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Mental fatigue can impair football performance

Professional footballers and their coaches often complain about the mental fatigue induced by the stress of frequent matches.

17 Jun 2016

Seven-day opening of doctor surgeries reduces weekend hospital emergencies by 18%

The UK Government's pilot of seven-day opening of doctor surgeries has significantly reduced weekend emergency hospital visits, hospital admissions and ambulance call-outs, new University of Sussex research has found.

17 Jun 2016

Vitamin D supplementation may not heal all health problems

As Canadians prepare for long summer days in the sun, a new publication is shedding light on the suggested medical benefits of a nutrient that comes with the sun's rays: vitamin D.

17 Jun 2016

Dirty working environment can impact cognitive function of employees

A new study by a Florida State University researcher shows that both a lack of stimulation in the workplace and a dirty working environment can have a long-term cognitive effect on employees.

17 Jun 2016

Investigators find ways to improve patient-practitioner communication in fertility clinics

One in every eight couples struggles to conceive or maintain a pregnancy. In Charlotte, at least 4,000 people seek infertility treatment every year. As such, the city has become a hub of knowledge and resources for patients diagnosed with infertility.

17 Jun 2016

Caribbean, African-born women more likely to be admitted at ICU during delivery

Women born in the Caribbean or Africa are two times more likely to be admitted to an intensive care unit at the time of their delivery than Canadian-born women, a new study has found.

17 Jun 2016

Women working long hours may be working themselves sick

Research published this week shows that women working long hours for many years are at increased risk of developing life-threatening illnesses. Diabetes, cancer, heart trouble and arthritis were three times more common among women who worked an average of 60 hours or more per week for 30 years compared with women working fewer hours.

17 Jun 2016

Shire introduces third annual Excellence in ADHD Patient Group Awards

Shire plc today launches the third annual Excellence in ADHD Patient Group Awards celebrating outstanding work by patient advocacy organisations around the world that aim to improve the lives of people with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

17 Jun 2016

Study examines effectiveness of high-load resistance training in improving older men’s bone strength

Big improvements in bone and muscle strength with no injuries is expected to be the outcome of a Griffith University study training men aged over 50 with low bone mass.

17 Jun 2016

Resolution to train public, professional responders in bleeding control techniques receives overwhelming support

Yesterday the American Medical Association's House of Delegates approved a resolution introduced by the American College of Surgeons and other medical societies to train more professional first responders (i.e., police and firefighters) and civilians as immediate responders in the essential techniques of bleeding control and to place bleeding control kits (containing tourniquets, pressure bandages, hemostatic dressings, and gloves) with first responders.

16 Jun 2016

New survey shows how patients use social media to gain better understanding of health condition

A new survey from Health Union of more than 2,200 people with chronic health conditions and their caregivers illustrates how patients use online health information to better understand their health condition, learn about symptoms and treatment, and share experiences with other patients living with the same health condition.

16 Jun 2016

Zeiger’s cognitive behavioral therapy program helps school-aged children deal with anxiety issues

Change can be hard for many people. For kids - who often thrive on routine and predictability - the transition from school year to summer and into a new academic year can bring uncertainty that can trigger anxiety and behavioral problems.

16 Jun 2016

Study shows for-profit hospices have persistently high rates of hospitalization

Patients who were asked where they wanted to die upon entering hospice had lower rates of hospitalization at the end of life, as did those in hospices that monitored symptoms more frequently, according to a new study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

16 Jun 2016

Targeted intervention helps improve effectiveness of newborn hearing screening programs

Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center found that targeted intervention helps improve follow-up rates by more than 70 percent for newborns who fail initial hearing screenings at birth hospitals.

16 Jun 2016

WHO convenes Emergency Committee's 3rd meeting to discuss on Zika virus and associated complications

On 14 June 2016, the World Health Organization will convene the 3rd meeting of the Emergency Committee under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) on Zika and observed increase in neurological disorders and neonatal malformations.

16 Jun 2016

New online Hypo Hub may help diabetic patients better understand signs, long term impact of hypos

To support the theme of this year’s Diabetes Week (12–18 June 2016), Setting the record straight, leading diabetes company, Novo Nordisk, is launching a new online information resource, Hypo Hub, to provide practical information and guidance for people living with diabetes to better understand the often misunderstood signs and long term impact of hypoglycaemia (hypos).

16 Jun 2016

Very hot drinks probably cause cancer, warns WHO

The cancer agency of the World Health Organization says drinking very hot beverages is probably associated with esophageal cancer.

16 Jun 2016

Neck device can protect sportsmen from devastating effects of head injuries

Two new studies involving high school football and hockey players indicate wearing a specifically designed compression collar around the neck may prevent or reduce the devastating effects of head collisions in sports.

16 Jun 2016

Researchers explore how African-Americans use spirituality to ease burden of chronic illnesses

Spirituality plays a central role in many aspects of African-American culture, and University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing postdoctoral scholar Deborah Ejem, Ph.D., will explore how significant a factor it is in the relationships among patients with chronic illnesses and their caregivers and clinicians.

16 Jun 2016

Insurance coverage of CT colonography and other USPSTF-recognized tests could help fight CRC

Final United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) colorectal cancer screening recommendations assigned an "A" grade to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in those ages 50-75 years and provided a list of recognized screening exams.

16 Jun 2016

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Mental fatigue can impair football performance

Seven-day opening of doctor surgeries reduces weekend hospital emergencies by 18%

Vitamin D supplementation may not heal all health problems

Dirty working environment can impact cognitive function of employees

Investigators find ways to improve patient-practitioner communication in fertility clinics

Caribbean, African-born women more likely to be admitted at ICU during delivery

Women working long hours may be working themselves sick

Shire introduces third annual Excellence in ADHD Patient Group Awards

Study examines effectiveness of high-load resistance training in improving older men’s bone strength

Resolution to train public, professional responders in bleeding control techniques receives overwhelming support

New survey shows how patients use social media to gain better understanding of health condition

Zeiger’s cognitive behavioral therapy program helps school-aged children deal with anxiety issues

Study shows for-profit hospices have persistently high rates of hospitalization

Targeted intervention helps improve effectiveness of newborn hearing screening programs

WHO convenes Emergency Committee's 3rd meeting to discuss on Zika virus and associated complications

New online Hypo Hub may help diabetic patients better understand signs, long term impact of hypos

Very hot drinks probably cause cancer, warns WHO

Neck device can protect sportsmen from devastating effects of head injuries

Researchers explore how African-Americans use spirituality to ease burden of chronic illnesses

Insurance coverage of CT colonography and other USPSTF-recognized tests could help fight CRC

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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