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Better education and communication critical for increasing blood donation among minorities

Better community education and communication are critical for increasing levels of blood donation among minorities, according to a study by researchers at Georgia State University and Georgia Southern University.

14 Jun 2019

Research identifies new approach to staving off the detrimental effects of aging

New research has identified a novel approach to staving off the detrimental effects of aging, according to a study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

14 Jun 2019

First clinical test could enable personalized prognosis for triple-negative breast cancer patients

A personalized prognosis for patients diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer was the goal of a new study by Katherine Varley, PhD, researcher at Huntsman Cancer Institute and assistant professor of oncological sciences at the University of Utah.

13 Jun 2019

Study finds lower risk of Type 1 diabetes in children vaccinated against 'stomach flu' virus

Vaccinating babies against a virus that causes childhood "stomach flu" greatly reduces their chance of getting so sick that they need hospital care, a new study shows.

13 Jun 2019

Study: Biologic therapy did not reduce IBD-related hospitalizations and surgeries

The introduction of infliximab, the first biologic therapy approved for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases, did not result in lower rates of hospitalizations or intestinal surgeries among patients living with IBD in Ontario, according to a study published by authors from several Canadian hospitals and ICES in the journal Gut.

13 Jun 2019

Semcon focuses on increasing its growth in life science sector

Lifestyle-related diseases, an aging population and rapid technical progress all mean that major investments need to be made in the life science sector over the next few years. Semcon is now increasing the pace of its growth in this field.

13 Jun 2019

'Food for special medical purposes' can benefit patients with earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease

Study supports the hypothesis that a food for special medical purposes containing Fortasyn Connect can benefit patients with mild cognitive impairment who are at high risk of progression to the dementia stage of Alzheimer's disease, according to research published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports.

13 Jun 2019

Rapid rise in Big Data facilitates digital transformation of healthcare

The unprecedented implications of digital health innovations, being co-produced by the mainstreaming and integration of artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and cyber-physical systems in healthcare, are examined in a new technology horizon-scanning article.

13 Jun 2019

Study uncovers trigger for cachexia

Among all major cancers, pancreatic cancer has the highest rate of death - 93 percent of patients die within five years of diagnosis.

13 Jun 2019

More screening and new treatments needed for sickle cell disease

The promise of new treatments for sickle cell disease, a group of inherited red blood cell disorders, has never been so great, but it will only be realized if there is constant investment in health policies such as programs for screening newborns, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where most cases occur.

13 Jun 2019

HIB-vaccinated children show improved anthropometric, cognitive, and schooling outcomes

India accounts for the highest number of Haemophilus influenzae type b cases and Hib- associated deaths in the world.

13 Jun 2019

Study shows high levels of success in most patients despite tapered glucocorticoid discontinuation

The results of a randomized controlled trial presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology demonstrate high levels of treatment success in approximately two thirds of patients despite tapered glucocorticoid discontinuation, while a small loss of disease control was observed at the total study population level.

13 Jun 2019

Drink containing multinutrient combination can benefit patients with mild cognitive impairment

Study supports the hypothesis that a food for special medical purposes containing Fortasyn Connect® can benefit patients with mild cognitive impairment who are at high risk of progression to the dementia stage of Alzheimer's disease, according to research published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports

13 Jun 2019

Giving more practical education to prequalifying healthcare students may tackle gender-based violence

Gender-based violence could be tackled more effectively by giving healthcare students wider and more practical education and training in identifying and responding to the 'warning signs' presented among patients they will encounter in professional life, according to a new study.

13 Jun 2019

Weighing risks and benefits of antidepressant medication for older adults

Depression is a common and serious problem for older adults. Some 15 to 20 percent of people aged 65 and older who live independently deal with symptoms of major depressive disorder.

12 Jun 2019

Study reports significant link between exposure to inorganic dust and gout in women

The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology demonstrate that occupational exposure to inorganic dust is a previously unknown risk factor for gout and also confirm known risk factors, such as alcoholism and obesity.

12 Jun 2019

Remission of rheumatoid arthritis linked with reduction in cardiovascular complications

The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2019) demonstrate that remission in patients with rheumatoid arthritis is associated with an 80% reduction in risk of cardiovascular outcomes.

12 Jun 2019

Nurses play key role in promoting compassionate care for patients with alcohol use disorder

Nurses play a critical role in promoting compassionate care for patients and families affected by alcohol use disorder, including evidence-based medication-assisted treatment approaches, according to a paper in the July/September Journal of Christian Nursing, official journal of the Nurses Christian Fellowship.

12 Jun 2019

Warfarin-treated patients benefit from increasing their vitamin K intake, finds study

When prescribed the anticoagulant drug warfarin, many patients are told to limit foods rich in vitamin K, such as green vegetables.

12 Jun 2019

New study finds almost 400 established medical practices that don’t work

A new study set out to explore what does and does not work in the field of modern medical practice, and came up with 396 reported reversals of previously accepted medical practice over the last few decades.

12 Jun 2019

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Better education and communication critical for increasing blood donation among minorities

Research identifies new approach to staving off the detrimental effects of aging

First clinical test could enable personalized prognosis for triple-negative breast cancer patients

Study finds lower risk of Type 1 diabetes in children vaccinated against 'stomach flu' virus

Study: Biologic therapy did not reduce IBD-related hospitalizations and surgeries

Semcon focuses on increasing its growth in life science sector

'Food for special medical purposes' can benefit patients with earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease

Rapid rise in Big Data facilitates digital transformation of healthcare

Study uncovers trigger for cachexia

More screening and new treatments needed for sickle cell disease

HIB-vaccinated children show improved anthropometric, cognitive, and schooling outcomes

Study shows high levels of success in most patients despite tapered glucocorticoid discontinuation

Drink containing multinutrient combination can benefit patients with mild cognitive impairment

Giving more practical education to prequalifying healthcare students may tackle gender-based violence

Weighing risks and benefits of antidepressant medication for older adults

Study reports significant link between exposure to inorganic dust and gout in women

Remission of rheumatoid arthritis linked with reduction in cardiovascular complications

Nurses play key role in promoting compassionate care for patients with alcohol use disorder

Warfarin-treated patients benefit from increasing their vitamin K intake, finds study

New study finds almost 400 established medical practices that don’t work

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