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Aggressive lowering of blood pressure reduces MCI risk, study shows

Significant reductions in the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and the combination of MCI and dementia, have been shown for the first time through aggressive lowering of systolic blood pressure in new research results from the federally-funded SPRINT MIND Study reported at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2018 in Chicago.

25 Jul 2018

Erlanger Health System partners with Viz.ai to transform stroke care

Erlanger Health System, a multi-hospital health system based in Tennessee have announced a partnership with Viz.ai., a leading applied artificial intelligence company, to transform stroke care.

25 Jul 2018

Pivotal study of dasotraline in adults with binge eating disorder meets primary endpoint

Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced that a study evaluating the efficacy and safety of dasotraline in adults with moderate to severe binge eating disorder met its primary endpoint, demonstrating a statistically significant decrease in number of binge days per week from baseline to Week 12 in the group treated with dasotraline 6 mg/day versus the placebo-treated group.

25 Jul 2018

New opioid prescription control framework is a 'funhouse mirror image' of prior monopoly

A rise in addiction and overdose deaths involving opioids in the United States has spurred a series of initiatives focused on reducing opioid risks, including several related to prescription of opioids in care of pain.

25 Jul 2018

Fitness trackers can be valuable tools for monitoring cancer patients, finds study

Fitness trackers can be valuable tools for assessing the quality of life and daily functioning of cancer patients during treatment, a new study has found.

25 Jul 2018

Physician discusses role of telehealth in disaster response

Telehealth, the use of TV and computer monitors to deliver healthcare remotely, is proving to be a valuable addition to many practices.

25 Jul 2018

Cornell University researchers achieve world's highest resolution images using ptychography

Researchers at Cornell University have used ptychography to achieve the highest resolution ever produced in an electron microscope. The team, led by David Muller, Professor of Applied and Engineering Physics, recently reported their findings in the July 19th issue of Nature, outlining their ability to resolve images to a resolution of 0.39 Å.

From Phase Focus Limited 25 Jul 2018

Reduced plasmalogen level may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease, shows study

Reduced levels of plasmalogens - a class of lipids created in the liver that are integral to cell membranes in the brain - are associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's Disease, according to new research presented this week at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2018 by Mitchel A. Kling, MD, an associate professor of Psychiatry in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

25 Jul 2018

Liva Healthcare, dacadoo announce strategic cooperation to tackle growing global health crises

Digital health engagement platform, dacadoo, and Liva Healthcare, the innovative digital health coaching platform for scalable lifestyle and disease management, today announce a strategic cooperation to help tackle growing global health crises.

From Liva Healthcare UK 25 Jul 2018

Novel method for rapid, reliable HIV testing

The life expectancy for a person who is diagnosed and starts antiretroviral treatment rapidly after infection with HIV today probably approaches that of the general population.

24 Jul 2018

Depression, antidepressant use linked with higher risk of venous thromboembolism

In the first review of its kind, new research has found that depression and the use of antidepressants are each associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism.

24 Jul 2018

Large-scale DNA sequence data on Alzheimer's disease to be made available to investigators

The National Institute on Aging Genetics of Alzheimer's Disease Data Storage Site will begin making large-scale DNA sequence data available to investigators.

24 Jul 2018

Researchers report first randomized trial results of 'kick and kill' approach to treat HIV

Researchers have reported the results of the first randomized clinical trial to test a novel strategy involving waking up and then killing the 'sleeping' HIV that is hiding in the body using an experimental approach known as 'kick and kill'.

24 Jul 2018

People with type 2 diabetes likely to benefit from 5:2 diet, study shows

People with type 2 diabetes are just as likely to lose weight and control their blood glucose levels if they follow a 5:2 diet than an ongoing daily calorie-restricted diet, according to a world-first study by University of South Australia researchers.

24 Jul 2018

Simple saliva test could lead to better prediction and prevention of diabetes

Diabetes assessment currently relies on measurement of blood sugar levels -- but a simple saliva sample could replace this, says new research.

23 Jul 2018

Pfizer announces FDA approval of biosimilar to Neupogen

Pfizer Inc. today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration has approved NIVESTYM (filgrastim-aafi), a biosimilar to Neupogen (filgrastim), for all eligible indications of the reference product.

23 Jul 2018

Study reports data on dementia prevalence in sexual minority older adults

The first dementia prevalence data from a large population of lesbian, gay and bisexual older adults was reported today at the 2018 Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Chicago.

23 Jul 2018

Study: Greening vacant urban land reduces feelings of depression for surrounding residents

Greening vacant urban land significantly reduces feelings of depression and improves overall mental health for the surrounding residents, researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine and the School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania and other institutions show in a new randomized, controlled study published in JAMA Network Open.

20 Jul 2018

Karius Test accurately detects invasive fungal infections, shows study

Karius, a life sciences company transforming infectious disease diagnostics with genomics and data through the innovative use of next-generation sequencing to analyze microbial cell-free DNA, announced today the positive results of a clinical study using blood samples from patients with confirmed invasive fungal infections.

20 Jul 2018

Recovery United to launch pilot intervention program for patients who experienced opioid overdose

Today, Recovery United, Inc. announced the launch of a pilot intervention program at three Boise-area hospitals that will connect patients who have experienced an opioid overdose to certified peer recovery coaches

20 Jul 2018

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Aggressive lowering of blood pressure reduces MCI risk, study shows

Erlanger Health System partners with Viz.ai to transform stroke care

Pivotal study of dasotraline in adults with binge eating disorder meets primary endpoint

New opioid prescription control framework is a 'funhouse mirror image' of prior monopoly

Fitness trackers can be valuable tools for monitoring cancer patients, finds study

Physician discusses role of telehealth in disaster response

Cornell University researchers achieve world's highest resolution images using ptychography

Reduced plasmalogen level may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease, shows study

Liva Healthcare, dacadoo announce strategic cooperation to tackle growing global health crises

Novel method for rapid, reliable HIV testing

Depression, antidepressant use linked with higher risk of venous thromboembolism

Large-scale DNA sequence data on Alzheimer's disease to be made available to investigators

Researchers report first randomized trial results of 'kick and kill' approach to treat HIV

People with type 2 diabetes likely to benefit from 5:2 diet, study shows

Simple saliva test could lead to better prediction and prevention of diabetes

Pfizer announces FDA approval of biosimilar to Neupogen

Study reports data on dementia prevalence in sexual minority older adults

Study: Greening vacant urban land reduces feelings of depression for surrounding residents

Karius Test accurately detects invasive fungal infections, shows study

Recovery United to launch pilot intervention program for patients who experienced opioid overdose

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