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Biosense Webster launches new ‘Power to Heal’ campaign to alleviate AF burden

Biosense Webster launches new ‘Power to Heal’ campaign to alleviate AF burden

Biosense Webster EMEA, a Division of Johnson & Johnson Medical NV/SA and leader in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation, is launching its ‘Power to Heal’ campaign across Europe, the Middle East and Africa at the European Heart Rhythm Association Congress 2018.

20 Mar 2018

Genomics England announces appointment of global genomics pioneer as first CEO

Genomics England announces appointment of global genomics pioneer as first CEO

Genomics England announces the appointment of its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) today. Global genomics pioneer Professor John Mattick will join Genomics England in June. He will lead the organization as work done in the 100,000 Genomes Project provides the foundation for the systems NHS England is mobilizing in its ground breaking Genomic Medicine Service.

From Genomics England 20 Mar 2018

Groundbreaking 100,000 Genomes Project achieves important milestone to transform NHS care

Groundbreaking 100,000 Genomes Project achieves important milestone to transform NHS care

The Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England and Genomics England today announced reaching the 50,000 whole human genome sequences landmark within the 100,000 Genomes Project.

From Genomics England 20 Mar 2018

Wales participates in the 100,000 Genomes Project

Wales participates in the 100,000 Genomes Project

Wales has joined the 100,000 Genomes Project, the Welsh Government announced today. The project, now a UK-wide initiative, seeks to transform patient care, encourage genomic discovery and drive a thriving genomics sector.

From Genomics England 20 Mar 2018

Genomics England announces new partnership to improve efficiency of next-generation sequencing analysis

Genomics England announces new partnership to improve efficiency of next-generation sequencing analysis

Today (8 January 2018) at the annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, Edico Genome and Genomics England announced a new partnership to strengthen the accuracy and consistency of next-generation sequencing data analysis in Genomics England’s Rare Disease Pilot.

From Genomics England 20 Mar 2018

Scotland study aims to offer precise diagnoses for people with rare genetic diseases

Scotland study aims to offer precise diagnoses for people with rare genetic diseases

People in Scotland with rare genetic diseases are set to benefit from a DNA study that seeks to improve their diagnoses and treatments.

From Genomics England 20 Mar 2018

Whole Genome Sequencing used as diagnostic solution for TB

Whole Genome Sequencing used as diagnostic solution for TB

Public Health England has announced that Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) is now being used to identify different strains of tuberculosis (TB).

From Genomics England 20 Mar 2018

Congress tackles the opioid epidemic. But how much will it help?

Congress tackles the opioid epidemic. But how much will it help?

The nation's opioid epidemic has been called today's version of the 1980s AIDS crisis. In a speech Monday, President Donald Trump pushed for a tougher federal response, emphasizing a tough-on-crime approach for drug dealers and more funding for treatment.

20 Mar 2018

50% of Australians do not brush teeth twice a day

50% of Australians do not brush teeth twice a day

Brushing twice a day for at least two minutes is a basic hygiene rule. According to a new survey from the Australia’s Oral Health Tracker, only half of the Australian adults brush twice a day regularly. Australia’s Oral Health Tracker includes experts such as dental researchers, clinicians as well as policy and public health experts. This report comes on World Oral Health Day and is released by the ADA

19 Mar 2018

Speeding up wound healing using nanofiber dressings

Speeding up wound healing using nanofiber dressings

Scientists have developed two new types of wound dressing that dramatically increase healing rates and improve tissue regeneration.

19 Mar 2018

Experts highlight nocturia as most common cause of poor night’s sleep

Experts highlight nocturia as most common cause of poor night’s sleep

On World Sleep Day, scientists are highlighting the number one reason that people are waking up at night – nocturia (otherwise known as the need to get up and urinate more than once during the night).

19 Mar 2018

Telediabetes program improves blood sugar control for veterans

Telediabetes program improves blood sugar control for veterans

A telehealth program for diabetes self-management not only shortens the wait to talk to a physician specialist versus an in-person visit but also results in patients with type 2 diabetes having comparable improvements in blood glucose (sugar) control to patients receiving traditional care, a study conducted in veterans finds.

19 Mar 2018

Study finds low rates of preconception counseling among women of childbearing age with diabetes

Study finds low rates of preconception counseling among women of childbearing age with diabetes

Not enough women of childbearing age who have diabetes are receiving the recommended preconception counseling, a new study suggests.

19 Mar 2018

Study finds first evidence of delayed aging among Americans

Study finds first evidence of delayed aging among Americans

Americans may be aging more slowly than they were two decades ago. A new study by University of Southern California and Yale University researchers suggests that at least part of the gains in life expectancy over recent decades may be due to a change in the rate of biological aging, rather than simply keeping ailing people alive.

16 Mar 2018

Researchers develop way to sequence entire fetal genome by modifying prenatal testing method

Researchers develop way to sequence entire fetal genome by modifying prenatal testing method

For the first time, researchers have developed a way to sequence the entire genome of a fetus by modifying the prenatal testing method known as amniocentesis.

16 Mar 2018

Research identifies barriers that may prevent Black Americans from screening for CKD

Research identifies barriers that may prevent Black Americans from screening for CKD

The incidence of kidney failure is 3 times higher in Black Americans than in whites, and the prevalence of chronic kidney disease continues to rise among Black Americans while it has stabilized in other racial groups.

16 Mar 2018

UIH and RaySearch enter into new partnership

UIH and RaySearch enter into new partnership

Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co. Ltd. and RaySearch Laboratories AB have entered into a collaboration within which RaySearch’s treatment planning system RayStation and radiation oncology system RayCare will be adapted to support the UIH linear accelerators.

From RaySearch Laboratories AB 16 Mar 2018

Study reveals impact of intense, changing work schedules experienced by medical interns

Study reveals impact of intense, changing work schedules experienced by medical interns

This week, thousands of graduating medical students around the country will find out where they'll head next, to start their residency training. But a new study gives the first objective evidence of the heavy toll that the first year of residency can take on their sleep, physical activity and mood.

15 Mar 2018

Eight-week hepatitis C treatment regimen may be just as effective as 12 weeks in black patients

Eight-week hepatitis C treatment regimen may be just as effective as 12 weeks in black patients

A study by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute found that contrary to current hepatitis C treatment guidelines, an eight-week treatment regimen may be just as effective as 12 weeks in black patients.

15 Mar 2018

Higher doses of radiation do not translate into longer survival for prostate cancer patients

Higher doses of radiation do not translate into longer survival for prostate cancer patients

A new study shows that higher doses of radiation do not improve survival for many patients with prostate cancer, compared with the standard radiation treatment.

15 Mar 2018

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