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Study: Prior surgical abortion appears to increase risk of later preterm birth

Surgical methods used in a common form of abortion or to clear the womb after a spontaneous miscarriage appears to significantly increase the risk of a later preterm birth, say researchers at Thomas Jefferson University who analyzed 36 studies that enrolled more than 1 million women.

4 Feb 2016

One million serious medical complications could be avoided with improvements in blood glucose levels in diabetics

Sanofi, Diabetes UK and JDRF today announce the publication of IMPACT 2 in the journal Diabetic Medicine. This new study shows that, if sustained, even modest improvement in blood glucose levels can provide significantly improved outcomes for the 3.5 million people diagnosed with diabetes in the UK.

4 Feb 2016

Prevalence of past-year generalized anxiety disorder much higher among older adults with COPD

The prevalence of past-year generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) for adults aged 50 and older with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is much higher compared to older adults without COPD (5.8% vs 1.7%), according to a new study published by University of Toronto researchers.

4 Feb 2016

Simple method to purify cashew allergens could help scientists better understand allergic reactions

It's well known that peanuts can cause severe reactions in people who are allergic, but research suggests that the risk of developing a life-threatening reaction could be higher for those allergic to cashews. Now scientists have come up with a fast and simple method to purify the three main cashew allergens to help better grasp how they work and their effects on people.

4 Feb 2016

Cantel Medical to buy Sterility Assurance Monitoring Products division of NAMSA for $13.5 million

CANTEL MEDICAL CORP., has entered into a definitive agreement with North American Science Associates, Inc. to acquire NAMSA's Sterility Assurance Monitoring Products division for $13.5 million in cash consideration. For the year ending December 31, 2015 this business had adjusted sales of $5.7 million.

4 Feb 2016

Asian manufacturers wear testing offered by Lucideon & Hong Kong standards and testing center collaboration

Lucideon, the international materials technology company, has announced that it has extended its collaboration agreement with the Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC) to include wear testing of orthopaedic hip and knee implants.

From Lucideon 3 Feb 2016

American Diabetes Association issues statement to address diabetes management in LTC facilities

The care of adults over age 65 with type 2 diabetes is a growing concern: the prevalence of diabetes is highest in this age group and is expected to grow as the U.S. population ages, with many needing care at long-term care (LTC) facilities.

3 Feb 2016

Pullman Regional Hospital implements new incident management and patient safety system

Pullman Regional Hospital and RGP Healthcare, a division of Resources Global Professionals, today jointly announced that Pullman Regional is implementing Pavisse™, a new, state-of-the-art incident management and patient safety system.

3 Feb 2016

Innovative mattresses to stop pressure ulcers: an interview with Mike Hutson

Pressure ulcers are wounds that occur when a continuous pressure or friction is placed on one area of the body, damaging the skin. They occur when pressure stops blood from flowing normally, leading the cells to die and the skin to break down.

3 Feb 2016

New study finds steep decline in basic science publications

A new study has found a steep decline in the number of scholarly papers about basic science published in leading medical journals in the last 20 years.

3 Feb 2016

New article provides guidance on managing critically ill patients at risk for alcohol withdrawal

Alcohol withdrawal adds challenges to caring for critically ill patients, and nurses must be diligent at each stage of care to minimize complications, according to an article in the February issue of Critical Care Nurse.

3 Feb 2016

Edwards Lifesciences' global sales grow 8.6% to $671.1 million in fourth quarter 2015

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, the global leader in patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring, today reported financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2015.

3 Feb 2016

ST Asia signs licensing deal with PharmaMar to distribute new multiple myeloma drug in South East Asia

International biopharmaceutical company Specialised Therapeutics Asia will supply and distribute a novel oncology drug candidate throughout South East Asia, following an exclusive licensing deal with European pharmaceutical company PharmaMar.

3 Feb 2016

MYB-QKI fusion gene that drives pediatric low-grade gliomas poses a triple threat

Oncology researchers have discovered that an abnormal fused gene that drives pediatric brain tumors poses a triple threat, operating simultaneously through three distinct biological mechanisms—the first such example in cancer biology.

2 Feb 2016

Lupin Pharmaceuticals releases Metformin HCl ER Tablets

Pharma Major Lupin Limited announced today that its US subsidiary, Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., has launched its Metformin HCl ER Tablets, 500 mg and 1000 mg to market a generic equivalent of Santarus Inc.'s Glumetza HCl ER Tablets, 500 mg and 1000 mg.

2 Feb 2016

IoT Tech Expo; back to the future with EveryWare

Pioneering real-time analytics specialist EveryWare will demonstrate how businesses can harness the Internet of Things to save money and improve business efficiencies at this year’s IoT Tech Expo.

2 Feb 2016

Depression symptoms increase risk for heart disease, stroke in middle-aged and older adults

Depression and its symptoms increase as people age, and have been linked to heart disease and stroke in both middle-aged and older adults. But whether depression and its symptoms are risk factors for these two dangerous conditions has been unclear.

2 Feb 2016

Study reveals increased mortality risk following hypertensive disease of pregnancy

In a study to be presented on Feb. 5 at 8 a.m. EST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting, in Atlanta, researchers will present findings from a study titled, Long-term mortality risk following hypertensive disease of pregnancy (HDP).

2 Feb 2016

Critical access hospitals help meet need for high-quality palliative care in rural communities

Nurses at critical access hospitals are well positioned to provide high-quality palliative care close to home for millions of Americans in rural communities, according to an article in the February issue of Critical Care Nurse.

2 Feb 2016

Confronting the global concern of pressure ulcers

Almost 700,000 people in the UK are affected by pressure ulcers every year, making this global issue a substantial concern for health professionals and care units worldwide.

From Opera Care 1 Feb 2016

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Study: Prior surgical abortion appears to increase risk of later preterm birth

One million serious medical complications could be avoided with improvements in blood glucose levels in diabetics

Prevalence of past-year generalized anxiety disorder much higher among older adults with COPD

Simple method to purify cashew allergens could help scientists better understand allergic reactions

Cantel Medical to buy Sterility Assurance Monitoring Products division of NAMSA for $13.5 million

Asian manufacturers wear testing offered by Lucideon & Hong Kong standards and testing center collaboration

American Diabetes Association issues statement to address diabetes management in LTC facilities

Pullman Regional Hospital implements new incident management and patient safety system

Innovative mattresses to stop pressure ulcers: an interview with Mike Hutson

New study finds steep decline in basic science publications

New article provides guidance on managing critically ill patients at risk for alcohol withdrawal

Edwards Lifesciences' global sales grow 8.6% to $671.1 million in fourth quarter 2015

ST Asia signs licensing deal with PharmaMar to distribute new multiple myeloma drug in South East Asia

MYB-QKI fusion gene that drives pediatric low-grade gliomas poses a triple threat

Lupin Pharmaceuticals releases Metformin HCl ER Tablets

IoT Tech Expo; back to the future with EveryWare

Depression symptoms increase risk for heart disease, stroke in middle-aged and older adults

Study reveals increased mortality risk following hypertensive disease of pregnancy

Critical access hospitals help meet need for high-quality palliative care in rural communities

Confronting the global concern of pressure ulcers

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