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WHO secures nearly 1 billion in new and reaffirmed funding commitments

In a powerful demonstration of high-level support, the World Health Organization (WHO) today received nearly US$ 700 million in new funding commitments from European countries, foundations and others, and another US$ 300 million in reaffirmed commitments.

14 Oct 2024

New vial size could save Medicare millions on Alzheimer's drug

Medicare could save up to 74% of the money lost from discarded Alzheimer's drug lecanemab by the simple introduction of a new vial size that would reduce the amount of unused medication that is thrown away, new research suggests.

14 Oct 2024

University of Michigan receives $30 million grant to enhance genetic data storage

The University of Michigan will dramatically boost the amount and type of genetic information stored in its massive TOPMed data center and used by researchers and healthcare providers around the world looking to genomes to treat disease.

14 Oct 2024

UPenn PRC receives $6.5 million grant for community health solutions

The University of Pennsylvania Prevention Research Center (UPenn PRC) has been awarded a grant totaling $6.5 million over five years from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to work with communities in the Philadelphia area to develop, test, and evaluate solutions to public health problems, with a particular focus on cancer.

14 Oct 2024

Combining machine learning with statistical methods can provide accurate models for disease risk prediction

Researchers from Peking University have conducted a comprehensive systematic review on the integration of machine learning into statistical methods for disease risk prediction models, shedding light on the potential of such integrated models in clinical diagnosis and screening practices.

14 Oct 2024

Naloxone use by non-medical bystanders on the rise, but not fast enough

Use of a lifesaving drug to reverse opioid drug overdoses is growing, but not fast enough. That's according to new research in JAMA Network Open from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, College of Public Health and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

14 Oct 2024

Exploring AI's role in transforming healthcare diagnosis and treatment

How artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize he way healthcare providers diagnose, treat and prevent medical conditions will be explored in the first inaugural lecture of 2024-25 to be held at Aston University on Wednesday 23 October 2024 at 1800 hrs.

14 Oct 2024

Study validates multi-source data linkage for cancer survival estimates in China

Population-based cancer survival is a key metric in evaluating the effectiveness of national cancer control policies and interventions.

14 Oct 2024

Renowned pancreatic surgeon Dr. Katherine A. Morgan joins NYU Langone

Katherine A. Morgan, MD, recognized internationally for her expertise in pancreatic surgery, is joining NYU Langone Health as a professor in the Department of Surgery and as section chief of pancreas surgery in the Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery.

14 Oct 2024

New study reveals declining nutrient intake among U.S. women of reproductive age

Researchers compare trends in nutrient consumption from dietary sources and supplements in pregnant and non-pregnant women in the United States.

14 Oct 2024

De novo antibody protein sequencing reveals novel functional and neutralizing antibodies post-SARS-CoV-2 vaccination

Rapid Novor has published a study that highlights the power of combining de novo antibody protein sequencing with conventional proteomics to uncover functional and neutralizing antibodies in human plasma following SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.

From Rapid Novor Inc 14 Oct 2024

Study highlights delays in care for pediatric trauma patients

Severely injured children who are brought to an emergency medical department by their parents or carers are often not seen as quickly as those who arrive at the hospital via ambulance, according to findings presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress on 14th October 2024.

14 Oct 2024

Climate change: A growing threat to emergency response

International experts in emergency medicine have warned that climate change is likely to have a severe impact on emergency services around the world. Despite this, few countries have assessed the scale of the impact or have a plan to deal with it.

13 Oct 2024

Chronic stress disrupts gut microbiota, promoting colorectal cancer growth

Cutting-edge research has uncovered how chronic stress disrupts the balance of gut microbiota to speed up the progression of colorectal cancer (CRC), opening new avenues for CRC prevention and treatment.

13 Oct 2024

Cycle ergometry reduces ICU stays and improves recovery in critically ill patients

Study found that ICU-based cycle ergometry may reduce the length of ICU and hospital stays while improving physical function without affecting mortality or causing adverse events.

13 Oct 2024

AI in medical imaging does not guarantee increased efficiency

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in hospitals and patient care is steadily increasing. Especially in specialist areas with a high proportion of imaging, such as radiology, AI has long been part of everyday clinical practice.

12 Oct 2024

Emphasizing workforce diversity in the One Health approach

A new article highlights a critical issue in the One Health approach - an emerging global framework for tackling complex health challenges at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health.

12 Oct 2024

Pathway to a 50% reduction in premature deaths by 2050

A team of 50 leading international experts, the Lancet Commission on Investing in Health (CIH), explored this question, resulting in clear, actionable, and achievable measures for achieving this ambitious goal worldwide.

12 Oct 2024

A comprehensive regulatory model to ensure safety and quality of medical devices

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. The development of a comprehensive regulatory model for medical devices is essential to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of medical devices throughout their lifecycle, from design and development to post-market surveillance.

12 Oct 2024

Extended-stay hotels, a growing option for poor families, can lead to health problems for kids

As principal of Dunaire Elementary School, Sean Deas has seen firsthand the struggles faced by children living in extended-stay hotels. About 10% of students at his school, just east of Atlanta, live in one.

12 Oct 2024

Healthcare News

WHO secures nearly 1 billion in new and reaffirmed funding commitments

New vial size could save Medicare millions on Alzheimer's drug

University of Michigan receives $30 million grant to enhance genetic data storage

UPenn PRC receives $6.5 million grant for community health solutions

Combining machine learning with statistical methods can provide accurate models for disease risk prediction

Naloxone use by non-medical bystanders on the rise, but not fast enough

Exploring AI's role in transforming healthcare diagnosis and treatment

Study validates multi-source data linkage for cancer survival estimates in China

Renowned pancreatic surgeon Dr. Katherine A. Morgan joins NYU Langone

New study reveals declining nutrient intake among U.S. women of reproductive age

De novo antibody protein sequencing reveals novel functional and neutralizing antibodies post-SARS-CoV-2 vaccination

Study highlights delays in care for pediatric trauma patients

Climate change: A growing threat to emergency response

Chronic stress disrupts gut microbiota, promoting colorectal cancer growth

Cycle ergometry reduces ICU stays and improves recovery in critically ill patients

AI in medical imaging does not guarantee increased efficiency

Emphasizing workforce diversity in the One Health approach

Pathway to a 50% reduction in premature deaths by 2050

A comprehensive regulatory model to ensure safety and quality of medical devices

Extended-stay hotels, a growing option for poor families, can lead to health problems for kids

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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