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How quickly smokers metabolise nicotine may point to best quitting method

The success of different smoking cessation treatments could be predicted by how quickly smokers break down (metabolise) nicotine in their bodies, according to new research published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal.

13 Jan 2015

eLearning effective for training health professionals, say Imperial researchers

Electronic learning could enable millions more students to train as doctors and nurses worldwide, according to research.

13 Jan 2015

New way to measure upper extremity movement in muscular dystrophy patients

Researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital have developed a way to measure upper extremity movement in patients with muscular dystrophy using interactive video game technology. Their hope is to expand inclusion criteria for clinical trials to incorporate patients using wheelchairs.

12 Jan 2015

New GP Surgery opens in the heart of Wimbledon

The GP Surgery has newly opened in the heart of Wimbledon in response to patient concerns about NHS GP inaccessibility. With increased strain on GP services over the winter period waiting times for a routine GP appointment have increased, with a resulting increased burden on urgent care, A&E and out-of-hours GP services.

12 Jan 2015

State and federal prisoners not receiving adequate mental health care

A significant portion of state and federal prisoners are not receiving treatment for mental health conditions, according to research by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health.

12 Jan 2015

DMEK eye surgery at University Hospitals makes a world of difference for Ohio resident

"I was blind as a bat," said 73-year-old Parma, Ohio, resident John Barsa, who suffered from corneal edema, causing an abnormal accumulation of liquid in the eye leading to swelling of the cornea.

12 Jan 2015

28th Annual Ruth K. Palmer Research Symposium to focus on health inequities

The 28th Annual Ruth K. Palmer Research Symposium will address "Inequities in Health: From Cells to Community."

12 Jan 2015

ASA offers tips for safe surgery, anesthesia experience

Surgery and anesthesia are safer than ever, but most patients don't know about the steps they can and should take to make their experience safer and more comfortable.

12 Jan 2015

British Skin Foundation urges people to check their loved ones moles this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and this year the British Skin Foundation is urging people to check your loved ones moles! Whether it’s your boyfriend, girlfriend, spouse, friend or family – take the time to check for changes in moles.

12 Jan 2015

Lack of information increases depression risk in people recovering from stroke

People recovering from a stroke and living at home have generally a higher risk of suffering from depression. According to researchers lack of information is often a major concern for patients and this frequently contributes to their depression. This is the result of a new study from health sociologists of the University of Luxembourg.

12 Jan 2015

Two medical organizations recommend use of HPV test for cervical cancer screening

Two leading medical organizations say that using a Human papillomavirus (HPV) test alone for cervical cancer screening is an effective alternative to the current recommendation for screening with either cytology (the Pap test) alone or co-testing with cytology and HPV testing.

12 Jan 2015

Dallas Cowboys timekeeper ready to get back to work after kidney transplant at UT Southwestern

Jim Ely tackles life like Mean Joe Greene tackled running backs. A banker, he also worked weekends as a football referee for 38 years and still, at age 83, works as home-game timekeeper for the Dallas Cowboys.

12 Jan 2015

Simple training exercise of catching a medicine ball may help prevent falls in the elderly

The simple training exercise of catching a weighted medicine ball can improve balance and may help prevent falls in the elderly, according to research at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

11 Jan 2015

Memorial Prompt Care & Family Medicine becomes MemorialCare Medical Group

Memorial Prompt Care & Family Medicine announced that it has changed its name to MemorialCare Medical Group. Affiliated with the nationally recognized MemorialCare Health System, it was a natural fit for them to become part of the award-winning MemorialCare Medical Group. The name change is effective immediately.

11 Jan 2015

AMN Healthcare acquires Onward Healthcare, Medefis and Locum Leaders from OGH

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc., the nation's leader and innovator in healthcare workforce solutions and staffing services, today announced the completion of the acquisition of Onward Healthcare, Locum Leaders and Medefis from OGH, LLC for a total purchase price of $82.5 million.

11 Jan 2015

MID completes enrollment in STASIS trial of Permaseal

Micro Interventional Devices, Inc. has completed enrollment in its Secure Transapical Access and Closure Study. STASIS is a non-randomized, multi-center, CE-Mark study, evaluating the safety and performance of Permaseal the world's first automated direct myocardial ventricular access and closure technology especially designed for use in transcatheter valve replacement procedures (TAVR and TMVR).

11 Jan 2015

Gaumard provides update on installations of Victoria birthing simulators in the U.S.

Gaumard Scientific Company today provided an update on installations of the Victoria birthing simulator at U.S. health care educational facilities.

11 Jan 2015

Baylor Scott & White Health to build sports medicine facility at The Star – Home of the Dallas Cowboys

Baylor Scott & White Health is working towards the construction of a 200,000 square-foot center of excellence for sports medicine at The Star – Home of the Dallas Cowboys in Frisco, Texas.

11 Jan 2015

NCCN collaborates with Flatiron Health to create oncology outcomes database

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network is collaborating with Flatiron Health to create a cloud-based data repository of NCCN Member Institution data - the NCCN Outcomes Database.

9 Jan 2015

Nuo signs licensing and distribution agreement with Rohto for Aurix wound care system

Nuo Therapeutics, Inc., a pioneer in biodynamic therapies, today announced that it has signed an exclusive licensing and distribution agreement for the Aurix System with Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., one of Japan’s leading pharmaceutical, health and wellness companies.

9 Jan 2015

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How quickly smokers metabolise nicotine may point to best quitting method

eLearning effective for training health professionals, say Imperial researchers

New way to measure upper extremity movement in muscular dystrophy patients

New GP Surgery opens in the heart of Wimbledon

State and federal prisoners not receiving adequate mental health care

DMEK eye surgery at University Hospitals makes a world of difference for Ohio resident

28th Annual Ruth K. Palmer Research Symposium to focus on health inequities

ASA offers tips for safe surgery, anesthesia experience

British Skin Foundation urges people to check their loved ones moles this Valentine’s Day

Lack of information increases depression risk in people recovering from stroke

Two medical organizations recommend use of HPV test for cervical cancer screening

Dallas Cowboys timekeeper ready to get back to work after kidney transplant at UT Southwestern

Simple training exercise of catching a medicine ball may help prevent falls in the elderly

Memorial Prompt Care & Family Medicine becomes MemorialCare Medical Group

AMN Healthcare acquires Onward Healthcare, Medefis and Locum Leaders from OGH

MID completes enrollment in STASIS trial of Permaseal

Gaumard provides update on installations of Victoria birthing simulators in the U.S.

Baylor Scott & White Health to build sports medicine facility at The Star – Home of the Dallas Cowboys

NCCN collaborates with Flatiron Health to create oncology outcomes database

Nuo signs licensing and distribution agreement with Rohto for Aurix wound care system

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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