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Researchers find no evidence to support link between hormonal birth control and depression

Women face several options when it comes to birth control, so potential side effects often factor into their decision. Depression is a common concern for many women, but a new study by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is putting patients at ease. It found there's no evidence to support a link between hormonal birth control and depression.

26 Feb 2018

Study outlines recommendations of physicians to manage in-flight medical emergencies

Physicians have outlined their recommendations for in-flight medical emergencies for healthcare professionals, addressing issues such as availability of medical equipment and ethical and legal duties.

26 Feb 2018

New recommendations to help healthcare professionals manage in-flight medical emergencies

"Is there a doctor on board?" Hearing this call go out at 36,000 feet can be anxiety-provoking for any physician and may trigger a dilemma of whether to respond, or wait to see if anyone else will offer their expertise.

26 Feb 2018

AMSSM explains why FDA-approved blood test is not about concussion

On February 14th, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a blood test that has been proposed to diagnose concussion.

24 Feb 2018

Study highlights risks involved in short-term use of PICCs

Many hospital patients get medicine or nutrition delivered straight into their bloodstream through a tiny device called a PICC. In just a decade, it's become the go-to device for intravenous care.

24 Feb 2018

Study shows no increase in complications with 'ad lib' oral intake during labor

At most US maternity units, women in labor are put on nil per os status--they're not allowed to eat or drink anything, except ice chips. But new nursing research questions that policy, showing no increase in risks for women who are allowed to eat and drink during labor.

24 Feb 2018

Children from low-income areas have poor outcomes after heart surgery, study finds

Children from low-income neighborhoods had a higher mortality rate and higher hospital costs after heart surgery compared with those from higher-income neighborhoods, found a national study of more than 86,000 kids with congenital heart disease.

24 Feb 2018

Annual foot screening could help spot heart irregularities in people with diabetes

This National Heart Month (February) leading podiatrists across the North East are calling for people with diabetes to go for their annual footcheck, as findings show it could prevent the risk of stroke.

24 Feb 2018

U.S. clinical sites evaluating antibody-based therapies to prevent two common bacterial infections

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, is supporting U.S. clinical sites participating in two ongoing international Phase 2 clinical trials evaluating investigational antibody-based therapies aimed at preventing potentially antibiotic-resistant infections.

23 Feb 2018

Older adults with dementia more likely to be readmitted to hospital after discharge

About 25 percent of older adults admitted to hospitals have dementia and are at increased risk for serious problems like in-hospital falls and delirium (the medical term for an abrupt, rapid change in mental function). As a result, older adults with dementia are more likely to do poorly during hospital stays compared to older adults without dementia.

23 Feb 2018

$Study shows cost-effectiveness of screening for fracture risk in older postmenopausal women$

Study shows cost-effectiveness of screening for fracture risk in older postmenopausal women

A recent Journal of Bone and Mineral Research analysis indicates that screening for fracture risk in older postmenopausal women is a good use of healthcare resources—in other words, it’s cost-effective.

23 Feb 2018

Study finds underutilization of less expensive, post-acute care options for older adults

Long-term acute care facilities are designed to meet the needs of older adults with severe, complex illnesses who are recovering from hospitalization, but less expensive options sometimes overlooked may also be available, population health researchers at UT Southwestern found.

23 Feb 2018

New study identifies possible target for treatment of dangerous allergic reactions

Prospects for inhibiting the most dangerous symptoms of allergic reactions may be brighter with the publication of a new study that identifies a possible target for drug therapies.

23 Feb 2018

Smart Cells launches social campaign to support Rare Disease Day 2018

There are more than 6000 known rare diseases and over 30 million people living daily with them. 28th February marks Rare Disease Day 2018, a date that highlights awareness around these conditions and the need for more research into them.

From Smart Cells International Ltd 23 Feb 2018

Non-adherence to sleep apnea treatment linked to increased hospital readmissions

A study of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) suggests that non-adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is significantly associated with increased 30-day hospital readmissions.

22 Feb 2018

C-sections and gut bacteria linked to childhood obesity risk

New CHILD Study research has found that overweight and obese women are more like to have children who are overweight or obese by three years of age--and that bacteria in the gut may be partially to blame.

22 Feb 2018

Study sheds light on biological mechanisms that drive rare pediatric neurogenetic disorders

Researchers studying a rare genetic disorder that causes severe, progressive neurological problems in childhood have discovered insights into biological mechanisms that drive the disease, along with early clues that an amino acid supplement might offer a targeted therapy.

22 Feb 2018

Portable ultrasound can help better detect fluid in the lungs of patients with end-stage kidney disease

A portable ultrasound can help nephrologists better detect fluid in the lungs of patients with end-stage kidney disease, according to a study by physicians at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University.

22 Feb 2018

Scottish hospitals experience slower reductions in inpatient deaths

Researchers at the University of York have found that Scottish hospitals have experienced slower reductions in inpatient deaths than their English counterparts.

22 Feb 2018

Stroke survivors and carers feel marginalized due to lack of support from primary care

A systematic review of studies focused on stroke survivors' and carers' experiences of primary care and community healthcare services has found that they feel abandoned because they have become marginalized by services and do not have the knowledge or skills to re-engage.

22 Feb 2018

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Researchers find no evidence to support link between hormonal birth control and depression

Study outlines recommendations of physicians to manage in-flight medical emergencies

New recommendations to help healthcare professionals manage in-flight medical emergencies

AMSSM explains why FDA-approved blood test is not about concussion

Study highlights risks involved in short-term use of PICCs

Study shows no increase in complications with 'ad lib' oral intake during labor

Children from low-income areas have poor outcomes after heart surgery, study finds

Annual foot screening could help spot heart irregularities in people with diabetes

U.S. clinical sites evaluating antibody-based therapies to prevent two common bacterial infections

Older adults with dementia more likely to be readmitted to hospital after discharge

Study shows cost-effectiveness of screening for fracture risk in older postmenopausal women

Study finds underutilization of less expensive, post-acute care options for older adults

New study identifies possible target for treatment of dangerous allergic reactions

Smart Cells launches social campaign to support Rare Disease Day 2018

Non-adherence to sleep apnea treatment linked to increased hospital readmissions

C-sections and gut bacteria linked to childhood obesity risk

Study sheds light on biological mechanisms that drive rare pediatric neurogenetic disorders

Portable ultrasound can help better detect fluid in the lungs of patients with end-stage kidney disease

Scottish hospitals experience slower reductions in inpatient deaths

Stroke survivors and carers feel marginalized due to lack of support from primary care

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