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Older Americans have increased risk for OSA but rarely investigated

In a study of community-dwelling Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and older who were asked about sleep disturbances, 56% were estimated to be at high risk of obstructive sleep apnea, but only 8% of the high-risk individuals had been tested for it. Of those tested, 94% were diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea.

14 May 2018

St Mary's Hospital uses point-of-care ultrasound extensively to assess patients in emergency care

St Mary's Hospital is one of London's four major trauma centers and uses point-of-care ultrasound extensively in the assessment of patients visiting its extremely busy A&E department.

14 May 2018

NHS spending nearly £1.5bn annually to employ temporary nursing staff

New research shows that the NHS is spending nearly £1.5bn annually to employ temporary nursing staff in order to cope with the staff shortages. There is a shortage of around 40,000 nurses in the country the report has shown.

14 May 2018

Trump vows (again) to lower drug prices but skeptics doubt much will change

President Donald Trump, armed with the expertise of staff seasoned in the ways of the drug industry, unveiled his blueprint to address sky-high drug prices Friday afternoon, promising that increasing industry competition will help Americans save at the pharmacy counter.

11 May 2018

Why the drugmaker that paid Trump’s lawyer $1.2 million is so worried

President Donald Trump didn't mention Novartis or other drugmakers by name last year when he said the industry is "getting away with murder."

11 May 2018

Study examines relationship between grandparent and grandchild abdominal obesity

Obesity is known to cluster in families, but most studies to date are limited to two generations. A new Pediatric Obesity study is the first to prospectively examine the relationship between grandparent and grandchild abdominal obesity.

11 May 2018

Consumers brace for premium hikes while lawmakers grasp at remedies

As some insurers angle for hefty premium hikes and concerns grow that more Americans will wind up uninsured, the federal health law is likely — once again — to play big in both parties’ strategies for the contentious 2018 election.

11 May 2018

Study finds inappropriate prescriptions given to many older adults discharged from hospital

In a British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology study of 259 older adults discharged from a general medical hospital, more than 4 in 5 patients were issued a potentially inappropriate prescription containing at least 1 potentially inappropriate medication or potential prescribing omission.

11 May 2018

New survey shows 80% of oncologists have discussed medical marijuana use with patients

Data from a new survey show that as many as 80% of oncologists have discussed medical marijuana use with their patients.

11 May 2018

Under Trump proposal, lawful immigrants might be inclined to shun health benefits

The Trump administration is considering a policy change that might discourage immigrants who are seeking permanent residency from using government-supported health care, a scenario that is alarming some doctors, hospitals and patient advocates.

11 May 2018

Study explains anti-obesity effects of melatonin

A new study has revealed the mechanism behind the anti-obesity effects of melatonin, a hormone that is released by the pineal gland in the brain overnight.

11 May 2018

Living apart together: A new option for older adults

Three years ago, William Mamel climbed a ladder in Margaret Sheroff's apartment and fixed a malfunctioning ceiling fan. "I love that you did this," Sheroff exclaimed as he clambered back down.

11 May 2018

Study validates accuracy of smart watches in measuring rapid heart rate

A new study is the first to validate the accuracy of wrist-worn wearable devices in measuring induced paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), or episodes of rapid heart rate.

11 May 2018

HORIBA Medical introduces new Yumizen G range to extend Hematology portfolio

HORIBA UK Ltd, Medical announces a significant development of its in vitro diagnostics product offering with the launch of its new Yumizen G range of instruments and reagents.

From HORIBA Medical 11 May 2018

Faster detection, treatment of anemia made possible with production of new portable diagnostic device

Faster detection and treatment for blood conditions such as anemia has come a step closer with the production of a new device in the UK for medical technology company Entia Ltd.

11 May 2018

DePuy Synthes' ATTUNE Knee System may improve patient outcomes and reduce hospital stays

DePuy Synthes, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, today announced clinical findings outlining the potential benefits patients may experience when undergoing knee replacement with the ATTUNE Knee System.

11 May 2018

Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance Through Industry

Antimicrobial resistance is currently one of the biggest health threats in the world. Gary Cohen and Steve Conly discuss the role of Becton, Dickinson & Co and other organizations in the private sector in combating the spread of resistance.

11 May 2018

Researchers explain neurophysiological link between breathing and attention

It has long been claimed by Yogis and Buddhists that meditation and ancient breath-focused practices, such as pranayama, strengthen our ability to focus on tasks.

11 May 2018

Survey reveals how PCI public reporting affects physicians' treatment decisions

Public "report cards" on outcomes for patients who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention were originally developed to increase transparency and improve care, but studies have shown that these reports may inadvertently discourage physicians from offering this lifesaving treatment to patients at high risk for poor outcomes.

11 May 2018

Working overtime may negatively influence collaboration between nurses and physicians

Working overtime may negatively influence nurses' collaboration with fellow nurses and physicians, finds a new study by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.

11 May 2018

Healthcare News

Older Americans have increased risk for OSA but rarely investigated

St Mary's Hospital uses point-of-care ultrasound extensively to assess patients in emergency care

NHS spending nearly £1.5bn annually to employ temporary nursing staff

Trump vows (again) to lower drug prices but skeptics doubt much will change

Why the drugmaker that paid Trump’s lawyer $1.2 million is so worried

Study examines relationship between grandparent and grandchild abdominal obesity

Consumers brace for premium hikes while lawmakers grasp at remedies

Study finds inappropriate prescriptions given to many older adults discharged from hospital

New survey shows 80% of oncologists have discussed medical marijuana use with patients

Under Trump proposal, lawful immigrants might be inclined to shun health benefits

Study explains anti-obesity effects of melatonin

Living apart together: A new option for older adults

Study validates accuracy of smart watches in measuring rapid heart rate

HORIBA Medical introduces new Yumizen G range to extend Hematology portfolio

Faster detection, treatment of anemia made possible with production of new portable diagnostic device

DePuy Synthes' ATTUNE Knee System may improve patient outcomes and reduce hospital stays

Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance Through Industry

Researchers explain neurophysiological link between breathing and attention

Survey reveals how PCI public reporting affects physicians' treatment decisions

Working overtime may negatively influence collaboration between nurses and physicians

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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