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New findings on brain estrogen may reveal cause of undiagnosed infertility problems

Estrogen produced in the brain is necessary for ovulation in monkeys, according to researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who have upended the traditional understanding of the hormonal cascade that leads to release of an egg from the ovaries.

12 Dec 2017

'Virtual child' to help professionals learn key techniques to treat children with autism

Nearly one in 50 children in the United States is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, usually before age 3, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But the number of people trained to help them isn't keeping pace with the demand.

12 Dec 2017

New research aims to improve medical care and benefits for injured troops

Gunshots crackled as a man dressed in camouflage sat on the ground with a red stream trickling from his ear and a purple splotch marking the skin near his cheekbone. A medic asked what happened.

12 Dec 2017

FDA researchers find underrepresentation of adults aged 75 years and older in blood cancer clinical trials

In the first comprehensive analysis of clinical trial enrollment among older adults with blood cancers, researchers from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found significant gaps in participation among those aged 75 and older when considered against the incidence of these malignancies in this age group, according to research being presented today during the 59th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition in Atlanta.

12 Dec 2017

Study could pave way for new life-saving treatments to be administered in critical first hour of injury

Scientists hope to have paved the way for the development of potentially new life-saving treatments to be administered to seriously injured patients in the critical first hour of injury.

12 Dec 2017

Government announces plans to include eye test reminder during driving license renewal

The Government has announced that it plans to work with the DVLA to include an eye test reminder when motorists renew their photocard driving license – in a milestone move announced in Parliament yesterday.

12 Dec 2017

New scientific yardstick released to help early detection of Alzheimer's disease

The European Commission's Joint Research Centre released a new scientific yardstick, in the form of a certified reference material, to help early detection of Alzheimer's disease.

12 Dec 2017

Experts tell Congress how to cut drug prices

The nation's most influential science advisory group will tell Congress today that the U.S. pharmaceutical market is not sustainable and needs to change.

12 Dec 2017

An overlooked epidemic: Older Americans taking too many unneeded drugs

Consider it America’s other prescription drug epidemic. For decades, experts have warned that older Americans are taking too many unnecessary drugs, often prescribed by multiple doctors, for dubious or unknown reasons.

12 Dec 2017

New report reveals steep rise in lung disease admissions to emergency departments during winter

An 80% rise in lung disease admissions to emergency departments in winter plays a major part in pushing our A&E services over the edge. Yet, only 10% of hospital trusts who responded to an FOI request had plans in place to make more beds available for respiratory patients warns a new report from the British Lung Foundation.

12 Dec 2017

Study finds rural-urban disparities in prevalence of dementia and cognitive impairment among seniors

Americans who live in urban areas tend to be healthier than individuals living in rural settings. While this healthcare disparity has been examined for more than a decade, researchers present the first nationally representative study to find that dementia and cognitive impairment have consistently been more prevalent among rural-dwelling seniors than urban dwelling seniors.

12 Dec 2017

Isolation during holidays can impact health of seniors

The holidays are supposed to be a happy time of the year, but many isolated seniors often are left feeling lonely - which can be harmful to their health.

12 Dec 2017

Patient satisfaction, good caregiver communication linked to reduced risk of hospital readmission

A survey of patients admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has found that patients reporting greater levels of satisfaction with their care and good communication with the health care providers were significantly less like to readmitted to the hospital in the 30 days after discharge.

11 Dec 2017

Study investigates link between cortisol levels of ICU patients’ family members and anxiety

When a loved one has been hospitalized in intensive care for a critical illness, many family members experience anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress or other negative effects lasting months, according to new research led by Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City.

11 Dec 2017

Nearly 50% of doctors in Sri Lanka unaware of autism symptoms, study finds

Autism is a neurological and developmental diagnosis seen from early childhood marked by difficulty in communicating, forming relationships and using languages.

11 Dec 2017

Study: Employees with influenza have more lost work time

Employees with laboratory-confirmed influenza have more lost work time- including absences and reduced productivity while at work- compared to those with other types of acute respiratory illness (ARI), reports a study in the December Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

11 Dec 2017

Retirement’s revolving door: Why some workers can’t call it quits

In his view, Tim Franson utterly failed at retirement. After 20 years as a high-ranking vice president at drugmaker Eli Lilly, Franson and his wife, Chris, a successful real estate agent, thought they were quietly retiring nearly a decade ago to Bonita Springs, Fla.

11 Dec 2017

Opioids after surgery left her addicted. Is that a medical error?

In April this year, Katie Herzog checked into a Boston teaching hospital for what turned out to be a nine-hour-long back surgery.

11 Dec 2017

NYU Langone Health launches new heart transplant program

The Transplant Institute at NYU Langone Health has launched a new heart transplant program - the first new program of its kind in New York State in more than 15 years.

11 Dec 2017

In era of increased competition, hospitals fret over ratings

For two years, Saint Anthony Hospital here has celebrated its top-rated "A" grade from the national Leapfrog Group that evaluates hospital safety records. But this fall, when executives opened a preview of their score, they got an unwelcome surprise: a "C."

11 Dec 2017

Healthcare News

New findings on brain estrogen may reveal cause of undiagnosed infertility problems

'Virtual child' to help professionals learn key techniques to treat children with autism

New research aims to improve medical care and benefits for injured troops

FDA researchers find underrepresentation of adults aged 75 years and older in blood cancer clinical trials

Study could pave way for new life-saving treatments to be administered in critical first hour of injury

Government announces plans to include eye test reminder during driving license renewal

New scientific yardstick released to help early detection of Alzheimer's disease

Experts tell Congress how to cut drug prices

An overlooked epidemic: Older Americans taking too many unneeded drugs

New report reveals steep rise in lung disease admissions to emergency departments during winter

Study finds rural-urban disparities in prevalence of dementia and cognitive impairment among seniors

Isolation during holidays can impact health of seniors

Patient satisfaction, good caregiver communication linked to reduced risk of hospital readmission

Study investigates link between cortisol levels of ICU patients’ family members and anxiety

Nearly 50% of doctors in Sri Lanka unaware of autism symptoms, study finds

Study: Employees with influenza have more lost work time

Retirement’s revolving door: Why some workers can’t call it quits

Opioids after surgery left her addicted. Is that a medical error?

NYU Langone Health launches new heart transplant program

In era of increased competition, hospitals fret over ratings

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Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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