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Malnutrition could have major health implications on patients' surgical outcomes, shows research

More than 48 million people in the U.S. undergo surgery each year, and for decades the focus has been on making sure patients do not consume any food or drinks in the hours leading up to the surgery.

20 Jun 2018

Wound protector use linked to significant reduction in surgical site infection

Surgical site infection is a common occurrence among patients who have had gastrointestinal surgery, with reported infection rates varying from 4 to 25 percent.

20 Jun 2018

Study finds growing support to allow pharmacists to write prescriptions

Prescribing of medications has traditionally been restricted to physicians, but there is growing support to allow pharmacists to do so as well.

20 Jun 2018

Quick adoption of new diagnostic tests could help NHS to save nearly £7 billion

Research commissioned by Innovate UK and the British In Vitro Diagnostics Association reveals that the NHS could save over £6.9 billion in five years through quick adoption of new diagnostic tests as they come onto the market. In turn, these savings could help tackle the annual NHS shortfall, widely expected to reach £20 billion by 2022.

20 Jun 2018

‘Holy cow’ moment changes how Montana’s state health plan does business

Marilyn Bartlett, the director administrator of Montana's Health Care and Benefits Division, recalls thinking "holy cow" when she got an urgent directive from state legislators in late 2014: "You have to get these costs under control, or else."

20 Jun 2018

Study opens new window into cellular events that occur in the brain during absence seizures

At first, the teacher described her six-year-old student as absentminded, a daydreamer. The boy was having difficulty paying attention in class. As the teacher watched the boy closely, she realized that he was not daydreaming. He often blanked out for a few seconds and wouldn't respond when she called his name. On occasion, he would blink a lot and his eyes would roll up.

20 Jun 2018

Study identifies factors that contribute to vaginal dryness

It's a common problem that only gets worse during the menopause transition; yet, no one wants to talk about it, and even fewer women are doing anything to correct it.

20 Jun 2018

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy can reduce depression rates in children

Children as young as 3 can be clinically depressed, and often that depression recurs as kids get older and go to school.

20 Jun 2018

Young cancer survivors need more support as they feel dissatisfied with their sexuality

Feeling unattractive and dissatisfied with their sexual ability - that is reality for many teenage and young adult cancer survivors.

20 Jun 2018

Researchers invent medical device for proliferation, differentiation of neural stem cells

The research team of Hong Kong Baptist University invented a medical device with a specific nanotechnology layer for the proliferation and differentiation of neural stem cells in vitro.

20 Jun 2018

Separating migrant children from parents at US border tantamount to child abuse

Pediatricians and experts on child trauma are expressing deep concerns regarding the effects of separating migrant children from their parents at the United States borders and what this could bring about in the child as they grow.

20 Jun 2018

Loyola Medicine study: Floppy eyelids linked to sleep apnea

A Loyola Medicine study is providing further evidence that floppy eyelids may be a sign of sleep apnea.

19 Jun 2018

Simple cognitive task after brain injury improves memory function, study finds

Concern is growing about the danger of sports-related concussions and their long-term impact on athletes. But physicians and healthcare providers acknowledge that the science is evolving, leaving questions about rehabilitation and treatment options.

19 Jun 2018

New guidance on selection and evaluation of wearable devices for use in regulatory clinical trials

Value in Health, the official journal of ISPOR (the professional society for health economics and outcomes research), announced today the publication of new guidance regarding the selection and evaluation of wearable devices for use in regulatory trials and to support labeling claims.

19 Jun 2018

Study introduces novel strategy to obtain reasonable drug cost estimates for cost-effectiveness analyses

Value in Health, the official journal of ISPOR, announced today the publication of a study introducing a novel strategy for obtaining reasonable drug cost estimates for US-based cost-effectiveness analyses

19 Jun 2018

Humana and Walgreens to provide easier access to primary care and other services for seniors

Leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. and Walgreens, a provider of trusted pharmacy services and care in communities since 1901, are teaming up to provide easier access to primary care and other services for seniors, as part of the companies' ongoing and shared commitment to the health and well-being of the Kansas City community.

19 Jun 2018

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Malnutrition could have major health implications on patients' surgical outcomes, shows research

Wound protector use linked to significant reduction in surgical site infection

Study finds growing support to allow pharmacists to write prescriptions

Quick adoption of new diagnostic tests could help NHS to save nearly £7 billion

‘Holy cow’ moment changes how Montana’s state health plan does business

Study opens new window into cellular events that occur in the brain during absence seizures

Study identifies factors that contribute to vaginal dryness

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy can reduce depression rates in children

Young cancer survivors need more support as they feel dissatisfied with their sexuality

Researchers invent medical device for proliferation, differentiation of neural stem cells

Separating migrant children from parents at US border tantamount to child abuse

Loyola Medicine study: Floppy eyelids linked to sleep apnea

Simple cognitive task after brain injury improves memory function, study finds

New guidance on selection and evaluation of wearable devices for use in regulatory clinical trials

Study introduces novel strategy to obtain reasonable drug cost estimates for cost-effectiveness analyses

Humana and Walgreens to provide easier access to primary care and other services for seniors

NTU launches new research centers to prevent and treat diseases affecting Singaporeans

Researchers develop consensus statement to embrace expanded definition of patient harm

InHealth Technologies becomes exclusive distributor of RENÚ Voice, RENÚ Gel in the United States

Microglia play protective role in response to retinal detachment, shows study

Event guide: 3rd Measuring Patient Engagement Summit eBook

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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Event guide: 3rd Measuring Patient Engagement Summit eBook

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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