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Health care law would increase hunger and poverty among millions in the U.S.

Bread for the World is alarmed that 23 million people, including 14 million on Medicaid, would lose health insurance coverage under the American Health Care Act passed by the House of Representatives on May 4.

25 May 2017

Summer season offers increased opportunities for parasite infestations, says researcher

Memorial Day weekend – the traditional kick-off to the summer season – offers increased opportunities for parasite infestations, says an Indiana University School of Medicine researcher.

25 May 2017

Aggressive care in final days of life for advanced cancer patients not linked to better outcomes

For patients with advanced cancer, aggressive care -- chemotherapy, mechanical ventilation, acute hospitalizations and intensive care unit admissions -- at the end of life is commonplace.

25 May 2017

Bedfont Scientific offers chance to win new Smokerlyzer for World No Tobacco Day

Bedfont Scientific Ltd.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 25 May 2017

Bedfont's kids club helps maintain a healthy work-life balance for employees

Bedfont, is a small family-run business that specialises in the design and manufacture of breath and gas analysis monitors for medical application.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 25 May 2017

EarlySense introduces new version of integrated patient monitoring and data analytics software platform

EarlySense, the market leader in contact-free continuous monitoring solutions, announced today the latest version of its integrated patient monitoring and data analytics software platform.

25 May 2017

Study highlights rising burden of aging and disability in the coming decade

Urgent need for better disease prevention policies targeting poor diet, smoking, alcohol, high blood pressure and physical inactivity, as well as increased investment in health and social care.

25 May 2017

Study finds wearable fitness trackers accurately measure heart rate but not energy expenditure

According to a study published online in the Journal of Personalized Medicine, fitness activity trackers measure heart rates precisely but not the number of calories burned.

25 May 2017

Study finds similar weight-loss outcomes for patients covered by insurance and out-of-pocket payers

Individuals whose insurance covered the cost of a comprehensive medical weight-loss program had one-year outcomes very similar to those of patients who paid for the treatment out of pocket, according to an observational study conducted at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

25 May 2017

Role of toxicologists in addressing growing epidemic of opioid abuse

On a global level, it is estimated that 20% of adults suffer from pain, and 10% are being newly diagnosed with chronic pain each year.

25 May 2017

Study finds variations among hospitals in transitioning stroke patients from treatment to comfort care

Hospitals vary widely in how often they transition people with strokes from active treatment to comfort or hospice care within 48 hours after they get to the hospital, according to a new study published in the May 24, 2017, online issue of Neurology Clinical Practice, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

25 May 2017

Food photos on social media could be used to educate people about nutrition

Many of our social media feeds are dominated by beautiful, mouth-watering photos of food. These photos inspire some serious food envy but could they also educate and encourage healthier eating?

24 May 2017

EuroPCR 2017 brings together interventional cardiologists to celebrate success and develop innovations

EuroPCR 2017, the official annual meeting of the European Association for Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions, pushed back barriers in bringing together young and established interventional cardiologists to learn from past successes, build understanding and experience of new percutaneous interventional approaches, and develop innovations for the future at this year's course held from 16 to 19 May 2017 at the Palais des Congrès in Paris, France.

24 May 2017

New report reveals how science and knowledge can help manage disasters, save lives

Natural and man-made disasters threaten millions of people every year and cause billions of property damage.

24 May 2017

Yearlong study creates detailed map of microbial colonization in a newly opened hospital

A 12-month study mapping bacterial diversity within a hospital - with a focus on the flow of microbes between patients, staff and surfaces - should help hospitals worldwide better understand how to encourage beneficial microbial interactions and decrease potentially harmful contact.

24 May 2017

SUNY Downstate researchers find three stressful work characteristics increasing in the U.S.

Researchers at SUNY Downstate Medical Center's School of Public Health have determined that two stressful work characteristics, low job control and "job strain" -- that is, high-demand, low-control work -- have been increasing in the U.S. since 2002.

24 May 2017

Frequent recreational cannabis use linked to increased risk of gum disease

Columbia University dental researchers have found that frequent recreational use of cannabis--including marijuana, hashish, and hash oil--increases the risk of gum disease.

24 May 2017

Mindfulness training during childbirth can help cope with labor pain, reduce depression symptoms

Mindfulness may be good for new moms. A study this month from researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of California, San Francisco shows mindfulness training that addresses fear and pain during childbirth can improve women's childbirth experiences and reduce their depression symptoms during pregnancy and the early postpartum period.

24 May 2017

Machine-learning algorithm may help identify hospitalized patients at risk for severe sepsis

A machine-learning algorithm has the capability to identify hospitalized patients at risk for severe sepsis and septic shock using data from electronic health records, according to a study presented at the 2017 American Thoracic Society International Conference.

24 May 2017

Mobile phones can reveal information on radiation exposure

In accidents or terror attacks which are suspected to involve radioactive substances, it can be difficult to determine whether people nearby have been exposed to radiation.

24 May 2017

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Health care law would increase hunger and poverty among millions in the U.S.

Summer season offers increased opportunities for parasite infestations, says researcher

Aggressive care in final days of life for advanced cancer patients not linked to better outcomes

Bedfont Scientific offers chance to win new Smokerlyzer for World No Tobacco Day

Bedfont's kids club helps maintain a healthy work-life balance for employees

EarlySense introduces new version of integrated patient monitoring and data analytics software platform

Study highlights rising burden of aging and disability in the coming decade

Study finds wearable fitness trackers accurately measure heart rate but not energy expenditure

Study finds similar weight-loss outcomes for patients covered by insurance and out-of-pocket payers

Role of toxicologists in addressing growing epidemic of opioid abuse

Study finds variations among hospitals in transitioning stroke patients from treatment to comfort care

Food photos on social media could be used to educate people about nutrition

EuroPCR 2017 brings together interventional cardiologists to celebrate success and develop innovations

New report reveals how science and knowledge can help manage disasters, save lives

Yearlong study creates detailed map of microbial colonization in a newly opened hospital

SUNY Downstate researchers find three stressful work characteristics increasing in the U.S.

Frequent recreational cannabis use linked to increased risk of gum disease

Mindfulness training during childbirth can help cope with labor pain, reduce depression symptoms

Machine-learning algorithm may help identify hospitalized patients at risk for severe sepsis

Mobile phones can reveal information on radiation exposure

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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