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Survey: Psoriasis patients expect treatment to go beyond just clear skin and safety

Novartis, a leader in immuno-dermatology, announced today new data from a patient preference survey showing psoriasis patients want their treatment to go beyond just clear skin and safety.

12 Sep 2018

New research identifies one specific source of waste in U.S. healthcare

There is substantial waste in U.S. healthcare, but little consensus on how to identify or combat it.

12 Sep 2018

Nearly one in three opioid prescriptions in the US not justified, finds analysis

According to a nationwide analysis of physician visit records conducted by a team of researchers at Harvard Medical School and the RAND Corporation, nearly 30 percent of the outpatient opioid prescriptions made out in the United States do not have documented justification for their use.

12 Sep 2018

Treating sleep apnea in stroke patients provides significant benefits

A large study has found that commencing treatment for sleep apnea as soon as possible after a stroke or a mini-stroke significantly improves speech impairment and other neurological symptoms as well as walking and other physical functioning.

11 Sep 2018

Managing Patient Care through Technology

An interview with Chris Delaney at the NHS Health and Care Innovation Expo 2018, discussing the involvement of Insignia Health in providing a platform that promotes self-management and lifestyle changes for patients in the NHS, and the impact that this could have on patient outcomes.

From Insignia Health 11 Sep 2018

GPs in the NHS to receive free video consultation technology

GP practices across the UK are being offered the chance to trial technology to allow patients to book appointments and take part in video consultations.

From Infohealth Ltd 11 Sep 2018

Enabling Patient Care in the Community Through Technology

An interview with Diane Hargrove and Sophie Lindvold at the NHS Health and Care Expo 2018 about how the technologies offered by BES Healthcare can be used to safely discharge patients from acute care and monitor their health status in the community.

From BES Healthcare Ltd 11 Sep 2018

Kessler Foundation awarded $50,000 grant to study outcomes of new stroke therapy

Kessler Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 grant by the Charles and Ann Serraino Foundation, Inc. The two-year grant will advance the Foundation's practice-based stroke rehabilitation research to advance the diagnosis and treatment of spatial neglect, a hidden disability that complicates recovery after brain injury, especially right brain stroke.

11 Sep 2018

Health care organizations can play key role in supporting unemployed patients find a job

Health care organizations can play a key role in supporting unemployed patients find a job, suggests a new study from the Centre for Urban Health Solutions of St. Michael's Hospital.

11 Sep 2018

Medical cannabis provides relief across dozens of health symptoms, study shows

Utilizing new mobile application technology, researchers at The University of New Mexico found that medical cannabis provides immediate symptom relief across dozens of health symptoms with relatively minimal negative side effects.

11 Sep 2018

Researchers examine Twitter conversations to understand thoughts concerning OpenAPS technology

The diabetes online community is leading grassroots efforts focused on accelerating the development, access and adoption of diabetes-related tools to manage the disease.

11 Sep 2018

Hunterdon Medical Center uses LightStrike robot to quickly zap away pathogens

As germs and bacteria become increasingly resistant to cleaning chemicals and antibiotics, Hunterdon Medical Center recently deployed Xenex LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robots that use pulsed xenon ultraviolet light to enhance traditional room cleaning procedures as a key part of the hospital's infection prevention program.

10 Sep 2018

Experts propose solutions to improve patient care for Parkinson's disease

Deaths associated with Parkinson's disease and related disorders increased substantially between 2001 and 2014.

10 Sep 2018

Individualized therapies targeting specific features show promise in transforming cancer treatment

Individualized therapies that target the specific genetic features of tumors have the potential to transform cancer diagnosis, treatment and care.

10 Sep 2018

Lecture on how healthcare technology evolves through innovation, invention, and disruption

On September 5, 2018 Professor Sebastien Ourselin, Head of the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences at King's College London spoke at the 2018 FORUM Annual Lecture, 'Transforming healthcare through engineering and technology'.

10 Sep 2018

Raising Awareness of Sepsis

An interview with Dr. Steven Simpson, MD, discussing the importance of raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of sepsis, and how Sepsis Alliance is helping to reduce the number of deaths caused by sepsis in the USA.

10 Sep 2018

Researchers develop new testing device to better diagnose dizziness

Half of over-65s suffer from dizziness and problems with balance. But some tests to identify the causes of such problems are painful and can risk hearing damage.

10 Sep 2018

ACR cautions policymakers that reducing E/M services can compromise patient access to care

In comments submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, the American College of Rheumatology cautioned policymakers against implementing a proposal to reduce physician reimbursement for evaluation and management services, arguing that doing so could severely compromise patient access to care and further exacerbate the growing rheumatology workforce shortage.

10 Sep 2018

Novel finding that links ALS/ataxia to cellular stress opens door to new treatment approaches

Few treatments exist for neurodegenerative diseases that progressively rob a person's ability to move and think, yet the results of a new study could potentially open additional approaches for exploration.

7 Sep 2018

New guidelines for TBI incorporate insights from rehabilitation professionals

Clinical practice guidelines play a critical role in promoting quality care for patients with traumatic brain injury.

7 Sep 2018

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Survey: Psoriasis patients expect treatment to go beyond just clear skin and safety

New research identifies one specific source of waste in U.S. healthcare

Nearly one in three opioid prescriptions in the US not justified, finds analysis

Treating sleep apnea in stroke patients provides significant benefits

Managing Patient Care through Technology

GPs in the NHS to receive free video consultation technology

Enabling Patient Care in the Community Through Technology

Kessler Foundation awarded $50,000 grant to study outcomes of new stroke therapy

Health care organizations can play key role in supporting unemployed patients find a job

Medical cannabis provides relief across dozens of health symptoms, study shows

Researchers examine Twitter conversations to understand thoughts concerning OpenAPS technology

Hunterdon Medical Center uses LightStrike robot to quickly zap away pathogens

Experts propose solutions to improve patient care for Parkinson's disease

Individualized therapies targeting specific features show promise in transforming cancer treatment

Lecture on how healthcare technology evolves through innovation, invention, and disruption

Raising Awareness of Sepsis

Researchers develop new testing device to better diagnose dizziness

ACR cautions policymakers that reducing E/M services can compromise patient access to care

Novel finding that links ALS/ataxia to cellular stress opens door to new treatment approaches

New guidelines for TBI incorporate insights from rehabilitation professionals

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