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Study shows relationship between duration of football played and CTE risk, severity

The risk and severity of developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy increases with the number of years playing American football according to a new study that appears online in Annals of Neurology.

7 Oct 2019

Diabetes advances can help manage challenges associated with post-meal blood sugar levels

Mealtimes can become a difficult experience for individuals with diabetes. After a meal, blood sugar levels may soar as the food digests or unexpectedly plummet if an insulin dose was more than the meal required.

7 Oct 2019

Stratasys' new Digital Anatomy 3D Printer helps create a realistic training environment

3D printing leader Stratasys Ltd. is further extending its commitment to the medical industry with the new J750™ Digital Anatomy™ 3D Printer. Designed to replicate the feel, responsiveness, and biomechanics of human anatomy in medical models – the system improves surgical preparedness and training while helping bring new medical devices to market faster.

From Stratasys 7 Oct 2019

Exercise may help reduce heart damage caused by chemotherapy

Cancer treatments can take a toll on the heart. The agents used to curb cancer cells can damage the heart or peripheral blood vessels. In some cases, they cause problems with clotting or blood lipids.

7 Oct 2019

New method could solve the problem of managing multiple clinical practice guidelines

Researchers in WMG at the University of Warwick have developed a new method that could solve the problem of how to automate support of managing the complexities of care when applying multiple clinical practice guidelines, to patients with more than one medical issue.

4 Oct 2019

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital earns Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center certification

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is one of only two Michigan hospitals to earn a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission, an independent, not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies more than 22,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the United States.

4 Oct 2019

New sensor technology to revolutionize treatment and cure of tuberculosis

A trial involving an edible sensor connected to a paired mobile, that enables medical staff to remotely see patients` intake of tuberculosis (TB) medicine, has produced superior results to directly observed therapy (DOT), where a healthcare worker watches the patient swallow medication, leading researchers to suggest that the technology could be a game changer in high prevalence countries where treatment adherence remains a stumbling block to eliminating TB.

4 Oct 2019

Study focuses on improving education for children with short-sightedness in rural China

Poor vision and a lack of quality education are intrinsically linked. In less developed and remote parts of the world where access to healthcare professionals is limited, children not wearing the glasses they need are at a higher risk of falling behind in their education due to poor vision.

4 Oct 2019

Low-magnetic field MRI produces clearer images and improves safety for patients with pacemakers

Researchers have developed a high-performance, low magnetic-field MRI system that produces superior images of the body’s internal structures and is also safer.

4 Oct 2019

Rare genetic disorder more common than previously thought, report shows

Approximately one in forty-two thousand children are born with a disease called CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder, according to a new medical report recently published in the journal Brain and presented last month at the 13th European Pediatric Neurology Society Congress in Athens, Greece.

4 Oct 2019

Kibow Biotech celebrates 22nd anniversary with plans to expand its product portfolio

Kibow® Biotech Inc, a pioneering probiotic company in gut modulation with its novel "Enteric Dialysis®" technology platform, is celebrating its 22-year anniversary on October 1st, 2019.

From Kibow Biotech Inc. 4 Oct 2019

New edition of 'Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions'

Cochrane is delighted to announce the publication of the new edition of The Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions following extensive revision.

4 Oct 2019

3D printer could help expedite repair or replace damaged tissues for injured warfighters

The ability to 3D print a variety of healthcare-related products in deployment zones would greatly benefit the nation's warfighters.

4 Oct 2019

$28 million grant supports Cincinnati Children's role as coordinating center for Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network

The federal agency that oversees a large network of research centers seeking cures for hundreds of rare, disabling and often fatal diseases has named Cincinnati Children's as its new data management and coordinating center.

4 Oct 2019

Experts call for public health campaign aimed at promoting 'brain-healthy lifestyle'

Experts are calling for a public health campaign aimed at promoting a 'brain-healthy lifestyle' to reduce the risk of developing neurodegenerative brain diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.

4 Oct 2019

Trump speech offers dizzying preview of his health care campaign strategy

President Donald Trump offered a preview of what his 2020 health agenda might look like in a speech Thursday — blasting Democratic proposals for reform and saying he would tackle issues such as prescription drug prices and affordability.

3 Oct 2019

Transgender people have difficult time in finding a health care setting

Transgender people who are also racial and ethnic minorities have a difficult time finding a health care setting where all aspects of their identity are welcome, understood and addressed.

3 Oct 2019

New graphene sensing system can detect early signs of foot ulcers before they form

Stevens Institute of Technology has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Bonbouton, giving the cutting-edge health and technology company the right to use and further develop a graphene sensing system that detects early signs of foot ulcers before they form so people living with diabetes can access preventative healthcare and confidently manage their health.

3 Oct 2019

Interprofessional education aims to foster learning, collaboration among healthcare students

A virtual world may be a feasible learning platform for bringing together students from different healthcare professions and enhancing their understanding of collaborative patient care and knowledge of other health professions, according to a pilot study led by researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine and published online in the Journal of Interprofessional Care.

3 Oct 2019

Connected diabetes care can become part of a new diabetes care model

Digital diabetes management systems ("connected diabetes care") have the potential to become part of a new diabetes care model, augmenting the traditional practice of diabetes care by providing continuous and on-demand assistance that aligns with the 24/7 demands of diabetes as a chronic disease.

3 Oct 2019

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Study shows relationship between duration of football played and CTE risk, severity

Diabetes advances can help manage challenges associated with post-meal blood sugar levels

Stratasys' new Digital Anatomy 3D Printer helps create a realistic training environment

Exercise may help reduce heart damage caused by chemotherapy

New method could solve the problem of managing multiple clinical practice guidelines

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital earns Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center certification

New sensor technology to revolutionize treatment and cure of tuberculosis

Study focuses on improving education for children with short-sightedness in rural China

Low-magnetic field MRI produces clearer images and improves safety for patients with pacemakers

Rare genetic disorder more common than previously thought, report shows

Kibow Biotech celebrates 22nd anniversary with plans to expand its product portfolio

New edition of 'Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions'

3D printer could help expedite repair or replace damaged tissues for injured warfighters

$28 million grant supports Cincinnati Children's role as coordinating center for Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network

Experts call for public health campaign aimed at promoting 'brain-healthy lifestyle'

Trump speech offers dizzying preview of his health care campaign strategy

Transgender people have difficult time in finding a health care setting

New graphene sensing system can detect early signs of foot ulcers before they form

Interprofessional education aims to foster learning, collaboration among healthcare students

Connected diabetes care can become part of a new diabetes care model

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