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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

Multimodal cognitive training enhances learning for specific skills, study shows

Just as athletes cross-train to improve physical skills, those wanting to enhance cognitive skills can benefit from multiple ways of exercising the brain, according to a comprehensive new study from University of Illinois researchers.

25 Jul 2017

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

Mindfulness training and hypnotic suggestion significantly reduced acute pain experienced by hospital patients, according to a new study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

25 Jul 2017

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

A series of educational videos delivered by text or email successfully encouraged new mothers to use safe sleep practices for their babies, reducing the risk of sudden unexpected infant death, a new study has found.

25 Jul 2017

Lutein-rich foods could keep consumers cognitively fit, study finds

Spinach and kale are favorites of those looking to stay physically fit, but they also could keep consumers cognitively fit, according to a new study from University of Illinois researchers.

25 Jul 2017

Scope maker Olympus hit with $6.6 million verdict in superbug outbreak case

A jury ordered the giant medical scope maker Olympus Corp. to pay a Seattle hospital $6.6 million in damages tied to a deadly superbug outbreak — and told the hospital to pay $1 million to a deceased patient's family.

25 Jul 2017

Black neighborhoods, segregated cities found to have high levels of noise pollution

As the number of white residents in a neighborhood declines, noise rises. But noise pollution is inescapable in segregated cities, where noise pollution is worse for everyone, according to the first breakdown of noise exposure along racial, ethnic and socioeconomic lines in the United States.

25 Jul 2017

Cocktail of drugs for HIV patients with advanced immunosuppression reduced deaths by 27%, study shows

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on 20th July 2017 suggests that a cocktail of drugs, if provided at the beginning of the HIV therapy, can save over 10,000 lives per year. HIV, which is often diagnosed late, leaves people vulnerable to other diseases by ravaging the immune system.

25 Jul 2017

Over-the-counter devices hold their own against costly hearing aids

Hearing aids that can cost more than $2,000 apiece are only slightly more effective than some over-the-counter sound-amplification devices that sell for just a few hundred dollars, according to a recent study.

25 Jul 2017

Price transparency in medicine faces stiff opposition — from hospitals and doctors

Two years after it passed unanimously in Ohio's state Legislature, a law meant to inform patients what health care procedures will cost is in a state of suspended animation.

25 Jul 2017

Buying time increases happiness, study reveals

A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on 24th July 2017, suggests that spending money in buying time – like paying to hand over household works such as cleaning or cooking - is associated with increased life satisfaction.

25 Jul 2017

Patient navigator programs at barbershops could improve colorectal cancer screening among black men

Aging black men are at much greater risk of dying prematurely of colorectal cancer than any other group in the United States, and are less likely than their white counterparts to be diagnosed at an early stage of the disease.

25 Jul 2017

Study examines prevalence, types of secondhand harm from alcohol among college undergraduates

It's no secret that university life often includes alcohol use, which can sometimes cause harm. Yet harm can also extend beyond the drinker, such as "secondhand harm" that is caused by intoxicated people: accidents or domestic, physical, or sexual violence; interrupted sleep or property destruction; and arguments, problems with relationships, or financial problems.

25 Jul 2017

Study provides deeper insight into cannabis use in adolescence and detrimental long-term outcomes

How an adolescent uses marijuana, in particular a pattern of escalating use, may make an adolescent more prone to higher rates of depression and lower educational accomplishments by the time they reach adulthood.

25 Jul 2017

Standardized care protocol improves outcomes, cuts costs for colorectal surgery patients

A protocol that standardizes care before, during, and after colorectal operations has reduced hospital stays by more than half, reduced complications by more than one-third, and cut costs up to $11,000 per procedure, according to study results presented yesterday at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) 2017 Quality and Patient Safety Conference.

24 Jul 2017

Prototype app helps children with chronic diseases develop proper medication habits

As many as 19 million U.S. children suffer from at least one chronic medical condition such as ADD/ADHD, asthma, or depression. Building a habit of strict medication adherence from a young age is crucial for preventing lifelong negative health consequences.

24 Jul 2017

Researchers explore impact of Medicaid expansion on emergency department patient visits

As the debate surrounding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) looms in the U.S. Congress, Johns Hopkins researchers are weighing in on one aspect of the law. In 2014, as part of the ACA, Maryland was one of the states that expanded eligibility for its Medicaid program.

24 Jul 2017

Safe ways to watch a solar eclipse

A solar eclipse will be visible across North America for 2 to 3 hours on Monday, August 21, 2017. Watching the moon slowly block out the sun is a rare opportunity but should be attempted with caution.

24 Jul 2017

California Valley Fever cases highest on record

The number of Valley Fever cases in California rose to a record level in 2016, with 5,372 reported — a jump of 71 percent from the previous year. Historically, about three-quarters of cases have been in the state's heavily agricultural San Joaquin Valley.

24 Jul 2017

GSA-developed toolkit helps providers achieve earlier detection of cognitive impairment

The Gerontological Society of America is now offering a free online toolkit to aid primary care providers in achieving greater awareness of cognition in their older adult patients, increasing cognitive detection of cognitive impairment, securing earlier diagnostic evaluation, and referring to community services.

24 Jul 2017

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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

Lutein-rich foods could keep consumers cognitively fit, study finds

Scope maker Olympus hit with $6.6 million verdict in superbug outbreak case

Black neighborhoods, segregated cities found to have high levels of noise pollution

Cocktail of drugs for HIV patients with advanced immunosuppression reduced deaths by 27%, study shows

Over-the-counter devices hold their own against costly hearing aids

Price transparency in medicine faces stiff opposition — from hospitals and doctors

Buying time increases happiness, study reveals

Patient navigator programs at barbershops could improve colorectal cancer screening among black men

Study examines prevalence, types of secondhand harm from alcohol among college undergraduates

Study provides deeper insight into cannabis use in adolescence and detrimental long-term outcomes

Standardized care protocol improves outcomes, cuts costs for colorectal surgery patients

Prototype app helps children with chronic diseases develop proper medication habits

Researchers explore impact of Medicaid expansion on emergency department patient visits

Safe ways to watch a solar eclipse

California Valley Fever cases highest on record

GSA-developed toolkit helps providers achieve earlier detection of cognitive impairment

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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