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RQM+ Launches Clinical Trial Services

RQM+ today announced the launch of its clinical trial services division to complete its full complement of MedTech contract research organization (CRO) services.

From RQM+ 4 Jan 2023

Over £17 million funding to support children affected by domestic abuse

The funding will develop early intervention strategies to prevent violence against women and girls, the Safeguarding Minister announced today [4 January].

4 Jan 2023

Many families with unaffordable employer coverage now eligible for covered California subsidies

If having the family on your employer-sponsored health plan has been a financial hardship, or outright impossible to afford, help may be on the way.

4 Jan 2023

Public health agencies try to restore trust as they fight misinformation

By the summer of 2021, Phil Maytubby, deputy CEO of the health department here, was concerned to see the numbers of people getting vaccinated against covid-19 slipping after an initially robust response.

4 Jan 2023

Study finds prevalence of caffeine intake is lower during pregnancy compared to pre-pregnancy, although it increases throughout pregnancy

In the present study, caffeine consumption was assessed before and during pregnancy, as well as fluctuations in caffeine intake and variables related to non-compliance with caffeine intake recommendations during pregnancy.

4 Jan 2023

Researchers design educational course to inform practitioners on current ranges of ticks and disease risk

Anyone who enjoys taking walks through the woods or grassy fields when the weather is warm knows that checking for ticks afterward is a must.

3 Jan 2023

Working mothers shouldered more of the parenting burden during the pandemic, study finds

A first-of-its-kind study of parents' work arrangements during the pandemic shows that mothers working from home increased their supervisory parenting fully two hours more than fathers did, and women were also more likely to adapt their work schedules to new parenting demands.

3 Jan 2023

Generous parental leave schemes protect against poorer mental health

Being on parental leave is protective against poorer mental health particularly among mothers, with evidence of this beneficial effect continuing in later life, according to a systematic review in The Lancet Public Health.

3 Jan 2023

Major update of the INCOG guidelines for cognitive rehabilitation following traumatic brain injury

A rapidly growing body of evidence shows the importance and effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI).

3 Jan 2023

Patients receive better care when specialists know referring physicians

Are you likely to receive better care if the specialist treating you knows your primary care physician? The answer appears to be yes, according to new research from Harvard Medical School published Jan. 3 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

3 Jan 2023

Two NIH-supported diets earn five No. 1 spots in in “Best Diets” report

Two National Institute of Health-supported diets, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) and Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC), together earned five No. 1 spots in U.S. News & World Report's 2023 "Best Diets" rankings.

3 Jan 2023

ASPIRE Program at HUP marks an important investment in the future of nursing

Penn Medicine has partnered with the Howley Foundation and La Salle University to launch the ASPIRE Program at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP), marking an important investment in the future of nursing.

3 Jan 2023

Weighing risks of a major surgery: 7 questions older Americans should ask their surgeon

Larry McMahon, who turns 80 this month, is weighing whether to undergo a major surgery. Over the past five years, his back pain has intensified. Physical therapy, muscle relaxants, and injections aren't offering relief.

3 Jan 2023

Want a clue on health care costs in advance? New tools take a crack at it

Need medical treatment this year and want to nail down your out-of-pocket costs before you walk into the doctor's office? There's a new tool for that, at least for insured patients.

3 Jan 2023

Telehealth brings expert sexual assault exams to rural patients

Amanda Shelley was sitting in her dentist's waiting room when she received a call from the police. A local teenage girl had been sexually assaulted and needed an exam.

3 Jan 2023

COVID-19 prevention and control measures associated with decrease in influenza activity

A recent study provides preliminary evidence of the long-term relationship between prevention and control measures and influenza transmission in China during the COVID-19 pandemic, accounting for the impact under various prevention and control levels. This study, the first of its kind, was published in Health Data Science, a Science Partner Journal.

2 Jan 2023

Good hydration may slow down aging and prolong disease-free life

Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids, according to a National Institutes of Health study published in eBioMedicine.

2 Jan 2023

Healthcare News

RQM+ Launches Clinical Trial Services

Over £17 million funding to support children affected by domestic abuse

Many families with unaffordable employer coverage now eligible for covered California subsidies

Public health agencies try to restore trust as they fight misinformation

Study finds prevalence of caffeine intake is lower during pregnancy compared to pre-pregnancy, although it increases throughout pregnancy

Researchers design educational course to inform practitioners on current ranges of ticks and disease risk

Working mothers shouldered more of the parenting burden during the pandemic, study finds

Generous parental leave schemes protect against poorer mental health

Major update of the INCOG guidelines for cognitive rehabilitation following traumatic brain injury

Patients receive better care when specialists know referring physicians

Two NIH-supported diets earn five No. 1 spots in in “Best Diets” report

ASPIRE Program at HUP marks an important investment in the future of nursing

Weighing risks of a major surgery: 7 questions older Americans should ask their surgeon

Want a clue on health care costs in advance? New tools take a crack at it

Telehealth brings expert sexual assault exams to rural patients

COVID-19 prevention and control measures associated with decrease in influenza activity

Good hydration may slow down aging and prolong disease-free life

NHS App' total sign ups top 30 million

Applicant numbers remain unchanged even after significant increase in plastic surgery residency positions

‘An Arm and a Leg’: The year in review, from prenatal testing to insulin pricing

How can super-resolution technology help study neurotransmission?

The Proteoform Puzzle: Unlocking the Next Frontier

Synthetic Biology and the Pursuit of Living Diagnostics

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