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Urgent call for better safety measures in cardiac catheterization labs

A survey conducted by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) highlights ongoing radiation and orthopedic hazards faced by interventional cardiologists and cardiac catheterization laboratory ("cath lab" or CCL) staff.

4 Mar 2025

Trump vowed to end surprise medical bills. The office working on that just got slashed.

As President Donald Trump wrapped up his first term in 2020, he signed legislation to protect Americans from surprise medical bills. "This must end," Trump said. "We're going to hold insurance companies and hospitals totally accountable."

4 Mar 2025

Specialized LLMs can outperform traditional methods in forecasting postoperative risks

Millions of Americans undergo surgery each year. After surgery, preventing complications like pneumonia, blood clots and infections can be the difference between a successful recovery and a prolonged, painful hospital stay – or worse.

4 Mar 2025

New consensus report aims to improve anaphylaxis treatment worldwide

A groundbreaking consensus report on anaphylaxis – the severe reaction some people experience from bee stings, peanut butter exposures, medications, and the like – has been released by the Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network (GA2LEN) and recently published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

4 Mar 2025

Botox injections improve facial symmetry after nerve transfer surgery for facial palsy

For patients undergoing nerve transfer surgery for facial palsy, Botox injections can improve facial symmetry by reducing overactivity of the muscles on the unaffected side, suggests a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

4 Mar 2025

New Arab Pangenome Reference promises advancements in precision medicine

Creation of a comprehensive genetic representation for more than 2.5 billion people across the Middle East and South Asia could make a major contribution towards advancing precision medicine, a publication in Nature Medicine reveals.

4 Mar 2025

Misdiagnosis of autoimmune diseases leads to long-term patient impact

A 'chasm of misunderstanding and miscommunication' is often experienced between clinicians and patients, leading to autoimmune diseases such as lupus and vasculitis being wrongly diagnosed as psychiatric or psychosomatic conditions, with a profound and lasting impact on patients, researchers have found.

4 Mar 2025

New CRISPR-enriched metagenomics method for detecting antibiotic resistance genes in wastewater

Antibiotic resistance is a global concern that threatens our ability to prevent and treat bacterial infections in humans and animals.

4 Mar 2025

This International Women’s Day, Meet the Scientist Changing Women’s Health

Prof. Dr. Inge Herrmann discusses her innovative work in healthcare, focusing on a reversible hydrogel implant that could transform gynecological treatments.

4 Mar 2025

Breakthrough study sheds light on Pol-theta’s role in DNA repair and cancer

DNA repair proteins act like the body's editors, constantly finding and reversing damage to our genetic code. Researchers have long struggled to understand how cancer cells hijack one of these proteins-called polymerase theta (Pol-theta)-for their own survival.

4 Mar 2025

One-third of older Canadians face nutrition risks and health concerns

One-third of Canadian adults aged 55 or older are nutritionally at risk, potentially leading to increased hospital stays, more emergency visits and physician consultations for possible infections, a new study found.

4 Mar 2025

Stem cell therapy for cornea injuries demonstrates remarkable results in clinical trial

An expanded clinical trial that tested a groundbreaking, experimental stem cell treatment for blinding cornea injuries found the treatment was feasible and safe in 14 patients who were treated and followed for 18 months, and there was a high proportion of complete or partial success.

4 Mar 2025

AI successfully reduces workload in lung cancer screening

A new study by researchers from the University of Liverpool and the Research Institute for Diagnostic Accuracy, Netherlands, has demonstrated that artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly improve the efficiency of lung cancer screening.

4 Mar 2025

NIH funding helps address pediatric disease gaps in clinical trials

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) serves as an important source of funding for clinical trials in children, especially for diseases, such as cancer, that are not as highly prioritized in industry-sponsored clinical trials, according to a recent study published in The Journal of Pediatrics.

3 Mar 2025

Scientists identify Blastocystis spp. in nearly 10% of edible plants worldwide, highlighting food safety concerns

A new study finds that 9.4% of edible plants worldwide are contaminated with Blastocystis spp., highlighting food safety concerns and the need for improved agricultural hygiene.

3 Mar 2025

Tocolytic drugs ineffective for premature birth after 30 weeks

The use of tocolytic drugs in cases of threatened premature birth after 30 weeks of pregnancy does not improve the baby's health.

3 Mar 2025

Novel adipose tissue biofabrication approach paves the way for enhanced skin regeneration

The adipose tissue, which serves as an endocrine organ, releases various molecules that regulate the repair of other damaged tissues, including the skin.

3 Mar 2025

AI-based glaucoma screening could revolutionize eye health

Imagine walking into a supermarket, train station, or shopping mall and having your eyes screened for glaucoma within seconds--no appointment needed.

3 Mar 2025

New blood biomarkers could revolutionize gallbladder cancer diagnosis

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital have identified biomarkers in the blood that can be used to distinguish gallbladder cancer from inflammation of the gallbladder.

3 Mar 2025

DeepHealth brings AI-powered radiology informatics to ECR 2025 in Vienna

DeepHealth, Inc., a global leader in AI-powered health informatics and a wholly-owned subsidiary of RadNet, Inc., will introduce next-generation AI-powered radiology informatics and population screening solutions at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2025 in Vienna.

3 Mar 2025

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Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Urgent call for better safety measures in cardiac catheterization labs

Trump vowed to end surprise medical bills. The office working on that just got slashed.

Specialized LLMs can outperform traditional methods in forecasting postoperative risks

New consensus report aims to improve anaphylaxis treatment worldwide

Botox injections improve facial symmetry after nerve transfer surgery for facial palsy

New Arab Pangenome Reference promises advancements in precision medicine

Misdiagnosis of autoimmune diseases leads to long-term patient impact

New CRISPR-enriched metagenomics method for detecting antibiotic resistance genes in wastewater

This International Women’s Day, Meet the Scientist Changing Women’s Health

Breakthrough study sheds light on Pol-theta’s role in DNA repair and cancer

One-third of older Canadians face nutrition risks and health concerns

Stem cell therapy for cornea injuries demonstrates remarkable results in clinical trial

AI successfully reduces workload in lung cancer screening

NIH funding helps address pediatric disease gaps in clinical trials

Scientists identify Blastocystis spp. in nearly 10% of edible plants worldwide, highlighting food safety concerns

Tocolytic drugs ineffective for premature birth after 30 weeks

Novel adipose tissue biofabrication approach paves the way for enhanced skin regeneration

AI-based glaucoma screening could revolutionize eye health

New blood biomarkers could revolutionize gallbladder cancer diagnosis

DeepHealth brings AI-powered radiology informatics to ECR 2025 in Vienna

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