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More than 1,000 patients at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals benefit from high-tech robot

More than 1,000 patients at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals have now benefitted from a high-tech robot that enables surgeons to perform highly precise and minimally-invasive surgery.

1 Feb 2017

European Cancer Patient Coalition makes recommendations for improved access to innovation in oncology

At the European Cancer Congress 2017 in Amsterdam, the European Cancer Patient Coalition launched a new white paper on the Value of Innovation in Oncology. It make recommendations for sustainable and equitable access to innovative cancer treatments and care pathways.

1 Feb 2017

Veracode research: Irregular app testing leaves NHS trusts at potential risk of cyber attack

Veracode, a leader in protecting enterprises from today’s pervasive web and mobile application threats, has released new research revealing nearly half (45%) of NHS trusts scan for application vulnerabilities just once a year, with less only 8% doing so on a daily basis.

1 Feb 2017

Canada has second-highest prevalence of skipped prescriptions due to cost, UBC research finds

One in 12 Canadians aged 55 and older skipped prescriptions due to cost in 2014, the second-highest rate among comparable countries, new UBC research has found.

1 Feb 2017

Study looks at unmet needs for HIV prevention among older adults in sub-Saharan Africa

One of the most common myths around older adults is that they are not sexually active. But a recent study conducted by researchers at Indiana University found that older men and women do maintain sexual relationships even into their 80s and beyond.

1 Feb 2017

EU experts discuss how to reverse HIV epidemic in Europe

In a two-day conference organised in collaboration between the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union and ECDC, HIV experts from across the European Union discussed how to reverse this trend and how to prepare Europe to achieve the set target of ending AIDS by 2030.

1 Feb 2017

UTSW researchers support EBM approach to prevent overtreatment of type 2 diabetes

UT Southwestern Medical Center research supports an evidence-based medicine approach that embraces individualized care to prevent overtreatment, specifically for patients with type 2 diabetes.

1 Feb 2017

SMU researchers develop concise approach to understand basic mechanics of human running

Researchers at Southern Methodist University in Dallas have developed a concise new explanation for the basic mechanics involved in human running.

1 Feb 2017

New research finds increase in mortality rates caused by drugs, alcohol and suicide

Nationwide, the mortality rate from deaths caused by drugs, alcohol and suicide rose 52 percent from 2000 to 2014, according to new research from the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire.

1 Feb 2017

Long-lived yeast mutants unlock clues to improve health and extend lifespan

Yeast -- it's more than just a fungus. It can also tell us a lot about growing older.

31 Jan 2017

BUSM researcher highlights link between sleep conditions and cognitive impairment in older people

Daytime sleepiness is very common in the elderly with prevalence rates of up to 50 percent. Caused by sleep-disordered breathing, a disruption of normal breathing during sleep, these cause recurrent awakenings and subsequent excessive daytime sleepiness.

31 Jan 2017

Simple intervention reduces suicidal behavior among active-duty service members, study finds

Suicidal behavior among active-duty service members can be reduced for up to six months with a relatively simple intervention that gives them concrete steps to follow during an emotional crisis, according to a new study from the University of Utah's National Center for Veterans Studies.

31 Jan 2017

Oxford University Press and ISDE announce new partnership to publish ‘Diseases of the Esophagus’

Oxford University Press and the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus are pleased to announce their new partnership to publish Diseases of the Esophagus, ISDE's monthly scientific journal.

31 Jan 2017

New study estimates financial impact of poor mental health in West Midlands

A new study has estimated the financial impact of poor mental health on the West Midlands region to be over £12 billion per year, including nearly £2 billion a year as a direct cost to the NHS - equivalent to more than £3000 for every person living in the area.

31 Jan 2017

Nearly half of people working in professional services industry ditched the diet after eating chocolate on the job

New statistics released as part of the British Heart Foundation’s DECHOX campaign show the true extent of “cake culture” in the office, as around half of people working in Professional Services (48%) who are trying to watch their waistlines say they’ve ditched the diet at least once after being tempted by sweet treats in the workplace.

31 Jan 2017

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More than 1,000 patients at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals benefit from high-tech robot

European Cancer Patient Coalition makes recommendations for improved access to innovation in oncology

Veracode research: Irregular app testing leaves NHS trusts at potential risk of cyber attack

Canada has second-highest prevalence of skipped prescriptions due to cost, UBC research finds

Study looks at unmet needs for HIV prevention among older adults in sub-Saharan Africa

EU experts discuss how to reverse HIV epidemic in Europe

UTSW researchers support EBM approach to prevent overtreatment of type 2 diabetes

SMU researchers develop concise approach to understand basic mechanics of human running

New research finds increase in mortality rates caused by drugs, alcohol and suicide

Long-lived yeast mutants unlock clues to improve health and extend lifespan

BUSM researcher highlights link between sleep conditions and cognitive impairment in older people

Simple intervention reduces suicidal behavior among active-duty service members, study finds

Oxford University Press and ISDE announce new partnership to publish ‘Diseases of the Esophagus’

New study estimates financial impact of poor mental health in West Midlands

Nearly half of people working in professional services industry ditched the diet after eating chocolate on the job

Smoke-free policy reduces nicotine levels among Philadelphia's public housing residents, study shows

UF Health Cancer Network receives accreditation for high-quality, patient-centered care

New position statement offers recommendations for physicians on prevention of diabetic neuropathy

UA study helps better understand LGBT ally behaviors among college athletes

Mentally stimulating activities may decrease risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, study finds

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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