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Swiss specialists report success of new cell-based repair technology for articular cartilage defects

Writing in The Lancet, Swiss doctors report that cartilage cells harvested from patients’ own noses have been used to successfully produce cartilage transplants for the treatment of the knees of 10 adults (aged 18-55 years) whose cartilage was damaged by injury.

24 Oct 2016

FDA approves new fully automated blood analyzer for high-volume transfusion labs

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, a global leader of in vitro diagnostics, today announced that ORTHO VISION Max, a fully automated blood analyzer for high-volume transfusion medicine laboratories, received 510(k) clearance, signifying its conformity with U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulation.

24 Oct 2016

New research underscores problems affecting cognitive development of children in sub-Saharan Africa

New research from the University of Liverpool highlights problems impacting on the cognitive development of children in sub-Saharan Africa.

24 Oct 2016

ERAS programs help patients better prepare for surgery and recover faster, studies reveal

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs, an important component of the Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH), are helping patients better prepare for surgery and recuperate faster afterward, according to two new studies being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2016 annual meeting.

24 Oct 2016

Research finds no change in patient’s physical activity after hip replacement surgery

New research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) shows that, surprisingly, patients' physical activity does not increase following hip replacement surgery.

24 Oct 2016

PSH model of care provides better outcomes and decreases length of hospital stay

Decreasing the number of tests, blood transfusions and length of time in the hospital, while improving patients' pain management and communication with physicians were the results of implementing the Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH) model of care at TEAMHealth Anesthesia at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Fla., according to a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2016 annual meeting.

24 Oct 2016

Research finds rise in number of Americans who undergo procedures involving anesthesia outside of O.R.

More than one-third of Americans who undergo procedures involving anesthesia now have them outside of the operating room (O.R.), an increase of 27 percent in five years, according to an analysis of a large registry being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2016 annual meeting.

24 Oct 2016

Preoperative anxiety may be huge problem among Latinos, new research suggests

Latinos may be more anxious than Caucasian patients about having surgery and also want more detailed information before having a procedure, suggests research being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2016 annual meeting.

24 Oct 2016

TTUHSC El Paso receives grant for innovative medical school primary care program

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso has received a $351,721 continuing grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

21 Oct 2016

New research shows how focusing on pleasure of food may help people choose smaller portions

The rapid rise in portion sizes has gone hand in hand with rising rates of obesity. To curb supersizing, governments and public health institutions have advocated portion size limits and health warnings, but they have had limited success.

21 Oct 2016

Mayo Clinic and ASU jointly launch new model for health care education and research

Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University have announced the launch of a comprehensive new model for health care education and research: the Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University Alliance for Health Care.

21 Oct 2016

Status uncertainty may be risk factor for acute diseases, study shows

Having strong social connections has many benefits, from splitting the tab on a pizza to having someone with whom to binge watch Netflix.

21 Oct 2016

AAP releases new policy recommendations to help families maintain healthy media diet for kids

Recognizing the ubiquitous role of media in children's lives, the American Academy of Pediatrics is releasing new policy recommendations and resources to help families maintain a healthy media diet.

21 Oct 2016

RIT faculty-researcher receives grant to help design coordinated vaccine procurement system

Rochester Institute of Technology received a three-year, $374,949 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for faculty-researcher Rubén Proaño to study and help design a coordinated decision-support system for the global procurement of vaccines.

21 Oct 2016

Researchers suggest benefits of using lasers in oral debridement to prevent dental problems

Researchers have developed computer simulations showing how lasers attack oral bacterial colonies, suggesting that benefits of using lasers in oral debridement include killing bacteria and promoting better dental health.

21 Oct 2016

Studies highlight importance of amount and timing of physical activity in reducing risk of developing T2D

Two new papers published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes reveal the importance of both the amount and timing of physical activity in reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), as well as aiding the management of the disease in existing T2D patients.

21 Oct 2016

Childhood pneumonia in developing countries linked to use of solid fuels

Solid fuels used for cooking are the prevailing source of indoor pollution in developing countries.

21 Oct 2016

Study provides novel insights into genetic factors linked to age-related hearing disorders

A study of patient electronic medical records and genome sequences from adults with age-related hearing impairment by researchers at UC San Francisco and Kaiser Permanente Northern California, identified two genetic variations linked to the hearing disorder.

21 Oct 2016

Isansys Lifecare’s patient monitoring platform nominated for prestigious award

Isansys Lifecare, a new generation digital healthcare company from Oxford, has fought off competition from across the country to be nominated for a prestigious national innovation award which will see the company heading to Parliament later this month.

From Isansys Lifecare Ltd. 21 Oct 2016

Listening to music may induce positive attitudes about HIIT exercise

Listening to music may make it easier for people to adopt short duration exercise regimens that could help them stay in shape, according to researchers at UBC's Okanagan campus.

21 Oct 2016

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Swiss specialists report success of new cell-based repair technology for articular cartilage defects

FDA approves new fully automated blood analyzer for high-volume transfusion labs

New research underscores problems affecting cognitive development of children in sub-Saharan Africa

ERAS programs help patients better prepare for surgery and recover faster, studies reveal

Research finds no change in patient’s physical activity after hip replacement surgery

PSH model of care provides better outcomes and decreases length of hospital stay

Research finds rise in number of Americans who undergo procedures involving anesthesia outside of O.R.

Preoperative anxiety may be huge problem among Latinos, new research suggests

TTUHSC El Paso receives grant for innovative medical school primary care program

New research shows how focusing on pleasure of food may help people choose smaller portions

Mayo Clinic and ASU jointly launch new model for health care education and research

Status uncertainty may be risk factor for acute diseases, study shows

AAP releases new policy recommendations to help families maintain healthy media diet for kids

RIT faculty-researcher receives grant to help design coordinated vaccine procurement system

Researchers suggest benefits of using lasers in oral debridement to prevent dental problems

Studies highlight importance of amount and timing of physical activity in reducing risk of developing T2D

Childhood pneumonia in developing countries linked to use of solid fuels

Study provides novel insights into genetic factors linked to age-related hearing disorders

Isansys Lifecare’s patient monitoring platform nominated for prestigious award

Listening to music may induce positive attitudes about HIIT exercise

Membrane proteins in focus: Turning high-risk targets into routine workflows

How metabolic phenotyping can detect viral infections in minutes

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