Healthcare News

RSS

NUS scientists develop novel device suitable for electronics, robotics and healthcare applications

A team of scientists from the National University of Singapore Faculty of Engineering has developed a wearable liquid-based microfluidic tactile sensor that is small, thin, highly flexible and durable. Simple and cost-effective to produce, this novel device is very suitable for applications such as soft robotics, wearable consumer electronics, smart medical prosthetic devices, as well as real-time healthcare monitoring.

24 Sep 2015

Spiritual beliefs may impact physical and mental health, MU study finds

Individuals who blame karma for their poor health have more pain and worse physical and mental health, according to a new study from University of Missouri researchers. Targeted interventions to counteract negative spiritual beliefs could help some individuals decrease pain and improve their overall health, the researchers said.

24 Sep 2015

WSU biomedical students create therapeutic speech development toy for kids with auditory disabilities

Hearing loss is one of the most common birth defects, with more than 12,000 children in the United States affected each year. Three students in Wichita State University's biomedical engineering program recognized this issue and designed their senior project to create a therapeutic toy to provide early intervention therapy for children with auditory disabilities.

24 Sep 2015

New research examines complications related to labor anesthesia in women with thrombocytopenia

Can women with low platelet counts safely undergo epidural/spinal anesthesia during labor? Available evidence suggests a low rate of complications related to abnormal blood clotting for this large group of patients, reports a study in Anesthesia & Analgesia.

24 Sep 2015

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy improves outcomes of umbilical cord blood transplant patients

For the past 27 years, cord blood transplants have been a life-saving treatment option for thousands of people with leukemia, non-Hodgkins lymphoma, Hodgkins disease and myelodysplastic disorders. Cord blood helps replace cancerous blood cells and replenish a patient's own bone marrow and immune system. Even with its success, researchers are continually looking for ways to improve the transplant process and increase cure rates.

24 Sep 2015

City of Hope receives gift to open new Judy and Bernard Briskin Center for Multiple Myeloma Research

The Judy and Bernard Briskin Family Foundation has announced a gift to launch the new Judy and Bernard Briskin Center for Multiple Myeloma Research at City of Hope, the third named center within City of Hope's new Hematologic Malignancies and Stem Cell Transplantation Institute. The generous gift will enable the institution to further its already considerable accomplishments in the field of myeloma treatment and research.

24 Sep 2015

Terminally ill patients with certain subtypes of delirium show higher probability of imminent death

In cancer patients nearing the end of life, certain subtypes of delirium—specifically, hypoactive and "mixed" delirium—are a strong indicator that death will come soon, reports a study in Psychosomatic Medicine: Journal of Biobehavioral Medicine, the official journal of the American Psychosomatic Society.

24 Sep 2015

Focusing on employee well-being improves worker health, decreases health care costs

One company's program to improve employee well-being led to improvements in worker health and productivity while decreasing health care costs, reports a case study in the October Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

24 Sep 2015

Researchers call on NICE, RCOG to update guidelines for diagnosing early miscarriage

Researchers are calling for improvements to the way early miscarriage is diagnosed following a new study published today in the BMJ.

24 Sep 2015

FIT publishes 3rd Edition of Injection Technique Recommendations

The Forum for Injection Technique UK has published the 3rd Edition of its Injection Technique Recommendations, featuring contributions from over 65 clinical experts, along with data from the latest research studies and all new imagery and graphics.

24 Sep 2015

Lack of hospital beds puts older patients in Australian emergency departments at risk of death

A survey from the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine has found that 70% of patients in Australian emergency departments are waiting over eight hours to be moved to a hospital bed after receiving emergency care.

24 Sep 2015

WSU awarded nearly $1 million to train social workers and nurses in SBIRT

Wayne State University has been awarded nearly $1 million to train social work and nursing students to assess patients in primary care settings for substance abuse behaviors.

24 Sep 2015

Secondhand smoke exposure doubles risk of hospitalization for kids with asthma

The risk for hospitalization doubles for kids with asthma who are exposed to secondhand smoke, according to a study led by Mayo Clinic Children's Research Center. "The results of this review serve as a reminder to parents of just how dangerous it is to expose their children to secondhand smoke," says Avni Joshi, M.D., senior author and pediatric allergist and immunologist at Mayo Clinic Children's Center.

24 Sep 2015

Springer releases new book titled Improving Aid Effectiveness in Global Health

Springer has released a new book entitled Improving Aid Effectiveness in Global Health, edited and co-authored by Dr. Elvira Beracochea, President and CEO of Realizing Global Health.

23 Sep 2015

Practical tips to help parents spot children's foot problems

Just part of growing up vs. the sign of a problem—managing children's health and wellness is complicated for parents, who often struggle to know which signs and symptoms are temporary and those that point to more serious concerns. As parents transition back to the regular routines of fall with school and sports, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons offers practical tips to help parents know what their children's feet are telling them.

23 Sep 2015

Johns Hopkins trained physicians create start-up to produce cheap generic drugs

A group of Johns Hopkins trained physicians has started a crowdfunding campaign to create a start-up which produces cheap generic drugs.

23 Sep 2015

ER visits can reduce underage drinking and associated problems

The results of a five-year trial from faculty at the University of Michigan Injury Center found giving youth in the emergency department a short intervention during their visit decreased their alcohol consumption and problems related to drinking over the following year.

23 Sep 2015

ASPiH conference to host film premiere from Martin Bromiley

A new independent film, which reflects on the progress made to address human factors in healthcare in the 10 years since Elaine Bromiley died after ‘a routine operation’ went badly wrong, will premiere at the Annual ASPiH conference to be held at the Brighton Conference Centre, 3-5 November 2015.

23 Sep 2015

Obese firefighters twice as likely to attempt weight lose if advised by health care providers

Overweight firefighters are twice as likely to attempt to lose weight if their health care provider gives them weight loss advice, according to new research from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health. The results were published in this month's print edition of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

23 Sep 2015

GfK survey: 3 in 10 people are not confident of leading quality life during retirement

Internationally, close to three in ten (28 percent) lack confidence that they will be able to afford the life they want during retirement, including one in ten (11 percent) who have no confidence in this at all. On the other hand, 42 percent believe they will have enough money for the life they want, including 18 percent who are completely confident.

23 Sep 2015

Healthcare News

NUS scientists develop novel device suitable for electronics, robotics and healthcare applications

Spiritual beliefs may impact physical and mental health, MU study finds

WSU biomedical students create therapeutic speech development toy for kids with auditory disabilities

New research examines complications related to labor anesthesia in women with thrombocytopenia

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy improves outcomes of umbilical cord blood transplant patients

City of Hope receives gift to open new Judy and Bernard Briskin Center for Multiple Myeloma Research

Terminally ill patients with certain subtypes of delirium show higher probability of imminent death

Focusing on employee well-being improves worker health, decreases health care costs

Researchers call on NICE, RCOG to update guidelines for diagnosing early miscarriage

FIT publishes 3rd Edition of Injection Technique Recommendations

Lack of hospital beds puts older patients in Australian emergency departments at risk of death

WSU awarded nearly $1 million to train social workers and nurses in SBIRT

Secondhand smoke exposure doubles risk of hospitalization for kids with asthma

Springer releases new book titled Improving Aid Effectiveness in Global Health

Practical tips to help parents spot children's foot problems

Johns Hopkins trained physicians create start-up to produce cheap generic drugs

ER visits can reduce underage drinking and associated problems

ASPiH conference to host film premiere from Martin Bromiley

Obese firefighters twice as likely to attempt weight lose if advised by health care providers

GfK survey: 3 in 10 people are not confident of leading quality life during retirement

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

Latest News