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New technologies help seniors age in place — and not feel alone

Nancy Delano, 80, of Denver has no plans to slow down anytime soon. She still drives to movies, plays and dinners out with friends. A retired elder care nurse who lives alone, she also knows that "when you reach a certain age, emergencies can happen fast." So, when her son, Tom Rogers, talked to her about installing a remote monitoring system, she didn't hesitate.

12 Mar 2018

Medicaid is rural America’s financial midwife

Brianna Foster, 23, lives minutes away from Genesis Hospital, the main source of health care and the only hospital with maternity services in southeastern Ohio's rural Muskingum County.

12 Mar 2018

Previous cortisone injections linked to increased risk for revision rotator cuff repair

Cortisone injections are a common nonsurgical approach to treating rotator cuff injuries. However, researchers presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day in New Orleans suggest that individuals who receive injections less than six months before a rotator cuff repair may have an increased risk for revision rotator cuff repair.

12 Mar 2018

Researchers investigate protective systems that could reverse muscle loss in old age

A new study has helped to shed light on the process underlying muscle loss in old age, a condition that increases people’s risk of frailty and disability.

12 Mar 2018

Corin introduces new Unity Knee with EquiBalance at AAOS 2018 Annual Meeting

Corin Group, a global orthopedic manufacturer and leader in functional implant positioning, today announced the launch of the new Unity KneeTM with EquiBalanceTM instrumentation designed to facilitate ligament balancing and soft tissue preservation during total knee replacement.

From Corin USA 12 Mar 2018

Study reports dramatic increase in survival due to advances in burn care over last 30 years

For many years, people who sustained severe burn injuries often died. But great strides in burn care over the last 30 years have dramatically increased their chances of survival, according to new study findings published as an "article in press" on the Journal of the American College of Surgeons website ahead of print publication.

12 Mar 2018

Stroke patients and their families need more emotional support, study suggests

Doctors caring for severe stroke patients need to take account of their psychological needs and help prepare families for the possibility that they may not recover, a study suggests.

12 Mar 2018

Researchers link social networks with likelihood of older adults getting cataract surgery

Close family relationships and a strong social network may help older adults see the world better -- literally.

12 Mar 2018

Routine screenings and early detection can help protect from colorectal cancer

Having a colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer is not on anyone's list of favorite activities. However, with colorectal cancer ranking as the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, undergoing the outpatient procedure as per the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) guidelines may be one of the smartest things you can do for your overall health.

9 Mar 2018

Mercy Medical Center offers minimally invasive bunion surgery for patients with foot and ankle concerns

Mercy Medical Center orthopedic surgeon Dr. Rebecca Cerrato is one of the first surgeons in the United States to offer minimally invasive bunion surgery, an alternative to traditional surgery that can reduce post-surgical scarring, swelling and pain, Dr. Clifford Jeng, Medical Director, Institute for Foot & Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy, has announced.

9 Mar 2018

Study finds underreporting of mining-related injuries and illness in Illinois

Illnesses and injuries associated with working in Illinois mines are substantially underreported to the federal agency tasked with tracking these events, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine.

9 Mar 2018

No-go for Idaho: Back to the drawing board on state-based health plans

No, you can't. That's what federal officials told Idaho regulators and the state's governor late Thursday regarding the state's plan to allow insurers to sell health plans that fall short of the Affordable Care Act's requirements.

9 Mar 2018

Study explores more about food insecurity among older adults

Social issues such as hunger, inadequate housing, social isolation, and poverty are linked to poor health, especially as we age. When community organizations and healthcare systems coordinate with each other, they are better able to help us address these concerns individually and as a society.

9 Mar 2018

Novel screening tool aids search for curative kidney treatment

Researchers have developed a screening tool for identifying compounds that restore functionality of the protein that is dysfunctional in Alport syndrome.

9 Mar 2018

How Medicaid became a go-to funder for schools

Gerardo Alejandrez used to punch classmates, throw chairs and curse at his teachers, conduct that forced him to switch from school to school. "I had a lot of anger issues," the 16-year-old said recently.

9 Mar 2018

Spectralink launches new Versity clinical smartphone for healthcare environments

Spectralink (https://www.spectralink.com), a leader in enterprise mobility solutions, today announced the introduction of the Versity clinical smartphone.

9 Mar 2018

Zebra-Med receives CE approval for new algorithm capable of detecting brain bleeds

Zebra Medical Vision announces today the CE regulatory approval of its newest algorithm to be included in its growing Deep Learning Imaging Analytics platform.

9 Mar 2018

Royal College of Emergency Medicine urges patients to contact MPs regarding healthcare crisis

The unprecedented move comes after data released today showed the worst ever four-hour emergency care performance at just 76.9% at major emergency departments. Sitrep data also showed that in February bed occupancy was at 95.1%.

9 Mar 2018

Eggs stored at a fertility clinic in danger due to a malfunction

There has been a recent incident at a fertility clinic - University Hospitals Fertility Center, Cleveland, where the eggs and embryos are stored. Due to the temperature fluctuation at the facility, the viability of the stored eggs and embryos may be in danger. University Hospitals officials have been looking into the issue.

8 Mar 2018

Bruker’s MALDI Biotyper receives AOAC-OMA approval for confirmation, identification of food pathogens

Bruker is pleased to announce that AOAC International has approved the MALDI Biotyper solution for two new Official Methods of Analysis (OMA) for the confirmation and identification of pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria.

From Bruker Daltonics 8 Mar 2018

Healthcare News

New technologies help seniors age in place — and not feel alone

Medicaid is rural America’s financial midwife

Previous cortisone injections linked to increased risk for revision rotator cuff repair

Researchers investigate protective systems that could reverse muscle loss in old age

Corin introduces new Unity Knee with EquiBalance at AAOS 2018 Annual Meeting

Study reports dramatic increase in survival due to advances in burn care over last 30 years

Stroke patients and their families need more emotional support, study suggests

Researchers link social networks with likelihood of older adults getting cataract surgery

Routine screenings and early detection can help protect from colorectal cancer

Mercy Medical Center offers minimally invasive bunion surgery for patients with foot and ankle concerns

Study finds underreporting of mining-related injuries and illness in Illinois

No-go for Idaho: Back to the drawing board on state-based health plans

Study explores more about food insecurity among older adults

Novel screening tool aids search for curative kidney treatment

How Medicaid became a go-to funder for schools

Spectralink launches new Versity clinical smartphone for healthcare environments

Zebra-Med receives CE approval for new algorithm capable of detecting brain bleeds

Royal College of Emergency Medicine urges patients to contact MPs regarding healthcare crisis

Eggs stored at a fertility clinic in danger due to a malfunction

Bruker’s MALDI Biotyper receives AOAC-OMA approval for confirmation, identification of food pathogens

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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