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Proactive simple surgical procedure could be effective for treating diabetic foot ulcers

Performing proactive surgery to adjust the mechanics of the foot, appears to be effective to treat diabetic foot ulcers, a common and debilitating complication of diabetes, without the potential complications and at significantly lower cost compared to conservative management.

19 Sep 2022

First multi-center, large-scale registry of severe asthma patients launched in Singapore

A research network formed by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore's (NTU Singapore) Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine), Changi General Hospital (CGH), Singapore General Hospital (SGH), and Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) has set up the Singapore Severe Asthma Registry (SSAR), the first of its kind in the country.

19 Sep 2022

Monkeypox could spread everywhere, if neglected

A new article published in the journal Science by Nigerian scientists provides perspective on the consequences of neglecting a disease, anywhere, such as Monkeypox.

19 Sep 2022

Vaccines used to prevent monkeypox

A new review published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases aimed to describe the efficacy of vaccinia virus-based smallpox vaccines against the current monkeypox outbreak.

18 Sep 2022

COVID-19 increases risk of developing Alzheimer's by 50-80% in older adults

In a recent study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers investigated whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections could trigger the development of new-onset Alzheimer’s disease (AD)

18 Sep 2022

Study explores the long-term impact of telemedicine on child neurology care

Researchers from the Epilepsy Neurogenetics Initiative (ENGIN) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that across nearly 50,000 visits, patients continued to use telemedicine effectively even with the reopening of outpatient clinics a year after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

16 Sep 2022

Study supports the importance of healthy diet for better cognitive function across races, ethnicities

Dietary choices and their consequences may certainly influence cognitive function. A new study led by investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, along with outside collaborators expands on previously published work (focused on Puerto Rican individuals in the U.S.) by including additional races and ethnicities.

16 Sep 2022

New patient visits climbed in 2021 and cardiology compensation returned to pre-pandemic levels

MedAxiom, the premier source for cardiovascular organizational performance solutions, has released its 10th annual Cardiovascular Provider Compensation and Production Survey Report that includes data from the largest number of providers since its debut.

16 Sep 2022

University of Arkansas receives NIST award to improve palm-sized, low-cost and wireless COVID sensor

The National Institute of Standards and Technology, via an application from the RAPID Manufacturing Institute, awarded the University of Arkansas $699,604 to improve a Wi-Fi nano-biosensor that will be used in a palm-sized, low-cost and wireless SARS-COV-II detection system.

16 Sep 2022

New genomic test can predict a patient's risk of developing severe COVID-19, research suggests

A genomic test being developed by a Charlottesville, Va., company can predict a patient's risk of developing severe COVID-19, new research from UVA Health suggests.

16 Sep 2022

SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination results in highest and longest-lasting antibody response

A prospective seroprevalence study in the Catalan population underlines the need to get vaccinated despite having been infected and confirms that hybrid immunity (vaccination plus infection) is more robust and long-lasting.

16 Sep 2022

Study investigates link between plasma miRNAs and cognitive function among cognitively normal men

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed as "Aging (Albany NY)" by Medline/PubMed and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 14, Issue 17, entitled, "Extracellular microRNA and cognitive function in a prospective cohort of older men: The Veterans Affairs Normative Aging Study."

15 Sep 2022

Father of modern corneal science honored with the 2022 António Champalimaud Vision Award

Claes H. Dohlman, MD, PhD, whose pioneering research at Mass Eye and Ear and in the Department of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School (HMS) has forever changed the way conditions of the cornea are understood and treated, has been presented with the 2022 António Champalimaud Vision Award for his vast contributions to vision research.

15 Sep 2022

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Proactive simple surgical procedure could be effective for treating diabetic foot ulcers

First multi-center, large-scale registry of severe asthma patients launched in Singapore

Monkeypox could spread everywhere, if neglected

Vaccines used to prevent monkeypox

COVID-19 increases risk of developing Alzheimer's by 50-80% in older adults

Study explores the long-term impact of telemedicine on child neurology care

Study supports the importance of healthy diet for better cognitive function across races, ethnicities

New patient visits climbed in 2021 and cardiology compensation returned to pre-pandemic levels

University of Arkansas receives NIST award to improve palm-sized, low-cost and wireless COVID sensor

New genomic test can predict a patient's risk of developing severe COVID-19, research suggests

SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination results in highest and longest-lasting antibody response

Study investigates link between plasma miRNAs and cognitive function among cognitively normal men

Father of modern corneal science honored with the 2022 António Champalimaud Vision Award

Lifestyle interventions can help pediatricians meet the growing need for youth depression management

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn receives first Magnet recognition for excellence in nursing

COVID-19 vaccine safety concerns result in lower vaccination rates among pregnant individuals in the United States

Doctors experiencing burnout can jeopardize the quality and safety of patient care

Court ruling may spur competitive health plans to bring back copays for preventive services

New study estimates monkeypox incubation, generation times and R0

High levels of mucosal antibodies in the airways reduce the risk of omicron infection

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