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De facto decriminalization may be a promising strategy to reduce drug arrests in the Black community

De facto decriminalization of drug possession may be a good first step in addressing the disproportionate impact of an overburdened United States criminal justice system on the Black community.

19 Jun 2023

Trends in the prevalence of hospital-associated infections caused by high-priority pathogens

Researchers explored the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant hospital-associated infections worldwide.

19 Jun 2023

Study describes health outcomes following simultaneous vaccination with monovalent primary series COVID-19 vaccines

Researchers described simultaneous vaccination with primary series SARS-CoV-2 vaccines

19 Jun 2023

CDC raises alarm: poor vaccine coverage fuels surge in meningococcal disease among HIV-infected individuals

CDC presents preliminary data showing an increase in meningococcal disease among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals.

19 Jun 2023

Current estimates of national, state-level, and county-level prevalence of US adults reporting a lifetime diagnosis of depression

Researchers presented nationwide, statewide, and countywide depression prevalence estimates among US adults in 2020.

19 Jun 2023

New tele-robot with a ‘sense of touch’ gives clinicians the ability to ‘feel’ patients remotely

A first-of-its-kind robot which gives clinicians the ability to ‘feel’ patients remotely has been launched as part of a Finnish hospital pilot by deep tech robotics company Touchlab, a new tenant of the world-leading centre for robotics and artificial intelligence the National Robotarium.

19 Jun 2023

Commercially available tests to identify Candida auris susceptibility perform poorly

Matching an infection with Candida auris, a pathogenic yeast, to an effective antifungal is a critical clinical decision.

18 Jun 2023

Research finds link between biomarkers in vitreous humor of the eye and Alzheimer's disease

New research from Boston Medical Center found a significant correlation between biomarkers in the vitreous humor of the eye and pathologically confirmed cases of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in post-mortem brain and eye tissue.

16 Jun 2023

Creating sustainable health systems viable for the future in Europe

What could healthcare look like in 10, 20, or 30 years? What will be the future of healthcare? Will medical professionals make diagnoses with the aid of artificial intelligence? Will doctors use big data analytics to predict the course of diseases?

16 Jun 2023

Wider use of high-dose hemodiafiltration may have benefits for kidney failure patients

Mortality in patients with kidney failure has been found to be 23% lower among those treated with high dose hemodiafiltration compared to those treated with high flux hemodialysis, according to new research from the CONVINCE consortium led by University Medical Center Utrecht.

16 Jun 2023

MGI partners with Xpress Genomics to advance deep single-cell RNA-sequencing technologies

MGI, a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, announced the signing of a licensing agreement with Xpress Genomics, a leading Stockholm-based company specializing in automated and scalable RNA-sequencing strategies.

From MGI 16 Jun 2023

MGI and AddLife AB announce strategic collaboration for expanded distribution of MGI products* in the Nordic Region

MGI Tech Co. Ltd. ("MGI"), a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, are delighted to announce a comprehensive collaboration with AddLife AB, one of Europe's largest distributors of clinical testing and laboratory equipment, headquartered in Stockholm.

From MGI 16 Jun 2023

MGI reveals latest updates at ESHG conference in Glasgow

MGI Tech Co., Ltd. ("MGI"), a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, held a Corporate Satellite Meeting and revealed significant local partnerships at the ESHG Conference in Glasgow.

From MGI 16 Jun 2023

Trained immunity: its role in COVID-19 and potential in preparing for future infectious outbreaks

Researchers reported on the contribution of trained immune responses to protection against SARS-CoV-2 infections and future pandemics.

16 Jun 2023

Historically redlined areas are less likely to be screened for breast, colorectal, and cervical cancer

Although redlining was outlawed more than 50 years ago, new research shows that people today who live in historically redlined areas are less likely to be screened for breast, colorectal, and cervical cancer than people who live in areas not associated with redlining practices.

16 Jun 2023

Tiny nano-sized pores detect diseases at an earlier stage

In a collaboration with Groningen University, Professor Jørgen Kjems and his research group at Aarhus University have achieved a remarkable breakthrough in developing tiny nano-sized pores that can contribute to better possibilities for, among other things, detecting diseases at an earlier stage.

15 Jun 2023

Overly restricting opioid use during surgery may be doing more harm than good

Because of the opioid crisis, physicians are less likely to administer opioids to help manage patients' pain, even in the operating room.

15 Jun 2023

Slow your disenroll

The Biden administration this week pleaded with states to slow the post-pandemic removal of beneficiaries from their Medicaid rolls, as government data shows more than a million Americans have lost coverage since pandemic protections ended in April.

15 Jun 2023

Polymer patch senses dangerous leaks on sutures

To ensure that wounds remain tightly sealed in the abdomen after surgery, researchers at Empa and ETH Zurich have developed a patch with a sensor function.

15 Jun 2023

Experts develop latest consensus statement on concussion in sport for optimizing the care of athletes

A group of more than 100 expert researchers and clinicians from around the world has distilled and synthesized new scientific evidence and updated existing recommendations with the aim of optimizing the care of athletes at all levels of participation who have, or who are at risk of, concussion.

15 Jun 2023

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

De facto decriminalization may be a promising strategy to reduce drug arrests in the Black community

Trends in the prevalence of hospital-associated infections caused by high-priority pathogens

Study describes health outcomes following simultaneous vaccination with monovalent primary series COVID-19 vaccines

CDC raises alarm: poor vaccine coverage fuels surge in meningococcal disease among HIV-infected individuals

Current estimates of national, state-level, and county-level prevalence of US adults reporting a lifetime diagnosis of depression

New tele-robot with a ‘sense of touch’ gives clinicians the ability to ‘feel’ patients remotely

Commercially available tests to identify Candida auris susceptibility perform poorly

Research finds link between biomarkers in vitreous humor of the eye and Alzheimer's disease

Creating sustainable health systems viable for the future in Europe

Wider use of high-dose hemodiafiltration may have benefits for kidney failure patients

MGI partners with Xpress Genomics to advance deep single-cell RNA-sequencing technologies

MGI and AddLife AB announce strategic collaboration for expanded distribution of MGI products* in the Nordic Region

MGI reveals latest updates at ESHG conference in Glasgow

Trained immunity: its role in COVID-19 and potential in preparing for future infectious outbreaks

Historically redlined areas are less likely to be screened for breast, colorectal, and cervical cancer

Tiny nano-sized pores detect diseases at an earlier stage

Overly restricting opioid use during surgery may be doing more harm than good

Slow your disenroll

Polymer patch senses dangerous leaks on sutures

Experts develop latest consensus statement on concussion in sport for optimizing the care of athletes

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