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Pre-clinical studies provide important first steps to prepare for first clinical bladder transplant

A series of pre-clinical studies provide important first steps in developing techniques of robotic bladder transplantation in humans, as reported in the October issue of The Journal of Urology®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA).

8 Sep 2023

NCCN publishes new guideline focused on preventing and treating cancer-associated blood clots

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network today announced the publication of a new supportive care patient guideline focused on preventing and treating cancer-associated blood clots, also known as venous thromboembolism (VTE).

8 Sep 2023

Largest-ever study looks into the genetics of random "round-the-clock" blood glucose levels

Groundbreaking research published today in Nature Genetics describes the largest-ever study into the genetics of random "round-the-clock" blood glucose levels.

8 Sep 2023

First-degree relatives of patients with MASLD have higher risk of developing liver-related diseases

Close relatives of people with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease have a higher risk of developing liver cancer and dying from liver-related diseases, according to a national study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in The Journal of Hepatology.

8 Sep 2023

Annual NHS flu vaccination program for children is getting underway

The annual NHS flu vaccination program for children aged 2 to 3 years, school age children and children over 6 months with certain health conditions is getting underway. Parents will receive invites from next week.

8 Sep 2023

Onset and prognosis of post-COVID-19 condition: A 2-Year observational study

Researchers conducted a prospective cohort analysis over two years.

8 Sep 2023

Is there an association between the COVID-19 pandemic and cancer incidence?

The COVID-19 pandemic influenced cancer incidence.

8 Sep 2023

Self-measured blood pressure control programs help improve hypertension care

Self-measured blood pressure control programs led by community health centers helped at-risk populations, such as those in rural communities or in racial and ethnic groups disproportionately affected by hypertension, achieve a 12.3% increase in their blood pressure control rates from 2020 to 2022, according to early demonstration project findings to be presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2023, held Sept. 7-10, 2023, in Boston.

7 Sep 2023

Study shows substantial impact of the pandemic on mental health of older adults with cancer

Older adults who have had cancer had a high risk of experiencing symptoms of depression during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic according to a new study published in Cancer Management and Research.

7 Sep 2023

Clinicians eager to use generative AI to support clinical decision-making, report says

Today, Elsevier Health, a global leader in information and data analytics, released its Clinician of the Future 2023 report, which serves as the global health ecosystem's most recent pulse on what doctors and nurses think about the changes and challenges in healthcare, including the rapid rise of generative AI products and platforms.

7 Sep 2023

Study uncovers thousands of medication pairings linked to frequent dosage adjustments

Researchers investigated the complexity of polypharmacy and whether frequent dose adjustments were required for co-medications and drug pairs in hospital settings.

7 Sep 2023

Myriad Genetics survey: Women have widespread confusion and misconceptions about ovarian cancer screening

Myriad Genetics, Inc., a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, today revealed new nationwide survey results indicating widespread confusion and misconceptions about ovarian cancer screening among a majority of women.

7 Sep 2023

‘Like a Russian roulette’: US military firefighters grapple with unknowns of PFAS exposure

A U.S. military firefighter for 32 years, Kurt Rhodes trained and performed his duties with aqueous film forming foam, or AFFF — a highly effective fire suppressant that he never knew contained PFAS chemicals, now known to be harmful to human health.

7 Sep 2023

Antipsychotics are likely overprescribed among homebound patients with dementia, study shows

New research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates that antipsychotics are likely overprescribed and used inappropriately among patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) receiving home health care, and such use is linked to worse patient outcomes.

7 Sep 2023

Women using NSAIDs alongside hormonal contraception may be at increased risk of blood clots

Women who use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers alongside hormonal contraception appear to be at a small increased risk of blood clots known as venous thromboembolism (VTE), finds a large Danish study published by The BMJ today.

7 Sep 2023

The rise in anaemia among adolescent women in India: a comprehensive study on prevalence trends

In a recent study, researchers analyzed the change in the prevalence of anemia among adolescent women in India from 2015 to 2021.

7 Sep 2023

Parental substance use disorder linked to greater risk of intellectual disability in children

Children of a parent with alcohol or drug use disorder have a greater risk of intellectual disability, even if the problem only lies with the father, researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden report.

7 Sep 2023

New device can help test treatments in patients with gliomas

The shape and size of a grain of rice, the new device can conduct dozens of experiments at once to study the effects of new treatments on some of the hardest-to-treat brain cancers.

7 Sep 2023

Organon Bolsters Research & Development Expertise with Two Leadership Appointments

Organon (NYSE: OGN), a global healthcare company with a focus on women’s health, today announced the appointment of Juan Camilo Arjona Ferreira, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Charlotte Owens, M.D., as Head of Medical Affairs and Outcomes Research.

7 Sep 2023

Springfield City Group joins forces with UQ to improve health and wellbeing

Australia's biggest master-planned community could soon become one of our healthiest.

7 Sep 2023

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Pre-clinical studies provide important first steps to prepare for first clinical bladder transplant

NCCN publishes new guideline focused on preventing and treating cancer-associated blood clots

Largest-ever study looks into the genetics of random "round-the-clock" blood glucose levels

First-degree relatives of patients with MASLD have higher risk of developing liver-related diseases

Annual NHS flu vaccination program for children is getting underway

Onset and prognosis of post-COVID-19 condition: A 2-Year observational study

Is there an association between the COVID-19 pandemic and cancer incidence?

Self-measured blood pressure control programs help improve hypertension care

Study shows substantial impact of the pandemic on mental health of older adults with cancer

Clinicians eager to use generative AI to support clinical decision-making, report says

Study uncovers thousands of medication pairings linked to frequent dosage adjustments

Myriad Genetics survey: Women have widespread confusion and misconceptions about ovarian cancer screening

‘Like a Russian roulette’: US military firefighters grapple with unknowns of PFAS exposure

Antipsychotics are likely overprescribed among homebound patients with dementia, study shows

Women using NSAIDs alongside hormonal contraception may be at increased risk of blood clots

The rise in anaemia among adolescent women in India: a comprehensive study on prevalence trends

Parental substance use disorder linked to greater risk of intellectual disability in children

New device can help test treatments in patients with gliomas

Organon Bolsters Research & Development Expertise with Two Leadership Appointments

Springfield City Group joins forces with UQ to improve health and wellbeing

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