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New test methods with less fear

It is a principle of modern architecture that less may be more. This principle does not apply to information as a basis of far-reaching decisions, it seems.

21 Mar 2018

Higher online patient ratings linked to urologists who saw fewer Medicare patients

Lower online patient ratings for urologists in California were associated with practices that saw more patients.

21 Mar 2018

Reporter’s notebook: The tale of Theranos and the mysterious fire alarm

It was November 2014, and I was working on a feature story about a buzzed-about blood-testing company in Silicon Valley that promised to "disrupt" the lab industry with new technology.

21 Mar 2018

Chronic opioid users at increased risk of complications after spinal fusion surgery

Patients who have been taking opioid pain relievers for several months before spinal fusion surgery are at increased risk of complications after their surgery, reports a study in the journal Spine, published by Wolters Kluwer.

21 Mar 2018

Prolonged sitting, physical inactivity linked to development of lower urinary tract symptoms

Prolonged sitting time and low physical activity levels were linked with the development of lower urinary tract symptoms in a BJU International study of 69,795 middle-aged Korean men.

21 Mar 2018

Scientists develop brain “stethoscope” that can detect silent seizures

Neurologists at Stanford have developed a diagnostic tool that can translate the brain’s activity into sounds for the detection of silent seizures.

21 Mar 2018

New method predicts effects of global warming on disease

Scientists have developed a new way of predicting how increasing global temperatures could affect the severity of parasitic diseases.

21 Mar 2018

Clash over abortion hobbles a health bill. Again. Here’s how.

The Affordable Care Act very nearly failed to become law due to an intraparty dispute among Democrats over how to handle the abortion issue. Now a similar argument between Democrats and Republicans is slowing progress on a bill that could help cut soaring premiums and shore up the ACA.

21 Mar 2018

Are there risks from secondhand marijuana smoke? Early science says yes.

The inspiration arrived in a haze at a Paul McCartney concert a few years ago in San Francisco. “People in front of me started lighting up and then other people started lighting up,” said Matthew Springer, a biologist and professor in the division of cardiology at the University of California-San Francisco. “And for a few naive split seconds I was thinking to myself, ‘Hey, they can’t smoke in AT&T Park! I’m sure that’s not allowed.’ And then I realized that it was all marijuana.”

21 Mar 2018

MR Solutions introduces new gradient coil upgrade service for MRI imaging systems

MR Solutions, subsidiary MRS Magnetics, is launching a gradient coil upgrade service for coil replacement within preclinical MRI imaging systems.

From MR Solutions 21 Mar 2018

Audiologist urges tinnitus sufferers facing 'revolving door healthcare' to seek support

An audiologist from the UK’s leading tinnitus clinic is urging sufferers to seek support after a study has revealed considerable regional variation in tinnitus service provision across the UK, particularly in the availability of psychological treatments.

21 Mar 2018

Paxman receives BritishAmerican Business TAG Award for its US success

UK scalp cooling expert Paxman, have been awarded the BritishAmerican Business TransAtlantic Growth AwardSmall Gold Export Award for its US success.

21 Mar 2018

Alzheimer’s Research UK calls for new approach to prevent delay in future dementia treatments

New analysis from Alzheimer’s Research UK shows the UK health system will need to think differently to cope with the unique challenges presented by future dementia treatments.

21 Mar 2018

DePuy Synthes introduces ACTIS Total Hip System for improving initial implant stability

DePuy Synthes, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, today introduced the ACTIS Total Hip System in the US at the 2018 American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA. Recently available on a limited basis, this is the first DePuy Synthes hip system designed to be utilized with tissue-sparing approaches such as the minimally invasive Anterior Approach, as well as traditional approaches in Total Hip Replacement surgery.

From DePuy Synthes 21 Mar 2018

Research misconduct allegations shadow likely CDC appointee

A more than 20-year-old controversy over shoddy HIV research is re-emerging as a significant criticism of President Donald Trump's likely pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

21 Mar 2018

Many parents still hesitate to try early peanut introduction, survey finds

In January 2017 guidelines were released urging parents to begin early introduction of peanut-containing foods to reduce the risk of peanut allergy. A new study shows those who are aware of the guidelines are still hesitant to put them into place and not everyone has heard of them.

20 Mar 2018

New 3-D-printed technology will improve radiology training

An inexpensive 3-D-printed model of a patient’s vasculature has been shown to be as effective as current commercial models for training medical students.

20 Mar 2018

Red and processed meat may increase the risk of liver disease

A new study has added non-alcoholic fatty liver disease to the list of chronic diseases associated with a high consumption of red and processed meat.

20 Mar 2018

Women in medicine shout #Metoo about sexual harassment at work

Annette Katz didn't expect to be part of a major social movement. She didn't set out to take on a major health organization. But that all began to change when a co-worker saw her fighting back tears and joined Katz to report to her union what amounted to a criminal sexual offense at a Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center in 2012 and 2013.

20 Mar 2018

Music therapy helps treat combat-related psychological injuries in military personnel

A new paper published in Music Therapy Perspectives examines the importance of music therapy in military healthcare.

20 Mar 2018

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New test methods with less fear

Higher online patient ratings linked to urologists who saw fewer Medicare patients

Reporter’s notebook: The tale of Theranos and the mysterious fire alarm

Chronic opioid users at increased risk of complications after spinal fusion surgery

Prolonged sitting, physical inactivity linked to development of lower urinary tract symptoms

Scientists develop brain “stethoscope” that can detect silent seizures

New method predicts effects of global warming on disease

Clash over abortion hobbles a health bill. Again. Here’s how.

Are there risks from secondhand marijuana smoke? Early science says yes.

MR Solutions introduces new gradient coil upgrade service for MRI imaging systems

Audiologist urges tinnitus sufferers facing 'revolving door healthcare' to seek support

Paxman receives BritishAmerican Business TAG Award for its US success

Alzheimer’s Research UK calls for new approach to prevent delay in future dementia treatments

DePuy Synthes introduces ACTIS Total Hip System for improving initial implant stability

Research misconduct allegations shadow likely CDC appointee

Many parents still hesitate to try early peanut introduction, survey finds

New 3-D-printed technology will improve radiology training

Red and processed meat may increase the risk of liver disease

Women in medicine shout #Metoo about sexual harassment at work

Music therapy helps treat combat-related psychological injuries in military personnel

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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