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Study opens new window into cellular events that occur in the brain during absence seizures

At first, the teacher described her six-year-old student as absentminded, a daydreamer. The boy was having difficulty paying attention in class. As the teacher watched the boy closely, she realized that he was not daydreaming. He often blanked out for a few seconds and wouldn't respond when she called his name. On occasion, he would blink a lot and his eyes would roll up.

20 Jun 2018

Study identifies factors that contribute to vaginal dryness

It's a common problem that only gets worse during the menopause transition; yet, no one wants to talk about it, and even fewer women are doing anything to correct it.

20 Jun 2018

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy can reduce depression rates in children

Children as young as 3 can be clinically depressed, and often that depression recurs as kids get older and go to school.

20 Jun 2018

Young cancer survivors need more support as they feel dissatisfied with their sexuality

Feeling unattractive and dissatisfied with their sexual ability - that is reality for many teenage and young adult cancer survivors.

20 Jun 2018

Researchers invent medical device for proliferation, differentiation of neural stem cells

The research team of Hong Kong Baptist University invented a medical device with a specific nanotechnology layer for the proliferation and differentiation of neural stem cells in vitro.

20 Jun 2018

Separating migrant children from parents at US border tantamount to child abuse

Pediatricians and experts on child trauma are expressing deep concerns regarding the effects of separating migrant children from their parents at the United States borders and what this could bring about in the child as they grow.

20 Jun 2018

Loyola Medicine study: Floppy eyelids linked to sleep apnea

A Loyola Medicine study is providing further evidence that floppy eyelids may be a sign of sleep apnea.

19 Jun 2018

Simple cognitive task after brain injury improves memory function, study finds

Concern is growing about the danger of sports-related concussions and their long-term impact on athletes. But physicians and healthcare providers acknowledge that the science is evolving, leaving questions about rehabilitation and treatment options.

19 Jun 2018

New guidance on selection and evaluation of wearable devices for use in regulatory clinical trials

Value in Health, the official journal of ISPOR (the professional society for health economics and outcomes research), announced today the publication of new guidance regarding the selection and evaluation of wearable devices for use in regulatory trials and to support labeling claims.

19 Jun 2018

Study introduces novel strategy to obtain reasonable drug cost estimates for cost-effectiveness analyses

Value in Health, the official journal of ISPOR, announced today the publication of a study introducing a novel strategy for obtaining reasonable drug cost estimates for US-based cost-effectiveness analyses

19 Jun 2018

Humana and Walgreens to provide easier access to primary care and other services for seniors

Leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. and Walgreens, a provider of trusted pharmacy services and care in communities since 1901, are teaming up to provide easier access to primary care and other services for seniors, as part of the companies' ongoing and shared commitment to the health and well-being of the Kansas City community.

19 Jun 2018

NTU launches new research centers to prevent and treat diseases affecting Singaporeans

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore has launched a suite of new research centres and laboratories to advance the prevention and treatment of the most pressing diseases affecting Singaporeans.

19 Jun 2018

Researchers develop consensus statement to embrace expanded definition of patient harm

Even when health care experiences go well, patients and their families can still suffer harm. To date, organizational efforts to reduce harm have focused primarily on physical harm, but other forms of harm are both prevalent and equally as important.

19 Jun 2018

InHealth Technologies becomes exclusive distributor of RENÚ Voice, RENÚ Gel in the United States

InHealth Technologies has announced that it is now the exclusive distributor of RENÚ Voice and RENÚ Gel in the United States.

19 Jun 2018

Microglia play protective role in response to retinal detachment, shows study

A research team at Massachusetts Eye and Ear has shown that microglia, the primary immune cells of the brain and retina, play a protective role in response to retinal detachment.

19 Jun 2018

Researchers understand the role of brain's ‘reward circuit’ in autism spectrum disorder

A pair of recent studies performed by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania represents a significant step forward in understanding the role of the brain's "reward circuit" and certain hallmarks of autism spectrum disorder, namely difficulty interpreting or engaging in typical social behavior and restricted or repetitive interests or behaviors.

19 Jun 2018

Study hints at benefits of lifestyle interventions in reducing dementia risk

There is no treatment yet for dementia; but one day, a family doctor could prescribe a specific diet, an exercise regime, music or language lessons, or documentary discussion groups as treatments to ward off the disease.

19 Jun 2018

WHO releases new International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11)

The World Health Organization yesterday (18th of June 2018) in Geneva released the latest edition (11th) of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11).

18 Jun 2018

Psychologists can play important role in treating alcohol problems

Psychologists who are trained and experienced in treating alcohol problems can play an important role in treatment of both the affected individual as well as his or her family.

18 Jun 2018

New study focuses on best, cost effective practices to bridge treatment gap for brain disorders

Up to eight out of ten patients with a brain disorder remain untreated or inadequately treated. But what is the best practice - and above all, most cost effective - healthcare interventions to bridge the treatment gap? This was the focus of the European Brain Council's study entitled The Value of Treatment which was discussed at the Congress of the European Academy of Neurology in Lisbon.

18 Jun 2018

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Study opens new window into cellular events that occur in the brain during absence seizures

Study identifies factors that contribute to vaginal dryness

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy can reduce depression rates in children

Young cancer survivors need more support as they feel dissatisfied with their sexuality

Researchers invent medical device for proliferation, differentiation of neural stem cells

Separating migrant children from parents at US border tantamount to child abuse

Loyola Medicine study: Floppy eyelids linked to sleep apnea

Simple cognitive task after brain injury improves memory function, study finds

New guidance on selection and evaluation of wearable devices for use in regulatory clinical trials

Study introduces novel strategy to obtain reasonable drug cost estimates for cost-effectiveness analyses

Humana and Walgreens to provide easier access to primary care and other services for seniors

NTU launches new research centers to prevent and treat diseases affecting Singaporeans

Researchers develop consensus statement to embrace expanded definition of patient harm

InHealth Technologies becomes exclusive distributor of RENÚ Voice, RENÚ Gel in the United States

Microglia play protective role in response to retinal detachment, shows study

Researchers understand the role of brain's ‘reward circuit’ in autism spectrum disorder

Study hints at benefits of lifestyle interventions in reducing dementia risk

WHO releases new International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11)

Psychologists can play important role in treating alcohol problems

New study focuses on best, cost effective practices to bridge treatment gap for brain disorders

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