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Study reveals demographic and clinical disparities associated with substernal thyroid goiters

Older patients, minorities, and male patients are more likely to develop substernal thyroid goiters that are difficult to remove surgically, putting them at risk for treatment complications and death, say researchers in the January 6 online in the American Journal of Surgery.

3 Mar 2016

New study shows that individuals with higher protein intake feel more full after meals

Many people turn to high-protein foods when trying to lose weight because eating protein-rich meals is commonly believed to make dieters feel fuller. Surprisingly, this idea hadn't been tested on a large scale.

3 Mar 2016

Hypothermia associated with increased risk for infection in patients undergoing surgery

A Henry Ford Hospital finds that hypothermia, a relatively common but unintentional occurrence during surgery, is associated with an increased risk for infection in patients who undergo surgery to repair a hip fracture.

3 Mar 2016

Mobile device addiction linked to anxiety, depression in college-age students

Is cellphone use detrimental to mental health? A new study from the University of Illinois finds that addiction to, and not simply use of, mobile technology is linked to anxiety and depression in college-age students.

3 Mar 2016

Telemedicine-based management for sleep apnea as effective as in-person care

A new study suggests that telemedicine-based management for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is as effective and may be comparable to in-person care.

2 Mar 2016

Bundled payments for total joint replacements improve quality of care, outcomes in Medicare patient

Implementing bundled payments for total joint replacements resulted in year-over-year improvements in quality of care and patient outcomes while reducing overall costs, according to a new three-year study from NYU Langone Medical Center.

2 Mar 2016

Targeted Case Management has major impact on HIV-positive patients

Providing comprehensive, holistic case management to people dealing with multiple comorbid conditions, including HIV, can yield tangible health improvements and long-term cost savings, according to a new study released by Amida Care, a New York City nonprofit health plan, and ACRIA, an HIV/AIDS research organization.

2 Mar 2016

National Bed Month: Five tips for a perfect sleep routine

This National Bed Month Sleep Practitioner & Sleep Environment Expert James Wilson has shared his five steps to a perfect sleep routine which includes using nature’s most effective relaxant… magnesium.

From BetterYou Ltd 2 Mar 2016

New WHO report highlights ways to prevent, mitigate hearing loss in children

Nearly 32 million children across the world live with disabling hearing loss. A new World Health Organization (WHO) report, Childhood hearing loss: act now, here’s how, suggests that 60% of this can be prevented.

2 Mar 2016

Paxman wins ‘Partnership with Academia Award’ for improving patient care with Huddersfield University

A UK healthcare manufacturer who specialises in scalp cooling has been awarded the prestigious ‘Partnership with Academia Award’ following an innovative two-year project with the University of Huddersfield.

From Paxman 2 Mar 2016

Study finds wide disparities in access to surgery between rich and poor countries

The volume of surgery has increased globally over the last decade but wide disparities in access to surgery persist between rich and poor countries, according to a study published today in the Bulletin of the World Health Organization.

2 Mar 2016

$Osteoporosis drugs linked to unusual fractures of the femur$

Osteoporosis drugs linked to unusual fractures of the femur

Osteoporosis drugs have significantly reduced the risk of bone fractures for millions of people, but also have been linked to unusual fractures of the femur (thigh bone).

2 Mar 2016

Study finds benefits of drinking plain water

For people who want to control their weight or reduce their intakes of sugar, sodium and saturated fat, tap water may be what the doctor ordered.

2 Mar 2016

Freestanding organ recovery facility for brain-dead donors increases organ transplant

Transplant surgeons report that obtaining organs from deceased organ donors costs much less and leads to a higher number of transplantable organs recovered when brain-dead donors are moved from the hospital to an independent, freestanding facility dedicated to organ recovery. Their study is published online as an "article in press" on the Journal of the American College of Surgeons website in advance of print publication later this year.

2 Mar 2016

El Niño may transport waterborne diseases across new shores

New research just published has highlighted how El Niño could be transporting and spreading waterborne diseases like cholera thousands of miles, across oceans, with significant impacts for public health.

2 Mar 2016

Children's Hospital Colorado study outlines preparedness for future enterovirus D68 outbreaks

From August to September 2014, a typically slow time for respiratory viruses, a nationwide outbreak of enterovirus D68 left resources constrained for Children's Hospital Colorado and pediatric organizations throughout the nation.

2 Mar 2016

Study focuses on cardiac changes in first time marathon runners

Novice marathon runners will be examined for possible beneficial or harmful cardiac changes by researchers in a new study that hopes to understand the effects of intensive exercise on those not used to it.

2 Mar 2016

Research shows nighttime lights may affect sleeping habits

If your neighborhood is well-lit at night, you may not be sleeping well, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 68th Annual Meeting in Vancouver, Canada, April 15 to 21, 2016.

2 Mar 2016

Air pollution increases risk of preterm birth for asthmatic pregnant women

Pregnant women with asthma may be at greater risk of preterm birth when exposed to high levels of certain traffic-related air pollutants, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health and other institutions.

2 Mar 2016

Impact of central catheter maintenance bundle on central line-associated bloodstream infections

A central catheter maintenance bundle developed to prevent a common healthcare-associated infection had an immediate effect of decreasing rates of central line-associated bloodstream infections, according to a study in the American Journal of Critical Care.

2 Mar 2016

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Study reveals demographic and clinical disparities associated with substernal thyroid goiters

New study shows that individuals with higher protein intake feel more full after meals

Hypothermia associated with increased risk for infection in patients undergoing surgery

Mobile device addiction linked to anxiety, depression in college-age students

Telemedicine-based management for sleep apnea as effective as in-person care

Bundled payments for total joint replacements improve quality of care, outcomes in Medicare patient

Targeted Case Management has major impact on HIV-positive patients

National Bed Month: Five tips for a perfect sleep routine

New WHO report highlights ways to prevent, mitigate hearing loss in children

Paxman wins ‘Partnership with Academia Award’ for improving patient care with Huddersfield University

Study finds wide disparities in access to surgery between rich and poor countries

Osteoporosis drugs linked to unusual fractures of the femur

Study finds benefits of drinking plain water

Freestanding organ recovery facility for brain-dead donors increases organ transplant

El Niño may transport waterborne diseases across new shores

Children's Hospital Colorado study outlines preparedness for future enterovirus D68 outbreaks

Study focuses on cardiac changes in first time marathon runners

Research shows nighttime lights may affect sleeping habits

Air pollution increases risk of preterm birth for asthmatic pregnant women

Impact of central catheter maintenance bundle on central line-associated bloodstream infections

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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