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News study shows pregnancy complications tied to future cardiovascular disease risk

According to a new study, women can accurately recall key pregnancy-related information at least 4 years later that could have important implications for their future risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD).

8 Jul 2015

Spotting the symptoms of advanced prostate cancer: an interview with Brian Tomlinson

The main symptoms of advanced prostate cancer can include (but are not limited to) difficulty walking or climbing steps, unexplained pain, troubled sleep and taking pain relievers daily.

From CancerCare 7 Jul 2015

NCC of South Korea, Velos agree to expand use of Velos eResearch for cancer research

The National Cancer Center of South Korea and Velos, Inc. have entered into a seven year agreement to expand the use of Velos eResearch for cancer research nationally throughout South Korea and internationally in collaboration with other research partners.

7 Jul 2015

Aytu BioScience now trading under new symbol following its corporate name change

Aytu BioScience, Inc., a specialty healthcare company focused on developing treatments for urological and related conditions, announced today that the company is now trading under the new symbol "AYTU," following its corporate name change, which became effective June 8, 2015.

7 Jul 2015

Prime Healthcare in Avon, CT named EHE-certified preventive care center

EHE International, the recognized leader in preventive medicine and annual physical exams, today announced that the Prime Healthcare, Avon, CT office has been named an EHE-certified preventive care center. Through Prime Healthcare, Avon, EHE members in the Avon region now have greater access to its preventive care program to help them proactively maintain their health.

7 Jul 2015

Bionik Laboratories successfully raises US$13.1 million in private placement transaction

Bionik Laboratories Corp., a medical device and robotics company with a core focus in robotic exoskeleton technology for users with mobility impairments, announced today that it has completed an additional sale to qualified accredited investors of units consisting of its common stock and warrants for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately US$1.4 million in a private placement transaction.

7 Jul 2015

Academics call for more research to understand hospital weekend death risk

Two academics from the University of Warwick say more research is needed to understand why patients are more likely to die in hospital at the weekend.

7 Jul 2015

Changes in key biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease during midlife may help predict future dementia risk

Studying brain scans and cerebrospinal fluid of healthy adults, scientists have shown that changes in key biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease during midlife may help identify those who will develop dementia years later, according to new research.

7 Jul 2015

Patients who receive intracranial stents at increased risk of experiencing another stroke

The risk of experiencing another stroke is higher if patients, after dilation of their blood vessels in the brain, receive not only clot-inhibiting drugs, but also have stents inserted. The recently published results of the VISSIT study confirm this conclusion of a rapid report by the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) of October 2014.

7 Jul 2015

Hi-Tech enters into definitive agreement to acquire Innovative's brand of Diet Aids

Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, a leading global provider of Sports Nutrition, Weight loss products, and Contract Manufacturing services, and Innovative laboratories, one of the fastest-growing Weight Loss brands in the United States, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement in which Hi-Tech has agreed to acquire Innovative's brand of Diet Aids.

7 Jul 2015

Allergan agrees to acquire exclusive worldwide rights to Merck's CGRP migraine development program

Allergan plc and Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced that they have entered into an agreement under which Allergan will acquire the exclusive worldwide rights to Merck's investigational small molecule oral calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonists, which are being developed for the treatment and prevention of migraine, subject to expiration or termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR).

7 Jul 2015

Major independent evaluation launched to help shape the future of medical revalidation in UK

A major independent evaluation carried out by a national panel of researchers led by Plymouth University, has been launched to help shape the future of revalidation in the UK.

7 Jul 2015

Henry Ford Hospital wins Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Quality Achievement Award

The Stroke and Neurovascular Disease Center at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Quality Achievement Award.

7 Jul 2015

Mental-health service providers still rely on physical restraint, confinement to control psychiatric patients

Providers of mental-health services still rely on intervention techniques such as physical restraint and confinement to control some psychiatric hospital patients, a practice which can cause harm to both patients and care facilities, according to a new study from the University of Waterloo.

7 Jul 2015

Researchers identify link between autoimmune diseases, medications and Long QT syndrome

Mohamed Boutjdir, PhD, professor of medicine, cell biology, and physiology and pharmacology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, has led a study with international collaborators identifying the mechanism by which patients with various autoimmune and connective tissue disorders may be at risk for life-threatening cardiac events if they take certain anti-histamine or anti-depressant medications.

7 Jul 2015

Disproportionate number of older people hospitalized in Canada with TBI

A disproportionate number of people hospitalized in Canada with traumatic brain injuries are 65 years or older, a new study from St. Michael's Hospital has found.

7 Jul 2015

Georgia State and Morehouse partner to reduce diabetes, cardiovascular disease rates in southwest Atlanta

The School of Public Health at Georgia State University has received nearly $400,000 in grant funds to support a three-year effort to reduce rates of diabetes and cardiovascular disease in African-American neighborhoods in southwest Atlanta.

7 Jul 2015

Healthcare innovations pioneered in the East Midlands to benefit millions of people throughout England

Following an international search, NHS England’s Medical Director Sir Bruce Keogh has today (Monday 6th July) revealed the 17 ‘fellows’ who will be part of the NHS National Innovation Accelerator programme.

6 Jul 2015

VitalPAC clinical decision support system passes 100 million milestone

The system has grown rapidly since its launch in 2005 to become the industry standard product of its type. It is now used in 600 wards across 45 hospitals with over five million sets of observations being collected each month.

6 Jul 2015

New treatment option available for CLL patients in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

People in Manitoba and Saskatchewan living with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) will now be able to access a new treatment option through the prescription drug insurance plans in both provinces. Earlier this week, GAZYVA (obinutuzumab) in combination with chlorambucil chemotherapy was added to benefits formularies of the Provincial Oncology Drug Programs at CancerCare Manitoba and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency.

6 Jul 2015

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

News study shows pregnancy complications tied to future cardiovascular disease risk

Spotting the symptoms of advanced prostate cancer: an interview with Brian Tomlinson

NCC of South Korea, Velos agree to expand use of Velos eResearch for cancer research

Aytu BioScience now trading under new symbol following its corporate name change

Prime Healthcare in Avon, CT named EHE-certified preventive care center

Bionik Laboratories successfully raises US$13.1 million in private placement transaction

Academics call for more research to understand hospital weekend death risk

Changes in key biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease during midlife may help predict future dementia risk

Patients who receive intracranial stents at increased risk of experiencing another stroke

Hi-Tech enters into definitive agreement to acquire Innovative's brand of Diet Aids

Allergan agrees to acquire exclusive worldwide rights to Merck's CGRP migraine development program

Major independent evaluation launched to help shape the future of medical revalidation in UK

Henry Ford Hospital wins Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Quality Achievement Award

Mental-health service providers still rely on physical restraint, confinement to control psychiatric patients

Researchers identify link between autoimmune diseases, medications and Long QT syndrome

Disproportionate number of older people hospitalized in Canada with TBI

Georgia State and Morehouse partner to reduce diabetes, cardiovascular disease rates in southwest Atlanta

Healthcare innovations pioneered in the East Midlands to benefit millions of people throughout England

VitalPAC clinical decision support system passes 100 million milestone

New treatment option available for CLL patients in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

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