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Fine particulate matter released from different sources in Houston linked to slight increased mortality risk

Fine particulate matter released from a variety of sources in Houston was associated with slight increased mortality risk from 2000 to 2011, according to research from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

9 Sep 2015

Gallup-Palmer report: 57% of U.S. adults use chiropractic care for back or neck pain

According to a new Gallup-Palmer report that tested public assumptions about chiropractic care, 57 percent of U.S. adults are likely to visit a doctor of chiropractic (DC) if they experience back or neck pain.

9 Sep 2015

Privately insured pregnant women who have access to 24-hour OBs and midwives less likely to have C-sections

Privately insured pregnant women are less likely to have C-sections when their regular care includes midwives and 24-hour obstetrician coverage, according to a study by researchers at UC San Francisco and Marin General Hospital.

9 Sep 2015

New study of DCD liver transplantations finds no significant link between donor age and organ survival

Organ donation after circulatory death (DCD), in which transplant organs are taken from donors after ay period of no blood circulation or oxygenation, is often considered inferior to donation after brain death, in which circulation and oxygenation are maintained until organs are removed for transplantation. Currently, the use of livers from DCD donors remains controversial, particularly with donors with advanced age.

9 Sep 2015

New book provides roadmap to improve health of U.S. citizens

The U.S. is one of the wealthiest nations in the world but its citizens are far from the healthiest. In fact, the U.S. lags behind several other developed nations in life expectancy and other population health measures. These disparities persist despite the fact that the U.S. spends more money per capita than any other nation on healthcare delivery.

9 Sep 2015

Smoke-free workplace, tax hikes discourage youth from taking up smoking

Banning smoking in the workplace and increasing taxes on cigarettes have discouraged teens and young adults from taking up smoking, according to a study by researchers at UC San Francisco and UC Merced.

9 Sep 2015

New review presents patient blood management program to tackle anemia and blood transfusion in surgery patients

Anemia is common, and in surgical patients can increase various risks associated with operations. While blood transfusion can be a lifesaver for patients in these situations, it may not be always be appropriate and can even increase risks.

9 Sep 2015

AfPA’s video highlights new technology and pill formulations that deter individuals from abusing opioids

Today the Alliance for Patient Access released a new white board video, "A Prescription for Reducing Opioid Abuse." The video, released to coincide with National Pain Awareness Month, highlights new technology and innovative pill formulations that deter individuals from abusing opioids.

9 Sep 2015

Study: Wildfire smoke exposure associated with increased visits to ER for asthma

Researchers who analyzed data from the 2006-2007 wildfires in Australia found that exposure to wildfire smoke was linked to increased visits to hospital emergency departments for asthma.

9 Sep 2015

DNDi unveils plans to better respond to the needs of neglected patients

After having built the world's largest drug development pipeline for the most neglected diseases, the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) has unveiled plans for a more flexible, dynamic portfolio approach, integrating various operating models to better respond to the needs of patients, notably in low- and middle-income countries. The plan also paves the way for new diseases to be taken up in DNDi's portfolio.

9 Sep 2015

Survival and health outcomes for extremely preterm infants improve over 20 years

Over the last 20 years, complications have decreased and survival has improved for extremely preterm infants, according to a study in the September 8 issue of JAMA.

9 Sep 2015

Warwick Medical School to lead study on the effect of physiotherapy after breast cancer surgery

What is expected to be the biggest UK study on the effect of physiotherapy on women after breast cancer surgery is to be led by Warwick Medical School in partnership with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

9 Sep 2015

Struggling to live with lung cancer

New data show that more than 50% of patients and carers struggled to cope with challenges of living with lung cancer.

8 Sep 2015

Free online end of life care course

Sheffield Hallam University is teaming up with St Luke's Hospice to launch a free online course supporting health and social care workers in providing palliative or end of life care.

8 Sep 2015

Vernalis Therapeutics announces availability of codeine-based cough and cold syrup in the U.S.

Vernalis Therapeutics Inc., a subsidiary of Vernalis plc, today announced that Tuzistra XR (codeine polistirex and chlorpheniramine polistirex), extended-release oral suspension, CIII (DEA Schedule III) is now available to adult patients and physicians in the United States.

8 Sep 2015

IRIDEX launches novel intra-ocular pressure monitoring device

IRIDEX Corporation today announced that it has added a novel intra-ocular pressure (IOP) monitoring device called a tonometer to its suite of commercial products for the global glaucoma market. The new device comes to IRIDEX through a distribution agreement with Icare Finland Plc, a subsidiary of the Revenio Group Corporation, the creator of the tonometer.

8 Sep 2015

Demand for improved capabilities, wireless connectivity drives Western and Eastern European MPM market

As the Western European multiparameter patient monitor (MPM) market is in its mature stage, it will generate most of its revenues from replacement units. On the other hand, the Eastern European market, which has not reached maturity, will predominantly see new MPM installations.

8 Sep 2015

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Fine particulate matter released from different sources in Houston linked to slight increased mortality risk

Gallup-Palmer report: 57% of U.S. adults use chiropractic care for back or neck pain

Privately insured pregnant women who have access to 24-hour OBs and midwives less likely to have C-sections

New study of DCD liver transplantations finds no significant link between donor age and organ survival

New book provides roadmap to improve health of U.S. citizens

Smoke-free workplace, tax hikes discourage youth from taking up smoking

New review presents patient blood management program to tackle anemia and blood transfusion in surgery patients

AfPA’s video highlights new technology and pill formulations that deter individuals from abusing opioids

Study: Wildfire smoke exposure associated with increased visits to ER for asthma

DNDi unveils plans to better respond to the needs of neglected patients

Survival and health outcomes for extremely preterm infants improve over 20 years

Warwick Medical School to lead study on the effect of physiotherapy after breast cancer surgery

Struggling to live with lung cancer

Free online end of life care course

Vernalis Therapeutics announces availability of codeine-based cough and cold syrup in the U.S.

IRIDEX launches novel intra-ocular pressure monitoring device

Demand for improved capabilities, wireless connectivity drives Western and Eastern European MPM market

Johnson & Johnson wins Healthiest Company and Healthiest Workforce awards

Kilimanjaro Project receives 2015 António Champalimaud Vision Award

Sustainable irrigation strategies could increase health benefits of virgin olive oil

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

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