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Doctors need to replace sympathy and compassion with broader skill of empathy

Developing a broader skill of empathy is a more realistic goal for medical students and doctors than urging them to be more compassionate.

8 Dec 2016

Many U.S. children do not receive evidence-based care for obesity despite USPSTF recommendations

Six years following the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation that clinicians screen and treat (or refer) children age six and older for obesity, most U.S. children still do not receive evidence-based care for obesity.

8 Dec 2016

Search engines could play role in helping young people find reliable mental health resources

Search engines and content providers could have a role to play in helping young people find the most reliable mental health resources online, research at the University of Strathclyde has found.

8 Dec 2016

New supersmart phone makes communication easier for sick, elderly and blind people

A few years ago, Richard Chan's mother had a stroke and became physically disabled. She was living in England, while he was in Norway.

8 Dec 2016

Hormonal contraceptives linked to more sex in committed relationships

Sex is quite wonderful when the goal is to have children. But sex can also serve as a "glue" in a committed relationship.

8 Dec 2016

Preventing C. difficile infections could save thousands of lives and millions of health care dollars

The constant fear of having an embarrassing bathroom accident paralyzed Judy Post. Mental, physical and emotional stress consumed her. She wondered if her life would ever return to normal.

7 Dec 2016

Brain activity of healthy older adults could help predict risk of falling

Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among older Americans and all too often lead to physical decline and loss of independence.

7 Dec 2016

Researchers developing opioid vaccines to help prevent overdose fatalities

In 2014, the number of deaths from opioid overdoses in the U.S. jumped to its highest level on record. The spike brought national attention to the epidemic and the awareness that new interventions are needed.

7 Dec 2016

Many people prone to remembering false events, research reveals

Many people are prone to 'remembering' events that never happened, according to new research by the University of Warwick.

7 Dec 2016

Scientists find new approach to develop cheaper calorie-free sweeteners

Despite not being totally calorie-free sweeteners, polyalcohols are widely used in the food industry.

7 Dec 2016

Study highlights importance of intimate, social relationships for older adults in assisted-living facilities

Intimate and social relationships remain important for older adults residing in assisted-living facilities, according to a recent study.

7 Dec 2016

FDA announces important steps to improve consumer access to hearing aids

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced important steps to better support consumer access to hearing aids.

7 Dec 2016

Drones can safely transport blood products without affecting cellular integrity, study shows

In what is believed to be the first proof-of-concept study of its kind, Johns Hopkins researchers have determined that large bags of blood products, such as those transfused into patients every day, can maintain temperature and cellular integrity while transported by drones.

7 Dec 2016

New virtual reality technology may find potential use in diagnostics and surgical planning

Before an operation, surgeons have to obtain the most precise image possible of the anatomical structures of the part of the body undergoing surgery.

7 Dec 2016

Queen's University expert to lead new €4m initiative for assessing impact of chemicals on health

A Queen's University Belfast expert is leading a €4m international initiative to investigate whether natural toxins and manmade chemicals are creating potentially dangerous mixtures that affect our natural hormones and cause major illnesses such as cancer, obesity, diabetes or infertility.

7 Dec 2016

iPLATO introduces new ‘smoking QOF’ feature on innovative myGP app ahead of NHS financial year

Once again, the end of the NHS financial year is fast approaching with GP surgeries preparing for their busiest time of year in the lead up to 31st March 2017.

7 Dec 2016

CMA launches new market study to review care homes for elderly

The CMA has today launched a market study into care homes for the elderly, to review how well the market works and whether people are treated fairly.

7 Dec 2016

Study finds 19% of Ontario adults experience problematic use of electronic devices

As many as 19 per cent of Ontario adults aged 18 to 29 experience moderate to severe problematic use of electronic devices, which includes smartphones and tablets as well as computers and video game consoles, according to the latest CAMH Monitor survey.

7 Dec 2016

Study examines link between employment status and nonmedical use of prescription opioids

Researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found that employment status is a factor in nonmedical use of prescription opioids and prescription stimulants.

7 Dec 2016

Case management support from trained nurses benefits elderly myocardial infarction patients

The quality of life of elderly myocardial infarction patients can be significantly improved without extra costs by means of so-called case management following hospitalization.

7 Dec 2016

Healthcare News

Doctors need to replace sympathy and compassion with broader skill of empathy

Many U.S. children do not receive evidence-based care for obesity despite USPSTF recommendations

Search engines could play role in helping young people find reliable mental health resources

New supersmart phone makes communication easier for sick, elderly and blind people

Hormonal contraceptives linked to more sex in committed relationships

Preventing C. difficile infections could save thousands of lives and millions of health care dollars

Brain activity of healthy older adults could help predict risk of falling

Researchers developing opioid vaccines to help prevent overdose fatalities

Many people prone to remembering false events, research reveals

Scientists find new approach to develop cheaper calorie-free sweeteners

Study highlights importance of intimate, social relationships for older adults in assisted-living facilities

FDA announces important steps to improve consumer access to hearing aids

Drones can safely transport blood products without affecting cellular integrity, study shows

New virtual reality technology may find potential use in diagnostics and surgical planning

Queen's University expert to lead new €4m initiative for assessing impact of chemicals on health

iPLATO introduces new ‘smoking QOF’ feature on innovative myGP app ahead of NHS financial year

CMA launches new market study to review care homes for elderly

Study finds 19% of Ontario adults experience problematic use of electronic devices

Study examines link between employment status and nonmedical use of prescription opioids

Case management support from trained nurses benefits elderly myocardial infarction patients

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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