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Even lightest daily drinkers have increased mortality risk

Drinking a daily glass of wine for health reasons may not be so healthy after all, suggests a new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

3 Oct 2018

New report examines similarities between spacecraft and hospital sterility assurance challenges

In a new report published in Space Policy, Adrian Ponce, Ph.D., of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and founder of Verrix, and co-authors examine the importance of sterility assurance to prevent contamination of spacecraft destined to potentially habitable ocean worlds of the outer solar system, and the parallel debate around sterility assurance requirements in the healthcare environment.

3 Oct 2018

RCIGM and IDbyDNA launch clinical trial to improve diagnostics for pediatric CNS infections

The Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine and IDbyDNA, a metagenomics technology company translating microbial genomics into actionable information for healthcare providers, have launched a clinical trial to improve diagnostics for pediatric central nervous system infections.

3 Oct 2018

Alnylam submits CTA application to MHRA to initiate Phase 1/2 study of ALN-AAT02

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the leading RNAi therapeutics company, announced today that it has submitted a Clinical Trial Authorization application to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency to initiate a Phase 1/2 study of ALN-AAT02, an investigational RNAi therapeutic targeting alpha-1 antitrypsin for the treatment of AAT deficiency-associated liver disease.

3 Oct 2018

InterSystems launches world's first and only data platform engineered for healthcare applications

InterSystems, a global leader in information technology platforms for health, business, and government applications, today announced the launch of InterSystems IRIS for Health, designed to deliver fast and sustainable value to organizations developing data-intensive healthcare applications.

3 Oct 2018

VA adding opioid antidote to defibrillator cabinets for quicker overdose response

It took more than 10 minutes for paramedics to arrive after a housekeeper found a man collapsed on the floor of a bathroom in a Boston Veteran Affairs building.

3 Oct 2018

Generics manufacturer Zentiva becomes an independent organization

Today marks generics manufacturer Zentiva's first day as an independent organization, following completion of the company's previously announced divestment from Sanofi.

3 Oct 2018

New data highlights GPs’ vital role to support parents with feeding concerns

High levels of anxiety, feelings of guilt and loneliness leave some new parents feeling overwhelmed. New data from leading child health and nutrition experts the Infant & Toddler Forum highlights the vital role GPs can play in supporting parents through that important first year.

3 Oct 2018

Addressing social and cultural factors is key to reducing burden of type 2 diabetes

New research shows healthcare services and public health strategies aimed at reducing the burden of type 2 diabetes may prove ineffective, unless they address social and cultural factors.

From Novo Nordisk 3 Oct 2018

Penn scientists to explore new approach for predicting and treating diseases at individual level

A new National Institutes of Health High-Risk, High-Reward grant will allow Penn State's Steven Schiff and team to explore a radically changed approach to predicting, preventing and treating infectious disease at the individual level at point-of-care.

3 Oct 2018

Researchers study how proliferation of gluten-free industry affects people with celiac disease

A new Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics study has investigated how the recent proliferation of the gluten-free industry has affected individuals living with celiac disease.

3 Oct 2018

Sexual harassment and assault may have negative health consequences, finds study

The #MeToo Movement, in addition to raising awareness, has provided people with a voice to speak out when they've been wronged, harassed, or assaulted.

3 Oct 2018

Spero Health launched to tackle the rising opioid crisis

Spero Health, Inc., a newly formed healthcare organization specializing in local, affordable, outpatient care for individuals suffering from substance use disorder, announced that it has acquired investment growth capital to meet the demand in communities across the country for high-quality, comprehensive and integrated addiction treatment services.

3 Oct 2018

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Even lightest daily drinkers have increased mortality risk

New report examines similarities between spacecraft and hospital sterility assurance challenges

RCIGM and IDbyDNA launch clinical trial to improve diagnostics for pediatric CNS infections

Alnylam submits CTA application to MHRA to initiate Phase 1/2 study of ALN-AAT02

InterSystems launches world's first and only data platform engineered for healthcare applications

VA adding opioid antidote to defibrillator cabinets for quicker overdose response

Generics manufacturer Zentiva becomes an independent organization

New data highlights GPs’ vital role to support parents with feeding concerns

Addressing social and cultural factors is key to reducing burden of type 2 diabetes

Penn scientists to explore new approach for predicting and treating diseases at individual level

Researchers study how proliferation of gluten-free industry affects people with celiac disease

Sexual harassment and assault may have negative health consequences, finds study

Spero Health launched to tackle the rising opioid crisis

Pesticides used in food, tobacco products place children and smokers in potential risk

New supplemental health products launched to complement Anthem medical plans

Feds settle huge whistleblower suit over Medicare Advantage fraud

Cancer drug trials focus on progression-free survival and overlook health-related quality of life

New best practice recommendations to verify NG feeding tube location in pediatrics

Researchers find link between insufficient sleep and unsafe behavior in teens

Genetic variants reveal novel therapeutic targets for chronic kidney disease

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