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Research shows that men living alone have reduced melanoma-specific survival

There are differences in prognosis in cutaneous malignant melanoma depending on cohabitation status and gender, according to a new study published in the scientific periodical Journal of Clinical Oncology. Single men of all ages are more likely to die of their disease.

1 Apr 2014

Safer sharps: an interview with Paul Lindsell, Managing Director, MindMetre

In 2010, the European Council described sharps injuries as one of the most serious health and safety threats in European workplaces as an estimated one million injuries were occurring each year.

1 Apr 2014

People with low and very high levels of transferrin saturation ratio are at increased risk of death

A new study led by researchers at the Graduate Entry Medical School, University of Limerick has found that people with low levels and very high levels of a commonly measured laboratory test, the “transferrin saturation ratio” are at an increased risk of death. The test is a measure of the amount of available iron in the bloodstream with low levels generally reflecting a state of iron deficiency and high levels suggesting a relative excess.

1 Apr 2014

Warwick researchers develop 2D hand gesture recognition technology that works in natural light

Mobile phones could soon be turned into hand gesture recognition devices following a technological breakthrough.

1 Apr 2014

NextGen Healthcare Information Systems issues statement following Senate vote to patch SGR, delay ICD-10

NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: QSII) and a leading provider of healthcare information systems and connectivity solutions, today issued a statement following the Senate vote to patch the Sustainable Growth Rate ("SGR" or "Doc Fix") and delay ICD-10 for another year to October 2015.

1 Apr 2014

Researchers find concise information on how best to prevent soil contamination

Consuming foods grown in urban gardens may offer a variety of health benefits, but a lack of knowledge about the soil used for planting, could pose a health threat for both consumers and gardeners.

1 Apr 2014

Brewers Community Foundation, Northwestern Mutual partner for ‘Stolen Bases, Happy Faces’ campaign

One in 330 children will be diagnosed with some form of cancer by the time they are 20-years-old. Because treatment plans differ for each of the many forms of the disease, families often have to travel to seek the best care for their child.

1 Apr 2014

New textbook provides facts and dispels myths on sugar/fructose consumption

A new textbook, Fructose, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sucrose and Health, published this month by Springer Press, under their Humana Press imprint, provides one of the most comprehensive scientific analyses on the closely-watched issue of caloric sweetener consumption.

1 Apr 2014

Leading experts discuss the economic burden of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis on patient and society

A panel of leading experts representing different sectors of the health care community met to discuss the significant and underestimated burden psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis have on patients, the health care system and economy, and the impact medical innovation has on reducing these burdens.

1 Apr 2014

AAHC releases new resource to guide academic leadership search and recruitment process

A new resource designed to guide the academic leadership search and recruitment process, Searching for Leadership: Best Practices for Academic Institutions, has been released by the Association of Academic Health Centers (AAHC).

1 Apr 2014

Over three-quarters of Americans favor root canal treatments

Fewer Americans fear root canal treatment, according to a recent survey by the American Association of Endodontists. Just over half of those surveyed, 54 percent, said root canals make them apprehensive, down from 60 percent in 2013, and the lowest numbers reported since the AAE began its annual survey in 2011.

1 Apr 2014

New studies mark key advances in understanding role of spiritual interventions in healthcare

Four new studies mark important advances in understanding the role of spiritual care in treating people facing serious illness.

1 Apr 2014

State roundup: W.Va. Governor Tomblin vetoes abortion ban; New York curbs medical bills with surprises; California bill aims to raise malpractice cap

Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin vetoed a bill late Friday that would have banned abortions of fetuses after 20 weeks gestation. The governor called the bill unconstitutional and a "detriment" to women's health.

1 Apr 2014

Marketplace website goes offline briefly this morning

The site was down for maintenance after federal officials said that it had 2 million visits over the weekend.

1 Apr 2014

Utah's Medicaid efforts may pave route for other red states

Gov. Gary Herbert and aides have been meeting with federal officials to find a different option. Meanwhile, news outlets look at the Medicaid expansion battles in Virginia and Florida and Republican concerns in Illinois.

1 Apr 2014

Assessing the possible impact of Obamacare on Nov. elections

A variety of news organizations analyzed what might happen in the fall, because of political campaigns built around the health law.

1 Apr 2014

L.A. Times: More than 9 million uninsured gain coverage

The newspaper's tally draws on state and federal enrollment reports, surveys by consultants and interviews with insurance and government officials. Meanwhile, insurers and others intensify efforts to sign up young customers.

1 Apr 2014

Mobile phones with tobacco screening guidelines offer cessation counseling

Smartphones and tablets may hold the key to getting more clinicians to screen patients for tobacco use and advise smokers on how to quit. Even though tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the U.S., clinicians often don't ask about smoking during patient exams.

1 Apr 2014

Looking ahead at health law milestones

With open enrollment for 2014 set to formally close today, analysts note that it will take years to assess whether the health law succeeds at creating stable markets for those without employer-sponsored insurance. Several look at likely victories and hurdles.

1 Apr 2014

Study aims at increasing vegetable consumption among kids

As part of the European project HabEat (2010-2014), coordinated by INRA and involving 10 scientific partners, researchers have made a step forward in the understanding of how eating behaviours and preferences form in early life. On March 31st and April 1st in Dijon (France), a symposium presents the results and recommendations for early childhood professionals and parents.

1 Apr 2014

Healthcare News

Research shows that men living alone have reduced melanoma-specific survival

Safer sharps: an interview with Paul Lindsell, Managing Director, MindMetre

People with low and very high levels of transferrin saturation ratio are at increased risk of death

Warwick researchers develop 2D hand gesture recognition technology that works in natural light

NextGen Healthcare Information Systems issues statement following Senate vote to patch SGR, delay ICD-10

Researchers find concise information on how best to prevent soil contamination

Brewers Community Foundation, Northwestern Mutual partner for ‘Stolen Bases, Happy Faces’ campaign

New textbook provides facts and dispels myths on sugar/fructose consumption

Leading experts discuss the economic burden of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis on patient and society

AAHC releases new resource to guide academic leadership search and recruitment process

Over three-quarters of Americans favor root canal treatments

New studies mark key advances in understanding role of spiritual interventions in healthcare

State roundup: W.Va. Governor Tomblin vetoes abortion ban; New York curbs medical bills with surprises; California bill aims to raise malpractice cap

Marketplace website goes offline briefly this morning

Utah's Medicaid efforts may pave route for other red states

Assessing the possible impact of Obamacare on Nov. elections

L.A. Times: More than 9 million uninsured gain coverage

Mobile phones with tobacco screening guidelines offer cessation counseling

Looking ahead at health law milestones

Study aims at increasing vegetable consumption among kids

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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