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Former NFL players twice as likely to have enlarged aortas, study finds

Former NFL players were more likely to have enlarged aortas, but further study is needed to determine whether that puts them at greater risk for life-threatening aneurysms, researchers found.

9 Nov 2017

Patients with extreme swings in blood pressure more likely to die than those with less variances

Extreme ups and downs in systolic blood pressure may be just as deadly as having consistently high blood pressure, according to a new study from the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City.

9 Nov 2017

HELP program for older adults reduces hospital readmissions rates

The Hospital Elder Life Program, or HELP, is an evidence-based treatment plan developed in the 1990s to prevent hospitalized older adults from developing delirium (the medical term for sudden confusion).

9 Nov 2017

Alarming co-occurrence of type 2 diabetes and CVD demands more awareness to address risks, improve health

The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease today hosted an important health observance briefing to raise awareness of the co-occurrence of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD), "National Diabetes Heart Connection Day."

9 Nov 2017

New PEth test could accurately identify alcohol misuse in critically ill patients

A simple blood test for a compound called PEth can accurately identify critically ill hospital patients who misuse alcohol, a study has found.

9 Nov 2017

Simple strategies can make it easy to eat healthier this holiday season

When an average slice of pumpkin pie and scoop of vanilla ice cream can contain 46 grams of sugar – nearly twice the recommended daily added sugar intake of 25 grams for women and well above the recommendation of 36 grams for men– the holidays can be hazardous for anyone watching their waistlines.

9 Nov 2017

ISPOR issue panel focuses on addressing barriers to mHealth in cancer care

ISPOR, the professional society for health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), held an issue panel this afternoon that focused on mHealth in cancer care at its 20th Annual European Congress in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.

9 Nov 2017

Parity laws may not fully address affordability for patients needing cancer drugs

State laws designed to ensure that the pill form of cancer drugs is not more costly than treatments given through an infusion in a clinic or hospital have had a mixed impact on patients' pocketbooks, according to University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers.

9 Nov 2017

CBT offers valuable treatment alternative for millions taking opioids for chronic pain

By teaching patients better strategies for coping with chronic pain, cognitive behavioral therapy is a valuable treatment alternative for the millions of Americans taking opioids for noncancer pain, according to an article in the Journal of Psychiatric Practice. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

9 Nov 2017

Waterborne disease outbreaks can be traced to plumbing systems in buildings

Traditional water treatment efforts have focused on water leaving the treatment plant, but a large number of recent waterborne disease outbreaks in the U.S. can be traced to plumbing systems in buildings.

9 Nov 2017

Neighborhood's quality has long-term effects on child and adolescent problem behaviors

The quality of the neighborhood where a child grows up has a significant impact on the number of problem behaviors they display during elementary and teenage years, a study led by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers suggests.

9 Nov 2017

Mushrooms have high amounts of antioxidants that may help with anti-aging treatments

Mushrooms may contain unusually high amounts of two antioxidants that some scientists suggest could help fight aging and bolster health, according to a team of Penn State researchers.

9 Nov 2017

Study finds role of body clock in wound healing

A new study conducted at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratory of Molecular Biology, UK, has found how wound healing is regulated by the body clock in such a way that injuries that occured at daytime heal nearly 60% faster than that at night.

9 Nov 2017

Alcohol intake is linked to cancer, something most Americans are unaware of, warns ASCO

Alcohol consumption is a definite risk factor for several cancers, irrespective of whether intake is light, moderate or heavy, according to a statement released by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

9 Nov 2017

Experts call for efforts to study elder abuse among veterans

Experts are calling on the Veterans Administration to promote research, clinical care, and education in the area of elder abuse, furthering the VA's mission of serving those who have served.

9 Nov 2017

Experimental ‘golden’ potato could hold power to prevent disease in developing nations

An experimental "golden" potato could hold the power to prevent disease and death in developing countries where residents rely heavily upon the starchy food for sustenance, new research suggests.

9 Nov 2017

UA researchers receive grant to study effects of simulated space radiation on gastrointestinal tract

The Center for Applied NanoBioscience and Medicine is doing its part to protect the health of astronauts on long-duration missions, including NASA's Journey to Mars.

9 Nov 2017

Sectra introduces vendor-neutral access to machine learning in its enterprise imaging platform

International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra is launching vendor-neutral access to machine learning in its enterprise imaging platform.

9 Nov 2017

Study examines fall prevention program designed to help aging adults

Two NDSU researchers have published a paper giving high marks to a program designed to help aging adults prevent falls.

9 Nov 2017

Orthocell earns CE Mark approval for CelGro collagen medical device

Regenerative medicine company Orthocell Limited is pleased to announce receipt of European regulatory approval (CE Mark) for its CelGro collagen medical device.

8 Nov 2017

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Former NFL players twice as likely to have enlarged aortas, study finds

Patients with extreme swings in blood pressure more likely to die than those with less variances

HELP program for older adults reduces hospital readmissions rates

Alarming co-occurrence of type 2 diabetes and CVD demands more awareness to address risks, improve health

New PEth test could accurately identify alcohol misuse in critically ill patients

Simple strategies can make it easy to eat healthier this holiday season

ISPOR issue panel focuses on addressing barriers to mHealth in cancer care

Parity laws may not fully address affordability for patients needing cancer drugs

CBT offers valuable treatment alternative for millions taking opioids for chronic pain

Waterborne disease outbreaks can be traced to plumbing systems in buildings

Neighborhood's quality has long-term effects on child and adolescent problem behaviors

Mushrooms have high amounts of antioxidants that may help with anti-aging treatments

Study finds role of body clock in wound healing

Alcohol intake is linked to cancer, something most Americans are unaware of, warns ASCO

Experts call for efforts to study elder abuse among veterans

Experimental ‘golden’ potato could hold power to prevent disease in developing nations

UA researchers receive grant to study effects of simulated space radiation on gastrointestinal tract

Sectra introduces vendor-neutral access to machine learning in its enterprise imaging platform

Study examines fall prevention program designed to help aging adults

Orthocell earns CE Mark approval for CelGro collagen medical device

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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