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ACR applauds legislative and regulatory initiatives to expedite approval of new biosimilar therapies

"Expanding our patients' access to safe, effective, and affordable biologic and biosimilar therapies is a top priority of the rheumatology community.

26 Aug 2017

Researchers develop augmented reality system to guide reconstructive procedures

A plastic surgery research group has developed an augmented reality system that enables them to create 3D simulations of the desired results of facial reconstructive procedures and project them over the patient's face during surgery, reports a study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery--Global Open, the official open-access medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

26 Aug 2017

NIH funds BU ADC with $5.4 million grant to advance research on Alzheimer's disease

The National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Aging has awarded the Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Center a three-year, $5.4 million grant to continue research on ways to reduce the human and economic costs of Alzheimer's disease (AD) through the advancement of knowledge.

26 Aug 2017

Vireo Health to join $3.8 million NIH study on medical marijuana treatment for adults with chronic pain

The National Institute of Health has awarded a $3.8 million research grant to Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System for medical marijuana research, and Vireo Health of New York will be partners in the study.

26 Aug 2017

North West London Pathology and Abbott sign $252 million managed equipment services contract

North West London Pathology, hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, and Abbott announced today that they signed a $252 million managed equipment services contract for the supply of all analytical equipment and consumables, including Abbott's Alinity ci and Alinity h series diagnostics instruments as well as their professional services and informatics solutions known as AlinIQ.

26 Aug 2017

Shire partners with MicroHealth to support secure care monitoring tool for hemophilia patients with inhibitors

Shire plc, the biotech leader in rare diseases, today announced a collaboration with MicroHealth to support a free and secure care monitoring tool for hemophilia A and B patients with inhibitors and their care teams.

26 Aug 2017

Pan-European initiative receives €3.7 million funding to train next generation of brain tumor researchers

A pan-European initiative led by the University of Plymouth designed to train the next generation of brain tumor researchers, has received funding of almost €3.7 million from the European Commission's Horizon 2020 - Research and Innovation Framework Program.

26 Aug 2017

Uptake of HPV vaccination is worryingly low among childhood cancer survivors

A US national survey reports that even children who have had cancer previously, and are therefore at increased risk of developing further cancers, are not receiving vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV).

25 Aug 2017

Researchers show potential of using low-cost rapid diagnostic test to detect severe malaria

Malaria is a leading cause of death for children living in Sub-Saharan Africa. Many children in rural areas seek care at local community health clinics, but these clinics lack reliable tests to distinguish severe and uncomplicated malaria.

24 Aug 2017

Missed care due to low nurse staffing linked to higher risk of patient deaths

Failure to deliver complete nursing care explains why hospitals with lower registered nursing staff levels have a higher risk of patient death, a new University of Southampton study has shown.

24 Aug 2017

ARDS survivors often leave hospital ICU with prolonged post-intensive care syndrome

Patients who survive acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) often leave a hospital intensive care unit with debilitating mental, physical, or cognitive problems that may limit their quality of life.

24 Aug 2017

Study finds that 21% of mothers do not disclose PPMD symptoms to healthcare providers

A recent study from North Carolina State University finds that 21 percent of recent mothers experiencing postpartum mood disorders (PPMDs), such as anxiety and depression, do not disclose their symptoms to healthcare providers.

24 Aug 2017

Study: Tired family caregivers linked to greater ER visits, higher health care costs for disabled elders

Emergency room staff call it a "pop drop" - when a disabled older person comes in for medical attention, but it seems like the person who takes care of them at home is also seeking a break from the demands of caregiving.

24 Aug 2017

Study: Brain recovery time for athletes with concussion found to be longer than clinical recovery

University athletes with a recent concussion had changes in their brain structure and function even after they received medical clearance to return to play, a new study has found.

24 Aug 2017

PinnacleHealth’s new technology helps protect patients from risk of stroke during TAVR

PinnacleHealth is the first hospital in Pennsylvania and one of the first 10 in the country to introduce new technology shown to help protect patients from the risk of stroke during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).

24 Aug 2017

Two studies offer additional support to lower systolic blood pressure in high-risk patients

Two studies provide additional support for lowering systolic blood pressure to an intensive goal of 120 mmHg – far below the standard guidelines of 140 mmHg – to reduce the risk of heart disease in high-risk patients with hypertension.

24 Aug 2017

The Royal Society of Medicine to host 15th Medical Innovations Summit in London

The 15th Medical Innovations Summit will take place at the Royal Society of Medicine on Saturday 16 September.

24 Aug 2017

Creo receives FDA Clearance for new Speedboat RS2 device and CROMA system

Creo Medical Group plc, a medical device company focused on the emerging field of surgical endoscopy, today announces that it has received 510(k) clearance (“FDA Clearance”) from the US Food and Drug Administration for its Speedboat RS2 device and the CROMA platform.

24 Aug 2017

Variations in ancient mitochondrial DNA may play key role in predisposition to ASD

Mitochondria, the tiny structures inside our cells that generate energy, may play a key role in autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

23 Aug 2017

‘Breakthrough’ leukemia drug also portends ‘quantum leap’ in cost

When doctors talk about a new leukemia drug from Novartis, they ooze enthusiasm, using words like "breakthrough," "revolutionary" and "a watershed moment."

23 Aug 2017

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

ACR applauds legislative and regulatory initiatives to expedite approval of new biosimilar therapies

Researchers develop augmented reality system to guide reconstructive procedures

NIH funds BU ADC with $5.4 million grant to advance research on Alzheimer's disease

Vireo Health to join $3.8 million NIH study on medical marijuana treatment for adults with chronic pain

North West London Pathology and Abbott sign $252 million managed equipment services contract

Shire partners with MicroHealth to support secure care monitoring tool for hemophilia patients with inhibitors

Pan-European initiative receives €3.7 million funding to train next generation of brain tumor researchers

Uptake of HPV vaccination is worryingly low among childhood cancer survivors

Researchers show potential of using low-cost rapid diagnostic test to detect severe malaria

Missed care due to low nurse staffing linked to higher risk of patient deaths

ARDS survivors often leave hospital ICU with prolonged post-intensive care syndrome

Study finds that 21% of mothers do not disclose PPMD symptoms to healthcare providers

Study: Tired family caregivers linked to greater ER visits, higher health care costs for disabled elders

Study: Brain recovery time for athletes with concussion found to be longer than clinical recovery

PinnacleHealth’s new technology helps protect patients from risk of stroke during TAVR

Two studies offer additional support to lower systolic blood pressure in high-risk patients

The Royal Society of Medicine to host 15th Medical Innovations Summit in London

Creo receives FDA Clearance for new Speedboat RS2 device and CROMA system

Variations in ancient mitochondrial DNA may play key role in predisposition to ASD

‘Breakthrough’ leukemia drug also portends ‘quantum leap’ in cost

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