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GPs’ advice on secondary prevention medications disregarded by some stroke survivors, study finds

Some stroke survivors say they are disregarding general practitioners' advice on secondary prevention medications, such as statins, with some patients stopping their medication completely, according to a study of an online stroke forum led by Queen Mary University of London.

10 Apr 2017

BMJ Innovations releases first collaborative definition of patient centricity co-created by AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca today announced that BMJ Innovations has published the first collaborative definition of patient centricity for the pharmaceutical industry.

10 Apr 2017

EESC invites supporters, opponents to debate European Citizens' initiative on glyphosate ban

On 5 April, the European Economic and Social Committee's NAT section invited supporters and opponents of the European Citizens' Initiative calling for a ban on glyphosate to debate in its premises.

10 Apr 2017

UC Davis professor awarded Mellon Foundation Fellowship to study environmental hazards

Liza Grandia, associate professor of Native American studies at the University of California, Davis, has received a $270,000 Mellon Foundation New Directions Fellowship.

7 Apr 2017

Intermountain Healthcare joins NPA’s QOD to improve quality of care

Intermountain Healthcare recently signed on as NeuroPoint Alliance's first health system. Intermountain is participating in all of the current Quality Outcomes Databases: Lumbar, Deformity, Cervical and Neurovascular and are awaiting the fifth QOD registry, Tumor, which NPA plans to have on line in 2018.

7 Apr 2017

Special issue highlights how increased pulse consumption could address nutrition issues

A special issue of Annals published by the New York Academy of Sciences, stresses how increased pulse consumption could address nutrition issues related to the health of the overall human population, as well as the planet.

7 Apr 2017

Safety tips to prevent food poisoning from eggs

The egg has been regarded as a symbol of new life and has been associated with springtime celebrations, such as Easter and Passover, for many centuries. But, even during festive occasions, eggs can cause food poisoning

7 Apr 2017

JAPhA articles highlight role of pharmacists in controlling opioid crisis

Pharmacists often face serious challenges when trying to balance the needs of patients with chronic pain and preventing prescription drug misuse, abuse, and overdose.

7 Apr 2017

Pitt develops new motorized wheelchair that runs on compressed air

A new waterproof motorized wheelchair that runs entirely on compressed air was unveiled today at Morgan's Wonderland, a 25-acre theme park in San Antonio, Texas.

7 Apr 2017

Queen's and AWARE announce new online support service for adults with depression

Queen's University Belfast and AWARE, the national depression charity for Northern Ireland, announce a new online support service for adults with depression to mark World Health Day (Friday 7 April).

7 Apr 2017

The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano achieves major milestone with 1,000th robotic surgery

Surgeons on the medical staff at The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano* achieved a major milestone when they performed that hospital's 1,000th robotic surgery March 31, nearly six years after initiating the program in November 2011.

7 Apr 2017

Two in every five people in the US carry Human Papilloma Virus

Latest estimates of the prevalence of the human papilloma virus (HPV) in the US were published this month. Among the adult population, genital HPV was identified in 45% of men and 40% of women. The prevalence of oral HPV was 11.5% among men and 3.3% among women.

7 Apr 2017

Researchers study benefits of vitamin B12 in Marmite

New study shows that Marmite may boost brain power and could even help fight off dementia.

From BetterYou Ltd 7 Apr 2017

New research initiative aims at reducing HIV infection and transmission among vulnerable youth

The University of Chicago Medicine's Center for Interdisciplinary Inquiry and Innovation in Sexual and Reproductive Health has launched a research initiative aimed at reducing HIV infection and transmission among vulnerable youth of color, including young men who have sex with men and young transgender women.

6 Apr 2017

Study finds occurrences of large personal data breaches in hospitals

Lying in a hospital bed, the last thing you should have to worry about is a personal data breach. Yet recent research co-authored by a Michigan State University business scholar found nearly 1,800 occurrences of large data breaches in patient information over a seven-year period.

6 Apr 2017

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GPs’ advice on secondary prevention medications disregarded by some stroke survivors, study finds

BMJ Innovations releases first collaborative definition of patient centricity co-created by AstraZeneca

EESC invites supporters, opponents to debate European Citizens' initiative on glyphosate ban

UC Davis professor awarded Mellon Foundation Fellowship to study environmental hazards

Intermountain Healthcare joins NPA’s QOD to improve quality of care

Special issue highlights how increased pulse consumption could address nutrition issues

Safety tips to prevent food poisoning from eggs

JAPhA articles highlight role of pharmacists in controlling opioid crisis

Pitt develops new motorized wheelchair that runs on compressed air

Queen's and AWARE announce new online support service for adults with depression

The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano achieves major milestone with 1,000th robotic surgery

Two in every five people in the US carry Human Papilloma Virus

Researchers study benefits of vitamin B12 in Marmite

New research initiative aims at reducing HIV infection and transmission among vulnerable youth

Study finds occurrences of large personal data breaches in hospitals

Areas of attitude convergence offer opportunities for health promotion in restaurants, study suggests

Endocrine Society’s new Scientific Statement offers guidance to spot hormonal causes of hypertension

Comprehensive hospital standards released for improving quality of geriatric surgical care

Study shows the aging brain has trouble generating brain waves required for deep sleep

Health officials increase prevention efforts to address serious threats of Zika virus

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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