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Study reveals link between tanning dependence and other addictive behaviors

Despite the known dangers of exposure to ultraviolet light, many people continue to sunbathe and use indoor tanning beds with some users exhibiting a dependence to tanning. A new study from the Yale School of Public Health finds that such dependence is also associated with other addictive behaviors.

21 Mar 2017

Easier non-medical vaccine exemption policies linked to greater risk for measles outbreak

States with weaker non-medical exemption policies for vaccinations can reduce the likelihood of a measles outbreak 140 to 190 percent by strengthening them, a new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus shows.

21 Mar 2017

New guide for health professionals features much-needed information for disaster management

A world-first grass-roots guide for doctors, nurses, paramedics and other health professionals will give them a much-needed common language to deal with the growing number of natural and man-made disasters worldwide.

21 Mar 2017

Study finds greater risk of suicide following initial episode of self-harm

New findings suggest that American adults who survive deliberate self-harm are at increased risk of suicide in the first year after such an event, indicating a need to direct clinical interventions in the critical 12 months following such episodes.

21 Mar 2017

Study shows increase in hospital admissions for mental disorders during periods of heatwaves

A mental hospital-based study in Hanoi, Vietnam looked at if there is a relationship between heat exposure and mental health problems.

21 Mar 2017

Shortage of low blood pressure drug for patients with septic shock linked to elevated risk of death

Patients with septic shock admitted to hospitals affected by the 2011 shortage of the drug norepinephrine had a higher risk of in-hospital death, according to a study published online by JAMA.

21 Mar 2017

New study provides insights into strengths and vulnerabilities of couples raising child with ASD

Like all parents, couples who have a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) share the ups and downs of parenting.

21 Mar 2017

Tsimane indigenous South Americans have lowest prevalence of coronary atherosclerosis of any population yet studied

The Tsimane people – a forager-horticulturalist population of the Bolivian Amazon – have the lowest reported levels of vascular ageing for any population, with coronary atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) being five times less common than in the US, according to a study published in The Lancet and being presented at the American College of Cardiology conference.

21 Mar 2017

New survey reveals how people across the globe perceive, prioritize and prepare for sleep

In celebration of World Sleep Day, Royal Philips today released its report, “Unfiltered Sleep: A Global Prioritization Puzzle,” which showcases the results of an international survey conducted online in February by Harris Poll on behalf of Philips.

21 Mar 2017

Oral sprays, topical methods can be easier option to guarantee vitamin and mineral absorption, says expert

Many people don’t realise that how they take their vitamin and mineral supplements is just as important as what they take.

From BetterYou Ltd 21 Mar 2017

New intervention may improve hearing aid wear time among older adults

More than half of older adults have some form of hearing loss, impacting everyday life and significantly affecting their health and safety if left untreated.

20 Mar 2017

ISPOR publishes new guidelines for patient engagement in research

The International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) announced today the publication of suggested guidelines on establishing research partnerships with patients.

20 Mar 2017

Parents more confident in getting same-day phone advice than visiting doctor for sick kids, new poll finds

Parents often want medical advice when their child gets sick but only about half are very confident they can get a same day appointment with their child's provider, a new national poll finds.

20 Mar 2017

Advance care planning often fails to communicate patient's preferences

Too few older adults plan ahead for end-of-life medical decisions. Even when they do identify a loved one to make decisions for them, their preferences are not always communicated or understood, according to a new study led by a Yale researcher.

20 Mar 2017

Study finds low utilization rates of life-saving medications for high-risk PE patients

Pulmonary embolism (PE), a blood clot in the lungs which causes shortness of breath and chest pain, is the third leading cardiovascular cause of death in the United States with more than 100, 000 lives taken each year.

20 Mar 2017

Professional baseball players struggle to return to play after biceps tenodesis, research shows

Professional baseball players struggle to return to a high level of play after biceps tenodesis (BP) surgery, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day in San Diego. The study examined how players with SLAP tears responded to biceps tenodesis.

20 Mar 2017

Outdated medical imaging technology places patients at potential risk for safety

The age of the installed base of medical imaging equipment is continuing to decline dramatically, placing patients at avoidable risk. To draw attention to this deterioration in equipment and the potentially serious consequences, COCIR is launching a new infographic at the 3rd edition of the EuroSafe Imaging presence at the European Congress of Radiology.

20 Mar 2017

Heads Up tackling education program helps reduce concussion rates among high school football athletes

Consistently using a tackling education program appears to help lessen youth football concussion severity and occurrence, say researchers presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day in San Diego, CA.

20 Mar 2017

Study finds 18% increase in HIV treatment success rates

Researchers have been successful in increasing HIV treatment success rates by almost 18 percent.

20 Mar 2017

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals first in the UK to use cutting-edge robotic neurosurgery

SHEFFIELD Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation has become the first NHS hospital in the UK to use a cutting-edge robot using a system similar to a GPS to transform the lives of patients needing complex brain surgery.

20 Mar 2017

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Study reveals link between tanning dependence and other addictive behaviors

Easier non-medical vaccine exemption policies linked to greater risk for measles outbreak

New guide for health professionals features much-needed information for disaster management

Study finds greater risk of suicide following initial episode of self-harm

Study shows increase in hospital admissions for mental disorders during periods of heatwaves

Shortage of low blood pressure drug for patients with septic shock linked to elevated risk of death

New study provides insights into strengths and vulnerabilities of couples raising child with ASD

Tsimane indigenous South Americans have lowest prevalence of coronary atherosclerosis of any population yet studied

New survey reveals how people across the globe perceive, prioritize and prepare for sleep

Oral sprays, topical methods can be easier option to guarantee vitamin and mineral absorption, says expert

New intervention may improve hearing aid wear time among older adults

ISPOR publishes new guidelines for patient engagement in research

Parents more confident in getting same-day phone advice than visiting doctor for sick kids, new poll finds

Advance care planning often fails to communicate patient's preferences

Study finds low utilization rates of life-saving medications for high-risk PE patients

Professional baseball players struggle to return to play after biceps tenodesis, research shows

Outdated medical imaging technology places patients at potential risk for safety

Heads Up tackling education program helps reduce concussion rates among high school football athletes

Study finds 18% increase in HIV treatment success rates

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals first in the UK to use cutting-edge robotic neurosurgery

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