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Congenital heart defects in newborns may predict mother's post-pregnancy cardiovascular disease

Women who give birth to infants with congenital heart defects may have an increased risk of cardiovascular hospitalizations later in life, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation.

2 Apr 2018

Study reveals how interneurons emerge and diversify in the brain

Modern neuroscience, for all its complexity, can trace its roots directly to a series of pen-and-paper sketches rendered by Nobel laureate Santiago Ramón y Cajal in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

31 Mar 2018

Custom sensing solutions offered by Shimmer PROTO3 sensor

The Shimmer PROTO3 Deluxe Unit is one of the most versatile products we have to offer. Its flexibility can be a great asset to anyone looking to prototype 3rd party sensors, or even develop custom sensing solutions; however, it is so versatile that you might have had trouble understanding just how it could possibly be used.

From Shimmer 31 Mar 2018

Shimmer selected as one of the 'Most Promising Patient Monitoring Solution Providers of 2017'

Shimmers leading wearable technology platform was selected as one of the 10 Most Promising Patient Monitoring Solution Providers of 2017 by Healthcare Tech Outlook. Shimmer has been described as a company that is redefining the healthcare service delivery for all stakeholders, according to the May edition of the magazine released this week.

From Shimmer 31 Mar 2018

Christiana Care Health System’s hospitals designated as leader in LGBTQ healthcare

For the seventh year in row, Christiana Care Health System's Christiana and Wilmington hospitals have both been designated a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality, receiving a perfect score on the national Healthcare Equality Index from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational branch of the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization.

30 Mar 2018

New report sheds light on older adults’ oral health

A new report by the Center for Oral Health found that a significant number of older Californians are plagued by oral health problems despite the fact that dental disease is largely preventable.

30 Mar 2018

Researchers untap potential of wearable sensors and AI technologies to predict biological age

Researchers from the longevity biotech company GERO and Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have shown that physical activity data acquired from wearables can be used to produce digital biomarkers of aging and frailty.

30 Mar 2018

Wound protector use linked to statistically significant reduction in SSI, study shows

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

30 Mar 2018

Penn hospitals recognized as 'Leaders in LGBT Healthcare Equality'

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Hospital, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and Chester County Hospital were announced among the 2018 class of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's The HRC Foundation is the educational arm of the country's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization.

30 Mar 2018

Plastic surgery done in developing countries can carry substantial risks of complications

Patients traveling to developing countries for plastic surgery procedures may experience severe complications—requiring extensive and costly treatment after they return to the United States, reports a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

30 Mar 2018

New research grant by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare to advance COPD patient care

The ATS Foundation is pleased to announce the new ATS Foundation/Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Research Award in Respiratory Support with Nasal High Flow in Patients with COPD. The award will provide funding for two years in the amount of $100,000.

29 Mar 2018

Aditlys develops bioresorbable vascular access solution for hemodialysis patients

Aditlys is the first medical technology firm to develop a bioresorbable vascular access solution for patients undergoing dialysis treatment for chronic kidney disease. Aditlys' polymer-based graft enables a patient's body to naturally reconstruct its own blood vessels using the body's own tissue.

29 Mar 2018

New insights into breast implant-associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma

For the past seven years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has reported on cases of a type of lymphoma associated with breast implants.

28 Mar 2018

Simple bedside test may help doctors diagnose certain degenerative brain diseases

A simple bedside test that matches a change in heart rate with a drop in blood pressure after a patient stands may help doctors diagnose certain degenerative brain diseases.

28 Mar 2018

Telemedical home monitoring solution to analyze gait and fall in Parkinson's patients

A groundbreaking project for Parkinson's patients from the European Institute of Innovation and Technology Health titled 'MoveIT' has now been launched under the lead of the Molecular-Neurological Department at Universitätsklinikum Erlangen in collaboration with researchers from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and other European partners.

28 Mar 2018

Students propose innovative concept to diagnose infectious diseases

Imagine a small paper device that can rapidly reveal from a drop of blood whether an infection is bacterial or viral. The device could help reduce the overuse of antibiotics – which kill bacteria, not viruses. Misuse of antibiotics has led to antimicrobial resistance, a growing global public health issue.

28 Mar 2018

Tackling Hand Hygiene Barriers in Healthcare

Hand hygiene is critical to preventing the spread of infection in hospitals. Current methods are outdated, and new technologies are expensive. Zoono's products offer an alternative to alcohol-based hand sanitizers that protect the skin's surface for longer.

28 Mar 2018

Research highlights need to better treat heart disease patients with additional comorbidities

A new study by researchers from the Universities of Leicester and Keele, has highlighted the need for better treatment of heart disease patients suffering from additional chronic conditions.

28 Mar 2018

Briefing note examines ethical issues in whole genome sequencing of babies

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics has today published a briefing note that examines the ethical issues raised by whole genome sequencing of babies.

28 Mar 2018

New intervention aims to improve treatment adherence among teen kidney transplant recipients

Learning to become self-sufficient and responsible is part of life's journey through the teen and young adult years. Mistakes are often made, and lessons are learned. However, for young kidney-graft patients, any mistake or failure in keeping to their strict immunosuppressive therapy can lead to tragic results.

27 Mar 2018

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Congenital heart defects in newborns may predict mother's post-pregnancy cardiovascular disease

Study reveals how interneurons emerge and diversify in the brain

Custom sensing solutions offered by Shimmer PROTO3 sensor

Shimmer selected as one of the 'Most Promising Patient Monitoring Solution Providers of 2017'

Christiana Care Health System’s hospitals designated as leader in LGBTQ healthcare

New report sheds light on older adults’ oral health

Researchers untap potential of wearable sensors and AI technologies to predict biological age

Wound protector use linked to statistically significant reduction in SSI, study shows

Penn hospitals recognized as 'Leaders in LGBT Healthcare Equality'

Plastic surgery done in developing countries can carry substantial risks of complications

New research grant by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare to advance COPD patient care

Aditlys develops bioresorbable vascular access solution for hemodialysis patients

New insights into breast implant-associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma

Simple bedside test may help doctors diagnose certain degenerative brain diseases

Telemedical home monitoring solution to analyze gait and fall in Parkinson's patients

Students propose innovative concept to diagnose infectious diseases

Tackling Hand Hygiene Barriers in Healthcare

Research highlights need to better treat heart disease patients with additional comorbidities

Briefing note examines ethical issues in whole genome sequencing of babies

New intervention aims to improve treatment adherence among teen kidney transplant recipients

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