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Study looks into specific elements of Mediterranean diet for colorectal health

The benefits of a "Mediterranean diet" (MD) are well-known when it comes to colorectal protection, but it's hard to know specifically what elements of the diet are the healthiest.

30 Jun 2017

New paradigm of empathy-based medicine needed to improve outcomes in healthcare, say experts

Existing digital technologies must be exploited to enable a paradigm shift in current healthcare delivery which focuses on tests, treatments and targets rather than the therapeutic benefits of empathy.

30 Jun 2017

First UK guideline provides recommendations to manage adults with Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome

The first UK guideline on the care of adults with Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome has been published today by the British Society of Rheumatology.

30 Jun 2017

Walking during work does not impair cognitive performance, study suggests

Active workstations have become a popular way to get people to sit less, move more, and potentially accrue health benefits.

29 Jun 2017

Mediktor launches first scientifically validated symptom-checker based on artificial intelligence

Mediktor, a European health technology company, is announcing today their launch in the U.S. of the first scientifically validated health checker based on artificial intelligence.

29 Jun 2017

Exercise does not stimulate drive to eat for vast majority of people, findings suggest

Some people believe that exercise cannot help them control body weight, as it automatically stimulates hunger and energy intake.

29 Jun 2017

Even perfect hand hygiene practice can spread MRSA in NICU babies

Even if hospital workers practice perfect hand hygiene, MRSA can still spread among babies in the NICU, according to new research led by a Drexel University researcher.

29 Jun 2017

Study opens the lid on overprescribing of antibiotics for acute conjunctivitis

A new study suggests that most people with acute conjunctivitis, or pinkeye, are getting the wrong treatment.

29 Jun 2017

Study shows decrease in sudden cardiac arrest incidences among adults covered under ACA

The new study published on June 28 in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows significant reduction in the sudden cardiac arrest incidences among adults who gained health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and were not insured previously.

29 Jun 2017

Safe under the ACA, patients with preexisting conditions now fear bias

Cheasanee Huette, a 20-year-old college student in Northern California, is worried. Two years ago, knowing she was protected by the Affordable Care Act's guarantees of coverage for preexisting conditions, she decided to find out if she carried the same genetic mutation that eventually killed her mother.

29 Jun 2017

Study finds link between new opioid use and increased risk of cardiac death in older adults with COPD

Older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder who recently started using opioids have an increased risk of coronary artery disease-related death compared to non-opioid users, researchers at St. Michael's Hospital have found.

29 Jun 2017

Campylobacter continues to be leading cause of foodborne infections in Denmark

Campylobacter is to blame for more than 4,600 foodborne infections in Denmark and is thus still the most common cause of foodborne disease.

29 Jun 2017

New study uncovers low rates of palliative care referral in patients with end-stage liver disease

A new study has uncovered low rates of referral for palliative care in US patients with end-stage liver disease, although rates have been slowly increasing over time.

29 Jun 2017

ABHI creates membership for international companies to help drive investment in the UK

The Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI) has become the first UK Life Sciences industry association to create a bespoke membership offering for international companies. The unique programme will help drive growth and investment in the UK.

29 Jun 2017

Insect venom shortage stings allergy sufferers this summer

As summer begins, signaling peak time for insect stings, allergists across the U.S. are warning of a shortage of a little-known but crucial product — honeybee, hornet and wasp venom extracts used in shots that prevent life-threatening reactions.

29 Jun 2017

Could human lifespan exceed 115 years?

Last year a high-profile article was published in the journal Nature, looking at longevity or life-spans of humans. The researchers found that 115 years was the maximum that people could live up to. Beyond this, the body functions would decline and end.

29 Jun 2017

Large-scale lung cancer screening for high-risk people could be economically viable, research shows

Lung cancer screening is likely to be cost-effective, particularly if it also identifies other tobacco-related conditions in high-risk people, suggests new research published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology.

29 Jun 2017

Psychological tools help high-risk chronic pain patients to taper opioid use

Psychological support and new coping skills are helping patients at high risk of developing chronic pain and long-term, high-dose opioid use taper their opioids and rebuild their lives with activities that are meaningful and joyful to them.

29 Jun 2017

Drop in sudden cardiac arrests linked to Obamacare

If 22 million Americans lose their health care coverage by 2026 under the GOP Senate's plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, how many people could die? The question is at the heart of the debate raging in Washington, D.C., but has been difficult to answer.

29 Jun 2017

Study shows link between health insurance expansion and decline in sudden cardiac arrests

The incidence of sudden cardiac arrest, a sudden and usually deadly loss of heart function, declined significantly among previously uninsured adults who acquired health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, also known as "Obamacare," according to a study published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

29 Jun 2017

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Study looks into specific elements of Mediterranean diet for colorectal health

New paradigm of empathy-based medicine needed to improve outcomes in healthcare, say experts

First UK guideline provides recommendations to manage adults with Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome

Walking during work does not impair cognitive performance, study suggests

Mediktor launches first scientifically validated symptom-checker based on artificial intelligence

Exercise does not stimulate drive to eat for vast majority of people, findings suggest

Even perfect hand hygiene practice can spread MRSA in NICU babies

Study opens the lid on overprescribing of antibiotics for acute conjunctivitis

Study shows decrease in sudden cardiac arrest incidences among adults covered under ACA

Safe under the ACA, patients with preexisting conditions now fear bias

Study finds link between new opioid use and increased risk of cardiac death in older adults with COPD

Campylobacter continues to be leading cause of foodborne infections in Denmark

New study uncovers low rates of palliative care referral in patients with end-stage liver disease

ABHI creates membership for international companies to help drive investment in the UK

Insect venom shortage stings allergy sufferers this summer

Could human lifespan exceed 115 years?

Large-scale lung cancer screening for high-risk people could be economically viable, research shows

Psychological tools help high-risk chronic pain patients to taper opioid use

Drop in sudden cardiac arrests linked to Obamacare

Study shows link between health insurance expansion and decline in sudden cardiac arrests

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Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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