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NIHR research program aims to increase safety, well-being of victims of DVA

Researchers at the University of Bristol have received more than £2.5 million from the National Institute for Health Research to carry out research that aims to increase the safety and well-being of victims of domestic violence and abuse (DVA).

24 Mar 2016

Three leading consultancies to provide help to med-tech innovators at EXPO 2016

Three leading consultancies have combined in order to provide top notch help in seminar format to med-tech innovators at EXPO 2016. In addition the consultancy triumverate will make free one-to-one clinic sessions available on April 21st on a 1st come 1st served basis.

24 Mar 2016

City University London opens new City TECS Smart Home Facility

Imagine a world where healthcare professionals are able to identify if patients need help at home and can immediately alert the right person - be it A&E, a fire brigade responder or family member - even before the person knows something is wrong.

24 Mar 2016

Anticonvulsant medication gabapentin effectively reduces common complication of PONV

The anticonvulsant medication gabapentin—already a useful part of strategies to control pain after surgery—also effectively reduces the common complication of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), reports a study in Anesthesia & Analgesia.

23 Mar 2016

Pediatric researchers find gene variants that can strongly increase bone strength in girls

Pediatric researchers have found that rare genetic changes strongly increase the likelihood that a child will have higher bone density, but only in girls.

23 Mar 2016

Unnecessary transitions can lead to increased health problems in older adults with dementia

A transition is a physical move from one location to another with a stay of at least one night. For older adults, especially those with dementia, some transitions may be unavoidable and necessary. However, unnecessary transitions are linked to problems such as medication errors, hospital readmissions, and increased risk of death.

23 Mar 2016

Study helps healthcare providers to explore older patients' health values, set specific goals

Person-centered care puts individual values and preferences at the heart of healthcare decisions, measuring success by focusing attention on people's health and life goals. When you're an older adult faced with a life-threatening illness -- especially if you're also dealing with other chronic health problems -- your expressed values can guide your healthcare provider to helping you decide on the most appropriate treatment approach for you.

23 Mar 2016

Parasitic flatworm rejuvenates its skin to survive in human bloodstream

A parasitic flatworm that infects hundreds of millions of people in the developing world is able to survive in the bloodstream for decades by constantly renewing its skin - a mechanism that could inform potential new treatments against infection.

23 Mar 2016

Laser light could be used to measure oxygen supply in premature babies' lungs

Premature babies have a hard time getting the oxygen they need as their lungs are not sufficiently developed. Today you can only use X-rays to see how much air babies' lungs contain, but, according to research from Lund University in Sweden, in the future, these types of tests could be done using laser light.

22 Mar 2016

TGen investigators help track hypervirulent strep outbreak in southwestern U.S.

The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) has helped state, local and tribal health officials identify an outbreak of "hypervirulent" strep bacteria in the American Southwest.

22 Mar 2016

ANGLE’s Parsortix system may be used for detection of prostate cancer, Barts patient data suggests

ANGLE plc, the specialist medtech company, is delighted to announce that the results of Barts Cancer Institute’s ongoing work with ANGLE’s Parsortix system have provided evidence in support of the use of Parsortix in the detection and assessment of prostate cancer.

22 Mar 2016

Professor Michael Grocott appointed as new member of Sphere’s Medical Advisory Board

Sphere Medical, an innovator company in critical care monitoring and diagnostics equipment, today announces the appointment of Professor Michael Grocott to its Medical Advisory Board.

22 Mar 2016

NHS: a health service or an illness service? An interview with Dr Paula Crick

I've been a nurse for almost 32 years and one of the things that has always been difficult for me to comprehend is that all too often we treat people who are sick, having missed opportunities to prevent, screen or intervene.

From University of Derby Online Learning 22 Mar 2016

Med-Tech Innovation Expo 2016 taking place on 20-21 April

Med-Tech Innovation Expo, the UK’s only Med-Tech event that is 100% dedicated to the design, innovation and manufacture of medical devices, is taking place on the 20-21 April at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry.

22 Mar 2016

Antipsychotic drugs may do significantly more harm to Parkinson's disease patients

At least half of Parkinson's disease patients experience psychosis at some point during the course of their illness, and physicians commonly prescribe antipsychotic drugs, such as quetiapine, to treat the condition. However, a new study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Michigan Medical School, and the Philadelphia and Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Medical Centers and suggests that these drugs may do significantly more harm in a subset of patients.

21 Mar 2016

Advanced genomic sequencing tracks deadly blood infection in cancer patients

The Translational Genomics Research Institute, working with international investigators, have discovered the source of a potential deadly blood infection in more than 50 South American cancer patients.

21 Mar 2016

N-KICS tool helps describe intensity of nursing care for children with CMC

Recent medical advances have resulted in increased survival of children with complex medical conditions (CMC), such as cerebral palsy, complex chromosomal anomalies, major congenital heart diseases and respiratory disease.

21 Mar 2016

Researchers develop conceptual model to help LGBTQ patients with multiple minority identities

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) patients who are also racial and ethnic minorities suffer significant health disparities, while facing more complicated challenges than white LGBTQ or racial and ethnic minority patients alone.

21 Mar 2016

Parents believe some online doctor reviews not trustworthy, reveals new national poll

For many, checking online reviews has become nearly routine for decisions on everything from cars to restaurants. But when it comes to choosing a doctor, the majority of parents aren't convinced online ratings are reliable - or even real, a new national poll shows.

21 Mar 2016

Lucideon holds free webinar

Lucideon, the international materials technology company, is hosting a free webinar entitled ‘The Benefits of Using Ceramic Reflectance Standards to Calibrate Instruments and Control Colour in the Healthcare Industry’.

From Lucideon 21 Mar 2016

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

NIHR research program aims to increase safety, well-being of victims of DVA

Three leading consultancies to provide help to med-tech innovators at EXPO 2016

City University London opens new City TECS Smart Home Facility

Anticonvulsant medication gabapentin effectively reduces common complication of PONV

Pediatric researchers find gene variants that can strongly increase bone strength in girls

Unnecessary transitions can lead to increased health problems in older adults with dementia

Study helps healthcare providers to explore older patients' health values, set specific goals

Parasitic flatworm rejuvenates its skin to survive in human bloodstream

Laser light could be used to measure oxygen supply in premature babies' lungs

TGen investigators help track hypervirulent strep outbreak in southwestern U.S.

ANGLE’s Parsortix system may be used for detection of prostate cancer, Barts patient data suggests

Professor Michael Grocott appointed as new member of Sphere’s Medical Advisory Board

NHS: a health service or an illness service? An interview with Dr Paula Crick

Med-Tech Innovation Expo 2016 taking place on 20-21 April

Antipsychotic drugs may do significantly more harm to Parkinson's disease patients

Advanced genomic sequencing tracks deadly blood infection in cancer patients

N-KICS tool helps describe intensity of nursing care for children with CMC

Researchers develop conceptual model to help LGBTQ patients with multiple minority identities

Parents believe some online doctor reviews not trustworthy, reveals new national poll

Lucideon holds free webinar

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