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Researchers develop new tool to help clinicians identify relevant and useful practice guidelines

A team of researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine and colleagues have developed a new tool, G-TRUST (the Guideline Trustworthiness, Relevance, and Utility Scoring Tool) to help clinicians assess the usefulness of clinical guidelines in the treatment of their patients. The related study is published today in Annals of Family Medicine.

12 Sep 2017

Researchers identify protein that offers likely target for treating high-risk pediatric cancers

Oncology researchers studying high-risk children's cancers have identified a protein that offers a likely target for immunotherapy--harnessing the immune system in medical treatments. In cell cultures and animal models, a potent drug attached to an antibody selectively zeroes in on cancer cells without harming healthy cells.

11 Sep 2017

Children's Colorado wins $50,000 funding from Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute

Children's Hospital Colorado has been approved for a $50,000 funding award by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to support a project on developing effective interventions to achieve a healthy weight among Hispanic children ages 0-5.

11 Sep 2017

Studies highlight risks associated with using e-cigarettes

Two new studies presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress highlight the risks associated with using e-cigarettes, especially for those who also smoke conventional cigarettes.

11 Sep 2017

Study identifies late effects that may interfere with work status of young adult cancer survivors

Factors that limit the work ability of young adult cancer survivors are reported today at the ESMO 2017 Congress in Madrid.

11 Sep 2017

Gas Safety Trust conducts workshop to explore new ways for diagnosing CO poisoning

Diagnosing carbon monoxide poisoning is notoriously difficult, as it produces common, non-specific symptoms such as headaches and nausea and mimics other, more common ailments such as flu and food poisoning.

11 Sep 2017

Research: 34% of psychiatrists delay treatment option conversations with their schizophrenia patients

Janssen announces results of pan-European research which shows that a third of psychiatrists (34%) delay conversations about the full range of treatment options with their patients living with schizophrenia.

11 Sep 2017

BioCote Silver Ion Antimicrobial Technology makes surfaces inhospitable to influenza viruses

Strike a chord please, especially in light of the BMJ's article on Tuesday about the ineffectiveness of the flu vaccine for elderly last year - just wanted to make you also aware of the ultimate surface protection against viruses like H1N1, plus all the proliferating superbugs.

11 Sep 2017

PENTAX Medical and Hitachi Medical Systems Europe jointly launch new ultrasound video bronchoscope

PENTAX Europe, a healthcare industry leader in endoscopic imaging, and Hitachi Medical Systems Europe, a leading company in medical imaging, recently announced renewed joint collaborative efforts to enable further innovations in the development of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS).

11 Sep 2017

Accutronics to exhibit batteries for wearable medical devices at Compamed trade show

Professional battery manufacturer Accutronics will be exhibiting a range of products from Ultralife Corporation at this year’s Compamed trade show in Düsseldorf, Germany, from November 13-16.

11 Sep 2017

E-cigarettes associated with increased blood pressure, heart rate, and arterial stiffness, study reveals

A new study, presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress, suggests that use of e-cigarettes with nicotine causes arterial stiffness in humans, and has significant consequences leading to risk of heart disease and stroke later in life.

11 Sep 2017

Generation Genome: the UK’s genetics revolution?

The report set out the NHS’ intentions of routinizing whole genome sequencing. It is particularly focused towards rare diseases and cancers, although conditions such as obesity, bacterial and other infections are also included.

11 Sep 2017

Nurses at risk of chronic lung disease COPD due to regular disinfectant use

According to a new study, nurses who are work disinfectants continually through their careers are more likely to develop a chronic lung disease called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

10 Sep 2017

New recommendations advise against use of brain imaging as test for chronic pain

A task force consisting of researchers from around the world and led by a scientist at the Krembil Research Institute in Toronto has released a set of recommendations that advise against the use of brain imaging as a test for chronic pain.

8 Sep 2017

Inappropriate glove use among nursing assistants may be cause for spread of infections, study says

The failure to change gloves is common among certified nursing assistants, and may be a significant cause of the spread of dangerous pathogens in nursing homes and long-term healthcare settings, according to a new study published in the September issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the journal of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.

8 Sep 2017

Researchers identify factors that predict frailty transitions in older men

As we age, we may be less able to perform daily activities because we may feel frail, or weaker than we have in the past. Frailer older adults may walk more slowly and have less energy. Frailty also raises a person's risks for falling, breaking a bone, becoming hospitalized, developing delirium, and dying.

8 Sep 2017

New set of research priorities identified to support tobacco control

A new set of research priorities to support tobacco control will help ensure future research provides the greatest benefit to public health and value for money, according to an international group led by Oxford University researchers.

8 Sep 2017

Two major London hospitals introduce smart application to deliver best patient care

Two of London’s largest acute Trusts have introduced Perfect Ward, a smart application that will enable them to continue to deliver the very best patient care.

8 Sep 2017

Direct-acting antiviral therapy found to be safe, effective in patients with CKD and HCV infection

A new study indicates that direct-acting antiviral therapy is safe and effective in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.

8 Sep 2017

Scientists directly convert skin cells from healthy adults into motor neurons

Scientists working to develop new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases have been stymied by the inability to grow human motor neurons in the lab. Motor neurons drive muscle contractions, and their damage underlies devastating diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and spinal muscular atrophy, both of which ultimately lead to paralysis and early death.

7 Sep 2017

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Researchers develop new tool to help clinicians identify relevant and useful practice guidelines

Researchers identify protein that offers likely target for treating high-risk pediatric cancers

Children's Colorado wins $50,000 funding from Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute

Studies highlight risks associated with using e-cigarettes

Study identifies late effects that may interfere with work status of young adult cancer survivors

Gas Safety Trust conducts workshop to explore new ways for diagnosing CO poisoning

Research: 34% of psychiatrists delay treatment option conversations with their schizophrenia patients

BioCote Silver Ion Antimicrobial Technology makes surfaces inhospitable to influenza viruses

PENTAX Medical and Hitachi Medical Systems Europe jointly launch new ultrasound video bronchoscope

Accutronics to exhibit batteries for wearable medical devices at Compamed trade show

E-cigarettes associated with increased blood pressure, heart rate, and arterial stiffness, study reveals

Generation Genome: the UK’s genetics revolution?

Nurses at risk of chronic lung disease COPD due to regular disinfectant use

New recommendations advise against use of brain imaging as test for chronic pain

Inappropriate glove use among nursing assistants may be cause for spread of infections, study says

Researchers identify factors that predict frailty transitions in older men

New set of research priorities identified to support tobacco control

Two major London hospitals introduce smart application to deliver best patient care

Direct-acting antiviral therapy found to be safe, effective in patients with CKD and HCV infection

Scientists directly convert skin cells from healthy adults into motor neurons

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