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New evidence-based protocol to treat severe pain in emergency department patients

Simply asking the question, "Do you want more pain medication?" resulted in satisfactory pain control in 99 percent of emergency department patients participating in a study.

15 Jun 2015

Study can help VHA to target suicide prevention efforts for high-risk patients

Clinicians are challenged every day to make difficult decisions regarding patients' suicide risk. Using Veterans Health Administration health system electronic medical record data, Veterans Affairs and National Institute of Mental Health scientists were able to identify very small groups of individuals within the VHA's patient population with very high, predicted suicide risk -- most of whom had not been identified for suicide risk by clinicians.

15 Jun 2015

Primary prevention reduces mortality rates in patients with coronary heart disease

Mortality from coronary heart disease declined in Sweden from 1986 to 2002. The improvement was due mainly to a reduction in risk factors among the healthy population (primary prevention) and, to a lesser extent, treatment of people who already had developed heart disease (secondary prevention).

15 Jun 2015

Veterans who died from drug overdoses also prescribed benzodiazepines for pain

In a recent study, nearly half of all veterans who died from drug overdoses while prescribed opioids for pain were also receiving benzodiazepines, or benzos, which are common medications for the treatment of anxiety, insomnia and alcohol withdrawal. Veterans prescribed higher doses of benzodiazepines while concurrently receiving opioids were at greater risk of overdose death than those on lower doses of benzodiazepines.

15 Jun 2015

Philips introduces new Anatomically Intelligent Ultrasound tool

Royal Philips today announced the introduction of HeartModelA.I., a new Anatomically Intelligent Ultrasound (AIUS) tool that brings advanced quantification, automated 3D views and robust reproducibility to cardiac ultrasound imaging.

13 Jun 2015

Henry Schein named recipient of HKC's Corporate Leader Award

Henry Schein, Inc., the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, announced today that it has been selected as the recipient of the Corporate Leader Award of the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds.

13 Jun 2015

UCLA Medical Group earns five-star ranking from CAPG for patient care capabilities

The UCLA Medical Group has again earned the highest rating possible in an annual survey conducted by CAPG, an association representing physician organizations in 38 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

13 Jun 2015

Six physician organizations in Sutter Medical Network receive 'Elite' status

Six physician organizations in the Sutter Medical Network, including all five medical foundations, received "Elite" status today in the annual CAPG Standards of Excellence Survey—the highest possible honor awarded by the CAPG professional organization.

13 Jun 2015

Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at FAU earns full accreditation from LCME

In less than four years since admitting its inaugural class, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University has earned full accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education.

12 Jun 2015

Cognitive behavioral therapy can help patients with severe dental anxiety

Adults who suffer from severe dental anxiety (DA) are often dissatisfied with their appearance. The dissatisfaction may be associated with poorer oral health, depression and anxiety. A doctoral thesis at Sahlgrenska Academy found that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) help patients with severe DA.

12 Jun 2015

Ludwig Cancer Research announces opening of new branch in Lausanne, Switzerland

Ludwig Cancer Research announced today that it is opening a new Branch in Lausanne, Switzerland. The Branch will be focused primarily on applied cancer immunology and the design of novel molecular and cell-based immunotherapies. It will also develop technologies enabling the efficient, safe application of those therapies to as many patients as possible.

12 Jun 2015

Gender and personality significantly affect cancer-related pain management in elderly patients

With 75% of cancer patients in the UK over 60, and the costs of innovative drugs soaring, how to best identify and hopefully manage cancer-related pain in the elderly is a key issue. A new study published in the Journal of Gender Studies looks into this complex matter and, in claiming gender and personality significantly affect the experience of suffering, questions a 'one size fits it all' approach to pain management.

12 Jun 2015

Early CPR doubles chance of survival for patients suffering from cardiac arrest

A team of Swedish researchers finds that early cardiopulmonary resuscitation more than doubles the chance of survival for patients suffering out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The percentage of patients who receive life-saving resuscitation has also increased substantially thanks to so-called SMS Lifesavers.

12 Jun 2015

Mount Sinai cardiologists implant microchip sensors to better monitor patients with heart failure

Cardiologists at The Mount Sinai Hospital have begun implanting tiny, state-of-the-art microchip sensors in patients with advanced heart failure to better monitor symptoms and reduce their chances of returning to the hospital.

12 Jun 2015

New UNC Charlotte technology to help hospitals organize, analyze patient statistics

UNC Charlotte and a major healthcare data company have launched new technology that will help hospitals organize and analyze patient statistics.

12 Jun 2015

Study examines link between environmental characteristics and apathy in nursing home residents with dementia

Nursing home residents with dementia are less likely to be apathetic if they live in an appropriately stimulating environment, according to nursing researchers.

12 Jun 2015

New study suggests that bright light after night shift may have potential to improve driving performance

A new study suggests that bright light at the end of a night shift may have potential as a countermeasure to improve driving performance, particularly for low light work environments and commutes that occur before dawn.

12 Jun 2015

Implantable antibiotic-laden sponges help prevent sternal wound infections during cardiac surgery

Cardiac surgeons often "crack open" the flat bone that forms the middle front section of the chest, known as the sternum, in order to reach important structures. When a sternal wound infection (SWI) occurs, serious complications and even death may result. Implanting antibiotic-laden sponges between the sternal halves before closure has been adapted to prevent infections.

12 Jun 2015

Nearly 15 million U.S. women have limited access to specialized gynecologic cancer care

More than one-third of counties in the Unites States are located more than 50 miles from the nearest gynecologic oncologist, making access to specialty care for ovarian and other gynecologic cancers difficult for nearly 15 million women. While most of these "low access" counties are located in the Mountain-West and Midwest regions, the findings of a recent study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania also reveal that 47 states have at least one county located more than 50 miles from the nearest gynecologic oncologist.

12 Jun 2015

A third of people avoid social situations due to uncontrolled dandruff, reveals anonymous survey

A third of people admitted to avoiding social situations as a result of emotional distress caused by their dandruff, according to new survey results released today by the British Skin Foundation(BSF) in conjunction with the world’s no. 1 anti-dandruff shampoo, Head & Shoulders (H&S).

12 Jun 2015

Healthcare News

New evidence-based protocol to treat severe pain in emergency department patients

Study can help VHA to target suicide prevention efforts for high-risk patients

Primary prevention reduces mortality rates in patients with coronary heart disease

Veterans who died from drug overdoses also prescribed benzodiazepines for pain

Philips introduces new Anatomically Intelligent Ultrasound tool

Henry Schein named recipient of HKC's Corporate Leader Award

UCLA Medical Group earns five-star ranking from CAPG for patient care capabilities

Six physician organizations in Sutter Medical Network receive 'Elite' status

Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at FAU earns full accreditation from LCME

Cognitive behavioral therapy can help patients with severe dental anxiety

Ludwig Cancer Research announces opening of new branch in Lausanne, Switzerland

Gender and personality significantly affect cancer-related pain management in elderly patients

Early CPR doubles chance of survival for patients suffering from cardiac arrest

Mount Sinai cardiologists implant microchip sensors to better monitor patients with heart failure

New UNC Charlotte technology to help hospitals organize, analyze patient statistics

Study examines link between environmental characteristics and apathy in nursing home residents with dementia

New study suggests that bright light after night shift may have potential to improve driving performance

Implantable antibiotic-laden sponges help prevent sternal wound infections during cardiac surgery

Nearly 15 million U.S. women have limited access to specialized gynecologic cancer care

A third of people avoid social situations due to uncontrolled dandruff, reveals anonymous survey

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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