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University of Salford introduces innovative pre-registration Master’s programme in podiatry

An innovative pre-registration Master’s programme in podiatry, which has been developed at the University of Salford has been launched, the first to be introduced in the UK.

29 Jan 2016

One-third of British adults not checking for signs of treatable health conditions

New research has revealed that motorists pay more attention to their bumpers than their bumps with a new study revealing that a third of British adults (33 per cent) are not checking themselves as much as medically recommended for signs of treatable health conditions including breast cancer and testicular cancer.

29 Jan 2016

Report: Almost 70% of Texans uninsured due to high cost of health insurance

Almost 70 percent of uninsured Texans said the high cost of health insurance is the reason they remain uninsured, according to a new report released today by Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy and the Episcopal Health Foundation.

29 Jan 2016

Costs of lower cognitive ability linked with not breastfeeding amount to over $300 billion each year

When countries, rich or poor, support breastfeeding through meaningful investments and programs, it has an impact on their bottom line and the health of women and children. The Lancet Breastfeeding Series, released today, finds that globally, the costs of lower cognitive ability associated with not breastfeeding amount to more than $300 billion each year, a figure comparable to the entire global pharmaceutical market.

29 Jan 2016

Researchers developing new methods to better analyze effects of e-cig flavorings

Faculty and student researchers at Rochester Institute of Technology's National Technical Institute for the Deaf are developing methods to better analyze the effects of flavorings used in electronic cigarettes (e-cigs).

29 Jan 2016

Education level influences cognitive training outcomes in older adults

The first study to investigate the effects of cognitive training on the cognitive functioning of older adults by education level has found that individuals with fewer than 12 years of schooling benefit more from cognitive training than their more highly educated counterparts.

29 Jan 2016

Patients sent for unnecessary blood tests before low-risk surgical procedures

Depending on which hospital you go to for your low-risk surgical procedure, you may be 2.4 times more or less likely to be sent for unnecessary blood tests. This is among the findings of a study conducted by researchers from the Institute of Clinical Evaluative Sciences and the Women's College Hospital Institute for Health Systems Solutions and Virtual Care.

29 Jan 2016

Anticholinergic medications may not be best option for dementia patients in rehab facility

During rehabilitation following an acute hospital stay, medications that block neurotransmitters may be overprescribed to older patients suffering from delirium superimposed on dementia, according to health researchers.

29 Jan 2016

Study finds ethnic differences in coronary heart disease risk within diverse population

In a study of more than 1.3 million Kaiser Permanente members in Northern California that stretched over 10 years, researchers found that blacks, Latinos and Asians generally had lower risk of coronary heart disease compared to whites.

29 Jan 2016

Depression care management prevents death among older adults with diabetes

According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, effective treatment for depression could go a long way toward improving health status and even preventing death among older adults who also have diabetes.

28 Jan 2016

Wearing glasses could significantly improve reading speed for children with severe astigmatism

For children with severe astigmatism, wearing glasses to correct blurred vision can significantly improve accurate reading speed, reports a study in the February issue of Optometry and Vision Science, official journal of the American Academy of Optometry. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

28 Jan 2016

Involving family members in care may reduce hospital readmissions

A new study finds that educating and involving family members in the care of a loved one who has memory loss may significantly reduce hospital readmissions.

28 Jan 2016

Researchers developing cryotherapy device to reduce tissue damage

Cold therapy has long been prescribed for those recovering from orthopedic surgery, muscle inflammation and sports-related injuries, with treatments ranging from ice baths to immersion in whole-body cryotherapy chambers.

28 Jan 2016

EHCI: European healthcare steadily improving

European healthcare is steadily improving, in spite of alarm bells about financial crisis austerity measures, aging population and migration turmoil.

28 Jan 2016

New survey reveals truths and untruths about sleep

We’ve all heard the theories of what can help and hinder you having a good night’s sleep, but how much of what we all believe is fact and how much is fiction?

28 Jan 2016

New book provides valuable information to assist children with chronic illnesses

The ebook entitled, Information for Mental Health Providers Working with Children Who Have Chronic Illnesses, provides valuable information for professionals working with children who have chronic medical conditions. The book is especially geared toward those who provide any type of counseling and educational services for children with chronic illnesses.

28 Jan 2016

Indoor air quality in hospitality venues that allow smoking is worse than outdoor, study finds

Research carried out in six cities with dangerous levels of air pollution indicates that air quality inside venues that allow smoking is even worse than outdoors.

28 Jan 2016

Four factors help predict later cognitive function, motor performance for children with low birth weight

Four factors - medical complications at birth, maternal education, early motor assessments, and early cognitive assessments - help predict later cognitive function and motor performance for children born early and at a very low birth weight, finds a new study by NYU's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.

28 Jan 2016

New app helps medical students prepare for United States Medical Licensing Examination

Learn From Apps, co-founded by Rahul Gosain, M.D. and Rohit Gosain, M.D. continues to see success with their unique Question of the Day app for medical students that helps them prepare for their United States Medical Licensing Examination.

28 Jan 2016

Study shows prevalence of clinically relevant depressive symptoms among Division I college athletes

Nearly a quarter of Division I college athletes reported depressive symptoms while enrolled at a liberal arts university on the East Coast, says a new study published in the February issue of the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Women were almost two times more likely to experience symptoms than their male peers.

28 Jan 2016

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University of Salford introduces innovative pre-registration Master’s programme in podiatry

One-third of British adults not checking for signs of treatable health conditions

Report: Almost 70% of Texans uninsured due to high cost of health insurance

Costs of lower cognitive ability linked with not breastfeeding amount to over $300 billion each year

Researchers developing new methods to better analyze effects of e-cig flavorings

Education level influences cognitive training outcomes in older adults

Patients sent for unnecessary blood tests before low-risk surgical procedures

Anticholinergic medications may not be best option for dementia patients in rehab facility

Study finds ethnic differences in coronary heart disease risk within diverse population

Depression care management prevents death among older adults with diabetes

Wearing glasses could significantly improve reading speed for children with severe astigmatism

Involving family members in care may reduce hospital readmissions

Researchers developing cryotherapy device to reduce tissue damage

EHCI: European healthcare steadily improving

New survey reveals truths and untruths about sleep

New book provides valuable information to assist children with chronic illnesses

Indoor air quality in hospitality venues that allow smoking is worse than outdoor, study finds

Four factors help predict later cognitive function, motor performance for children with low birth weight

New app helps medical students prepare for United States Medical Licensing Examination

Study shows prevalence of clinically relevant depressive symptoms among Division I college athletes

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Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

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