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Researchers seek to characterize financial health of surgical residents

The cost of education is continuing to increase, and the amount of debt for medical school graduates has risen dramatically in the last two decades, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.

1 Jun 2018

New study examines living kidney donors' concerns on kidney removal

In a new study that examined living kidney donors' concerns about their decision to undergo kidney removal, long-term kidney health, aspects of surgery and recovery, and impacts on life satisfaction were among those that donors felt were most important.

1 Jun 2018

Study: Immunosuppressed patients with sepsis more likely to die during hospitalization

Immunosuppressed patients with sepsis appear more likely to die if they are treated in a hospital caring for a relatively small number of these patients, according to new research published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

1 Jun 2018

Study finds 'Why not take a risk?' mentality to be prevalent among patients and providers

"Antibiotics can't hurt. They might even make me feel better. Why not take a risk?" You may have had similar thoughts when sick with the flu or common cold. Your doctor may think so too.

1 Jun 2018

Scientists discuss how common ecological models can improve gut health

When disturbances upset the balance of a forest, field, or stream, ecologists practice ecological restoration to assist ecosystem recovery.

1 Jun 2018

DePuy Synthes introduces ATTUNE Revision Knee System to provide stability in motion

DePuy Synthes, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, today announced the Europe, Middle East and Africa launch of the ATTUNE Revision Knee System, to complement the ATTUNE Primary Knee System and provide surgeons with a comprehensive solution for knee replacement. The ATTUNE Revision Knee System is being unveiled at the 19th European Federation of the National Associations of Orthopedics and Traumatology (EFORT) Congress, taking place in Barcelona, Spain.

From DePuy Synthes 1 Jun 2018

Domestic violence’s overlooked damage: Concussion and brain injury

Hundreds of survivors of domestic violence have come through the doors of neurologist Glynnis Zieman’s Phoenix clinic in the past three years.

1 Jun 2018

International respiratory group calls for immediate ban on flavorings and marketing of e-cigarettes

In a statement published in the European Respiratory Journal, a coalition of respiratory doctors and scientists from six continents have warned of the dangers posed to children and adolescents by electronic cigarettes.

1 Jun 2018

New ACS guidelines recommend early screening for colorectal cancer

New guidelines developed by the American Cancer Society recommend that screening for colorectal cancer for average-risk adults begin at age 45, five years earlier than the previous recommendation.

1 Jun 2018

Regular mental health checkups may be better way to treat anxiety

No matter which treatment they get, only 20 percent of young people diagnosed with anxiety will stay well over the long term, UConn Health researchers report in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

1 Jun 2018

Mistaken belief that antibiotics are harmless is widespread, finds study

A new study of decision-making about the use of antibiotics in medicine has found that the mistaken belief that antibiotics are harmless is widespread, especially among patients.

1 Jun 2018

Combination of probiotics and herbal supplement may prolong lifespan, research shows

You are what you eat. Or so the saying goes. Science now tells us that we are what the bacteria living in our intestinal tract eat and this could have an influence on how well we age.

1 Jun 2018

Increasing walking pace may reduce mortality risk, suggests study

Speeding up your walking pace could extend your life, research led by the University of Sydney suggests.

1 Jun 2018

New report reveals current state of caregiving for Alzheimer's disease

Nearly two-thirds of caregivers whose loved ones suffer from the debilitating effects of Alzheimer's or related dementia say they would take medication to delay the onset of their own memory loss by even six months, if it were affordable and free of side effects.

31 May 2018

Preventing Campylobacter infections from chicken eggs

Eggs are a popular food. In fact, Germans consumed almost 20 billion of them in 2016, which equates to a per capita consumption of 235 eggs.

31 May 2018

Increased physical activity helps individuals with coronary heart disease to live longer

Increased physical activity, not weight loss, gives individuals with coronary heart disease a longer lease on life, according to a new study conducted at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

31 May 2018

Virtual colonoscopy can help jump-start the transition to screening Americans starting at age 45

Virtual colonoscopy shown to increase colorectal cancer screening rates at a lower cost than standard colonoscopy -can help jump-start the transition to screening Americans starting at age 45 as new American Cancer Society Screening guidelines recommend.

31 May 2018

Depression symptoms can get worse without proper treatment

While it is common for everyone to feel down or sad at times, a person whose symptoms last for more than two weeks may be having a major depressive episode, according to The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

31 May 2018

Longer-term exercise program may be needed to improve thinking skills, suggests study

We know that exercise may help improve thinking skills. But how much exercise? And for how long? To find the answers, researchers reviewed all of the studies where older adults were asked to exercise for at least four weeks and their tests of thinking and memory skills were compared to those of people who did not start a new exercise routine.

31 May 2018

New guidelines recommend people to start colorectal cancer screening at age 45

The American Cancer Society (ACS) and other preventive guideline organizations recommend that screening for colorectal cancer start for people of average risk at age 50.

31 May 2018

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Researchers seek to characterize financial health of surgical residents

New study examines living kidney donors' concerns on kidney removal

Study: Immunosuppressed patients with sepsis more likely to die during hospitalization

Study finds 'Why not take a risk?' mentality to be prevalent among patients and providers

Scientists discuss how common ecological models can improve gut health

DePuy Synthes introduces ATTUNE Revision Knee System to provide stability in motion

Domestic violence’s overlooked damage: Concussion and brain injury

International respiratory group calls for immediate ban on flavorings and marketing of e-cigarettes

New ACS guidelines recommend early screening for colorectal cancer

Regular mental health checkups may be better way to treat anxiety

Mistaken belief that antibiotics are harmless is widespread, finds study

Combination of probiotics and herbal supplement may prolong lifespan, research shows

Increasing walking pace may reduce mortality risk, suggests study

New report reveals current state of caregiving for Alzheimer's disease

Preventing Campylobacter infections from chicken eggs

Increased physical activity helps individuals with coronary heart disease to live longer

Virtual colonoscopy can help jump-start the transition to screening Americans starting at age 45

Depression symptoms can get worse without proper treatment

Longer-term exercise program may be needed to improve thinking skills, suggests study

New guidelines recommend people to start colorectal cancer screening at age 45

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