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New e-Health solution developed to prevent cardiovascular disease, dementia in senior citizens

An innovative e-Health solution, based on an interactive Internet platform, has been developed to support senior citizens in improving their lifestyle to prevent cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline and dementia.

20 Feb 2018

Immune history influences person's response to flu vaccine

New research on why the influenza vaccine was only modestly effective in recent years shows that immune history with the flu influences a person's response to the vaccine.

20 Feb 2018

Uniforms coated with copper nanoparticles could reduce spread of hospital infections

Doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals could soon be wearing uniforms brushed with tiny copper nanoparticles to reduce the spread of bacterial infections and viruses, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), at hospitals.

20 Feb 2018

Loyola Medicine primary care physician offers advice to minimize risk of flu

With widespread flu activity across most of the U.S., avoiding exposure can be difficult, but Loyola Medicine primary care physician Mary Barsanti-Sekhar, MD, offers some advice to minimize the risk.

19 Feb 2018

Few minutes of physical activity may lower risk of death in older men, research suggests

Clocking up just a few minutes at a time of any level of physical activity, including of light intensity, is linked to a lower risk of death in older men, suggests research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

19 Feb 2018

Safe sleep recommendations for parents that may help reduce child’s risk of SUID

Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) is the leading cause of death among infants one month to one year of age, with more than 3,500 infants dying unexpectedly each year. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a major contributor.

19 Feb 2018

Study explores link between mortality risk and combustible tobacco use

Contemporary population estimates suggest that like cigarette-only smokers, current cigar-only and pipe-only smokers have a higher risk of dying from cancers known to be caused by tobacco, and cigarette and cigar smokers have a higher risk of death from any cause compared with people who never used tobacco.

19 Feb 2018

Emergency nurses experience regular verbal and physical abuse

The first ever review of the experience of hospital A&E staff reveals that they have resigned themselves to patient violence and aggression.

19 Feb 2018

Poor awareness among parents may hinder a child's early dental care

A new survey has found that one in six parents are likely to postpone their children’s dental care visits until the age of 4 or older.

19 Feb 2018

Covestro and Pittsburgh Penguins announce multi-year unique partnership

Today, Covestro LLC and the Pittsburgh Penguins announced a multi-year agreement establishing Covestro as the “Official Innovation Partner of the Pittsburgh Penguins.”

From Covestro LLC 19 Feb 2018

Study reveals parents' views toward children’s tanning bed use

While everyone who climbs into an indoor tanning bed faces an increased risk of skin cancer, this risk is especially pronounced for young people: Using indoor tanning beds before age 35 can increase one's risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, by 59 percent, and this risk increases with each use.

18 Feb 2018

AQURE Enterprise POC data management system implemented at the University of Leicester Hospitals NHS Trust

Radiometer Ltd has implemented its AQURE Enterprise point-of-care data management system at the University of Leicester Hospitals NHS Trust’s new Emergency Department.

16 Feb 2018

American Heart Association certifies select peanuts with Heart-Check mark

The American Heart Association has certified select peanuts with the Heart-Check mark to make it easy for consumers to identify heart-healthy foods.

15 Feb 2018

Poor fitness levels increase the risk dementia, concludes study

A new study has added to the growing body of evidence that regular exercise improves brain health and reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

15 Feb 2018

New guidelines offer recommendations for assessment, management of immunotherapy side effects

Immunotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors is the first of a new generation of immunotherapy treatments, revolutionizing treatment for many different types of cancer. By unleashing the body's immune system to attack cancer, these treatments can send even the most hard-to-treat cancers into lasting remission.

15 Feb 2018

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New e-Health solution developed to prevent cardiovascular disease, dementia in senior citizens

Immune history influences person's response to flu vaccine

Uniforms coated with copper nanoparticles could reduce spread of hospital infections

Loyola Medicine primary care physician offers advice to minimize risk of flu

Few minutes of physical activity may lower risk of death in older men, research suggests

Safe sleep recommendations for parents that may help reduce child’s risk of SUID

Study explores link between mortality risk and combustible tobacco use

Emergency nurses experience regular verbal and physical abuse

Poor awareness among parents may hinder a child's early dental care

Covestro and Pittsburgh Penguins announce multi-year unique partnership

Study reveals parents' views toward children’s tanning bed use

AQURE Enterprise POC data management system implemented at the University of Leicester Hospitals NHS Trust

American Heart Association certifies select peanuts with Heart-Check mark

Poor fitness levels increase the risk dementia, concludes study

New guidelines offer recommendations for assessment, management of immunotherapy side effects

Intermountain Medical Center launches rooming-in program to support bonding between mothers and newborns

American Heart Association commends McDonald's for offering healthier menu in kids' meals

Proper training could help cut down on winter sports injuries

Hand hygiene-intervention practices may reduce risk of infection among nursing home patients

New CSIRO technology can create clean drinking water

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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