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The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital earns validation as leader in cardiology care

The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has recently received external validation as a national leader in cardiology care with several accreditations for outstanding quality, care and outcomes.

3 Nov 2017

CMS report on radiation oncology alternative payment model provides viable path to better cancer care

The American Society for Radiation Oncology today called on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to move forward urgently with the development of a radiation oncology alternative payment model following a new report to Congress from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation.

3 Nov 2017

Breakthrough discovery could lead to better treatments for colon cancer, gut diseases

Colon cancer, Crohn's, and other diseases of the gut could be better treated - or even prevented - thanks to a new link between inflammation and a common cellular process, established by the University of Warwick.

3 Nov 2017

An alternative approach to augmenting the effect of antibiotics in chronic CF lung infections

There are about 77,000 people known to have cystic fibrosis. That's from the various cystic fibrosis registries available globally. The World Health Organization suggests that this number may be low, because there's no reporting on cystic fibrosis from the developing world. The accepted number, at the moment, is about 80,000. That's the one that is used for most of the work that's being done on cystic fibrosis.

From Neem Biotech 3 Nov 2017

Review explains nuances of non-invasive prenatal screening for pregnant women

As the use of non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS) grows, there has been concern within the medical community that a poor understanding of this technique among clinicians and patients could negatively impact pregnancies.

3 Nov 2017

Researchers identify neural circuitry responsible for rousing the brain during sleep apnea

A common and potentially serious sleep disorder, obstructive sleep apnea affects at least one-quarter of U.S. adults and is linked to increased risk of diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. In a paper published today in the journal Neuron, researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center identified specific neural circuitry responsible for rousing the brain of mice in simulated apnea conditions.

2 Nov 2017

CRFA better than steroid injection for managing pain from knee osteoarthritis

For patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, a minimally invasive procedure called cooled radiofrequency ablation provides better pain reduction and functional improvement compared to steroid injection of the knee, concludes a study in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, published by Wolters Kluwer.

2 Nov 2017

Mindfulness may offer coping mechanism for mothers of infants diagnosed with CHD

Mindfulness may offer an active coping mechanism for mothers faced with the stress of having a newborn diagnosed with congenital heart disease (CHD).

2 Nov 2017

Production of nitric oxide crucial for stem cell mobilization and differentiation

Nathan Bryan, PH.D., one of the nation's leading experts on critically important role of nitric oxide in health and disease prevention, told attendees of the Pacific Regenerative Medicine 2017 Conference this morning that, "Stem cells are the future of medicine and are required for our body to heal itself; however, their success depends on the body producing enough nitric oxide to support their healing properties.

2 Nov 2017

Simple hand hygiene procedures can be key to improve compliance rates

As the threat of AMR grows, hand hygiene compliance will become critical, but it is often difficult for healthcare environments to maintain. One of the best ways to improve compliance rates is to make the procedures quick and easy to follow – without undermining their efficacy.

2 Nov 2017

Philips launches proof-of-concept pilot for digital pathology services at ehi Live 2017

Royal Philips, a leader in health technology, today announced the launch of a proof-of-concept pilot for digital pathology services at a large, multi-region, scale. Announced at ehi Live, the pilot will last up to 12 months and is designed to establish ease-of-adoption for a fully integrated and digitised national pathology service, across Scottish NHS providers.

From Philips Healthcare 2 Nov 2017

Many doctors, nurses working when sick with contagious infections

According to a new study, 4 in 10 health care professionals are turning up for work even when they are down with a contagious infection such as a flu. The study titled, “Working with influenza-like illness: Presenteeism among US health care personnel during the 2014-2015 influenza season”, was published in the November issue of the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC).

2 Nov 2017

Livecyte™ Cell Imaging and Analysis system adopted by the Translational Research Institute, Australia

The Translational Research Institute (TRI), Brisbane has become the first centre in Australia and the Asia Pacific region to adopt the Livecyte™ Cell Imaging and Analysis system.

From Phase Focus Limited 1 Nov 2017

Healthcare professionals most likely to work while sick, study finds

A new study suggests that healthcare professionals (HCPs) should heed to their own advice: stay home when sick.

1 Nov 2017

Breast cancer adjuvant treatment discordance linked to general distrust in healthcare system

Nearly one-third of women with breast cancer went against their doctor's advice and chose not to begin or complete the recommended adjuvant anti-cancer therapy to kill residual tumor cells following surgery, according to a study led by a Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researcher.

1 Nov 2017

Epocal Inc. acquired by Siemens Healthineers

Siemens Healthineers confirmed today that it has completed the acquisition of Epocal Inc. from Abbott to complete its blood gas portfolio. The closing of the deal occurred October 31, 2017. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

From Siemens Healthineers Point of Care Diagnostics 1 Nov 2017

Funding for ACA sign-up campaigns varies widely from state to state

If you buy insurance on your own and have been paying attention to the Affordable Care Act, you’ve probably heard that open enrollment for 2018 plans has just started and the government is spending a lot less money this year to get the word out.

1 Nov 2017

Study examines whether patients understand prescription drug risks associated with driving

Prescription medications, including antidepressants and pain medications, can have various side effects and risks, and a West Virginia University researcher is examining whether patients understand the risks associated with driving.

1 Nov 2017

Rising health insurance costs frighten some early retirees

Don and Debra Clark of Springfield, Mo., are glad they have health insurance. Don is 56 and Debra is 58. The Clarks say they know the risk of an unexpected illness or medical event is rising as they age and they must have coverage.

1 Nov 2017

Condition of hands impacts quality of life and job satisfaction for nurses, survey finds

Overworked. Undervalued. Less encounters that bring joy. This is a glimpse at what nurses are up against in today's healthcare landscape. With 43 percent of respondents to a recent RNnetwork nurse survey saying their workplaces also don't support a healthy work/life balance, new thinking and approaches to drive clinician well-being are required to keep quality nurses in healthcare.

31 Oct 2017

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital earns validation as leader in cardiology care

CMS report on radiation oncology alternative payment model provides viable path to better cancer care

Breakthrough discovery could lead to better treatments for colon cancer, gut diseases

An alternative approach to augmenting the effect of antibiotics in chronic CF lung infections

Review explains nuances of non-invasive prenatal screening for pregnant women

Researchers identify neural circuitry responsible for rousing the brain during sleep apnea

CRFA better than steroid injection for managing pain from knee osteoarthritis

Mindfulness may offer coping mechanism for mothers of infants diagnosed with CHD

Production of nitric oxide crucial for stem cell mobilization and differentiation

Simple hand hygiene procedures can be key to improve compliance rates

Philips launches proof-of-concept pilot for digital pathology services at ehi Live 2017

Many doctors, nurses working when sick with contagious infections

Livecyte™ Cell Imaging and Analysis system adopted by the Translational Research Institute, Australia

Healthcare professionals most likely to work while sick, study finds

Breast cancer adjuvant treatment discordance linked to general distrust in healthcare system

Epocal Inc. acquired by Siemens Healthineers

Funding for ACA sign-up campaigns varies widely from state to state

Study examines whether patients understand prescription drug risks associated with driving

Rising health insurance costs frighten some early retirees

Condition of hands impacts quality of life and job satisfaction for nurses, survey finds

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