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Wearable robotic exoskeleton may enable multiple sclerosis patients to walk more efficiently

Walking with a wearable robotic exoskeleton may enable people with multiple sclerosis to walk more efficiently by reducing the energy and muscle activity needed to walk, according to research presented this week at the Association for Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting in Sacramento, Calif.

19 Feb 2016

Study looks at factors that affect physical recovery after participation in ultramarathon

Ultramarathon runners can expect an approximate five-to-seven-day subjective recovery post race, according to research presented this week at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting in Sacramento, Calif. The study also looked at factors that affect physical recovery and a runner's ability to return to full running speed after participation in an ultramarathon.

19 Feb 2016

Inpatient pediatric rehabilitation changed significantly in the last decade, study shows

The way in which pediatric rehabilitation services are delivered has changed in the last decade, according to research presented this week at the Association for Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting in Sacramento, Calif.

19 Feb 2016

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association commits to address nation's growing opioid crisis

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and top executives from Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies around the country today committed to addressing the nation's growing opioid crisis with an executive-level committee that will investigate its impact on individuals, local communities and the healthcare system as a whole.

18 Feb 2016

Select Medical Holdings, Kindred Healthcare agree to exchange five long term acute care hospitals

Select Medical Holdings Corporation today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to exchange five of its long term acute care hospitals for four long term acute care hospitals currently operated by Kindred Healthcare, Inc. and $800,000 in cash consideration.

18 Feb 2016

Commonly used chemo toxins damage eyesight in childhood cancer survivors

A study from Lund University in Sweden shows that commonly used chemo toxins impair the eyesight in childhood cancer survivors in a way that indicates an impact on the central nervous system.

18 Feb 2016

DaVita HealthCare Partners named to Training magazine's Top 125 list for 12th consecutive year

DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc., a leading independent medical group and a leading provider of kidney care services in the United States, today announced the company was recognized among Training magazine's Top 125 for its whole-person learning approach to training and development programs.

18 Feb 2016

Patients with chronic kidney disease and periodontitis have higher mortality rate

New findings from the University of Birmingham show that patients with chronic kidney disease patients and periodontitis (severe gum disease) have a higher mortality rate than those with chronic kidney disease alone.

18 Feb 2016

Smoking linked to worsening degenerative disc disease in cervical spine

Adding to the already length list of reasons not to smoke, researchers have connected smoking to worsening degenerative disc disease in the cervical spine, according to research presented this week at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting in Sacramento, Calif.

18 Feb 2016

Early rehabilitation after traumatic spinal cord injury better for patients

Early rehabilitation following a traumatic spinal cord injury may lead to better functional outcomes for patients at the time of their discharge and in the subsequent year, according to research presented this week at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting in Sacramento, Calif.

18 Feb 2016

Findings offer new approach to treating metabolic disorders

A new research study has revealed an important relationship between proteins secreted by the heart and obesity, glucose intolerance, and insulin resistance. The findings, published today in Obesity, offer a new approach to treating metabolic disorders, including type 2 diabetes, by targeting the pathway that controls the proteins' concentration in the blood.

18 Feb 2016

Dana-Farber, EDI partner to provide new app to improve communication during serious illness

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the EDI Institute are partnering to provide a new mobile imaging technique for cancer patients, family members, and staff to express their feelings around the illness. Expressive Digital Imagery (EDI) is used on a smartphone or tablet to provide a creative outlet for people to express complex feelings and emotions that words alone cannot.

18 Feb 2016

Study may lead to potential drug targets for tumor formation in pulmonary tuberous sclerosis complex

In a new study published in the American Association of Cancer Research's journal Cancer Research, a pair of investigators at Rutgers and Columbia universities has identified a gene that may provide a new source of potential drug targets for tumors that arise in pulmonary tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC).

18 Feb 2016

IntraMed recognized with Digital Pioneer Award for The Physician's Internet Tutorial

IntraMed Educational Group, Sudler & Hennessey's flagship medical education division, was honored with the Digital Pioneer Award for their 1996 project The Physician's Internet Tutorial. The award was presented at the recent 2016 Medical Advertising Hall of Fame Awards ceremony held in NYC.

18 Feb 2016

Covered California chooses VSP Vision Care to provide access to quality eye care for Californians

Covered California announced today that it has selected VSP Vision Care, the nation's largest healthcare organization by membership, to offer access to vision care coverage for adults throughout the state.

18 Feb 2016

Corvidia Therapeutics secures $26 million in Series A financing

Corvidia Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on the development of precision cardiovascular therapies, announced today that it has raised $26 million in a Series A financing, co-led by seed-investor Sofinnova Partners, and Apple Tree Partners.

18 Feb 2016

FUJIFILM Medical Systems receives FDA clearance for Synapse 5

FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products and medical informatics solutions, announced it has received FDA 510 (k) clearance for the sale and distribution of its most recent innovation in PACS technology, Synapse 5.

18 Feb 2016

Expanding imaging capabilities in Nuffield health with 5 new MR systems from Siemens healthcare

Not-for-profit healthcare provider, Nuffield Health, has as part of a wider investment programme, invested in five MR’s and one CT system from Siemens Healthcare to provide its patients with a more comfortable imaging experience and an expanded service offering.

From Siemens Healthineers 17 Feb 2016

Creating NGS solutions in routine clinical diagnostics

Sophia Genetics, the global leader in Data-Driven Medicine (DDM), announced today the signing of a new strategic partnership with Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT).

From Integrated DNA Technologies 17 Feb 2016

Female veterans to receive free gynecological care from Board-certified Ob-Gyn

Dr. Jennifer Ashton, Board-certified Ob-Gyn, author and TV medical correspondent, announced today that she will be providing free gynecological care to female veterans.

17 Feb 2016

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Wearable robotic exoskeleton may enable multiple sclerosis patients to walk more efficiently

Study looks at factors that affect physical recovery after participation in ultramarathon

Inpatient pediatric rehabilitation changed significantly in the last decade, study shows

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association commits to address nation's growing opioid crisis

Select Medical Holdings, Kindred Healthcare agree to exchange five long term acute care hospitals

Commonly used chemo toxins damage eyesight in childhood cancer survivors

DaVita HealthCare Partners named to Training magazine's Top 125 list for 12th consecutive year

Patients with chronic kidney disease and periodontitis have higher mortality rate

Smoking linked to worsening degenerative disc disease in cervical spine

Early rehabilitation after traumatic spinal cord injury better for patients

Findings offer new approach to treating metabolic disorders

Dana-Farber, EDI partner to provide new app to improve communication during serious illness

Study may lead to potential drug targets for tumor formation in pulmonary tuberous sclerosis complex

IntraMed recognized with Digital Pioneer Award for The Physician's Internet Tutorial

Covered California chooses VSP Vision Care to provide access to quality eye care for Californians

Corvidia Therapeutics secures $26 million in Series A financing

FUJIFILM Medical Systems receives FDA clearance for Synapse 5

Expanding imaging capabilities in Nuffield health with 5 new MR systems from Siemens healthcare

Creating NGS solutions in routine clinical diagnostics

Female veterans to receive free gynecological care from Board-certified Ob-Gyn

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