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High out-of-pocket costs, rather than race/ethnicity, may impact adjuvant endocrine therapy adherence

High out-of-pocket costs, rather than race or ethnicity, are responsible for disparities associated with adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy, according to a new study from researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health.

1 Nov 2016

Study examines impact of fatigue and depression on hospitalization of patients with heart failure

Fatigue and depression are common among millions of patients with heart failure, and new research suggests that addressing these symptoms could potentially lead to fewer hospital stays.

1 Nov 2016

Embracing digital health in the NHS: an interview with Bryn Sage

There are a number of challenges facing a small but innovative technology company like ours. The first is that they're always far too busy doing things the old way to think about how to do things the new way...

From Inhealthcare Limited 1 Nov 2016

Philips launches new UK Population Health Management tools at EHI Live 2016

At this year’s EHI Live in Birmingham Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced it will unveil a selection of new UK Population Health Management tools as part of its offering in connected care.

1 Nov 2016

Ascensia Diabetes Care workshop highlights importance of digital technology to support diabetes self-management in children

Today, at a workshop organized by Ascensia Diabetes Care, a renowned panel of experts highlighted the importance of digital technology to support diabetes self-management in paediatrics and adolescents.

1 Nov 2016

Takeda, Marvel Custom Solutions unveil four new Super Hero characters at London Comic Con

Takeda Pharmaceuticals Company Limited along with the support of Marvel Custom Solutions today announces the launch of four new Super Hero characters and the first chapter of a new graphic comic book at the popular London Comic Con, 28th – 30th October 2016.

1 Nov 2016

iMDsoft proud to collaborate with two of NHS’s global digital exemplars

iMDsoft, a leader in clinical information systems, is proud to be working with two of the NHS’s global digital exemplars, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) and West Suffolk Hospital.

1 Nov 2016

Accelerated Access Review makes clear recommendations on reforms to speed up patients’ access to innovative technologies

A national report launched today, the Accelerated Access Review (AAR), has recognised the important role of Academic Health Science Networks as innovation exchanges, that create opportunities to ensure digital product development meets NHS needs.

1 Nov 2016

New research shows static air support surfaces are effective for preventing pressure injuries

New research published in the Journal of Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing (JWOCN) into the use of static air support surfaces for the prevention of pressure injuries has provided further evidence to support their use as an effective method for reducing pressure injury.

1 Nov 2016

Illumina donates more than 95,000 human genetic variants to ClinVar database

Illumina, Inc. announced that it has contributed over 95,000 human genetic variants to ClinVar, a public database hosted by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).

From Illumina, Inc. 1 Nov 2016

Stents can be as effective as surgery for many patients with left main coronary artery disease

A major international study has found that drug-eluting stents, a less-invasive alternative to bypass surgery, are as effective as surgery for many patients with a blockage in the left main coronary artery.

1 Nov 2016

Nova StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System FDA-cleared for use in hospital settings

Nova Biomedical’s StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System is the first blood glucose monitoring system to receive clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use throughout all hospital and all professional healthcare settings, including intensive care settings.

31 Oct 2016

Nova Biomedical’s StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System enhances patient data integration through wireless connectivity

Nova Biomedical’s StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System now offers bidirectional wireless meter connectivity for enhanced data integration and immediate updates to patient records with complete security to protect patient data.

31 Oct 2016

FDA clears Nova StatStrip Xpress Glucose Hospital Meter System for use with critically ill patients

On May 20, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared Nova Biomedical’s StatStrip Xpress Glucose Hospital Meter System for use throughout all hospital and all professional healthcare settings, including critically ill patients.

31 Oct 2016

Standardize 4 Safety initiative finalizes list of recommendations for adult IV continuous infusions

ASHP announced that its Standardize 4 Safety initiative has finalized its list of recommended concentrations for adult IV continuous infusions.

31 Oct 2016

New sperm research could lead to better infertility treatment decisions

Sperm and mathematics don't appear to be the likeliest of bedfellows - but new research bringing the two together could lead to devices that could cut infertility rates.

31 Oct 2016

Measles complication that kills children more common than previously thought

A complication of measles that kills children years after they have the infection is more common than thought, according to a study being presented at IDWeek 2016.

31 Oct 2016

OCT offers safe and better guidance for patients undergoing PCI to treat coronary artery disease

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides safe and improved guidance for patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention to treat coronary artery disease, according to results from the ILLUMIEN III: OPTIMIZE PCI trial.

31 Oct 2016

DePuy Synthes announces availability of ‘Expert Tibial Nail PROtect’ to reduce implant related infections

DePuy Synthes, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, today announced the availability of Expert Tibial Nail PROtect, the only tibial nail with a resorbable antibiotic coating designed to provide additional protection from bacterial colonization for patients who are at high risk of infection.

31 Oct 2016

Shire announces recipients of 2016 Excellence in ADHD Patient Group Awards

To coincide with ADHD Awareness Month, Shire plc today announced the winners of the 2016 Excellence in ADHD Patient Group Awards.

31 Oct 2016

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

High out-of-pocket costs, rather than race/ethnicity, may impact adjuvant endocrine therapy adherence

Study examines impact of fatigue and depression on hospitalization of patients with heart failure

Embracing digital health in the NHS: an interview with Bryn Sage

Philips launches new UK Population Health Management tools at EHI Live 2016

Ascensia Diabetes Care workshop highlights importance of digital technology to support diabetes self-management in children

Takeda, Marvel Custom Solutions unveil four new Super Hero characters at London Comic Con

iMDsoft proud to collaborate with two of NHS’s global digital exemplars

Accelerated Access Review makes clear recommendations on reforms to speed up patients’ access to innovative technologies

New research shows static air support surfaces are effective for preventing pressure injuries

Illumina donates more than 95,000 human genetic variants to ClinVar database

Stents can be as effective as surgery for many patients with left main coronary artery disease

Nova StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System FDA-cleared for use in hospital settings

Nova Biomedical’s StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System enhances patient data integration through wireless connectivity

FDA clears Nova StatStrip Xpress Glucose Hospital Meter System for use with critically ill patients

Standardize 4 Safety initiative finalizes list of recommendations for adult IV continuous infusions

New sperm research could lead to better infertility treatment decisions

Measles complication that kills children more common than previously thought

OCT offers safe and better guidance for patients undergoing PCI to treat coronary artery disease

DePuy Synthes announces availability of ‘Expert Tibial Nail PROtect’ to reduce implant related infections

Shire announces recipients of 2016 Excellence in ADHD Patient Group Awards

Event guide: 3rd Measuring Patient Engagement Summit eBook

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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Event guide: 3rd Measuring Patient Engagement Summit eBook

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Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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