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Deafblind people face health inequalities and barriers in accessing healthcare in England

A report published today by the national deafblind charity, Sense, highlights the health inequalities and barriers faced by deafblind people accessing healthcare in England.

29 Jul 2016

Medical professionals express fears in implementing new EHR system in hospitals

As waves of hospitals move from older methods of record keeping to new digital electronic health record (EHR) systems, many medical professionals express fears that implementing an EHR system in their hospital will have dire results, including more errors and higher patient mortality.

29 Jul 2016

Johns Hopkins students design new device to help treat battlefield injuries that block breathing

When a battlefield explosion injures a soldier's face or neck, the critical air passage between the head and lungs often becomes blocked, which can lead to brain damage and death within minutes.

29 Jul 2016

Basic hygienic practices and adherence to decolonization protocols can reduce MRSA infections

A new study found that following basic hygienic practices and complying with protocols for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) decolonization reduces the time to clearance of the bacteria more quickly than a treatment regimen of antibiotic ointment and antiseptic body wash.

29 Jul 2016

Scientists identify mutation responsible for new, rare genetic disorder

An international team of researchers has discovered the mutation responsible for a rare, newly identified genetic disorder that causes craniofacial abnormalities and developmental delays.

28 Jul 2016

Exposure to deep space radiation could be cause for cardiovascular problems in Apollo astronauts

Members of the successful Apollo space program are experiencing higher rates of cardiovascular problems that are thought to be caused by their exposure to deep space radiation, according to a Florida State University researcher.

28 Jul 2016

Introduction of CT lung screening for high-risk individuals could decrease cancer-related deaths

The introduction of lung cancer screening in the UK could significantly reduce deaths in high risk groups, without causing participants the undue stress sometimes associated with medical tests.

28 Jul 2016

Study explores ethnic differences in physical activity among kidney transplant patients

People's ethnicity impacts their physical activity following a kidney transplant, according to research carried out by the University of Leicester.

28 Jul 2016

New non-drug approach may help manage pain in individuals receiving addiction treatment

It's a Catch-22 with potentially deadly consequences: People trying to overcome addiction can't get treatment for their pain, because the most powerful pain medicines also carry an addiction risk.

27 Jul 2016

Lifestyle choices more likely to influence quality of life for ARDS survivors

A new study of patients who survive the once-nearly fatal Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) finds their subsequent quality of life has more to do with lifestyle factors than how sick they were in the hospital.

27 Jul 2016

Vanderbilt engineers develop virtual-reality driving environment to help teenagers with ASD

Astronauts and pilots use them. So do truck drivers and Formula One race-car drivers.

27 Jul 2016

Study highlights need for effective support when pregnant women opt for C-section

A study involving over 6,500 pregnant women from 6 countries in northern Europe highlights a clear need for appropriate support and advice when cesarean section (c-section) is elected for non-medical reasons, and for the accurate communication of the risk and benefits of c-section birth, suggests new research published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology.

27 Jul 2016

Testing lung health online: an interview with Professor Stephen Holgate

In our latest report – The Battle for Breath – the impact of lung disease in the UK, figures suggest that 1 in 5 (around 12.7 million) have been diagnosed with a lung condition in the UK. If you’re over the age of 70, this rises to 1 in 3.

From Asthma + Lung UK 27 Jul 2016

Study sheds light on neuronal circuits during risky behavior

New research sheds light on what's going on inside our heads as we decide whether to take a risk or play it safe. Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis located a region of the brain involved in decisions made under conditions of uncertainty, and identified some of the cells involved in the decision-making process.

27 Jul 2016

Maternal placental syndromes increase short-term risk of developing cardiovascular disease

The short-term risk of developing cardiovascular disease following a first pregnancy is higher for women experiencing placental syndromes and a preterm birth or an infant born smaller than the usual size, a University of South Florida study reports.

27 Jul 2016

Focused therapy may be effective, less toxic way to treat brain tumors

Physicians from Carolinas HealthCare System's Neurosciences Institute and Levine Cancer Institute are among the authors of a study that was accepted for publication by the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study, released on July 26, 2016, shows that patients with the most common form of brain tumor can be treated in an effective and substantially less toxic way by omitting a widely used portion of radiation therapy.

27 Jul 2016

Study provides key insights for effective treatment of individuals with HFpEF

The number of patients hospitalized with HFpEF is now comparable to those with traditional heart failure with a reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and is projected to exceed that of HFrEF within the next few years.

27 Jul 2016

Stereotactic radiosurgery could be more effective for patients with few metastatic brain tumors

Patients with three or fewer metastatic brain tumors who received treatment with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) had less cognitive deterioration three months after treatment than patients who received SRS combined with whole brain radiation therapy (WBRT).

26 Jul 2016

NYU Lutheran offers latest innovation in robotic surgery to patients in Brooklyn

True to its commitment to bring world-class care to patients in Brooklyn, the NYU Langone Health System is building a sophisticated, technologically advanced and clinically integrated health network in the borough.

26 Jul 2016

Exposure to infections in early life not linked to higher mortality risk during adulthood

A new biological study by the University of Stirling has found that exposure to infections in early life does not have long-lasting consequences for later-life survival and reproduction.

26 Jul 2016

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Deafblind people face health inequalities and barriers in accessing healthcare in England

Medical professionals express fears in implementing new EHR system in hospitals

Johns Hopkins students design new device to help treat battlefield injuries that block breathing

Basic hygienic practices and adherence to decolonization protocols can reduce MRSA infections

Scientists identify mutation responsible for new, rare genetic disorder

Exposure to deep space radiation could be cause for cardiovascular problems in Apollo astronauts

Introduction of CT lung screening for high-risk individuals could decrease cancer-related deaths

Study explores ethnic differences in physical activity among kidney transplant patients

New non-drug approach may help manage pain in individuals receiving addiction treatment

Lifestyle choices more likely to influence quality of life for ARDS survivors

Vanderbilt engineers develop virtual-reality driving environment to help teenagers with ASD

Study highlights need for effective support when pregnant women opt for C-section

Testing lung health online: an interview with Professor Stephen Holgate

Study sheds light on neuronal circuits during risky behavior

Maternal placental syndromes increase short-term risk of developing cardiovascular disease

Focused therapy may be effective, less toxic way to treat brain tumors

Study provides key insights for effective treatment of individuals with HFpEF

Stereotactic radiosurgery could be more effective for patients with few metastatic brain tumors

NYU Lutheran offers latest innovation in robotic surgery to patients in Brooklyn

Exposure to infections in early life not linked to higher mortality risk during adulthood

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