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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

Pharmacy group ASHP opposes proposed cuts to Medicare payment rates for drugs

Proposed cuts to the Medicare payment rates for drugs that hospitals acquire under the 340B Drug Pricing Program, if enacted, could have devastating consequences for the low-income and uninsured patients that receive care from the nation's safety net hospitals, according to ASHP.

25 Jul 2017

Who knew Senate health bill debate could be so complicated?

So the Senate has voted to start debate on a bill to replace the Affordable Care Act. Now what? Well, it gets wonky.

25 Jul 2017

ACC launches educational forums to address growing burden of valvular heart disease in China

The American College of Cardiology, working with prominent hospitals in central and eastern China, is launching a series of educational forums for physicians on valvular heart disease prevention, diagnosis and management.

25 Jul 2017

Yoga benefits veterans with chronic low back pain, study shows

In a study including 150 military veterans with chronic low back pain, researcher Dr. Erik J. Groessl and his team from the VA San Diego Healthcare System found that veterans who completed a 12-week yoga program had better scores on a disability questionnaire, improved pain intensity scores, and a decline in opioid use.

25 Jul 2017

Mediterranean, MIND-style diets linked to improved cognitive function in older people

Eating foods included in two healthy diets--the Mediterranean or the MIND diet--is linked to a lower risk for memory difficulties in older adults, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

25 Jul 2017

Important things that women need to know about heart disease

Did you know that heart disease impacts men and women differently? Research has shown that gender differences exist not only in the way disease affects the heart, but also in the symptoms and the way it is diagnosed.

25 Jul 2017

New report identifies lack of knowledge about heart disease in prison populations

The incarcerated population -- both those currently in prison and those who have been released -- are more susceptible to heart disease than the rest of the country's population. And what we know about the factors that play into this is extremely limited, according to researchers.

25 Jul 2017

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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

Pharmacy group ASHP opposes proposed cuts to Medicare payment rates for drugs

Who knew Senate health bill debate could be so complicated?

ACC launches educational forums to address growing burden of valvular heart disease in China

Yoga benefits veterans with chronic low back pain, study shows

Mediterranean, MIND-style diets linked to improved cognitive function in older people

Important things that women need to know about heart disease

New report identifies lack of knowledge about heart disease in prison populations

Multimodal cognitive training enhances learning for specific skills, study shows

Mind-body therapies significantly reduce acute pain experienced by hospital patients

Educational videos delivered by text help reduce risk of sudden unexpected infant death

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

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

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