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Study links patient-perceived physician empathy with medical care satisfaction

A study presented today at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), links patient-perceived physician empathy with improved outcomes and medical care satisfaction.

2 Mar 2016

Older adults with greater levels of social participation get better sleep

Sleep may be one of the most important factors for well-being; yet, according to the CDC, one in three adults does not get enough. Lack of sleep can lead to potential cognitive declines, chronic diseases and death. Now, research from the University of Missouri finds that older adults who have trouble sleeping, could benefit from participating in social activities, in particular attending religious events.

2 Mar 2016

Researchers show how increases in state and local social spending can reduce risk of dying

Income inequality and government social spending. These are hot-??button issues in this year's presidential primaries: the rich getting richer, the poor getting poorer, and the government's role in closing the gap--or not.

2 Mar 2016

Global climate crisis threatens public health

In a review published in the Annals of Global Health, doctors warn of the impending public health crisis brought on by climate change and call for action to help prepare the world for what is ahead.

2 Mar 2016

Younger, older patients report more pain and less activity following total knee replacement surgery

While all age groups report comparable improvement in range of motion following total knee replacement surgery (TKR), new research presented today at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons found that patients age 45 and younger, and those age 75 and older, report more pain and less activity following the procedure.

2 Mar 2016

FDA takes actions to help women, doctors better understand potential problems associated with Essure

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today actions to provide important information about the risks of using Essure and to help women and their doctors be better informed of the potential complications associated with implantable forms of sterilization.

1 Mar 2016

Janssen ranked among 100 Best Companies to Work for in the UK

Janssen, a pharmaceutical company of Johnson & Johnson, is celebrating being ranked number 30 out of 100 Best Companies to Work for and being awarded the highest three star Best Companies Accreditation in research conducted by Best Companies in the UK and published by the Sunday Times.

1 Mar 2016

New international survey provides insights into emotional truths of living with IPF

An international survey of over 500 people living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in more than 20 countries worldwide reveals the real-life emotions faced by those with the devastating disease.

1 Mar 2016

Johns Hopkins Medicine expert offers tips to prevent Zika virus

People looking forward to a warm, sunny vacation may want to pack insect repellent for their trip.

1 Mar 2016

Rare Disease Day 2016: Boehringer Ingelheim launches new initiatives to raise awareness of IPF

Boehringer Ingelheim, working with pharmaphorum media, has brought together patients, patient groups and globally renowned clinicians to launch a report into IPF entitled Inspiration - a new initiative dedicated to raising awareness of IPF,1 a rare disease that is relatively unheard of, frequently misdiagnosed and little understood.

1 Mar 2016

Snoring and breathing problems can affect children's learning, concentration process

Children commonly snore from time to time and that is often harmless. But children with frequent snoring and breathing problems during sleep have an increased risk of having trouble concentrating and learning difficulties.

1 Mar 2016

Johns Hopkins researchers create new model to address patient safety, quality of care in outpatient centers

When implementing a unified, whole care delivery system, a strong organizational framework that includes the participation of all staff members — from the board room to the community practice — is critical, Johns Hopkins researchers report.

1 Mar 2016

NHS could continue to waste £10 million per year on treating preventable cold-related illness, NEA warns

Fuel poverty charity National Energy Action (NEA) is today [26 February] warning that the NHS could continue to waste well over a billion pounds a year on treating preventable cold-related illness.

1 Mar 2016

Young parents call for better advice to deal with fuel poverty

Young parents are calling for better advice to tackle fuel poverty as almost four million children in England live in families that are struggling to pay their energy bills, according to evidence gathered in a new report.

1 Mar 2016

Alpine HC introduces Reposa Synergy Hybrid Pressure Mattress

Introducing the Reposa Synergy by Alpine HC, an innovative hybrid mattress system that exemplifies synergy by combining exceptional comfort through specialist foams, with effective pressure distribution using integral air-foam cells. The end result? A superior pressure relieving experience for the user.

From Opera Care 1 Mar 2016

FDA announces availability of $2 million for rare disease research

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the availability of $2 million in research grants to fund natural history studies in rare diseases. The aim is to collect data on how specific rare diseases progress in individuals over time so that knowledge can inform and support product development and approval. This will be the first time the FDA will provide funding through its Orphan Products Grants to conduct these types of studies for rare diseases.

1 Mar 2016

Osteopathic manipulative treatment improves function in patients suffering from chronic low back pain

Studies published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association found that osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) reduced pain and improved function in patients suffering from chronic, nonspecific low back pain.

1 Mar 2016

Are we ageing healthily? An interview with Professor Carol Jagger

This is the million dollar question but it is hard to give a definite answer. Most data on trends in life and healthy life expectancy use surveys that do not include people in care homes which can skew results at older ages.

29 Feb 2016

Sonitor Technologies announces expansion of Sonitor Sense RTLS open integration platform

Sonitor Technologies, Inc., a global leader in indoor positioning technologies, announced today the expansion of its industry-leading Sonitor Sense RTLS open integration platform.

28 Feb 2016

Walking associated with reduced mortality risk

"Get up and move." That's the take-home message from a new study from Ezra Fishman, a doctoral candidate in demography at the University of Pennsylvania, and colleagues from Johns Hopkins University, the National Cancer Institute, the National Institute on Aging and others.

27 Feb 2016

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Study links patient-perceived physician empathy with medical care satisfaction

Older adults with greater levels of social participation get better sleep

Researchers show how increases in state and local social spending can reduce risk of dying

Global climate crisis threatens public health

Younger, older patients report more pain and less activity following total knee replacement surgery

FDA takes actions to help women, doctors better understand potential problems associated with Essure

Janssen ranked among 100 Best Companies to Work for in the UK

New international survey provides insights into emotional truths of living with IPF

Johns Hopkins Medicine expert offers tips to prevent Zika virus

Rare Disease Day 2016: Boehringer Ingelheim launches new initiatives to raise awareness of IPF

Snoring and breathing problems can affect children's learning, concentration process

Johns Hopkins researchers create new model to address patient safety, quality of care in outpatient centers

NHS could continue to waste £10 million per year on treating preventable cold-related illness, NEA warns

Young parents call for better advice to deal with fuel poverty

Alpine HC introduces Reposa Synergy Hybrid Pressure Mattress

FDA announces availability of $2 million for rare disease research

Osteopathic manipulative treatment improves function in patients suffering from chronic low back pain

Are we ageing healthily? An interview with Professor Carol Jagger

Sonitor Technologies announces expansion of Sonitor Sense RTLS open integration platform

Walking associated with reduced mortality risk

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