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Indefinite NHS England 'evaluation process' denies access to life-saving treatment for high risk patients

Arrhythmia Alliance is calling on NHS England to reconsider its ‘Commissioning through Evaluation’ (CtE) process, which has left hundreds of patients with AF (Atrial Fibrillation) at serious risk of suffering a debilitating or life-threatening AF-related stroke.

28 Jul 2017

Two-thirds of UK patients wait between one and two weeks for GP appointment, Push Doctor study reveals

Today, Europe’s largest digital health provider Push Doctor, reveals the biggest irritations for Brits when it comes to visiting the doctor. According to the research, late running appointments and impatient reception staff are just two reasons patients avoid the traditional GP surgeries of the past for as long as possible.

28 Jul 2017

Research: Many UK parents unaware about detrimental effects of spouted baby food on child’s development

Watch our video featuring health care experts giving their top tips and professional advice on how to marry the best convenience food with your baby’s developmental needs.

28 Jul 2017

Two de-identification methods reduce risk of re-identification of patients

Two de-identification methods, k-anonymization and adding a "fuzzy factor," significantly reduced the risk of re-identification of patients in a dataset of 5 million patient records from a large cervical cancer screening program in Norway.

28 Jul 2017

Back to Basics: Chiropractors provide safe, non-drug approach to pain relief

The American Chiropractic Association and chiropractors nationwide will observe National Chiropractic Health Month this October by sharing information on back pain prevention and the value of a conservative approach to treatment with the theme "Back to Basics."

27 Jul 2017

Patients with postoperative delirium more likely to suffer dementia

Delirium is common in elderly hospitalized patients, affecting an estimated 14 - 56% of patients. It frequently manifests as a sudden change in behavior, with patients suffering acute confusion, inattention, disorganized thinking and fluctuating mental status.

27 Jul 2017

Study: Deceased donor kidneys get declined many times before being accepted for transplantation

A new study indicates that deceased donor kidneys are typically offered and declined many times before being accepted for transplantation.

27 Jul 2017

Fortune names Quest Diagnostics as one of ‘World's Most Admired Companies’ for 2017

Quest Diagnostics, the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, today announced that it has been named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" for 2017 by Fortune.

27 Jul 2017

Researchers explore ability of Florida mosquitoes to transmit chikungunya virus

University of Florida scientists are starting to better understand the ability of two Florida mosquito species to transmit two strains of chikungunya virus that have caused outbreaks of human disease around the world.

27 Jul 2017

Roche receives FDA clearance for new high-volume testing immunoassay solution

Roche announced today that its new, dedicated high-volume testing immunoassay solution for the cobas 8000 modular analyzer series, the cobas e 801 module, has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

27 Jul 2017

ACP opposes President Trump's ban on transgender people in military

The American College of Physicians strongly opposes President Trump's decision to ban transgender individuals from military service.

27 Jul 2017

Adults with poor sleep patterns more likely to be overweight and obese, study finds

Adults in the UK who have poor sleep patterns are more likely to be overweight and obese and have poorer metabolic health, according to a new study.

27 Jul 2017

New carbon nanotube-reinforced filters remove heavy metal toxins from water

A newly developed filter, which removes more than 99 percent of heavy metal toxins from water, shows potential for water remediation in developing nations around the world.

27 Jul 2017

Mothers treated for opioid use disorder show improvement in parenting skills with mindfulness-based program

Researchers at Jefferson's Maternal Addiction Treatment Education & Research (MATER) program found significant improvement in the quality of parenting among mothers who participated in a trauma-informed, mindfulness-based parenting intervention while also in medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.

27 Jul 2017

Dealing with nail fungus: Board-certified dermatologist can evaluate, recommend treatment

Nail fungus can be distressing for patients, especially during the summer sandal season when feet are exposed.

27 Jul 2017

States have tried versions of ‘skinny repeal.’ It didn’t go well.

Betting that thin is in — and might be the only way forward — Senate Republicans are eyeing a "skinny repeal" that rolls back an unpopular portion of the federal health law. But experts warn that the idea has been tried before, and with little success.

27 Jul 2017

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Indefinite NHS England 'evaluation process' denies access to life-saving treatment for high risk patients

Two-thirds of UK patients wait between one and two weeks for GP appointment, Push Doctor study reveals

Research: Many UK parents unaware about detrimental effects of spouted baby food on child’s development

Two de-identification methods reduce risk of re-identification of patients

Back to Basics: Chiropractors provide safe, non-drug approach to pain relief

Patients with postoperative delirium more likely to suffer dementia

Study: Deceased donor kidneys get declined many times before being accepted for transplantation

Fortune names Quest Diagnostics as one of ‘World's Most Admired Companies’ for 2017

Researchers explore ability of Florida mosquitoes to transmit chikungunya virus

Roche receives FDA clearance for new high-volume testing immunoassay solution

ACP opposes President Trump's ban on transgender people in military

Adults with poor sleep patterns more likely to be overweight and obese, study finds

New carbon nanotube-reinforced filters remove heavy metal toxins from water

Mothers treated for opioid use disorder show improvement in parenting skills with mindfulness-based program

Dealing with nail fungus: Board-certified dermatologist can evaluate, recommend treatment

States have tried versions of ‘skinny repeal.’ It didn’t go well.

ACA helped reduce socioeconomic gaps in health care access, report shows

Medicaid proves a lifeline for clients of crisis pregnancy centers

E-cigarette use may influence subsequent cigarette experimentation in never smokers

Nurses needed across Northamptonshire

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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