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Accelerator Life Science Partners launches new company to develop novel therapy for seizure disorders

Accelerator Life Science Partners (Accelerator), a leading life science investment and management firm, today announced that it has launched Proniras Corporation, a company developing tezampanel for the treatment of a variety of seizure disorders.

27 Apr 2018

Ways to manage diabetes apart from intensifying glucose control

When you have diabetes, there's a lot of emphasis on controlling your blood sugar levels. And just as important, you and the healthcare team caring for you should pay attention to cardiovascular, kidney and visual health.

27 Apr 2018

Cardiac-related hospitalizations are more during winter months, studies show

Two new studies examined seasonal variations in cardiac-related hospitalizations specifically for aortic dissection and ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarctions (STEMI).

27 Apr 2018

PAREXEL appoints Peyton Howell as chief commercial and strategy officer

PAREXEL International Corporation, the world’s leading innovator of biopharmaceutical services, today announced the appointment of Peyton Howell as Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer, effective May 7, 2018. Ms. Howell most recently served as Executive Vice President at AmerisourceBergen and will be responsible for leading PAREXEL’s commercial strategy, including global sales, customer service and sales operations.

From Parexel 27 Apr 2018

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What the Health?’ What next for the VA?

The Trump administration has withdrawn the nomination of White House physician Ronny Jackson to head the Department of Veterans Affairs after allegations surfaced about inappropriate handling of prescription drugs, issues with alcohol and difficulties working with other White House medical unit staffers.

26 Apr 2018

Hearing aids may hold potential to cut older adults’ hospital or ER visits

Hearing aids cost thousands of dollars, and insurance almost never covers them. But they may hold the potential to cut older adults' visits to the hospital or emergency room, according to a new study.

26 Apr 2018

Study: VA hospitals provide better quality care than other health providers

The VA health care system performs similar to or better than non-VA systems on most measures of inpatient and outpatient care quality, although there is high variation in quality across individual VA facilities, according to a new RAND Corporation study.

26 Apr 2018

Nonsurgical technique enables people with spinal cord injuries to regain use of hands

The ability to perform simple daily tasks can make a big difference in people's lives, especially for those with spinal cord injuries.

26 Apr 2018

Probiotics may be safe, low-cost prevention tool for Clostridium difficile infections

Probiotics may be a relatively safe, simple, and low-cost solution for preventing Clostridium difficile infections in hospital settings, according to two studies published today in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.

26 Apr 2018

Sepsis detection program failed to meet E. coli reduction target but improved overall disease diagnosis

A sepsis awareness and management programme has demonstrated overall success in terms of improved sepsis detection, but has led to an increase in the number of E. coli blood stream infection cases presented, calling into question the targets used by Health Boards and set by the Welsh Government.

26 Apr 2018

Study assesses link between cognitive function levels and crash risk among older drivers

For older adults, driving can mean living a more independent, satisfying life. Therefore, it's no surprise that about 86 percent of adults age 65 and older hold active driver's licenses, and many of us expect to drive for longer as we age.

26 Apr 2018

Surgeries performed by older surgeons have lower patient mortality rates, study reveals

Researchers from UCLA and several other institutions found surgeries performed by older surgeons - age 50 and up - have lower patient mortality rates than those performed by younger surgeons, and that patient mortality rates do not differ significantly based on whether the surgeon is male or female.

26 Apr 2018

Researchers gain ground-breaking insights into how inflammatory diseases work

A research team from Queen's University Belfast, in collaboration with an international team of experts, have made ground-breaking insights into how inflammatory diseases work.

25 Apr 2018

Trio's pioneering silicone ostomy product wins prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise

A life changing silicone adhesive that prevents abdominal stomas from leaking and provides a range of benefits for patients and healthcare professionals, has been awarded the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise.

25 Apr 2018

Acclarent introduces real-time, 3D navigation system for ENT procedures

Acclarent, Inc., part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies and a leader in developing minimally-invasive Ear, Nose & Throat technologies, today announced the U.S. commercial launch of TruDi, a real-time, three-dimensional navigation system for ENT procedures performed in the operating room and surgeon office.

From Johnson & Johnson 25 Apr 2018

Inhealthcare teams up with MSKassist to combat problems related to obesity and aging

Inhealthcare has joined forces with MSKassist, a new app to help doctors and physiotherapists combat the growing problems associated with obesity, physical inactivity and an ageing UK population.

From Inhealthcare Limited 25 Apr 2018

Key signaling protein in Huntington's disease found to have deleterious effects on heart function, shows study

Researchers investigating a key signaling protein in Huntington's disease describe deleterious effects on heart function, going beyond the disease's devastating neurological impact.

25 Apr 2018

Researchers find link between pneumonia in older people and PPI prescriptions

Researchers at the University of Exeter have found a statistical link between pneumonia in older people and a group of medicines commonly used to neutralize stomach acid in people with heartburn or stomach ulcers.

25 Apr 2018

Special recovery program for thoracic surgery patients decreases healthcare costs and opioid use

A special recovery program for thoracic surgery patients developed and implemented at the University of Virginia Health System is getting patients home sooner while decreasing both healthcare costs and opioid use, a review of the first year of the program shows.

24 Apr 2018

New technique harnesses 'natural barcodes' to facilitate better cell tracking

Each of us carries in our genomes about 10 million genetic variations called single nucleotide polymorphisms, which represent a difference of just one letter in the genetic code.

24 Apr 2018

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Accelerator Life Science Partners launches new company to develop novel therapy for seizure disorders

Ways to manage diabetes apart from intensifying glucose control

Cardiac-related hospitalizations are more during winter months, studies show

PAREXEL appoints Peyton Howell as chief commercial and strategy officer

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What the Health?’ What next for the VA?

Hearing aids may hold potential to cut older adults’ hospital or ER visits

Study: VA hospitals provide better quality care than other health providers

Nonsurgical technique enables people with spinal cord injuries to regain use of hands

Probiotics may be safe, low-cost prevention tool for Clostridium difficile infections

Sepsis detection program failed to meet E. coli reduction target but improved overall disease diagnosis

Study assesses link between cognitive function levels and crash risk among older drivers

Surgeries performed by older surgeons have lower patient mortality rates, study reveals

Researchers gain ground-breaking insights into how inflammatory diseases work

Trio's pioneering silicone ostomy product wins prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise

Acclarent introduces real-time, 3D navigation system for ENT procedures

Inhealthcare teams up with MSKassist to combat problems related to obesity and aging

Key signaling protein in Huntington's disease found to have deleterious effects on heart function, shows study

Researchers find link between pneumonia in older people and PPI prescriptions

Special recovery program for thoracic surgery patients decreases healthcare costs and opioid use

New technique harnesses 'natural barcodes' to facilitate better cell tracking

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How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

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