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Scientists announce landmark database of lifespan-extending drugs and compounds

Scientists from the Biogerontology Research Foundation (BGRF) and University of Liverpool have announced a landmark database of lifespan-extending drugs and compounds called DrugAge.

14 Mar 2017

Shared decision making leads to better patient outcomes, higher satisfaction rates

Well-informed patients who decide with their orthopaedic surgeon what treatment is best for them have better outcomes and higher patient satisfaction rates, according to new study presented today at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

14 Mar 2017

Patients can recover effectively, safely at home after total joint replacement surgery, study finds

Despite higher costs, many doctors recommend and some patients prefer, recovery at an in-patient rehabilitation facility following total hip (THR) or total knee replacement (TKR) surgery.

14 Mar 2017

Education can empower cancer patients to use palliative care, study shows

People with cancer are more likely to use palliative care once they learn about its benefits, according to a study led by a Tulane University researcher recently published by the American Psychological Association.

14 Mar 2017

ASA encourages patients to take simple steps before surgery for safe outcomes

If surgery is in your future, it's never too early to prepare. Whether you're having an outpatient procedure or a major operation involving a hospital stay, the American Society of Anesthesiologists encourages you to take simple steps to be ready for the big day, starting with talking with your physician anesthesiologist, a vital member of your care team.

14 Mar 2017

Spending more on care does not translate into better outcomes, study shows

Hospitalized patients treated by physicians who order more or more expensive tests and procedures are just as likely to be readmitted or to die as patients treated by doctors who order fewer or less expensive tests, according to research led by Harvard Medical School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

14 Mar 2017

B vitamins may play critical role in reducing epigenetic effects of air pollution

A new study by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health showed that B vitamins may play a critical role in reducing the impact of air pollution on the epigenome, further demonstrating the epigenetic effects of air pollution on health.

14 Mar 2017

Rutgers study explores barriers to obtaining appointment with developmental and behavioral specialists

An estimated one in six children in the United States have development disorders such as autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or cerebral palsy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

14 Mar 2017

Counseling and shared decision-making can enhance understanding of lung cancer screening

Lung cancer screening using a low-dose CT scan can be a lifesaving test for high-risk patients. While it offers clear benefits, incidental findings and radiation exposure mean there are some potential risks associated with yearly screening.

14 Mar 2017

Spencer technique may help prevent shoulder injury in baseball pitchers

The Spencer technique, in which a clinician guides the shoulder joint through its full range of motion (ROM), may prevent injury in baseball pitchers, according to research in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.

14 Mar 2017

Physicians and patients often differ over priorities of pain treatment, research shows

Disagreements between doctors and patients over the priorities of pain treatment are common during primary care office visits, new research from UC Davis Health shows.

13 Mar 2017

Study explores alarming threat of emerging Asian tobacco companies to global health

There are already one billion tobacco smokers worldwide, and this number is likely to rise further with Asian tobacco companies poised to enter the global market, according to SFU health sciences professor Kelley Lee.

13 Mar 2017

UTHealth researchers receive $1.5 million to increase HPV vaccine rates among minority youth

The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas has awarded $1.5 million to researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health for a project designed to increase human papillomavirus vaccine rates among minority youth in medically underserved areas across Houston.

13 Mar 2017

Higher health care spending by physicians not linked to patients' 30-day mortality, readmission rates

Higher health care utilization spending by physicians was not associated with better outcomes for hospitalized Medicare beneficiaries in a new article published online by JAMA Internal Medicine.

13 Mar 2017

Survey finds that most military physicians did not receive any formal training on transgender care

A small survey of military physicians found most did not receive any formal training on transgender care, most had not treated a patient with known gender dysphoria, and most had not received sufficient training to prescribe cross-hormone therapy, according to a new research letter published online by JAMA Internal Medicine.

13 Mar 2017

Researchers create Blueprint for Transparency at FDA to advance development of effective new products

As the new administration considers the future direction of the Food and Drug Administration, a group of leading researchers has created a Blueprint for Transparency at the agency to advance the development of safe and effective new products.

13 Mar 2017

BodyCap wins medical CE mark for ingestible connected pill e-Celsius

BodyCap, a company specialized in miniaturized wireless monitoring devices for e-health applications, today announces that it has obtained the medical CE mark for e-Celsius from the LNE Gmed certifying organization.

13 Mar 2017

New report highlights increasing cost of caring for people with Alzheimer's and dementia

The national cost of caring for those with Alzheimer's and dementia is estimated to be $259 billion this year, according to a new report from the Alzheimer's Association.

13 Mar 2017

Studies question use of readmission rate as metric in surgeries for ovarian cancer patients

To reduce costs and improve quality of care, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services has made reducing readmission rates a priority, yet research studies presented today at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology’s 2017 Annual Meeting for Women’s Cancer question the use of the metric in surgeries performed in patients with ovarian cancer.

13 Mar 2017

Daily consumption of blueberries shows positive changes in cognitive function of older adults

New research published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that daily consumption of the equivalent of one cup of fresh blueberries, given as 24 g of freeze-dried powder, showed positive changes in cognitive function over a placebo.

13 Mar 2017

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Scientists announce landmark database of lifespan-extending drugs and compounds

Shared decision making leads to better patient outcomes, higher satisfaction rates

Patients can recover effectively, safely at home after total joint replacement surgery, study finds

Education can empower cancer patients to use palliative care, study shows

ASA encourages patients to take simple steps before surgery for safe outcomes

Spending more on care does not translate into better outcomes, study shows

B vitamins may play critical role in reducing epigenetic effects of air pollution

Rutgers study explores barriers to obtaining appointment with developmental and behavioral specialists

Counseling and shared decision-making can enhance understanding of lung cancer screening

Spencer technique may help prevent shoulder injury in baseball pitchers

Physicians and patients often differ over priorities of pain treatment, research shows

Study explores alarming threat of emerging Asian tobacco companies to global health

UTHealth researchers receive $1.5 million to increase HPV vaccine rates among minority youth

Higher health care spending by physicians not linked to patients' 30-day mortality, readmission rates

Survey finds that most military physicians did not receive any formal training on transgender care

Researchers create Blueprint for Transparency at FDA to advance development of effective new products

BodyCap wins medical CE mark for ingestible connected pill e-Celsius

New report highlights increasing cost of caring for people with Alzheimer's and dementia

Studies question use of readmission rate as metric in surgeries for ovarian cancer patients

Daily consumption of blueberries shows positive changes in cognitive function of older adults

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Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

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