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Researchers identify genetic changes that could increase risk for death by suicide

Researchers at University of Utah Health identified four gene changes that occur more frequently in people who died by suicide that may point to increased risk in vulnerable individuals.

19 Nov 2018

Study: 45 minutes of patient education can help better manage chronic diseases

Just 45 minutes of patient education can improve outcomes for patients with chronic diseases, according to a study in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.

19 Nov 2018

Vision impairments may increase risk of falls in older adults

Vision impairment and blindness affect one in 11 Americans age 65 and older. Because our population is aging, the number of older adults with vision problems is predicted to rise.

19 Nov 2018

New glucose binding molecule could be key to better metabolic control for diabetics

Scientists from the University of Bristol have designed a new synthetic glucose binding molecule platform that brings us one step closer to the development of the world's first glucose-responsive insulin which, say researchers, will transform the treatment of diabetes.

19 Nov 2018

Health sector coalition urges Government to safeguard patients in future UK-EU relationship

A coalition from the UK’s health sector say Brexit negotiators have a responsibility to protect 500 million patients on both sides of the Channel. The group is calling on both sides to make patients and public health central to the Political Declaration for the future relationship between the UK and the EU.

19 Nov 2018

2PG Company receives grant to develop sensitive, low-cost molecular diagnostic tests for tuberculosis

Two Pore Guys, Inc. today announced that the company has received a $2.8 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop sensitive, low-cost molecular diagnostic tests for tuberculosis using its solid-state nanopore technology.

19 Nov 2018

Insilico Medicine to introduce 'Cure a disease in a year' program at Biodata World Congress 2018

Insilico Medicine, a Rockville-based company developing the end-to-end drug discovery and real world evidence pipeline utilizing the next generation artificial intelligence, will present its research and introduce the "Cure a disease in a year" program at the World's leading congress for big data in precision medicine - Biodata World Congress 2018.

19 Nov 2018

New report calls for greater awareness and emphasis on scale and impact of atrial fibrillation

Biosense Webster EMEA, a Division of Johnson & Johnson Medical NV/SA and leader in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation has today, during AF Association Global AF Aware Week, published a report that uncovers the growing burden of AF on patients, caregivers and healthcare systems across Europe.

19 Nov 2018

Noise pollution in hospital impact quality and safety of healthcare

In an editorial published today in the BMJ, researchers from King's College London and the University of the Arts London argue that it is a worsening problem, with levels regularly exceeding international recommendations.

19 Nov 2018

Experts debate over whether gut or brain is more important in regulating appetite

Whether gut or brain hormones are more important for the regulation of appetite and metabolism is not clearly defined. Imbalances in the control of appetite and metabolism can lead to obesity and diabetes, which have a negative impact on people's health and healthcare costs.

19 Nov 2018

New method to analyze cell membrane complexes could revolutionize the way we study diseases

Researchers have developed a new technique to analyze cell membrane proteins in situ which could revolutionize the way in which we study diseases, such as cancer, metabolic and heart diseases.

17 Nov 2018

EMA recommends first all-oral treatment to tackle deadly sleeping sickness

The European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has adopted a positive scientific opinion of fexinidazole, the first all-oral treatment that has been shown to be efficacious for both stages of sleeping sickness.

16 Nov 2018

American Cancer Society study links social isolation to higher mortality risk

A large American Cancer Society study links social isolation with a higher risk of death from all causes combined and heart disease for all races studied, and with increased cancer mortality in white men and women.

16 Nov 2018

New artificial intelligence-based method predicts treatment effectiveness

How can a doctor predict the treatment outcome of an individual patient? Traditionally, the effectiveness of medical treatments is studied by randomized trials where patients are randomly divided into two groups: one of the groups is given treatment, and the other a placebo.

16 Nov 2018

Research shows how to achieve improved smoking cessation outcomes within California's Medicaid population

New research shows improved smoking cessation outcomes can be achieved within the Medi-Cal (California's Medicaid program) population by supplementing telephone counseling with access to nicotine-replacement patches and moderate financial incentives that are not contingent on outcomes.

16 Nov 2018

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Researchers identify genetic changes that could increase risk for death by suicide

Study: 45 minutes of patient education can help better manage chronic diseases

Vision impairments may increase risk of falls in older adults

New glucose binding molecule could be key to better metabolic control for diabetics

Health sector coalition urges Government to safeguard patients in future UK-EU relationship

2PG Company receives grant to develop sensitive, low-cost molecular diagnostic tests for tuberculosis

Insilico Medicine to introduce 'Cure a disease in a year' program at Biodata World Congress 2018

New report calls for greater awareness and emphasis on scale and impact of atrial fibrillation

Noise pollution in hospital impact quality and safety of healthcare

Experts debate over whether gut or brain is more important in regulating appetite

New method to analyze cell membrane complexes could revolutionize the way we study diseases

EMA recommends first all-oral treatment to tackle deadly sleeping sickness

American Cancer Society study links social isolation to higher mortality risk

New artificial intelligence-based method predicts treatment effectiveness

Research shows how to achieve improved smoking cessation outcomes within California's Medicaid population

Nexus announces availability of Arsenic Trioxide Injection in the US

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Researchers develop new drug molecule that inhibits inflammation

New guidelines for detecting and managing sarcopenia to be launched in the UK

New clinical algorithm to help individuals manage type 2 diabetes when fasting during Ramadan

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