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Decolonization protocol after hospital discharge can prevent dangerous infections

Hospital patients who have methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus can prevent future MRSA infections by following a standard bathing protocol after discharge, according to research results published in the February 14 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

15 Feb 2019

Bio-Rad launches new digital PCR system and kit for monitoring treatment response in CML patients

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a global leader of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced that its QXDx AutoDG ddPCR System, which uses Bio-Rad's Droplet Digital PCR technology, and the QXDx BCR-ABL %IS Kit are the industry's first digital PCR products to receive U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance.

15 Feb 2019

Personal, social factors play role in enabling sustainable return to work after ill health

Support from managers and colleagues, as well as a positive attitude, are most likely to enable a more long-term return to work for employees after a sickness absence, according to a new review of research led by the University of East Anglia.

15 Feb 2019

Depression prevention for pregnant women and new mothers – new recommendations

At present all new mothers are screened for symptoms of depression and help is provided to those who need care. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now has urged doctors to screen pregnant women for risks of depression and provide adequate counselling and support to prevent the onset of depression after delivery. The report was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association this week.

14 Feb 2019

New eHealth tool shows potential to improve quality of asthma care

A new electronic decision support tool for managing asthma has the potential to improve the quality of asthma care in primary care settings, suggests a study led by St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, Canada.

14 Feb 2019

Health officers with surgical training are a safe alternative for performing C-sections

Sierra Leone has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios in the world -- for every 100,000 live births, 1360 women will die. In Norway, that number is just 5 women per 100,000 live births; in the US, it's 14, according to the United Nations Population Fund.

14 Feb 2019

Study identifies protein regulator that induces Th17 cells to cause multiple sclerosis

Inflammatory and autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis (MS) are a major healthcare burden worldwide and are life-altering conditions for afflicted patients.

14 Feb 2019

Young cannabis users have increased risk of depression and suicidal behavior

Adolescent cannabis use has been linked to an increased risk of depression and suicidal behavior in young adulthood, according to the first meta-analysis by a team of scientists at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre and McGill University, in collaboration with the University of Oxford and Rutgers University-Camden, which is published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry today.

13 Feb 2019

Cannabis use among adolescents linked with increased risk of depression in adulthood

While there has been a lot of focus on the role of cannabis use in psychosis, there has been less attention on whether cannabis use is associated with an increased risk of common mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety.

13 Feb 2019

Experts set to publish recommendations in relation to cardiovascular health and periodontology

Dental and heart experts are set to publish joint recommendations for medical and oral health professionals and patients.

13 Feb 2019

Puerto Rican children more likely to have poor or decreasing use of asthma inhalers

Compared to Mexican American children, Puerto Rican children were more likely to have poor or decreasing use of inhaled medication needed to control their asthma, according to new research published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

13 Feb 2019

Study aims to customize epilepsy treatment by stimulating the brain non-invasively

Stimulating the brain with implanted electrodes is a successful, but very drastic measure. Researchers from Eindhoven University of Technology, Kempenhaeghe, Philips and Gent University will therefore be working on a method to stimulate the brain using electrodes that are placed on the head rather than inside it.

13 Feb 2019

Nano droplets would behave very differently from those from a household tap

Droplets emanating from a molecular "nano-tap" would behave very differently from those from a household tap 1 million times larger - researchers at the University of Warwick have found.

13 Feb 2019

New Australian initiative helps emergency clinicians to improve patient care

An Australian initiative is successfully helping emergency doctors and nurses develop better treatments, diagnostics and services for improving patient care.

13 Feb 2019

Millions of British people breathe toxic air travelling to GPs

A new study finds that one thirds of all the NHS surgeries in UK are situated in areas where the levels of air pollution are high.

12 Feb 2019

Smoking and drinking during pregnancy – stigma drives women to secrecy

A new study has found that because of the stigma around smoking and drinking during pregnancy, many women are doing these in private.

12 Feb 2019

Robots, AI to diagnose and treat patients soon

Soon the complaints about the short time doctors spend with their patients may be a thing of the past. Robots, artificial speakers (smart speakers like Siri or Alexa) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) could help lend an ear to patient complaints says a report from the NHS.

12 Feb 2019

Study examines hospital readmissions for women with postpartum psychiatric diseases

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 15% of women develop postpartum depression. Postpartum psychiatric diseases occur on a continuum and extreme manifestations are life-threatening and require hospitalization.

12 Feb 2019

Using a health information exchange network to enhance disease surveillance

How do public health officials know if there is a disease outbreak and where that outbreak has occurred?

12 Feb 2019

Study evaluates impact of air-exchange rates on respiratory health in low-income homes

A team of investigators from the Colorado School of Public Health at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus and the University of Colorado Boulder has identified that people living in homes with high ventilation are more likely to suffer from respiratory health issues such as asthma.

12 Feb 2019

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Decolonization protocol after hospital discharge can prevent dangerous infections

Bio-Rad launches new digital PCR system and kit for monitoring treatment response in CML patients

Personal, social factors play role in enabling sustainable return to work after ill health

Depression prevention for pregnant women and new mothers – new recommendations

New eHealth tool shows potential to improve quality of asthma care

Health officers with surgical training are a safe alternative for performing C-sections

Study identifies protein regulator that induces Th17 cells to cause multiple sclerosis

Young cannabis users have increased risk of depression and suicidal behavior

Cannabis use among adolescents linked with increased risk of depression in adulthood

Experts set to publish recommendations in relation to cardiovascular health and periodontology

Puerto Rican children more likely to have poor or decreasing use of asthma inhalers

Study aims to customize epilepsy treatment by stimulating the brain non-invasively

Nano droplets would behave very differently from those from a household tap

New Australian initiative helps emergency clinicians to improve patient care

Millions of British people breathe toxic air travelling to GPs

Smoking and drinking during pregnancy – stigma drives women to secrecy

Robots, AI to diagnose and treat patients soon

Study examines hospital readmissions for women with postpartum psychiatric diseases

Using a health information exchange network to enhance disease surveillance

Study evaluates impact of air-exchange rates on respiratory health in low-income homes

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