digital stethoscope

Trump adds a global pricing plan to wide attack on drug prices, but doubts persist

Including testimonials, images of diseased body parts enhances effectiveness of pictorial warning labels on cigarette packs

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

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