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TempTraq can detect rise in body temperature earlier than current SOC method, study shows

A University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center study shows TempTraq, a patented, wearable, Bluetooth continuous temperature monitor in the form of a soft, comfortable patch, can detect a rise in body temperature up to 180 minutes earlier, in a majority of patient cases, than the current standard-of-care method.

14 Jun 2017

Researchers discover new, effective DDT crystal

A team of scientists has discovered a new crystal form of DDT that is more effective against insects than the existing one.

13 Jun 2017

Opioid abuse and dependence diagnoses found among all age group in urban, rural settings

In rural areas around the country, in the period 2007 to 2016, private insurance claim lines with opioid abuse and dependence diagnoses were found in every age group from 13- 18 years to over 80 years, and in urban areas, in every age group from 13-18 years to 71-80 years.

13 Jun 2017

Pediatric dermatologist offers few tips to protect infants from the sun

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and it only takes one blistering sunburn during childhood or adolescence to nearly double a person's chance of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, later in life.

13 Jun 2017

Genetic testing getting better at identifying testicular cancer risk

Testing for a new group of genes associated with testicular cancer has improved the ability to identify men at greatest risk of the disease, say researchers. Scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, found that by testing for 19 new genetic factors in addition to the 25 risk genes already known, they could identify the 1% of men at highest risk.

13 Jun 2017

Out of work and looking for insurance: COBRA may be the best bet for now

This week, I answered questions from three readers who are anxious about what the House-passed health reform bill might mean for them.

13 Jun 2017

New biosensor technology could be used in wearable devices to monitor health

Imagine wearing a device that continuously analyzes your sweat or blood for different types of biomarkers, such as proteins that show you may have breast cancer or lung cancer.

13 Jun 2017

Concurrent use of alcohol and marijuana among drivers increases risk of fatal crashes

Use of marijuana in combination with alcohol by drivers is especially dangerous, according to a latest study conducted at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health.

13 Jun 2017

Roche to showcase new solutions for lab innovation at EuroMedLab

Roche announced today that it will be showcasing new solutions for lab innovation and leadership at the 22nd IFCC–EFLM European Congress of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicines in Athens, Greece, 11–15 June.

From Roche Sequencing and Life Science 13 Jun 2017

Study provides detailed information on crash risk of adolescents with ADHD

Adolescent drivers with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a 36 percent higher crash risk than other newly licensed teens.

12 Jun 2017

PATH study finds that e-cigarettes cause less nicotine dependence than traditional cigarettes

People who regularly use electronic cigarettes are less dependent on their product than those who regularly use traditional cigarettes, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

12 Jun 2017

Exposure to carcinogenic compounds can come with inhalation of vaporized cannabis oil, study shows

New research shows that the agents commonly mixed with cannabis oil for vaping can also produce cancer-causing compounds when heated.

12 Jun 2017

Suspected cholera cases in Yemen is now more than 100,000

The number of suspected cholera cases in Yemen has reached 101,820 and killed 798 people since 27th April, says the World Health Organization (WHO).

12 Jun 2017

Irregular patterns of sleep and wakefulness linked to lower grades among college students

Previous research has analyzed variations in sleep patterns including number of hours slept, quality of sleep, and sleep-wake times, and found an association with cognitive impairments, health and performance; however, few studies have considered or accurately quantified the effects of regular sleep patterns.

12 Jun 2017

Medical responses to opioid addiction vary by state, analysis finds

Location, location, location. That mantra may apply even when it comes to how opioid addiction is treated.

12 Jun 2017

Vegetarian diets found to be most effective for weight loss

Dieters who go vegetarian not only lose weight more effectively than those on conventional low-calorie diets but also improve their metabolism by reducing muscle fat, a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition has found.

12 Jun 2017

Could artificial intelligence create virtual GPs?

The vision for the partnership is to incorporate artificial intelligence into online GP consultations by providing accessible information that is certified and verified by Health Commissions so that we reduce the demand for GP services. The underlying aim or objective is to shape demand for healthcare services.

12 Jun 2017