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Pharmacist-led interventions can be pivotal in preventing cardiovascular disease

Pharmacists based in GP practices can play an integral role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, finds new research led by the University of Birmingham.

28 Nov 2019

Researchers find new way to interpret blood tests to diagnose pulmonary embolism

A study led by Hamilton researchers has found a new way to interpret blood test results in patients who are investigated for blood clots in their lungs, a condition known as pulmonary embolism.

27 Nov 2019

Study finds increase in medical students' disclosures of disabilities to their schools

The percentage of medical students who told their schools that they have a disability rose sharply in recent years, a new study shows.

27 Nov 2019

Unique training program co-created and delivered by people with learning disability launched

Research findings, an easy-to-read summary, a policy brief and series of video interviews with people with learning disability who co-created and delivered the Who's Challenging Who training project are published today by the University of Warwick's Centre for Educational Development, Appraisal and Research.

27 Nov 2019

NewPneu: A cost-effective solution for detecting childhood pneumonia in low-resource communities

A device designed by a team of faculty and student researchers at Sheridan's Centre for Mobile Innovation (CMI) has the potential to impact the diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia - a significant cause of death for children worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.

27 Nov 2019

AI helps predict high mortality risk in patients with traumatic brain injury

A new study from Helsinki University, published in the journal Scientific Reportson November 27, 2019, shows the application of an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to predict the risk of acute death following severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).

27 Nov 2019

National group develops new approach to improve pediatric sepsis surveillance

Sepsis is a major public health problem, contributing to substantial disability, death, and healthcare costs in the United States among both adults and children.

27 Nov 2019

New AI-based algorithm could help doctors treat patients with severe TBI

Traumatic brain injury is a significant global cause of mortality and morbidity with an increasing incidence, especially in low-and-middle income countries. The most severe TBIs are treated in intensive care units, but in spite of the proper and high-quality care, about one in three patients dies.

27 Nov 2019

Coping with (power) loss: California’s hospitals, clinics, patients face new reality

We all know that when the power goes out, refrigerators, heaters and air conditioners stop running. Homes go dark, and desktop computers shut down.

27 Nov 2019

Aerobic exercise and heart-healthy diet may slow cognitive decline in older adults with CIND

Cognitive impairment without dementia (CIND), or mild cognitive impairment, is a condition that affects your memory and may put you at risk for Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

26 Nov 2019

Few things to know before buying at-home genetic testing kits

At-home genetic testing kits, also known as direct-to-consumer or lab-to-consumer DNA tests, are growing in popularity - especially as holiday gifts.

26 Nov 2019

Did Joe Biden overstate democratic voters’ opposition to ‘Medicare for All’?

When the subject of "Medicare for All" came up during the Democratic debate last week, former Vice President Joe Biden claimed that the majority of his party does not favor it.

26 Nov 2019

A large library of products derived from fungi could help find new drugs

An enormous library of products derived from more than ten thousand fungi could help us find new drugs.

26 Nov 2019

Study finds increase in medical students' disclosures of disabilities

The percentage of medical students who told their schools that they have a disability rose sharply in recent years, a new study shows.

26 Nov 2019

Key mechanism identified for how antiviral immune responses reprogram liver metabolism

Researchers at the CeMM Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of Sciences identified a key mechanism for how antiviral immune responses reprogram liver metabolism. Their recent study, which was published in the renowned scientific journal Immunity, investigated the communication between inflammation and liver metabolism during chronic viral infection.

26 Nov 2019

A young immigrant has mental illness, and that’s raising his risk of deportation

When José moved his family to the United States from Mexico nearly two decades ago, he had hopes of giving his children a better life.

26 Nov 2019

Gut microbes can tamp down or boost the severity of norovirus infection

The highly contagious norovirus causes diarrhea and vomiting and is notorious for spreading rapidly through densely populated spaces, such as cruise ships, nursing homes, schools and day care centers. Each year, it is responsible for some 200,000 deaths, mostly in the developing world.

25 Nov 2019

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Pharmacist-led interventions can be pivotal in preventing cardiovascular disease

Researchers find new way to interpret blood tests to diagnose pulmonary embolism

Study finds increase in medical students' disclosures of disabilities to their schools

Unique training program co-created and delivered by people with learning disability launched

NewPneu: A cost-effective solution for detecting childhood pneumonia in low-resource communities

AI helps predict high mortality risk in patients with traumatic brain injury

National group develops new approach to improve pediatric sepsis surveillance

New AI-based algorithm could help doctors treat patients with severe TBI

Coping with (power) loss: California’s hospitals, clinics, patients face new reality

Aerobic exercise and heart-healthy diet may slow cognitive decline in older adults with CIND

Few things to know before buying at-home genetic testing kits

Did Joe Biden overstate democratic voters’ opposition to ‘Medicare for All’?

A large library of products derived from fungi could help find new drugs

Study finds increase in medical students' disclosures of disabilities

Key mechanism identified for how antiviral immune responses reprogram liver metabolism

A young immigrant has mental illness, and that’s raising his risk of deportation

Gut microbes can tamp down or boost the severity of norovirus infection

New survey to explore physicians' perspectives on deprescribing medications for older adults

Patients share experiences to provide insights into diabetes burnout

One Health approach that targets both humans and animals can reduce costs

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Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Industry Focus eBook - Medical device (1st edition) eBook

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How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

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