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Narrow networks get even tighter when shopping for mental health specialists

If you've got a plan offered on the federal health law's insurance marketplace and you're looking for a therapist, you may have to look really hard: The average provider network includes only 11 percent of all the mental health care providers in a given market, according to a recent study.

22 Sep 2017

Philips reinforces commitment to improve 3 billion lives each year by 2025

Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, is reinforcing its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by launching a series of global programs that enable and strengthen access to healthcare around the world.

22 Sep 2017

FDA approves scope with disposable part aimed at reducing superbug infections

Seeking to prevent superbug outbreaks, federal health officials said they have approved the first gastrointestinal medical scope with a disposable cap for use in the U.S.

22 Sep 2017

Study supports importance of alcohol control policies to reduce homicide

Stronger alcohol policies, including taxes and sales restrictions, have been shown to reduce the likelihood of alcohol involvement among homicide victims, according to a new study from Boston Medical Center and Boston University.

21 Sep 2017

Majority of people not being screened for AF and stroke risk factors, report reveals

New research released today by The Economist Intelligence Unit, a division of The Economist and a leader in global business intelligence, revealed that on average, more than 75 percent of people aged 65 and older worldwide are not being screened for atrial fibrillation (AF) and other common stroke risk factors during routine primary care examinations, even though this population is at high risk for stroke.

21 Sep 2017

Using science to overcome challenges of maintaining long-term weight loss

Many of us are looking ahead to the holiday season and new year with lofty goals for losing weight and exercising. But how can you avoid repeating the cycle year after year?

21 Sep 2017

Seizures can be induced by cannabinoids, scientists warn

Marijuana is the most commonly abused drug in the world, and the advent of synthetic cannabinoids creates additional challenges to the society because of their higher potency and ability to escape drug detection screenings.

21 Sep 2017

Global resurgence of whooping cough can be attributed to immunological failures of vaccines

The startling global resurgence of pertussis, or whooping cough, in recent years can largely be attributed to the immunological failures of acellular vaccines, Boston University School of Public Health researchers argue in a new journal article.

21 Sep 2017

Trusted messages proved essential to counter misperceptions during Ebola epidemic

Utilizing messages focused on images created by local artists and written information communicated through local dialects proved essential to counter misperceptions during the Ebola epidemic in Sierra Leone, according to a study conducted in part by Muriel J. Harris, Ph.D., associate professor, University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences, Department of Health Promotion and Behavior Sciences.

21 Sep 2017

Study findings offer refined approach to predict risk of ARMD in patients with MoM hip implants

Patients with "metal on metal" (MoM) artificial hips are at risk of complications caused by adverse reactions to metal debris (ARMD). A study in the September 20, 2017 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery confirms that blood metal ion levels specific to the type of hip implant used can help predict patients who are at low risk of ARMD.

21 Sep 2017

High-dose flu vaccine could protect middle-aged adults with chronic conditions

Expanding the high-dose influenza vaccine recommendation to include middle-aged adults with chronic health conditions may make economic sense and save lives, report scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

21 Sep 2017

Could smart vital sign monitoring provide an early warning system for hospitals?

Vital signs have been around for a long period of time. Taking the pulse is probably one of the oldest examinations that doctors have made to assess patients.

21 Sep 2017

Study: Onset of adolescence triggers common, rigid gender expectations linked to lifelong risks

Whether you are child in Baltimore, Beijing, Nairobi or New Delhi, the onset of adolescence triggers a surprisingly common set of rigidly enforced gender expectations that are linked to increased lifelong risks of everything from HIV and depression to violence and suicide.

21 Sep 2017

Point-of-care ultrasound enhances patient safety, effectiveness of regional anesthesia

Ultrasound guidance is proving invaluable for the regional neurosurgical centre at the Salford Royal Hospital, helping to improve safety, save time and enhance the patient experience.

21 Sep 2017

RDT launches Tempus ALS monitor and defibrillator for smarter, more focused emergency response

Remote Diagnostic Technologies Ltd., an innovator in pre-hospital care, today announced the launch of its Tempus ALS monitor and defibrillator at the Emergency Services Show in Birmingham. Lighter and more focused than existing technologies, the Tempus ALS enables paramedics to carry less and do much more.

21 Sep 2017

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Narrow networks get even tighter when shopping for mental health specialists

Philips reinforces commitment to improve 3 billion lives each year by 2025

FDA approves scope with disposable part aimed at reducing superbug infections

Study supports importance of alcohol control policies to reduce homicide

Majority of people not being screened for AF and stroke risk factors, report reveals

Using science to overcome challenges of maintaining long-term weight loss

Seizures can be induced by cannabinoids, scientists warn

Global resurgence of whooping cough can be attributed to immunological failures of vaccines

Trusted messages proved essential to counter misperceptions during Ebola epidemic

Study findings offer refined approach to predict risk of ARMD in patients with MoM hip implants

High-dose flu vaccine could protect middle-aged adults with chronic conditions

Could smart vital sign monitoring provide an early warning system for hospitals?

Study: Onset of adolescence triggers common, rigid gender expectations linked to lifelong risks

Point-of-care ultrasound enhances patient safety, effectiveness of regional anesthesia

RDT launches Tempus ALS monitor and defibrillator for smarter, more focused emergency response

MED-EL introduces world’s first cochlear implant powered by wireless charging

Open your mouth and say goo-goo: Dentists treating ever-younger patients

Caregivers draw support by mapping their relationships

Employer-sponsored health plans spend $6 billion extra on preterm infants, study shows

Communication breakdowns between care facilities can pave way for drug-resistant infection

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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