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New report documents fetal brain abnormalities linked to congenital Zika infection

In a special report released August 23 in the journal Radiology, a team of researchers including Deborah Levine, MD, Director of Obstetric & Gynecologic ultrasound at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and professor of radiology at Harvard Medical School, documented the brain abnormalities associated with congenital Zika in 45 confirmed and presumed cases from northeastern Brazil.

26 Aug 2016

$Developmental exposure to fracking chemicals may pose threat to fertility$

Developmental exposure to fracking chemicals may pose threat to fertility

More than 15 million Americans live within a one-mile radius of unconventional oil and gas operations. UOGs combine directional drilling and hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," to release natural gas from underground rock.

26 Aug 2016

Detecting diabetes’ deadly ketones

A simple, hand-held breath testing device that detects deadly ketones has been developed by University of Sydney researchers. The device could mean an end to finger-prick blood tests for diabetes patients.

26 Aug 2016

First trial of Cognition Kit wearables demonstrates effectiveness in measuring mental health

The neuroscience company Cambridge Cognition Holdings PLC, which develops near patient technologies for the assessment of brain health, has announced results from a new technology feasibility study. The results demonstrate for the first time that consumer grade wearables such as the Apple Watch® and Microsoft Band can be used to accurately measure clinically relevant cognitive performance in everyday life using the Company’s new Cognition Kit software.

26 Aug 2016

The evolution of medical imaging – where will innovation take us next?

The influence of medical imaging is constantly growing, diseases are detected earlier and treatments are becoming more effective. Within the last 25 years, cancer mortality rates have decreased by an impressive 25%. Advances in medical imaging have a big part to play in this achievement and we can expect that as technology continues to develop, mortality rates will drop even further.

26 Aug 2016

New guidance for administering hemorrhage prevention treatment

Tranexamic acid (TXA) is currently being administered to injured patients by many prehospital air and ground systems, despite a lack of evidence supporting or refuting its efficacy in preventing hemorrhage. Several studies examining prehospital use of TXA are currently in progress, but until now there have been no guidelines for healthcare professionals administering TXA to patients.

26 Aug 2016

UCSF researchers identify new strategy to cultivate beneficial energy-burning fat

UC San Francisco researchers studying beige fat — a calorie-burning tissue that can help to ward off obesity and diabetes — have discovered a new strategy to cultivate this beneficial blubber.

25 Aug 2016

Researchers developing new EMR toolkit to predict risk of hospital readmission in real-time

An estimated 95% of hospitals in the United States use electronic medical records (EMR) to manage and report on patient medical history, including diagnoses and treatment.

25 Aug 2016

Children with existing food allergy at increased risk of developing asthma and rhinitis

Children with a history of food allergy have a high risk of developing asthma and allergic rhinitis during childhood as well.

25 Aug 2016

TB burden in India may be two to three times higher than current estimates, study suggests

The number of cases of tuberculosis (TB) in India may be up to two to three times higher than current estimates, suggests a new study.

25 Aug 2016

Scientists identify eight cancer types linked to excess weight and obesity

There's yet another reason to maintain a healthy weight as we age. An international team of researchers has identified eight additional types of cancer linked to excess weight and obesity: stomach, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, ovary, meningioma (a type of brain tumor), thyroid cancer and the blood cancer multiple myeloma.

25 Aug 2016

Advances in brain research since patient HM: an interview with Dr Jacopo Annese

Jacopo Annese, President and CEO of the Institute for Brain and Society, discusses his work on the Human Brain Library.

From Huron Digital Pathology 25 Aug 2016

HMS study reveals key instigator of nerve cell damage in ALS patients

Scientists from Harvard Medical School have identified a key instigator of nerve cell damage in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a progressive and incurable neurodegenerative disorder.

25 Aug 2016

Researchers to investigate how physical activity could help individuals with alcohol, substance use disorders

Once the research team has findings, it will share them with health and social service providers, funders, service users and others to gain their views on what the best methods are and to whom they should be offered.

24 Aug 2016

Malformations in the brains of fetuses caused by Zika virus go beyond microcephaly

A recent study published by Brazilian researchers from the D'Or Institute for Research and Education, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Institute for Research Professor Amorim Neto, alongside Tel Aviv University and the Boston Children's Hospital in the US, indicates that microcephaly, a very usual feature in cases of Zika virus gestational infection, is just one of several observed brain changes.

24 Aug 2016

mOm raises £630,000 in seed funding to develop revolutionary infant incubator

mOm has raised £630,000 in seed funding from a prominent set of investors to further develop its revolutionary baby incubator. Led by MaSa Partners (a US-based impact fund), investors include Holly Branson (as part of the Virgin Group), Lord Rumi Verjee (as part of the The Rumi Foundation), Continuity Capital, Dr. Joshua Boger, Johannes Heine, Rockspring, and The London Co Investment Fund.

24 Aug 2016

National MS Society awards grant to investigate impact of popular diets on multiple sclerosis-related fatigue

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has just committed over $1 million to support a clinical trial at the University of Iowa led by Terry Wahls, MD, to compare the ability of two popular diets to treat multiple sclerosis-related fatigue, a disabling symptom that can significantly interfere with a person's ability to function at home and work.

24 Aug 2016

Chris Molloy appointed new CEO of Medicines Discovery Catapult

The Medicines Discovery Catapult has appointed its first Chief Executive Officer. Chris Molloy, who has more than 25 years’ experience in the international life science industry, will lead the MDC in developing new approaches for the discovery and early development of new medicines.

24 Aug 2016

Acupuncture may be viable option to manage pain in children with complex medical conditions

It appears that acupuncture may be a viable option for pain management when it comes to pediatric patients who have complex medical conditions, according to new research published by Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare in St. Paul, Minnesota.

24 Aug 2016

GSA selects Kali St. Marie Thomas as recipient of 2016 Carroll L. Estes Rising Star Award

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) -- the nation's largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging -- has chosen Kali St. Marie Thomas, PhD, MA, of Brown University and the Providence VA Medical Center as the 2016 recipient of the Carroll L. Estes Rising Star Award.

24 Aug 2016

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

New report documents fetal brain abnormalities linked to congenital Zika infection

Developmental exposure to fracking chemicals may pose threat to fertility

Detecting diabetes’ deadly ketones

First trial of Cognition Kit wearables demonstrates effectiveness in measuring mental health

The evolution of medical imaging – where will innovation take us next?

New guidance for administering hemorrhage prevention treatment

UCSF researchers identify new strategy to cultivate beneficial energy-burning fat

Researchers developing new EMR toolkit to predict risk of hospital readmission in real-time

Children with existing food allergy at increased risk of developing asthma and rhinitis

TB burden in India may be two to three times higher than current estimates, study suggests

Scientists identify eight cancer types linked to excess weight and obesity

Advances in brain research since patient HM: an interview with Dr Jacopo Annese

HMS study reveals key instigator of nerve cell damage in ALS patients

Researchers to investigate how physical activity could help individuals with alcohol, substance use disorders

Malformations in the brains of fetuses caused by Zika virus go beyond microcephaly

mOm raises £630,000 in seed funding to develop revolutionary infant incubator

National MS Society awards grant to investigate impact of popular diets on multiple sclerosis-related fatigue

Chris Molloy appointed new CEO of Medicines Discovery Catapult

Acupuncture may be viable option to manage pain in children with complex medical conditions

GSA selects Kali St. Marie Thomas as recipient of 2016 Carroll L. Estes Rising Star Award

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