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TBI-associated depression may be a distinct disorder

A new study led by Shan Siddiqi, MD, from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, suggests that depression after traumatic brain injury (TBI) could be a clinically distinct disorder rather than traditional major depressive disorder, with implications for patient treatment.

5 Jul 2023

New study highlights lack of coverage and access to mental health care

Amid heightened demand for mental health care, a new study finds that nearly two-thirds of Medicare Advantage psychiatrist networks contain less than 25% of all psychiatrists in a given service area.

5 Jul 2023

Major agreement moves ground-breaking new cancer treatments a step closer to patients

Ground-breaking new cancer treatments have moved a step closer with the signing of a major agreement between the government and BioNTech SE.

5 Jul 2023

Less than half of approved new drugs add substantial therapeutic value over existing treatments

New drugs are often used not only for one disease (first approved indication) but also for other diseases (supplemental indications).

5 Jul 2023

Researchers develop dissolving cardiac device to monitor and treat heart disease

Nearly 700,000 people in the United States die from heart disease every year, and one-third of those deaths result from complications in the first weeks or months following a traumatic heart-related event.

5 Jul 2023

Study: BMI may not increase mortality independently of other risk factors

Body mass index (BMI) may not increase mortality independently of other risk factors in adults, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Aayush Visaria and Soko Setoguchi of Rutgers University, US.

5 Jul 2023

New blood test could diagnose bile acid diarrhea

Most people have at some point in their life suffered an intestinal infection or food poisoning forcing them to stay close to the bathroom. It is very uncomfortable. Most of the time, though, it passes quickly.

5 Jul 2023

Ever-growing global diabetes burden exacerbated by large-scale inequity

Despite increased awareness and ongoing multinational efforts, diabetes is pervasive, exponentially growing in prevalence, and outpacing most diseases globally, according to a new Series published in The Lancet and The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journals.

5 Jul 2023

New study to evaluate bleeding complications in patients undergoing high-risk PCI with Impella

A new multicenter, single-arm, open-label study is the first to exclusively assess bleeding complications in patients undergoing high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) with Impella with independent adjudication via a clinical events adjudication committee and will gather meaningful real-world data based on contemporary practice.

5 Jul 2023

American Heart Association launches telehealth certification to improve quality of care

The COVID-19 pandemic radically changed the way health care professionals serve their patients. Over the past three years, a huge proportion of care has shifted to the virtual landscape as clinicians and patients search for a safe, reliable way to receive needed care.

5 Jul 2023

Mount Sinai launches first-of-its-kind center for ophthalmic AI

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has launched the Center for Ophthalmic Artificial Intelligence and Human Health, the first of its kind in New York and one of the first in the United States.

5 Jul 2023

The relationship between the burden of antibiotic resistance in humans and community access to drinking water and sanitation

Researchers determined the link between improved access to sanitation and better water quality and the human intestines' antibiotic resistance gene frequency.

5 Jul 2023

Harnessing the power of AI: deep-learning model forecasts 30-day mortality in pneumonia cases

Researchers developed a deep learning (DL) model to estimate 30.0-day mortality risk for pneumonia.

5 Jul 2023

Climate change's impact on health and healthcare in Northern NSW: Urgent action needed

A systematic review published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health describes the impact of climate change on health and health services in Northern New South Wales, Australia. This region is considered a “hotspot” for floods and bushfires in Australia.

4 Jul 2023

Study reveals rising autism rates in English coastal town, challenges gender stereotypes

Research examines the rise in ASD diagnoses over the past two decades in a deprived coastal community. It highlights the impact of time trends on gender differences in diagnoses and the need for further investigation to understand the underlying factors.

4 Jul 2023

LUMS' brand-new app aims to improve innovation across the adult social care sector

Academics from Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) are hosting a unique event to mark the official launch a brand-new app, designed to improve innovation across the adult social care sector.

4 Jul 2023

MHRA's new corporate plan sets out goals for patient safety and access to innovative medical products

A new, visionary Corporate Plan, setting out how the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency plans to keep patients safe by enabling access to innovative, safe and effective medical products over the coming three years, has been published today (4 July 2023).

4 Jul 2023

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

TBI-associated depression may be a distinct disorder

New study highlights lack of coverage and access to mental health care

Major agreement moves ground-breaking new cancer treatments a step closer to patients

Less than half of approved new drugs add substantial therapeutic value over existing treatments

Researchers develop dissolving cardiac device to monitor and treat heart disease

Study: BMI may not increase mortality independently of other risk factors

New blood test could diagnose bile acid diarrhea

Ever-growing global diabetes burden exacerbated by large-scale inequity

New study to evaluate bleeding complications in patients undergoing high-risk PCI with Impella

American Heart Association launches telehealth certification to improve quality of care

Mount Sinai launches first-of-its-kind center for ophthalmic AI

The relationship between the burden of antibiotic resistance in humans and community access to drinking water and sanitation

Harnessing the power of AI: deep-learning model forecasts 30-day mortality in pneumonia cases

Climate change's impact on health and healthcare in Northern NSW: Urgent action needed

Study reveals rising autism rates in English coastal town, challenges gender stereotypes

LUMS' brand-new app aims to improve innovation across the adult social care sector

MHRA's new corporate plan sets out goals for patient safety and access to innovative medical products

Healthcare industry of the future: What to expect in the next 50 years

Two-thirds of US adults report adverse childhood experiences: CDC study reveals troubling prevalence

New oral films could revolutionize drug delivery for patients

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