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Injured veterans receive new healing perspective through Wounded Warrior Project

Injured veterans seeking treatment for combat stress recently received a new healing perspective through a Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) multi-day mental health workshop.

24 Sep 2016

National Multiple Sclerosis Society calls for change to make MS drugs accessible

When Abigail Bostwick, 36, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2013, she never thought it would hit her as hard as it has -- not physically -- but financially.

24 Sep 2016

Global study assesses countries on health-related Sustainable Development Goals

Worldwide, good progress has been made towards some of the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) since 2000, particularly in reducing under-5 and neonatal mortality, family planning, and the rollout of universal health care.

24 Sep 2016

Three-way partnership launches Australia’s first eICU monitoring program for high-risk patients

Royal Philips, Macquarie University’s MQ Health in Sydney and Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia (US), today announced the launch of Australia’s first - and only - remote intensive care unit (eICU) monitoring program, to improve the outcomes of high risk patients in most need of ‘round-the-clock’ observation.

24 Sep 2016

Gastroenterology specialist receives national award for research into feeding tubes

A gastroenterology specialist has won a national award for his research into feeding tubes. Dr Matt Kurien has investigated which patients benefit most from feeding tubes, and provided evidence to help clinicians decide which cases are most suitable.

24 Sep 2016

Australia ranked 10th in global health study, but faces challenges in alcohol and childhood obesity

Australia has come in at No. 10 of a global study tracking progress on health, but faces challenges around suicide, alcohol consumption and overweight children.

24 Sep 2016

NIGHTSEA and EMS nominate Dr. Sarah Petersen for 2016 KEY Award

NIGHTSEA, creators and manufacturers of the innovative Stereo Microscope Fluorescence Adapter (SFA), and Electron Microscopy Sciences (EMS) are pleased to award the second annual KEY Award for New Faculty to Dr. Sarah Petersen of Kenyon College.

From NIGHTSEA 24 Sep 2016

Children's Hospital of Michigan wins Excellence through Insight award for exceptional pediatric care

The Children's Hospital of Michigan, part of the Detroit Medical Center was recently recognized with an Excellence through Insight award for "Overall Outpatient Surgery Experience" in the Pediatrics Unit Category by HealthStream, Inc.

23 Sep 2016

Study quantifies benefits of healthy city design

Previous studies have shown a correlation between the design of cities and growing epidemics of injuries and non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

23 Sep 2016

Study evaluates calorie cost and metabolic intensity of individual yoga poses

Hatha yoga is an increasingly popular form of physical activity and meditative practice in the U.S.

23 Sep 2016

New intervention may reduce sitting time of office workers

If you work in an office or behind a desk, chances are that you spend most of your day sitting.

23 Sep 2016

SLU receives HRSA grant for training family physicians and medical family therapists in behavioral health

Saint Louis University has received a $1.87 million grant to strengthen behavioral health training for family physicians, who often are the primary physician seen by many adults and children, and for medical family therapists who practice alongside them.

23 Sep 2016

Researchers examine link between leisure-time physical activity and bacterial infections

The risk of viral infections is known to be affected by physical activity, but little information is available regarding the more serious infections caused by bacteria.

23 Sep 2016

Identical twins experience unimaginable cancer

Since the day they came home from the hospital in matching newborn monkey outfits, Zane and Zac Taylor have done everything together.

23 Sep 2016

New research sheds light on how many doctors attend their patient’s funerals

New research at the University of Adelaide has shed light on how many doctors are attending the funerals of their patients and the reasons behind their choice. The researchers say more needs to be done within the medical profession to openly discuss the issue.

23 Sep 2016

CRNAs use holistic approach to effectively manage pain with less opioid dependency

The holistic approach to patient care and pain management used by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists can help prevent opioid dependency, substance use disorder, drug overdoses and death, according to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.

23 Sep 2016

Study provides insights into sexual health needs of bisexual teenage girls

Bisexual teenage girls are likely to miss out on the sexual healthcare information and services they need if healthcare providers present judgmental attitudes and assume patients' heterosexuality.

23 Sep 2016

DNA damage caused by smoking may last a lifetime

Results of a study published this week show that the effects of smoking on DNA are wide-reaching and some persist long after a person has stopped smoking. The information gained may help improve our understanding of smoking-related diseases.

23 Sep 2016

microDimensions to host two compact digital pathology webinars on 11 October, 2016

microDimensions is hosting two compact digital pathology webinars back to back on Oct 11th.

From microDimensions - Bramlage Scientific GmbH 23 Sep 2016

ASHG and Mayo Clinic collaborate to facilitate genetic and genomic education

The American Society of Human Genetics and Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine announced today a formal collaboration under which the two organizations will facilitate the use of genomics in medicine through the education of health professionals.

23 Sep 2016

Healthcare News

Injured veterans receive new healing perspective through Wounded Warrior Project

National Multiple Sclerosis Society calls for change to make MS drugs accessible

Global study assesses countries on health-related Sustainable Development Goals

Three-way partnership launches Australia’s first eICU monitoring program for high-risk patients

Gastroenterology specialist receives national award for research into feeding tubes

Australia ranked 10th in global health study, but faces challenges in alcohol and childhood obesity

NIGHTSEA and EMS nominate Dr. Sarah Petersen for 2016 KEY Award

Children's Hospital of Michigan wins Excellence through Insight award for exceptional pediatric care

Study quantifies benefits of healthy city design

Study evaluates calorie cost and metabolic intensity of individual yoga poses

New intervention may reduce sitting time of office workers

SLU receives HRSA grant for training family physicians and medical family therapists in behavioral health

Researchers examine link between leisure-time physical activity and bacterial infections

Identical twins experience unimaginable cancer

New research sheds light on how many doctors attend their patient’s funerals

CRNAs use holistic approach to effectively manage pain with less opioid dependency

Study provides insights into sexual health needs of bisexual teenage girls

DNA damage caused by smoking may last a lifetime

microDimensions to host two compact digital pathology webinars on 11 October, 2016

ASHG and Mayo Clinic collaborate to facilitate genetic and genomic education

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

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