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Research: Young athletes who undergo ACL reconstruction experience re-injury

One in three young athletes who undergo ACL surgery experiences re-injury, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day. The study examined the long term success of surgery for patients aged 18 years and younger.

29 Mar 2015

NCCC at Dartmouth designated again as Comprehensive Cancer Center by NCI

The National Cancer Institute has renewed its Cancer Center Support Grant to Norris Cotton Cancer Center at Dartmouth, continuing NCCC's designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center.

29 Mar 2015

WGU Washington announces new scholarship program for nurses

To honor nurses for their commitment to high-quality healthcare delivery and to commemorate upcoming National Nurses Week, WGU Washington has announced the WGU Washington Loves Nurses Scholarship. During the week of May 6, the state-endorsed, nonprofit university will award up to $20,000 in scholarships to motivated nurses who wish to pursue a bachelor's or master's degree in its College of Health Professions.

27 Mar 2015

Public volunteers to highlight their role in improving care for patients at Sheffield Consumers in Research event

RESEARCH-active members of the public are to showcase how their vital work helps shape clinical research projects and improves care for patients at a free drop-in event in Sheffield City Centre on Wednesday 22 April.

27 Mar 2015

Veterans with PTSD at higher risk of developing heart failure

In a study of more than 8,000 veterans living in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands, those with posttraumatic stress disorder had a nearly 50 percent greater risk of developing heart failure over about a seven-year follow-up period, compared with their non-PTSD peers.

27 Mar 2015

Griffith research examines GPs’ confidence in providing nutritional advice to patients

The role of nutrition as part of a healthy lifestyle is well understood by the medical profession but whether this information is easily conveyed to patients is another matter. How much confidence GPs have in providing nutritional advice to their patients is now the subject of research by Griffith University’s Dr Lauren Ball.

27 Mar 2015

Moffitt study highlights that LGBTQI populations face health care disparities

The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual, queer/questioning and intersex (LGBTQI) population has been largely understudied by the medical community. Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center found that the LGBTQI community experience health disparities due to reduced access to health care and health insurance, coupled with being at an elevated risk for multiple types of cancer when compared to non-LGBTQI populations.

27 Mar 2015

TNT announces opening of healthcare hub in Heerlen, the Netherlands

Today TNT will open an international transport hub in Heerlen, the Netherlands, dedicated to the shipping of medical devices to European hospitals and clinics.

27 Mar 2015

Griffith study explores how beer can be manipulated to improve its rehydration potential

It was only recently that Griffith University research showed that it’s possible to improve the hydrating effects of beer without killing off its taste.

27 Mar 2015

Data demonstrates benefits associated with use of EXPAREL in hip, knee replacement patients

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced data demonstrating the benefits associated with the use of EXPAREL (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension) in a study of over 2,200 hip and knee replacement patients.

27 Mar 2015

Arthritis & Osteoporosis NSW to hold Clinical Update for 2015 for health professionals

Arthritis is a condition that affects over 1.1 million people in NSW and over 3 million people across Australia and with an ageing population, that figure is projected to reach 7 million by 2050. Arthritis is a condition which affects people across all ages, backgrounds, men and women alike.

27 Mar 2015

3D respiratory tissue model shown to be effective for measuring impact of chemicals

A 3-dimensional model of human respiratory tissue has been shown to be an effective platform for measuring the impact of chemicals, like those found in cigarette smoke, or other aerosols on the lung.

27 Mar 2015

Study: 70% of nurses in Scotland lack confidence in new delayed discharge target in hospitals

As the Scottish Government prepares to introduce a new two-week discharge target in hospitals from 1st April 2015, a new study has found 70 per cent of nurses in Scotland lack confidence in the policy and do not believe it will help reduce delays.

27 Mar 2015

NHS England launches online directory to support people with mental health conditions

Yesterday, the new NHS Choices Mental Health Apps Library was launched to the public. Big White Wall was among the first five mental health services to be featured in this online directory.

27 Mar 2015

Research reveals why people with type 1 diabetes are unable to control blood glucose levels

TEACHING people with type 1 diabetes how to embed lifelong habits such as carbohydrate counting into everyday life rather than as part of week-long education programmes could significantly reduce their risk of complications from the disease, according to new research.

27 Mar 2015

DePuy Synthes adds four new products to adult deformity portfolio

DePuy Synthes Companies announced the addition of four new products to its adult deformity portfolio as well as a new education offering, continuing its expansion of one of the broadest spine portfolios in the industry. The products were displayed by DePuy Synthes Spine at the 81st annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

27 Mar 2015

TeleHealth Services, Samsung complete new SmarTigr system to improve patient-provider communication

TeleHealth Services, the nation’s leading provider of hospital televisions and interactive patient engagement solutions, announced through their partnership with Samsung Electronics America, Inc., the completion of a new patient engagement solution called SmarTigr.

27 Mar 2015

Minimally-invasive surgery offers long-term cost savings for healthcare system, less trauma for patients

Adding to the clinical benefits and improved patient outcomes associated with minimally-invasive surgery (MIS), Medtronic plc today highlighted new data demonstrating that patients who underwent minimally invasive colon resection procedures were able to leave the hospital faster, visit their doctors less for follow up care and take fewer medicines than those who underwent open surgery.

27 Mar 2015

WHO report: Access to new medicines requires transparency, collaboration

As the number of new medicines introduced in Europe rises, governments are finding it increasingly difficult to afford them, according to a comprehensive study released today by the WHO Regional Office for Europe.

27 Mar 2015

Updated guidelines for diagnosis, treatment of medullary thyroid carcinoma released

A Task Force convened by the American Thyroid Association released updated guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC). The current document is the first revision of the original guidelines published in 2009.

26 Mar 2015

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Research: Young athletes who undergo ACL reconstruction experience re-injury

NCCC at Dartmouth designated again as Comprehensive Cancer Center by NCI

WGU Washington announces new scholarship program for nurses

Public volunteers to highlight their role in improving care for patients at Sheffield Consumers in Research event

Veterans with PTSD at higher risk of developing heart failure

Griffith research examines GPs’ confidence in providing nutritional advice to patients

Moffitt study highlights that LGBTQI populations face health care disparities

TNT announces opening of healthcare hub in Heerlen, the Netherlands

Griffith study explores how beer can be manipulated to improve its rehydration potential

Data demonstrates benefits associated with use of EXPAREL in hip, knee replacement patients

Arthritis & Osteoporosis NSW to hold Clinical Update for 2015 for health professionals

3D respiratory tissue model shown to be effective for measuring impact of chemicals

Study: 70% of nurses in Scotland lack confidence in new delayed discharge target in hospitals

NHS England launches online directory to support people with mental health conditions

Research reveals why people with type 1 diabetes are unable to control blood glucose levels

DePuy Synthes adds four new products to adult deformity portfolio

TeleHealth Services, Samsung complete new SmarTigr system to improve patient-provider communication

Minimally-invasive surgery offers long-term cost savings for healthcare system, less trauma for patients

WHO report: Access to new medicines requires transparency, collaboration

Updated guidelines for diagnosis, treatment of medullary thyroid carcinoma released

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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