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Study highlights benefits of Medicaid expansion for Michigan enrollees

When the state of Michigan expanded its Medicaid program to provide health coverage to more low-income residents, its leaders built special features into the plan, different from most states.

9 Dec 2019

Researchers use machine learning to better understand conversations about death

Some of the most important, and difficult, conversations in healthcare are the ones that happen amid serious and life-threatening illnesses.

9 Dec 2019

Researchers show why corrective surgery is not always beneficial for irregular heartbeat

Researchers at Imperial have shown how the chaotic electrical signals underlying irregular heart rhythms lead to the failure of standard treatments.

9 Dec 2019

Malaysia announces first case of polio in the country for 27 years

Malaysia health officials have reported the first case of polio in the country for 27 years.

9 Dec 2019

Focus on treating just the heart jeopardizes health of elderly in cardiac intensive care units

Medical professionals have announced the need to change treatment of elderly patients in cardiac intensive care units.

9 Dec 2019

New partnership enables launch of POCare cell therapy platform within HYGEIA Group’s hospital network

Orgenesis Inc., a leading cell and gene therapy enabling company providing centralized CDMO manufacturing and development services through its subsidiary Masthercell Global, Inc., as well as localized point-of-care development and processing centers for therapeutic treatments, today announces a strategic partnership agreement between the HYGEIA Group and the Theracell–Orgenesis joint venture.

9 Dec 2019

It’s not just you: Picking health insurance is hard. Here’s how to be smart about it.

Science has proved, no kidding around: Picking health insurance is extremely hard.

9 Dec 2019

‘Warm’ hotlines deliver help before mental health crisis heats up

A lonely and anxious Rebecca Massie first called the Mental Health Association of San Francisco "warmline" during the 2015 winter holidays.

9 Dec 2019

Research shows why people with chronic illnesses turn to the 'black market' for medicines and supplies

Altruism and a lack of access and affordability are three reasons why people with chronic illnesses are turning to the "black market" for medicines and supplies, new research shows.

6 Dec 2019

Study highlights lack of psychological support for people dealing with infertility in the UK

Psychological support for those dealing with infertility and its treatment is received by only just half of those who want it in the UK - with many left to suffer with anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts, according to a new study published in Human Fertility.

6 Dec 2019

Authors take in-depth look at risks associated with medical AI/ML systems

Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) are increasingly transforming the healthcare sector. From spotting malignant tumours to reading CT scans and mammograms, AI/ML-based technology is faster and more accurate than traditional devices - or even the best doctors. But along with the benefits come new risks and regulatory challenges.

6 Dec 2019

Incentive-based smoking cessation interventions significantly reduce infant morbidity

Colorado is taking a critical step to protect low-income women during their pregnancy through incentive-based smoking cessation interventions. A new study from the Colorado School of Public Health at the Anschutz Medical Campus shows a significant reduction in infant morbidity due to the program.

6 Dec 2019

Genetically engineered living hydrogel material facilitates intestinal wound healing

About 1.6 million people in the US alone currently have lifelong and incurable Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and 70,000 new cases are diagnosed in the USA each year.

6 Dec 2019

IDTechEx brings Healthcare Sensor Innovations conference to USA

IDTechEx, expert providers of emerging technology market intelligence and events, are bringing the conference on wearables and sensors in healthcare to San Jose, USA.

6 Dec 2019

Evergreen Life spearheads the drive for everyone to have access to personal health data

Recent media reports have focused on the prospect that US businesses may want to buy patient data from the NHS.

From Evergreen Life 6 Dec 2019

Isansys Lifecare announces partnership with WH Tech in Australia

Isansys Lifecare, a global digital health technology company, is delighted to announce its partnership with WH Tech Pty Ltd, Australia’s leading importer of wearable connected healthcare.

6 Dec 2019

Mologic starts major clinical trial to validate point-of-care COPD exacerbation alert system

Mologic Ltd, a leading developer of lateral flow and rapid diagnostic technologies, today announced that it has started a major clinical trial to validate the Company’s urine-based multi-biomarker self-test, Headstart, for the early detection of exacerbations in patients living with moderate to severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease .

6 Dec 2019

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Study highlights benefits of Medicaid expansion for Michigan enrollees

Researchers use machine learning to better understand conversations about death

Researchers show why corrective surgery is not always beneficial for irregular heartbeat

Malaysia announces first case of polio in the country for 27 years

Focus on treating just the heart jeopardizes health of elderly in cardiac intensive care units

New partnership enables launch of POCare cell therapy platform within HYGEIA Group’s hospital network

It’s not just you: Picking health insurance is hard. Here’s how to be smart about it.

‘Warm’ hotlines deliver help before mental health crisis heats up

Research shows why people with chronic illnesses turn to the 'black market' for medicines and supplies

Study highlights lack of psychological support for people dealing with infertility in the UK

Authors take in-depth look at risks associated with medical AI/ML systems

Incentive-based smoking cessation interventions significantly reduce infant morbidity

Genetically engineered living hydrogel material facilitates intestinal wound healing

IDTechEx brings Healthcare Sensor Innovations conference to USA

Evergreen Life spearheads the drive for everyone to have access to personal health data

Isansys Lifecare announces partnership with WH Tech in Australia

Mologic starts major clinical trial to validate point-of-care COPD exacerbation alert system

Nuffield Trust analysis reveals how much health service in the UK relies on staff from abroad

DePuy Synthes launches the SYMPHONY Occipito-Cervico-Thoracic System

Young patients with IBD have increased risk of severe viral infections

Event guide: 3rd Measuring Patient Engagement Summit eBook

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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