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UTI treatment with antibiotics for older adults may be more harmful than previously thought

In a new research paper published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, Thomas E. Finucane, MD, of the Johns Hopkins Geriatrics Center at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, suggests that prescribing antibiotics for urinary tract infections (or "UTIs") may often be avoided among older adults.

2 Jun 2017

Study finds symptoms of depression in 33% of hospitalized patients

About one in three hospitalized patients shows symptoms of depression, potentially affecting their clinical outcomes, a new Cedars-Sinai study has found.

2 Jun 2017

Low THC levels reduce stress, while higher doses produce opposite effect

Cannabis smokers often report that they use the drug to relax or relieve stress, but few studies provide clinical evidence of these effects.

2 Jun 2017

Delayed eating can increase weight and negatively affect fat metabolism

New findings suggest eating late at night could be more dangerous than you think. Compared to eating earlier in the day, prolonged delayed eating can increase weight, insulin and cholesterol levels, and negatively affect fat metabolism, and hormonal markers implicated in heart disease, diabetes and other health problems, according to results from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

2 Jun 2017

New research reveals presence of vitamin K in some dairy products

Vitamin K, with its multiple forms, is among the lesser known nutrients. Now, new research from scientists at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University sheds new light on the vitamin and its significant presence in some dairy products available in the United States.

2 Jun 2017

$CTs of core muscle may help identify optimal treatments for older patients with hip fractures$

CTs of core muscle may help identify optimal treatments for older patients with hip fractures

Using computed tomography (CT) to evaluate muscle health may help identify optimal treatments for older patients who fall and break their hips, a new study led by radiologists from UC Davis and Wake Forest Baptist medical centers has found.

2 Jun 2017

Study uncovers crucial piece into why playing a musical instrument can protect brain health

A recent study conducted at Baycrest Health Sciences has uncovered a crucial piece into why playing a musical instrument can help older adults retain their listening skills and ward off age-related cognitive declines.

2 Jun 2017

Americord introduces Digital Birth Plan to help expectant parents make informed choices

Americord, the fastest growing cord blood bank in the country, and a leader in umbilical cord blood, cord tissue, and placental tissue banking announces the launch of its Digital Birth Plan.

2 Jun 2017

Stago Group completes acquisition of HemoSonics

The Stago group announced today that it has completed the acquisition of HemoSonics LLC, a company specialized in the development of innovative Point-of-Care testing solutions based in Charlottesville, VA, with facilities in Durham, NC (USA).

2 Jun 2017

Assessing safety and toxicity of bioactives could be key to establishing tolerable upper intake levels

The good news is out that wine and dark chocolate may be good for your health. That's because of substances known as bioactives that are contained in those foods.

2 Jun 2017

Microbiologist explores new methods for analyzing fecal pollution in water

In a project supported by the Austrian Science Fund FWF, the microbiologist Andreas Farnleitner is looking at new methods for analyzing faecal pollution in water. Using DNA analytics, the scientist aims to develop comprehensive and simple methods to determine the extent and origin of faecal pollution.

2 Jun 2017

oDocs Eye Care introduces new mobile innovation to save sight

An award winning mobile innovation was launched by a oDocs Eye Care, a New Zealand based social enterprise. The company has introduced a set of smartphone-based devices that would allow healthcare providers to take photos of the human retina.

From oDocs Eye Care 2 Jun 2017

Foster launches Combat antimicrobial master batches for blending with medical device polymers

Foster Corporation, a leader in polymer solutions for healthcare markets, introduces Combat™ antimicrobial master batches for blending with medical device polymers.

2 Jun 2017

As government-funded cancer research sags, scientists fear U.S. is ‘losing its edge’

Less and less of the research presented at a prominent cancer conference is supported by the National Institutes of Health, a development that some of the country's top scientists see as a worrisome trend.

2 Jun 2017

Association found between the uptake of various elements during pregnancy and autism risk

According to a study published on June 1 in Nature Communications, differences in the uptake of multiple toxic and essential elements over the second and third trimesters and in the early postnatal periods of pregnancy are connected with the risk of developing autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).

2 Jun 2017

Switching to solar energy provides economic benefits, saves lives

In a new study published in Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, a team from Michigan Technological University calculated the cost of combusting coal in terms of human lives along with the potential benefits of switching to solar.

2 Jun 2017

Studies provide in-depth understanding about cognitive, physical function of U.S. Chinese older adults

U.S. Asian populations may have different risk profiles for common geriatric conditions like cognitive and physical decline.

2 Jun 2017

Compression tights don't help runners go farther or faster, study finds

Despite the fact that distance runners swear by them, a new study from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds compression tights don't help runners go farther or faster.

2 Jun 2017

Late-night tweeting by NBA players linked to worse personal statistics in games

Preliminary data from a new study suggests that NBA players had worse personal statistics in games that followed a late-night tweet between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Players scored on average about 1 point less in games following late-night tweets, and their shooting accuracy dropped 1.7 percentage points compared with their performance in games that did not follow late-night tweeting.

2 Jun 2017

Study examines historical changes in binge, high-intensity drinking among young adults in the U.S.

Monitoring changes in drinking patterns and amounts helps researchers, prevention professionals, and treatment providers plan for and respond effectively to personal and public harms associated with alcohol consumption.

2 Jun 2017

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UTI treatment with antibiotics for older adults may be more harmful than previously thought

Study finds symptoms of depression in 33% of hospitalized patients

Low THC levels reduce stress, while higher doses produce opposite effect

Delayed eating can increase weight and negatively affect fat metabolism

New research reveals presence of vitamin K in some dairy products

CTs of core muscle may help identify optimal treatments for older patients with hip fractures

Study uncovers crucial piece into why playing a musical instrument can protect brain health

Americord introduces Digital Birth Plan to help expectant parents make informed choices

Stago Group completes acquisition of HemoSonics

Assessing safety and toxicity of bioactives could be key to establishing tolerable upper intake levels

Microbiologist explores new methods for analyzing fecal pollution in water

oDocs Eye Care introduces new mobile innovation to save sight

Foster launches Combat antimicrobial master batches for blending with medical device polymers

As government-funded cancer research sags, scientists fear U.S. is ‘losing its edge’

Association found between the uptake of various elements during pregnancy and autism risk

Switching to solar energy provides economic benefits, saves lives

Studies provide in-depth understanding about cognitive, physical function of U.S. Chinese older adults

Compression tights don't help runners go farther or faster, study finds

Late-night tweeting by NBA players linked to worse personal statistics in games

Study examines historical changes in binge, high-intensity drinking among young adults in the U.S.

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