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Global tobacco control treaty has led to reduction in smoking rates, study finds

The global tobacco control treaty has increased the adoption of tobacco reduction measures around the world, which has led to a 2.5% reduction in global smoking rates, according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health.

23 Mar 2017

Transvenous lead extraction in low volume centre linked to doubled risk of death

Cardiac lead extraction is safer in high volume centres, according to the largest study of contemporary practice in Europe published today in European Heart Journal. Extraction in a low volume centre was associated with a doubled risk of death while in hospital.

23 Mar 2017

USDA announces $11 million funding for research projects that mitigate antimicrobial resistance

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture today announced $11 million in available funding for projects that mitigate antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a growing public health issue that affects more than 2 million people annually.

23 Mar 2017

AMP releases new guidelines for validation of NGS-based oncology panels

The Association for Molecular Pathology, the premier global, non-profit molecular diagnostics professional society, today published consensus recommendations to help clinical laboratory professionals achieve high-quality sequencing results and deliver better care for cancer patients.

22 Mar 2017

ACA adopts clinical practice guidelines for treatment of low back pain

The American Chiropractic Association, during its annual House of Delegates meeting March 17, approved a resolution to adopt clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of low back pain from the American College of Physicians and the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters (CCGPP).

22 Mar 2017

End-of-life terminologies and prior experience matter to surrogate decision makers

Many people do not prepare advanced directives for their end-of-life medical care, so family members must make treatment decisions on their behalf.

22 Mar 2017

Endocrine Society releases new guideline to help diagnose and treat hypothalamic amenorrhea

Female athletes and women who have eating disorders are prone to developing a condition called hypothalamic amenorrhea that causes them to stop menstruating. The Endocrine Society today issued a Clinical Practice Guideline advising healthcare providers on ways to diagnose and treat this condition.

22 Mar 2017

New guidelines to assess older people who have fallen found to be safe and cost-effective

Guidelines to help paramedics make the right decision for older people who have fallen are safe, cost-effective and help reduce further 999 calls, according to new research led by a team at Swansea University Medical School.

22 Mar 2017

Educational module can effectively train large workforce in hemorrhage control techniques

A medical team has developed a way to effectively provide a large group of people with basic knowledge and skills to locate and use bleeding control equipment to stop life-threatening bleeding in severely injured people.

22 Mar 2017

Poor smell linked to higher risk of early mortality

In a study of adults aged 40 to 90 years who were followed for 10 years, poor smell was linked with an increased risk of dying.

22 Mar 2017

National Joint Registry study finds disparities in hip or knee joint replacements for ethnic minorities

Researchers have found that the number of both hip and knee replacement operations for Black and Asian ethnic minorities are lower than expected when compared to Whites.

22 Mar 2017

New recommendations aim to guide doctors and patients about testing, treatment options

Surgical options for people with medical conditions including obesity, and the risks of operating on the elderly, feature among 10 new recommendations released today under the Choosing Wisely Australia initiative.

22 Mar 2017

Pioneering iPad case that protects medical practitioners, patients from HCAI risk may soon be available in Texas

A pioneering iPad case that enables clinical staff and surgeons to use iPads in sterile environments will soon be available in Texas.

22 Mar 2017

MindMetre research note highlights exposure of oncology nurses to harmful effects of cytotoxic drugs

Independent research organisation MindMetre, which regularly addresses patient and healthcare worker safety across Europe, has examined evidence from qualitative interviews, clinical research and case studies that harm is being sustained by chemotherapy nurses in UK NHS Trusts as a result of exposure to hazardous cytotoxic drugs.

22 Mar 2017

Sphere Medical introduces new functionality to Proxima platform for efficient critical care patient monitoring

Sphere Medical, an innovative company in critical care monitoring and diagnostics equipment, announces the introduction of new functionality to its Proxima™ bedside blood gas, electrolyte and metabolite analyser.

22 Mar 2017

Day of the week has no effect on survival chances of people undergoing emergency surgery, study finds

Day of the week did not affect the survival chances of people undergoing emergency surgery, research has found.

22 Mar 2017

FARE announces recipients of 2017 Investigator in Food Allergy Awards

Food Allergy Research & Education, the world's largest private source of funding for food allergy research, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 FARE Investigator in Food Allergy Awards after an extraordinarily competitive review process, with more than two dozen researchers submitting high-quality proposals.

22 Mar 2017

New study highlights urgent need for tailored sexual health campaigns to help young female tourists

With both tourism and casual "hookup" sex on the rise among college-age adults, there's an urgent need for gender-sensitive and age-appropriate sexual health campaigns that are tailored to young women's motivations for taking sexual risks while traveling, a new study suggests.

22 Mar 2017

ARVO urges Congress to reject budget proposal that seeks to cut NIH funding

The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology urges Congressional leaders to reject the U.S. administration's recent FY18 budget proposal, which seeks to drastically cut National Institute of Health funding by nearly $6 billion, or 20%.

22 Mar 2017

Study examines drinking behaviors, alcohol-related consequences among transgender college students

Although college can be demanding for young adults, it may be particularly so for transgender students struggling with identity-formation and other emotional, social, and developmental challenges

22 Mar 2017

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Global tobacco control treaty has led to reduction in smoking rates, study finds

Transvenous lead extraction in low volume centre linked to doubled risk of death

USDA announces $11 million funding for research projects that mitigate antimicrobial resistance

AMP releases new guidelines for validation of NGS-based oncology panels

ACA adopts clinical practice guidelines for treatment of low back pain

End-of-life terminologies and prior experience matter to surrogate decision makers

Endocrine Society releases new guideline to help diagnose and treat hypothalamic amenorrhea

New guidelines to assess older people who have fallen found to be safe and cost-effective

Educational module can effectively train large workforce in hemorrhage control techniques

Poor smell linked to higher risk of early mortality

National Joint Registry study finds disparities in hip or knee joint replacements for ethnic minorities

New recommendations aim to guide doctors and patients about testing, treatment options

Pioneering iPad case that protects medical practitioners, patients from HCAI risk may soon be available in Texas

MindMetre research note highlights exposure of oncology nurses to harmful effects of cytotoxic drugs

Sphere Medical introduces new functionality to Proxima platform for efficient critical care patient monitoring

Day of the week has no effect on survival chances of people undergoing emergency surgery, study finds

FARE announces recipients of 2017 Investigator in Food Allergy Awards

New study highlights urgent need for tailored sexual health campaigns to help young female tourists

ARVO urges Congress to reject budget proposal that seeks to cut NIH funding

Study examines drinking behaviors, alcohol-related consequences among transgender college students

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Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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