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Smoking causes added mutations in DNA of lung cells

A paper published today in Science shows that smoking tobacco causes added mutations in the DNA of lung cells and in the DNA of other cells in the body. This is the first study to show the process by which smoking causes these cancers.

4 Nov 2016

Novel brain-focused population health management program lowers depression severity

The Aging Brain Care Medical Home, a novel brain-focused population health management program implemented in the homes of older adults, lowered depression severity by more than 50 percent over six months according to a new study from the Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University Center for Aging Research, IU Center for Health Innovation and Implementation Science, and Eskenazi Health.

4 Nov 2016

Neurocognitive impairments may serve as early warning signs of schizophrenia

While schizophrenia is best known for episodes of psychosis - a break with reality during which an individual may experience delusions and hallucinations - it is also marked by chronic neurocognitive deficits, such as problems with memory and attention.

3 Nov 2016

Medicrea Group to implement LIFETIME WARRANTY on patient-specific UNiD technology

The Medicrea Group, worldwide leader pioneering the development and manufacture of personalized analytical services and implant solutions for the treatment of complex spinal conditions, announced today that the Company will implement a LIFETIME WARRANTY on its patient-specific UNiD™ technology.

3 Nov 2016

Heart Valve Voice report sets out recommendations to prioritise development of NICE heart valve disease guidelines

UK charity Heart Valve Voice today launches its report, ‘Towards a Heart Healthy Future: a 2020 Vision for Heart Valve Disease’ at a parliamentary event attended by MPs across the country.

3 Nov 2016

Authors call for international efforts to end preventable deaths from breast, cervical cancer

Every year 800000 women die of cervical and breast cancer, but where a woman lives will largely determine her chance of survival.

3 Nov 2016

Mount Sinai Health System introduces first enterprise-wide digital medicine care delivery system

Researchers in the Sinai App Lab at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed RxUniverse, the first enterprise-wide digital medicine care delivery system that enables physicians to digitally prescribe evidence-based mobile health applications to patients at the point of care.

3 Nov 2016

Study reveals long-term survival benefits of gastric bypass surgery in patients with severe obesity

Patients with severe obesity who have gastric bypass surgery reduce their risk of dying from obesity and other diseases by 48 percent up to 10 years after surgery, compared to similar patients who do not undergo the procedure, according to new research presented today at ObesityWeek 2016, the largest international event focused on the basic science, clinical application and prevention and treatment of obesity.

3 Nov 2016

$Risk of fracture still higher among women experiencing early menopause$

Risk of fracture still higher among women experiencing early menopause

If you're in menopause before the age of 40, you have a higher fracture risk. That fact has already been proven by the Women's Health Initiative clinical trials. Now a new study evaluating the same WHI data further concludes that, even with calcium and vitamin D supplements, your risk of fracture is still higher.

3 Nov 2016

Brain inflammation may have direct involvement in development of chronic traumatic encephalopathy

For the first time, researchers have shown that inflammation in the brain may have direct involvement in the development of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). In addition, they found that the number of years one plays contact sports may predict the occurrence of CTE and that this association is partly due to increased inflammation in the brain.

3 Nov 2016

C-Path, CDISC and TransCelerate announce availability of TA Standard for Kidney Transplantation

The Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium, Critical Path Institute, and TransCelerate BioPharma, Inc., announce the open availability of a CDISC Therapeutic Area (TA) Standard for Kidney Transplantation.

3 Nov 2016

Prostrate treatment may offer relief for patients with kidney stones

Millions of Australians suffering from kidney stones could soon get relief, with researchers discovering a prostrate treatment can also help ease the painful condition.

2 Nov 2016

Survey finds fewer teens smoking, but many using tobacco products and e-cigarettes

Minnesotans for a Smoke-Free Generation, a coalition of Minnesota's leading health organizations, voiced their cautious optimism about the results of the Minnesota Student Survey today.

2 Nov 2016

New Vision Anywhere 2.0 app provides read and write access to patient records in real-time

Vision, the intelligent clinical software specialist, are set to revolutionise data sharing with the launch of a new, shared care application.

2 Nov 2016

Transcatheter cerebral embolic protection effectively captures embolic debris and safe in TAVR patients

An international study has found that transcatheter cerebral embolic protection (TCEP) is safe, provides effective capture of embolic debris and does not change neurocognitive function for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) patients.

2 Nov 2016

GE Healthcare’s new IN Cell image analysis software makes HCA more accessible to all users

New IN Cell image analysis software from GE Healthcare’s Life Sciences business makes high-content analysis (HCA) more accessible to all users regardless of experience.

2 Nov 2016

City and Evalucom Consulting developing new digital system to improve quality of care for patients in care homes

A Knowledge Transfer Partnership project between City and Evalucom Consulting is designing a new digital system for care homes

2 Nov 2016

New quality improvement program reduces hospital readmission rates for weight-loss surgery patients

While the average hospital saw 30-day readmission rates for weight-loss surgery patients drop by about 14 percent, some hospitals had reductions as much as 32 percent after implementing a new quality improvement program, according to new research presented today at ObesityWeek 2016, the largest international event focused on the basic science, clinical application and prevention and treatment of obesity.

2 Nov 2016

Cepheid introduces new Xpert Xpress Flu/RSV test that delivers results in 20 minutes

With the flu season fast approaching, healthcare providers no longer need to choose between a fast test result or an accurate test result for patients suspected of influenza infection.

2 Nov 2016

Researchers identify possible trigger of chronic inflammation in people with diabetes

Inflammation is one of the main reasons why people with diabetes experience heart attacks, strokes, kidney problems and other, related complications. Now, in a surprise finding, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a possible trigger of chronic inflammation.

2 Nov 2016

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Smoking causes added mutations in DNA of lung cells

Novel brain-focused population health management program lowers depression severity

Neurocognitive impairments may serve as early warning signs of schizophrenia

Medicrea Group to implement LIFETIME WARRANTY on patient-specific UNiD technology

Heart Valve Voice report sets out recommendations to prioritise development of NICE heart valve disease guidelines

Authors call for international efforts to end preventable deaths from breast, cervical cancer

Mount Sinai Health System introduces first enterprise-wide digital medicine care delivery system

Study reveals long-term survival benefits of gastric bypass surgery in patients with severe obesity

Risk of fracture still higher among women experiencing early menopause

Brain inflammation may have direct involvement in development of chronic traumatic encephalopathy

C-Path, CDISC and TransCelerate announce availability of TA Standard for Kidney Transplantation

Prostrate treatment may offer relief for patients with kidney stones

Survey finds fewer teens smoking, but many using tobacco products and e-cigarettes

New Vision Anywhere 2.0 app provides read and write access to patient records in real-time

Transcatheter cerebral embolic protection effectively captures embolic debris and safe in TAVR patients

GE Healthcare’s new IN Cell image analysis software makes HCA more accessible to all users

City and Evalucom Consulting developing new digital system to improve quality of care for patients in care homes

New quality improvement program reduces hospital readmission rates for weight-loss surgery patients

Cepheid introduces new Xpert Xpress Flu/RSV test that delivers results in 20 minutes

Researchers identify possible trigger of chronic inflammation in people with diabetes

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