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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

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

The Affordable Care Act has helped to close the gap in health care access between residents of poor and higher-income households, a new report by Boston University School of Public Health researchers shows.

27 Jul 2017

Medicaid proves a lifeline for clients of crisis pregnancy centers

When Taylor Merendo moved to Bloomington, Ind., nearly two years ago, fleeing an abusive marriage, she needed help.

27 Jul 2017

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

Young people who have tried an e-cigarette may be more likely to go on to smoke cigarettes compared with those who have not, a study led by University of Stirling researchers has suggested.

27 Jul 2017

Nurses needed across Northamptonshire

Since 2010, the number of NHS mental health nurses in England has dropped by 15%. The nursing shortage is partly caused by an ageing workforce that is not being replaced quickly enough. In 2013, more than 32% of mental health nurses were over 50.

27 Jul 2017

How to get long-term care at home without busting the bank

The vast majority of older adults receive long-term care at home, not in nursing homes. But few people plan for this expense.

27 Jul 2017

Study examines link between RCT efficacy and real-world effectiveness of cancer therapies

Value in Health, the official journal of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR), announced today the publication of new research examining the relationship between the efficacy of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and real-world effectiveness for oncology treatments.

27 Jul 2017

Soldiers’ individual risk for suicide linked to previous attempts in army unit

Does a previous suicide attempt in a soldier's unit increase the risk of additional suicide attempts? According to a study, "Risk of Suicide Attempt Associated with Previous Attempts in One's Army Unit," published July 26, 2017 in JAMA Psychiatry, the answer is yes.

27 Jul 2017

Inappropriate medication use linked to increased hospitalization risk in elderly people

Potentially inappropriate medication use was linked with a 16% increased risk of hospitalization in a population-based study of elderly individuals.

27 Jul 2017

Proscia to showcase digital pathology software, image analysis capabilities at 2017 MedCity CONVERGE

Proscia Inc., a software solutions provider for digital pathology, announced today its CEO David West Jr. will be a featured panelist at 2017 MedCity CONVERGE.

27 Jul 2017

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

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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

How to get long-term care at home without busting the bank

Study examines link between RCT efficacy and real-world effectiveness of cancer therapies

Soldiers’ individual risk for suicide linked to previous attempts in army unit

Inappropriate medication use linked to increased hospitalization risk in elderly people

Proscia to showcase digital pathology software, image analysis capabilities at 2017 MedCity CONVERGE

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

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

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