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New framework released to support person-centered approaches for health, social care

Skills for Health, Health Education England, and Skills for Care have announced a new Framework to support person-centered approaches for the health and social care workforce.

27 Jul 2017

Study examines timing of mechanical thrombectomy, call burden on physicians at stroke centers

Stroke centers average mechanical thrombectomies once every five days with nearly 60 percent of the procedures occurring during non-work hours, according to a new study presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's 14th Annual Meeting.

26 Jul 2017

ECDC highlights need to scale-up efforts for eliminating viral hepatitis in Europe

An estimated 4.7 million Europeans are living with chronic hepatitis B and almost 4 million (3.9) with chronic hepatitis C infection.

26 Jul 2017

UGA researcher develops clinical decision rule to accurately detect acute bacterial rhinosinusitis

Sinus infections are one of the most common reasons patients walk out of the doctor's office with an antibiotic prescription in hand. The problem is that bacteria causes only about one-third of sinus infections, which means most patients are inappropriately receiving antibiotics.

26 Jul 2017

High quality diet during mid-to-late adulthood may prevent adverse metabolic consequences

A new study in Obesity investigated the impact of diet quality in mid-to-late-adulthood on visceral and liver fat not solely relying on Body Mass Index.

26 Jul 2017

Study finds sevenfold rise in prescription opioid use among fatally injured drivers

The percentage of fatally injured drivers who tested positive for prescription opioids rose sevenfold from 1 percent in 1995 to over 7 percent in 2015, according to a new study at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. The findings appear online in the American Journal of Public Health.

26 Jul 2017

Emergence of diabetes could be monitored using our Google searches

The emergence of Type 2 Diabetes could be more effectively monitored using our Google searches - helping public health officials keep track of the disease and halt its spread - according to research by the University of Warwick.

26 Jul 2017

Genetic test to predict IBD severity in children

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic relapsing inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract with abdominal pain and diarrhea being the most common symptoms. It can be challenging to diagnose as gastrointestinal complaints mimicking IBD are common.

26 Jul 2017

Siemens Healthineers- Siemens unveils new brand name for healthcare business

Today Siemens Healthcare unveiled its new brand name Siemens Healthineers. The new brand underlines Siemens Healthcare’s pioneering spirit and its engineering expertise in the healthcare industry.

From Siemens Healthineers Point of Care Diagnostics 26 Jul 2017

Siemens Healthineers collaborates with Relaymed to extend cloud-based connectivity offerings for POC instruments

Siemens Healthineers announced today its strategic alliance with Relaymed to bring customers secure, cloud-based connectivity for Siemens DCA Vantage Analyzer and CLINITEK Status point-of-care instruments.

From Siemens Healthineers Point of Care Diagnostics 26 Jul 2017

Rural Californians want price relief from GOP health bill, but unlikely to get it

Aaron Albaugh peered out from under the brim of his cowboy hat, surveying the acres of hayfields in front of him. The fourth-generation rancher has raised about 450 cattle this year, in this remote corner of Lassen County, Calif.

26 Jul 2017

Siemens Healthineers expands informatics capabilities for point-of-care testing with acquisition of Conworx Technology

Siemens Healthineers announced today the company is expanding its informatics capabilities for point-of-care testing with the acquisition of Conworx Technology GmbH, the Berlin-based developer of point-of-care device interfaces and data management solutions.

From Siemens Healthineers Point of Care Diagnostics 26 Jul 2017

Siemens Healthineers enters into definitive agreement to acquire Epocal from Alere

Siemens Healthineers has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Epocal Inc., a subsidiary of Alere Inc. Epocal Inc. develops and provides point-of-care blood diagnostic systems for healthcare enterprises, including the epoc Blood Analysis System, a handheld, wireless testing solution.

From Siemens Healthineers Point of Care Diagnostics 26 Jul 2017

Researchers find uncertainty in accuracy of blood pressure measurements

A comprehensive analysis of blood pressure data from the 1950s to the present day has highlighted the need for improvement in the accuracy of blood pressure measuring.

26 Jul 2017

Dermatologists find increasing incidence of reaction to black henna tattoos

Dermatologists agree that incidences of black henna reactions are on the rise. Out of the 288 dermatologists who took part in the recent Skin Health Alliance 2017 Dermatologist Survey, 72% thought the incidence of patients with a reaction to black henna temporary tattoos is increasing year on year.

26 Jul 2017

People who undergo CT lung cancer screening more likely to stop smoking

Smokers who undergo a CT scan of their lungs are more likely to quit than those who don’t, concludes a trial led by Cardiff University.

26 Jul 2017

Researchers develop online tool to predict survival of cancer patients

Researchers from the University of Leicester have developed an online tool which presents a variety of measures that quantify the survival of patients with cancer from different perspectives.

26 Jul 2017

Researchers find cost-effective 'germ trap' solution for medical facilities

When an infectious airborne illness strikes, some hospitals use negative pressure rooms to isolate and treat patients. These rooms use ventilation controls to keep germ-filled air contained rather than letting it circulate throughout the hospital. But, in the event of an epidemic, these rooms can quickly fill up.

26 Jul 2017

Endocrine Society invites applications for inaugural John D. Baxter Prize

Scientists and healthcare providers who have demonstrated innovation and entrepreneurship by leveraging endocrine research to improve patient care can now apply for the inaugural John D. Baxter Prize for Entrepreneurship, the Endocrine Society announced today.

25 Jul 2017

Risk Analysis publishes special issue focused on global measles and rubella eradication

Despite goals in every World Health Organization region to eliminate measles by 2020, measles and rubella continue to cause relatively high levels of morbidity and mortality.

25 Jul 2017

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New framework released to support person-centered approaches for health, social care

Study examines timing of mechanical thrombectomy, call burden on physicians at stroke centers

ECDC highlights need to scale-up efforts for eliminating viral hepatitis in Europe

UGA researcher develops clinical decision rule to accurately detect acute bacterial rhinosinusitis

High quality diet during mid-to-late adulthood may prevent adverse metabolic consequences

Study finds sevenfold rise in prescription opioid use among fatally injured drivers

Emergence of diabetes could be monitored using our Google searches

Genetic test to predict IBD severity in children

Siemens Healthineers- Siemens unveils new brand name for healthcare business

Siemens Healthineers collaborates with Relaymed to extend cloud-based connectivity offerings for POC instruments

Rural Californians want price relief from GOP health bill, but unlikely to get it

Siemens Healthineers expands informatics capabilities for point-of-care testing with acquisition of Conworx Technology

Siemens Healthineers enters into definitive agreement to acquire Epocal from Alere

Researchers find uncertainty in accuracy of blood pressure measurements

Dermatologists find increasing incidence of reaction to black henna tattoos

People who undergo CT lung cancer screening more likely to stop smoking

Researchers develop online tool to predict survival of cancer patients

Researchers find cost-effective 'germ trap' solution for medical facilities

Endocrine Society invites applications for inaugural John D. Baxter Prize

Risk Analysis publishes special issue focused on global measles and rubella eradication

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