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ASCO issues first clinical practice guideline on HPV vaccination for cervical cancer prevention

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) today issued a clinical practice guideline on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for the prevention of cervical cancer.

17 Mar 2017

Supported self-management helps people with asthma control illness, say researchers

People with asthma should be given tailored support to help them manage their condition, experts say. Helping people with asthma take control of their own illness reduces symptoms, improves quality of life, reduces emergency use of health services and even prevents deaths, research has shown.

17 Mar 2017

Moderate exercise may benefit patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

As one of the most common causes of sudden cardiac death in young people, a diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can push patients into sedentary lifestyles.

17 Mar 2017

Why don’t patients always discuss hyperglycemia with their doctor?

Hyperglycemia occurs when a patient has higher than normal blood sugar levels. If the levels are very high, consistently 13-14 or above, the patient will start to feel tired, thirsty and feel the urge to go to the toilet frequently to pass urine (micturition).

17 Mar 2017

The Government of Somalia launches first oral cholera vaccination campaign

The Government of Somalia has launched an oral cholera vaccination (OCV) campaign today with the support of WHO, targeting over 450 000 people in 7 high-risk areas around the country.

17 Mar 2017

Vitamin B12 supplementation could offer protection against impacts of air pollution

New research has recommended that those living in heavily polluted cities such as London, could benefit by supplementing B vitamins.

From BetterYou Ltd 17 Mar 2017

Australian researchers use new technique to provide estimate of dementia rates among older women

At least a quarter of Australian women over 70 will develop dementia according to University of Queensland researchers.

17 Mar 2017

AACI expresses opposition to President Trump's proposed cuts to NIH funding for FY 2018

The Association of American Cancer Institutes expresses opposition to President Donald Trump's proposed "skinny budget" for Fiscal Year 2018.

17 Mar 2017

New article outlines ways to help rural children with mental, behavioral and developmental disorders

In the latest of a series of reports on child mental health, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention documents that rural children from small communities have more mental, behavioral and developmental disorders than those living in cities and suburbs.

17 Mar 2017

Study finds many college football athletes at risk for muscle injuries due to low vitamin D levels

More than half of college football athletes participating in the NFL Combine had inadequate levels of vitamin D, and this left them more susceptible to muscle injuries, according to a study at Hospital for Special Surgery.

16 Mar 2017

Pharmacists with expanded role in patient oversight reduce hospital readmission rates, study shows

Pharmacists given an expanded role in patient oversight can reduce the likelihood of high-risk patients returning to the hospital, according to a new study that underscores a potential cost-saving solution for a growing physician shortage.

16 Mar 2017

Drug or alcohol problems among veterans may increase risk of suicide, study finds

Veterans who have drug or alcohol problems are more than twice as likely to die by suicide as their comrades, a new study finds. And women veterans with substance use disorders have an even higher rate of suicide -- more than five times that of their peers, the research shows.

16 Mar 2017

Adolescents who prefer casual sex more often involved in sexual harassment, study finds

Adolescents who sexually harass others have had casual sex more often than those who do not harass others. They also fantasize more about casual sex and find it more acceptable to have sex without any commitment or emotional closeness.

16 Mar 2017

DeepMind case ought to be ‘cautionary tale’ for health care institutions seeking help from tech companies

Researchers studying a deal in which Google's artificial intelligence subsidiary, DeepMind, acquired access to millions of sensitive NHS patient records have warned that more must be done to regulate data transfers from public bodies to private firms.

16 Mar 2017

Positive change in sleep linked to better physical and mental wellbeing, study shows

Improving your sleep quality is as beneficial to health and happiness as winning the lottery, according to research by the University of Warwick.

16 Mar 2017

Clinical trials – how can patients get the most benefit out of them?

Putting patients at the centre of clinical trial research is perhaps something that goes without saying. At the Clinical Innovation and Partnering World congress in London last week, this was much discussed, along with the need to increase efforts into engaging patients to take part in clinical trials, and the fact that patients are sometimes suspicious of research because it is not explained enough and patient engagement is poor.

16 Mar 2017

Study: ‘No-fat’ or ‘no-sugar’ label on packaging rarely reflect actual nutritional quality of food

Terms such as no-fat or no-sugar, low-fat or reduced-salt on food packaging may give consumers a sense of confidence before they purchase, but these claims rarely reflect the actual nutritional quality of the food, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

16 Mar 2017

Smoking cessation program prior to hip or knee replacement provides better surgical outcomes

Smokers who needed a hip or knee replacement experienced better surgical outcomes and fewer adverse events including hospital readmissions, surgical site infections and blood clots if they were enrolled in a smoking cessation program prior to surgery, according to preliminary new research that needs to be confirmed by larger studies.

16 Mar 2017

Regular consumption of tea lowers risk of cognitive impairment in older adults, NUS study finds

A cup of tea a day can keep dementia away, and this is especially so for those who are genetically predisposed to the debilitating disease, according to a recent study led by Assistant Professor Feng Lei from the Department of Psychological Medicine at National University of Singapore's Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

16 Mar 2017

Many employees unaware of workplace health promotion programs, study reveals

Most US employers offer workplace health promotion programs, but many employees aren't aware of these programs, reports a study in the March Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

16 Mar 2017

Healthcare News

ASCO issues first clinical practice guideline on HPV vaccination for cervical cancer prevention

Supported self-management helps people with asthma control illness, say researchers

Moderate exercise may benefit patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Why don’t patients always discuss hyperglycemia with their doctor?

The Government of Somalia launches first oral cholera vaccination campaign

Vitamin B12 supplementation could offer protection against impacts of air pollution

Australian researchers use new technique to provide estimate of dementia rates among older women

AACI expresses opposition to President Trump's proposed cuts to NIH funding for FY 2018

New article outlines ways to help rural children with mental, behavioral and developmental disorders

Study finds many college football athletes at risk for muscle injuries due to low vitamin D levels

Pharmacists with expanded role in patient oversight reduce hospital readmission rates, study shows

Drug or alcohol problems among veterans may increase risk of suicide, study finds

Adolescents who prefer casual sex more often involved in sexual harassment, study finds

DeepMind case ought to be ‘cautionary tale’ for health care institutions seeking help from tech companies

Positive change in sleep linked to better physical and mental wellbeing, study shows

Clinical trials – how can patients get the most benefit out of them?

Study: ‘No-fat’ or ‘no-sugar’ label on packaging rarely reflect actual nutritional quality of food

Smoking cessation program prior to hip or knee replacement provides better surgical outcomes

Regular consumption of tea lowers risk of cognitive impairment in older adults, NUS study finds

Many employees unaware of workplace health promotion programs, study reveals

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