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How shift work and other types of unconventional work affects the gut microbiome

Researchers review different studies analyzing the impact of unconventional work on worker’s health and gut microbiota.

13 Jul 2023

New precision medicine trial shows promise for treating rare brain tumors

Papillary craniopharyngiomas (PCPs) are a rare type of brain tumor that cause substantial morbidity for patients.

13 Jul 2023

COVID-19 excess mortality measured by the Global Health Security Index

Researchers compare COVID-19 excess mortality rates across 183 countries.

13 Jul 2023

Washington University surgeons pioneer robotic liver transplantation

A surgical team from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis recently performed the first robotic liver transplant in the U.S. in May at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

12 Jul 2023

New talking therapy shows promise in treating depression

A new talking therapy for depression has shown encouraging early signs of being more effective and cheaper to deliver than the current best practice of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

12 Jul 2023

Child mental health visits to ED increased sharply during the second year of COVID-19 pandemic

The number of young people in the United States visiting hospital emergency departments for mental health crises increased sharply during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study led by researchers from the Department of Health Care Policy in the Blavatnik Institute at Harvard Medical School.

12 Jul 2023

2023 recipients of the Diversity in Lupus Research Awards announced

The Lupus Research Alliance is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the Career Development and Postdoctoral Awards to Promote Diversity in Lupus Research.

12 Jul 2023

Lecanemab: First disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer's disease approved by FDA

On July 6, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted full approval to lecanemab, marketed as Leqembi, for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

12 Jul 2023

Outbreak investigation aims to identify the common source of exposure for a cluster of food poisoning cases

A new paper published in Eurosurveillance reports the results of an investigation aimed at identifying the common source of exposure for the cluster of cases to help pinpoint the probable origin of the infectious agent and thus promote control measures.

12 Jul 2023

Trends in antibiotic usage among inpatients in South America during COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers evaluate how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted antibiotic use in healthcare facilities throughout South America.

12 Jul 2023

Sickle cell disease: A global call to action

Reducing the burden of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) requires substantial financial and political commitment to improving data-collection, diagnosis, treatment and training - doing so will positively impact the lives of millions of patients and families worldwide - says a new Commission published in The Lancet Haematology journal.

12 Jul 2023

Many patients with Lynch syndrome remain undiagnosed, study finds

New research from Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators could warrant reconsideration of current screening guidelines to include a poorly recognized cause of Lynch syndrome, the most common cause of hereditary colorectal and endometrial cancers.

11 Jul 2023

Emory, Georgia Tech researchers explore how AI can increase access to COVID-19 treatment

To address an emerging issue in health care delivery, researchers from Emory University's School of Medicine and Georgia Institute of Technology are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can offer a way to increase efficiency of diagnoses and treatment.

11 Jul 2023

Forensic nurse researcher develops new ways to detect bruises in patients with darker skin tones

A leading forensic nurse researcher has developed new approaches to detecting bruises in patients with darker skin tones – thus helping to overcome barriers to diagnosing injuries in patients of color, according to a special article on nurse innovators in the July issue of the American Journal of Nursing.

11 Jul 2023

Study shows the long-term effects of redlining on veterans' cardiovascular health

U.S. military veterans who lived in what were once known as "redlined" areas had a higher risk for heart attacks and other cardiovascular issues, according to a new study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals and the Cleveland VA Medical Center.

11 Jul 2023

Cytisinicline could offer adult cigarette smokers a potential new treatment option

The first large-scale U.S. clinical trial of cytisinicline, led by a Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigator, found the smoking cessation medication to be effective and well tolerated in adults who wished to break their nicotine dependence.

11 Jul 2023

£1.5 million funding boost awarded for revolutionary test to improve early detection of Alzheimer's

A significant NIHR grant will enable researchers at the universities of Bath and Bristol, in collaboration with Cumulus Neuroscience, to develop revolutionary technology to help expand early dementia diagnosis.

11 Jul 2023

Using technological solutions to treat mental illnesses

The Center for Responsible Research and Innovation (CeRRi) within the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO, working with the University of Ottawa in Canada, the National Paraplegic Hospital in Toledo, Spain and the University Medical Center Göttingen in Germany, has developed recommended actions for implementing technological solutions to treat mental illnesses.

11 Jul 2023

Research reveals detrimental effects of maternal dengue infections on birth outcomes

Detrimental effects of all severities of maternal dengue infections on birth outcomes have been discovered in a new research study from the University of Surrey and the University of Birmingham.

11 Jul 2023

Peer support improves treatment outcomes and hospital trust

Research shows that treatment improves and trust in the hospital increases when people with the same diagnosis help each other.

11 Jul 2023

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

How shift work and other types of unconventional work affects the gut microbiome

New precision medicine trial shows promise for treating rare brain tumors

COVID-19 excess mortality measured by the Global Health Security Index

Washington University surgeons pioneer robotic liver transplantation

New talking therapy shows promise in treating depression

Child mental health visits to ED increased sharply during the second year of COVID-19 pandemic

2023 recipients of the Diversity in Lupus Research Awards announced

Lecanemab: First disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer's disease approved by FDA

Outbreak investigation aims to identify the common source of exposure for a cluster of food poisoning cases

Trends in antibiotic usage among inpatients in South America during COVID-19 pandemic

Sickle cell disease: A global call to action

Many patients with Lynch syndrome remain undiagnosed, study finds

Emory, Georgia Tech researchers explore how AI can increase access to COVID-19 treatment

Forensic nurse researcher develops new ways to detect bruises in patients with darker skin tones

Study shows the long-term effects of redlining on veterans' cardiovascular health

Cytisinicline could offer adult cigarette smokers a potential new treatment option

£1.5 million funding boost awarded for revolutionary test to improve early detection of Alzheimer's

Using technological solutions to treat mental illnesses

Research reveals detrimental effects of maternal dengue infections on birth outcomes

Peer support improves treatment outcomes and hospital trust

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