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High-dose flu vaccine appears to be effective at preventing post-influenza deaths among older adults

The high-dose flu vaccine appeared to be more effective at preventing post-influenza deaths among older adults than the standard-dose vaccine, at least during a more severe flu season, according to a large new study of Medicare beneficiaries published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases.

2 Mar 2017

Study: Nonoperative management of abdominal gunshot wounds is safe option in selected patients

At one time, trauma surgeons considered an operation mandatory to treat gunshot wounds to the abdomen, but a study published online as an "article in press" on the Journal of the American College of Surgeons website has found that in selected patients, avoiding an operation--a practice known as nonoperative management--is an acceptable and effective treatment.

2 Mar 2017

Telephone-delivered collaborative care program effective in treating anxiety disorders

A telephone-delivered collaborative care program for treating panic and generalized anxiety disorders in primary care is significantly more effective than doctors' usual care at improving health-related quality of life, anxiety and mood symptoms, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

2 Mar 2017

AAD launches new campaign to raise awareness of impact of skin diseases

Citing a new study assessing the impact of skin disease on patients and the U.S. economy, the American Academy of Dermatology is launching a new campaign to raise awareness of the breadth of serious skin diseases that affect patients, as well as the critical role dermatologists play in an era of team-based health care.

2 Mar 2017

Workers without paid sick leave less likely to receive preventive health care screenings, study finds

More than 20 million Americans have gained health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act and do not have to pay for 15 preventive screenings recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

1 Mar 2017

Researchers explore changes in prevalence of depression among current, former and never smokers

The prevalence of smoking has remained fairly stable over the past decade after declining sharply for many years.

1 Mar 2017

Food taxes and subsidies significantly increase healthy dietary intake, review finds

A new systematic review and meta-analysis finds that lowering the cost of healthy foods significantly increases their consumption, while raising the cost of unhealthy items significantly reduces their intake.

1 Mar 2017

Study finds only 16% of heart attack survivors get recommended amount of physical activity

Only 16 percent of heart attack survivors get the recommended amount of physical activity in the weeks after hospitalization, according to a study by researchers at Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian.

1 Mar 2017

Scientists find new way to monitor water quality in swimming pools

Even though Olympic swimmers have admitted doing it, peeing in the pool is not a condoned practice. Urine contributes to the formation of compounds in pool water that can be harmful to people's health.

1 Mar 2017

Asian pollution, heat waves contribute to persistence of smog in the U.S.

An influx of pollution from Asia in the western United States and more frequent heat waves in the eastern U.S. are responsible for the persistence of smog in these regions over the past quarter century despite laws curtailing the emission of smog-forming chemicals from tailpipes and factories.

1 Mar 2017

Researchers examine combined impact of BMI and physical activity on cardiovascular disease

The benefits of physical activity may outweigh the impact of overweight and obesity on cardiovascular disease in middle-aged and elderly people, according to research published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

1 Mar 2017

Desk-bound jobs linked to bigger waists and increased risk of heart disease

A new study shows further evidence for the view that spending too much time sitting down is bad for our health and our waistline.

1 Mar 2017

Study explores consequences of poor shoe choice on health of elderly individuals

As people get older, they experience changes in their foot morphology. If they do not change their shoe size along with these transformations, older people - most of whom choose the wrong shoes - suffer, among other things, anxiety, apathy, loss of balance and falls, according to a study by the University of A Coruña.

1 Mar 2017

Athletes’ anxiety over illness symptoms could increase injury risk

The anxiety experienced by elite athletes over illness symptoms is linked to the risk of being injured during competition and should be taken seriously, according to a study carried out at the IAAF World Championships in Athletics 2015.

1 Mar 2017

Physicians feel underprepared to serve perpetrators of intimate partner violence, study finds

Family medicine physicians feel underprepared to serve patients whom they know are perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), particularly if they also provide care to the victim.

1 Mar 2017

Study highlights need to control doping problem in amateur sports

A study led by the University of Granada has shown that doping is not only a problem exclusive to professional sports, but also occurs in amateur sports.

1 Mar 2017

Study identifies potential therapeutic target for bone repair in adults with severe injury or disease

Irish scientists are developing an advanced technology to speed up bone repair in adults who have suffered severe fractures and bone degeneration.

1 Mar 2017

Philips unveils advanced radiology solutions at 2017 ECR to enhance clinical decision-making process

Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, today unveiled new advanced radiology solutions at the 2017 European Congress of Radiology (ECR), beginning March 1 at the Austria Center in Vienna, Austria.

From Philips Healthcare 1 Mar 2017

National Research Programme aims to provide better health services for chronically ill patients

The Swiss National Science Foundation is launching the National Research Programme "Smarter Health Care". 29 research teams will be looking for ways of providing better and more cost-efficient health services for people with chronic diseases.

1 Mar 2017

First Philips Avent Global Scientific Symposium enables experts to discuss impact, opportunities for global breastfeeding practices

Today Royal Philips announced that the first Philips Avent Global Scientific Symposium took place in London on February 16-17th 2017, bringing together 70 healthcare professionals in the field of breastfeeding and infant feeding practice to share their latest knowledge and experiences.

From Philips Healthcare 1 Mar 2017

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High-dose flu vaccine appears to be effective at preventing post-influenza deaths among older adults

Study: Nonoperative management of abdominal gunshot wounds is safe option in selected patients

Telephone-delivered collaborative care program effective in treating anxiety disorders

AAD launches new campaign to raise awareness of impact of skin diseases

Workers without paid sick leave less likely to receive preventive health care screenings, study finds

Researchers explore changes in prevalence of depression among current, former and never smokers

Food taxes and subsidies significantly increase healthy dietary intake, review finds

Study finds only 16% of heart attack survivors get recommended amount of physical activity

Scientists find new way to monitor water quality in swimming pools

Asian pollution, heat waves contribute to persistence of smog in the U.S.

Researchers examine combined impact of BMI and physical activity on cardiovascular disease

Desk-bound jobs linked to bigger waists and increased risk of heart disease

Study explores consequences of poor shoe choice on health of elderly individuals

Athletes’ anxiety over illness symptoms could increase injury risk

Physicians feel underprepared to serve perpetrators of intimate partner violence, study finds

Study highlights need to control doping problem in amateur sports

Study identifies potential therapeutic target for bone repair in adults with severe injury or disease

Philips unveils advanced radiology solutions at 2017 ECR to enhance clinical decision-making process

National Research Programme aims to provide better health services for chronically ill patients

First Philips Avent Global Scientific Symposium enables experts to discuss impact, opportunities for global breastfeeding practices

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