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Pharmacist-led intervention can significantly improve diabetes control for Latinos

UCLA-led research suggests that diabetes control can significantly improve for Latinos when a pharmacist implements an intervention that addresses these patients' barriers to medication adherence.

28 Sep 2023

Nicotine e-cigarettes, varenicline, and cytisine most effective for long-term smoking cessation, analysis finds

A comprehensive new analysis has found that nicotine e-cigarettes, varenicline and cytisine are the most effective options currently available for helping smokers quit long-term (going at least six months without smoking).

28 Sep 2023

Social isolation linked to higher depression levels during the COVID-19 pandemic

Higher levels of depressive symptoms have been reported during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with other times in history, and as much as three times higher than prior to the pandemic.

28 Sep 2023

Study focuses on empowering minoritized patients with chronic pain to receive best care

A new study led by a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine researcher focuses on empowering minoritized patients with chronic back and other musculoskeletal pain to receive care best suited to their individual values and preferences.

28 Sep 2023

Acute kidney injury patients on dialysis may be overtreated

Patients with acute kidney injury requiring outpatient dialysis after hospital discharge receive the same care as those with the more common end-stage kidney disease, according to a study led by UC San Francisco.

28 Sep 2023

Poll: Majority of older adults oppose use of life expectancy in cancer screening guidelines

A majority of older adults disagree with the idea of using life expectancy as part of guidelines that say which patients should get cancer screenings such as mammograms and colonoscopies, a new poll finds.

28 Sep 2023

US health care workers are at greater risk of suicide than non–health care workers

The risks of death by suicide for six healthcare worker (HCW).

28 Sep 2023

Who polices hospitals merging across markets? States give different answers

St. Louis' largest health system, BJC HealthCare, plans to merge with Kansas City's second-largest, Saint Luke's Health System, uniting more than 28 hospitals on both sides of Missouri by the end of this year.

28 Sep 2023

New study reveals genetic overlap between schizophrenia and cardiovascular disease risk factors

New research finds that people with schizophrenia have a genetic propensity to smoking and a reduced genetic risk of obesity.

27 Sep 2023

Greater PTSD symptoms lead to worse sexual functioning among midlife women

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been associated with a number of adverse mental and physical health outcomes. Little is known, however, regarding its impact on sexual functioning among midlife women.

27 Sep 2023

Study links physiologically assessed hot flashes with heightened systemic inflammation

Hot flashes have long been known to be linked to a number of adverse health effects. Emerging data suggests an association between them and cardiovascular disease.

27 Sep 2023

Evolution of new technologies to better diagnose bone fragility

Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the gold standard for assessing bone mass and evaluating fracture risk.

27 Sep 2023

Obesity linked to worse menopause symptoms and less effective hormone therapy

Obesity has already been associated with a number of adverse health conditions and can interfere with a person's quality of life.

27 Sep 2023

Research evaluates differences in female sexual functioning based on sexual orientation

In recent years, there has been debate around the topic of who is happier, healthier, and more satisfied sexually - traditional heterosexual or sexual minority women.

27 Sep 2023

Study investigates association between menopause stage and cerebral hemodynamics

Driven by changing estrogen levels, the menopause transition has a major influence on physiology during aging.

27 Sep 2023

New technology could pave the way to rapid infection testing

New technology could pave the way to a future of rapid testing in hospitals and at home for both covid and urinary tract infection.

27 Sep 2023

Lack of financial planning is bad for health and longevity

People who are less socioeconomically advantaged have lower life expectancies, with a number of possible underlying mechanisms, such as less ability to spend on healthcare or the psychological effects of economic inequality.

27 Sep 2023

Panacol’s Special Adhesives for Medical Wearables

Wearable patient monitoring devices are worn directly on the body and are being used in increasing numbers

From Panacol-Elosol GmbH 27 Sep 2023

What happens to health programs if the federal government shuts down?

For the first time since 2019, congressional gridlock is poised to at least temporarily shut down big parts of the federal government — including many health programs.

27 Sep 2023

Long COVID's biological blueprint: new study offers promising insights

Researchers designed a cross-sectional study to investigate the biological underpinnings of “Long COVID”, the post-acute infection syndrome triggered by SARS-CoV-2.

27 Sep 2023

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Pharmacist-led intervention can significantly improve diabetes control for Latinos

Nicotine e-cigarettes, varenicline, and cytisine most effective for long-term smoking cessation, analysis finds

Social isolation linked to higher depression levels during the COVID-19 pandemic

Study focuses on empowering minoritized patients with chronic pain to receive best care

Acute kidney injury patients on dialysis may be overtreated

Poll: Majority of older adults oppose use of life expectancy in cancer screening guidelines

US health care workers are at greater risk of suicide than non–health care workers

Who polices hospitals merging across markets? States give different answers

New study reveals genetic overlap between schizophrenia and cardiovascular disease risk factors

Greater PTSD symptoms lead to worse sexual functioning among midlife women

Study links physiologically assessed hot flashes with heightened systemic inflammation

Evolution of new technologies to better diagnose bone fragility

Obesity linked to worse menopause symptoms and less effective hormone therapy

Research evaluates differences in female sexual functioning based on sexual orientation

Study investigates association between menopause stage and cerebral hemodynamics

New technology could pave the way to rapid infection testing

Lack of financial planning is bad for health and longevity

Panacol’s Special Adhesives for Medical Wearables

What happens to health programs if the federal government shuts down?

Long COVID's biological blueprint: new study offers promising insights

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