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Study shows link between solvent exposure and high blood pressure in Hispanic workers

Hispanic/Latino workers exposed to organic solvents are more likely to have high blood pressure, according to a study in the November Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

6 Nov 2017

Poor social skills may negatively affect physical and mental health

Those who struggle in social situations may be at greater risk for mental and physical health problems, according to a new study from the University of Arizona.

6 Nov 2017

Trial indicates blood-plasma infusions for Alzheimer’s patients are safe and may be effective

Researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine have found that giving blood plasma infusions taken from young donors to people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease is not only safe and feasible, but may improve recipients’ functional ability and capacity to perform daily tasks.

6 Nov 2017

Insurer tries a soft touch — puppies! — for this year’s hard sell of Obamacare plans

Can a puppy video get you to buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act exchanges? Florida Blue, a major insurer in that state, hopes the answer is yes.

6 Nov 2017

Sickle cell patients suffer discrimination, poor care — and shorter lives

For more than a year, NeDina Brocks-Capla avoided one room in her large, brightly colored San Francisco house — the bathroom on the second floor.

6 Nov 2017

Military veterans with VA insurance have greater barriers to kidney transplantation

Military veterans with VA insurance experience low rates of transplantation and high rates of death while on the transplant waiting list, according to a study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2017 October 31–November 5 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.

6 Nov 2017

Young adults dependent on marijuana and alcohol less likely to achieve life goals, study finds

New research presented today at APHA's 2017 Annual Meeting and Expo examined the effect of marijuana use and dependence on life achievement in young adults.

6 Nov 2017

Vitamin D supplementation may enhance recovery from burn injuries

Patients with severe burns who have higher levels of vitamin D recover more successfully than those with lower levels, according to a study presented at the Society for Endocrinology annual conference in Harrogate.

6 Nov 2017

Study finds potentially toxic levels of lead and cadmium in drinking glasses

Enamelled drinking glasses and popular merchandise can contain potentially toxic levels of lead and cadmium, a study has shown.

6 Nov 2017

Academics to raise awareness about dangers of pressure ulcers

COMMUTERS are being asked to take a seat – to raise awareness about the dangers of a condition which affects hundreds of thousands every year.

6 Nov 2017

WHO provides support to reduce risk of regional plague spread in Madagascar

This year plague came early to Madagascar and spread quickly. When it began to move out from the areas where it traditionally occurs, people became increasingly alarmed – both within the island nation and in neighboring territories and countries.

6 Nov 2017

Researchers develop new drug screening method for rapid, accurate identification of fentanyl

Researchers at McMaster University have developed a new drug screening technique that could lead to the rapid and accurate identification of fentanyl, as well as a vast number of other drugs of abuse, which up until now have been difficult to detect by traditional urine tests.

3 Nov 2017

Aziyo Biologics introduces new CanGaroo Bio Envelope for use with S-ICDs

Aziyo Biologics, Inc., a fully integrated regenerative medicine company, today announced the launch of a new CanGaroo Bio Envelope specifically for use with subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (S-ICDs).

3 Nov 2017

DaVita Kidney Care announces strong support for Dialysis PATIENTS Demonstration Act

DaVita Kidney Care, a division of DaVita Inc.,, a leading independent provider of integrated health and kidney care services in the United States, today announced its strong support for the Dialysis PATIENTS Demonstration Act.

3 Nov 2017

Rush Hospitals continue to earn top scores for patient safety from Leapfrog Group

For the second time this year, all three Rush hospitals - Rush University Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital and Rush-Copley Medical Center - have received an 'A' grade, the highest possible, from the Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit patient safety watchdog organization.

3 Nov 2017

University of Colorado Boulder expert available to discuss impacts of time change on sleep and health

As Daylight Saving Time ends and people prepare to turn their clocks back one hour Sunday, University of Colorado Boulder sleep researcher Ken Wright is available to discuss the impacts of the time change on sleep and health.

3 Nov 2017

The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital earns validation as leader in cardiology care

The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has recently received external validation as a national leader in cardiology care with several accreditations for outstanding quality, care and outcomes.

3 Nov 2017

CMS report on radiation oncology alternative payment model provides viable path to better cancer care

The American Society for Radiation Oncology today called on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to move forward urgently with the development of a radiation oncology alternative payment model following a new report to Congress from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation.

3 Nov 2017

ACP encouraged by new CMS initiatives designed to ease unnecessary burden on physicians

The American College of Physicians, expressed support for some of the provisions included in the final rules for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Quality Payment Program for 2018, and noted some areas of concern in the rules that were released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Nov. 2.

3 Nov 2017

RNs better equipped to identify medication order discrepancies that could harm nursing home residents

Medication reconciliation is a safety practice to identify medication order discrepancies when patients transition from hospitals to nursing homes.

3 Nov 2017

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Study shows link between solvent exposure and high blood pressure in Hispanic workers

Poor social skills may negatively affect physical and mental health

Trial indicates blood-plasma infusions for Alzheimer’s patients are safe and may be effective

Insurer tries a soft touch — puppies! — for this year’s hard sell of Obamacare plans

Sickle cell patients suffer discrimination, poor care — and shorter lives

Military veterans with VA insurance have greater barriers to kidney transplantation

Young adults dependent on marijuana and alcohol less likely to achieve life goals, study finds

Vitamin D supplementation may enhance recovery from burn injuries

Study finds potentially toxic levels of lead and cadmium in drinking glasses

Academics to raise awareness about dangers of pressure ulcers

WHO provides support to reduce risk of regional plague spread in Madagascar

Researchers develop new drug screening method for rapid, accurate identification of fentanyl

Aziyo Biologics introduces new CanGaroo Bio Envelope for use with S-ICDs

DaVita Kidney Care announces strong support for Dialysis PATIENTS Demonstration Act

Rush Hospitals continue to earn top scores for patient safety from Leapfrog Group

University of Colorado Boulder expert available to discuss impacts of time change on sleep and health

The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital earns validation as leader in cardiology care

CMS report on radiation oncology alternative payment model provides viable path to better cancer care

ACP encouraged by new CMS initiatives designed to ease unnecessary burden on physicians

RNs better equipped to identify medication order discrepancies that could harm nursing home residents

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