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EC takes action to stop more plastics from ending up on beaches

Over four fifths of the litter on European beaches is plastic, and over 50% is made of single-use plastic, according to a new scientific report.

25 Sep 2018

One in five diabetes inpatients experienced hypoglycemia during hospital stay

Diabetes UK is urging healthcare professionals to be hypo-aware for Hypo-awareness Week (24th- 30th September). The charity wants to raise awareness about hypoglycemia and is encouraging healthcare professionals working in hospitals to look out for the signs of hypoglycemia and ensure those at high risk are given the necessary support.

25 Sep 2018

Philips' new full face DreamWear mask offers more options for patients with respiratory conditions

Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, has announced the introduction of the next generation mask in its award-winning DreamWear full face mask system.

From Philips Healthcare 25 Sep 2018

Conquer the Corrugations: Walking together to raise awareness about mental health

Conquer the Corrugations is a Cape York Mental Health Awareness Walk that stretches 42 kilometers from the Coen Information Centre to the Archer River Roadhouse. The goal of the walk is to raise awareness, to support and to remember those affected by mental illness.

25 Sep 2018

‘Trouble Brewing’ report highlights steps that governments can take to reduce alcohol-related harms

Alcohol is a leading contributor to death and disability worldwide, but governments haven’t responded to the issue with the attention, resources and action this urgent issue requires, says “Trouble Brewing,” a new report from global health and development organizations, Vital Strategies, the NCD Alliance, IOGT International and the Global Alcohol Policy Alliance.

25 Sep 2018

Solid fuel use linked with increased risk of hospitalization or death from respiratory diseases

Burning wood or coal to cook food is associated with increased risk of hospitalization or dying from respiratory diseases, according to new research conducted in China and published online in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

25 Sep 2018

Future robots may assist elderly by adapting to culture of individual they care for

Future robots will assist the elderly while adapting to the culture of the individual they are caring for. The first of this type of robots are now being tested in retirement homes within the scope of "Caresses", an interdisciplinary project where AI researchers from örebro University are participating.

25 Sep 2018

Developing innovative foam to help seal wounds quickly

Every second counts for those with life-threatening injuries, especially when help is far away. A new grant will help Penn State researchers develop an innovative foam that helps seal wounds quickly -- whether on the battlefield, in rural areas or in other isolated locations far from hospitals.

25 Sep 2018

IQWiG recommends update in health care aspects of DMP ‘type 1 diabetes’

Disease management programmes should be regularly updated to adapt them to the current state of medical knowledge.

25 Sep 2018

Benefit and harm of new screening program for depression still remain unclear

Almost 12% of all adults in Germany are diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives. The German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care investigated whether participants in a screening programme could have advantages or disadvantages if their general practitioner, for example, offers regular tests based on a questionnaire that can reveal signs of depression.

25 Sep 2018

Novartis announces winners of 2018 eXcellence in Ophthalmology Vision Award

Novartis announced the winners of the 2018 eXcellence in Ophthalmology Vision Award for nonprofit eye health initiatives at EURETINA 2018.

25 Sep 2018

Boston College establishes Global Observatory on Pollution and Health

Boston College has established the Global Observatory on Pollution and Health to track efforts to control pollution and prevent pollution-related diseases that account for an estimated 9 million deaths worldwide each year, the University announced today.

25 Sep 2018

New research finds link between impaired vision, hearing, and cognition

Experts at a prestigious medical conference hosted by the American Geriatrics Society and funded by the National Institute on Aging hope their work--reported today in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society--will have colleagues seeing eye-to-eye on an important but under-researched area of health care: The link between impaired vision, hearing, and cognition

25 Sep 2018

Special Focus Issue takes wide view of complementary and integrative medicine in cancer

A Special Focus Issue on Integrative Oncology takes a wide-ranging view of the possible approaches and potential therapeutic benefits of complementary and integrative medicine in multiple age groups, nations, and special populations.

25 Sep 2018

Experts call for more neuroscience research focused on long-term recovery from addiction

September is addiction recovery month, and, in the midst of the current opioid epidemic, it's an apt moment for addiction research experts to map the future path forward for a long-term recovery strategy for substance abuse.

25 Sep 2018

Diets rich in carbohydrates reduce body weight and fat

Diets high in carbohydrates reduce body weight and body fat and improve insulin function in overweight individuals, according to a new study published in Nutrients.

25 Sep 2018

Immunologist to study how Chikungunya causes devastating effects in older adults

Emerging viruses such as Ebola, SARS and swine flu are familiar sounding, yet seemingly distant diseases to many Americans. But that's not the case with Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus that recently struck close to home and has proven deadly for the elderly.

25 Sep 2018

Study: Optimizing dopaminergic treatment improves non-motor symptoms and quality of life

Non-motor symptoms are common in late-stage Parkinson's disease as the frequency and severity of most of these symptoms increase with advancing disease. Optimizing dopaminergic treatment in the most severe stages can affect non-motor symptoms and improve quality of life, report scientists in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease.

25 Sep 2018

Study finds persistent rate of lawnmower injury-related emergency department visits

In what Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers call an unusually comprehensive analysis of nationwide data, they conclude that the rate of lawnmower injuries persists at close to 6,400 a year, most of them requiring surgery and hospitalization, and costing an average of $37,000 per patient.

25 Sep 2018

Older adults with ‘fall plan of care’ less likely to suffer fall-related hospitalizations

Older adults at risk for falls are less likely to suffer fall-related hospitalizations when they have a "fall plan of care," according to new research featuring faculty at Binghamton University, State University at New York.

25 Sep 2018

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EC takes action to stop more plastics from ending up on beaches

One in five diabetes inpatients experienced hypoglycemia during hospital stay

Philips' new full face DreamWear mask offers more options for patients with respiratory conditions

Conquer the Corrugations: Walking together to raise awareness about mental health

‘Trouble Brewing’ report highlights steps that governments can take to reduce alcohol-related harms

Solid fuel use linked with increased risk of hospitalization or death from respiratory diseases

Future robots may assist elderly by adapting to culture of individual they care for

Developing innovative foam to help seal wounds quickly

IQWiG recommends update in health care aspects of DMP ‘type 1 diabetes’

Benefit and harm of new screening program for depression still remain unclear

Novartis announces winners of 2018 eXcellence in Ophthalmology Vision Award

Boston College establishes Global Observatory on Pollution and Health

New research finds link between impaired vision, hearing, and cognition

Special Focus Issue takes wide view of complementary and integrative medicine in cancer

Experts call for more neuroscience research focused on long-term recovery from addiction

Diets rich in carbohydrates reduce body weight and fat

Immunologist to study how Chikungunya causes devastating effects in older adults

Study: Optimizing dopaminergic treatment improves non-motor symptoms and quality of life

Study finds persistent rate of lawnmower injury-related emergency department visits

Older adults with ‘fall plan of care’ less likely to suffer fall-related hospitalizations

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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