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NIHR Innovation Observatory to aid future advances in healthcare

Future advances in healthcare will be aided by a new £10 million facility - the National Institute for Health Research Innovation Observatory.

31 Mar 2017

New research to explore how socio-economic factors, other health concerns affect cancer treatment

How do health and socio-economic factors impact the nearly 1.7 million people diagnosed with cancer each year? RTI International plans to explore this through a new Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant.

31 Mar 2017

Experts to discuss new paradigms in healthcare monitoring and management

The increasing capacity of each individual to monitor and manage their health without medical attention entails new challenges that cannot be ignored.

31 Mar 2017

New partnership to provide clinicians with latest guidance on treating endocrine disorders

The Endocrine Society and Medscape announced today a new partnership that brings together the Society's expertise and Medscape's innovative, peer-to-peer digital platforms and award-winning content to provide clinicians with the latest guidance and most relevant insights on diagnosing and treating diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, infertility, and other endocrine disorders.

31 Mar 2017

RUSH named ‘Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality’ for ninth consecutive year

For the ninth consecutive year, Rush University Medical Center has been designated a "Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality" in the Healthcare Equality Index, an annual survey of how health care facilities in the United States treat lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning patients and their families, as well as their own LGBTQ employees. The report on the 2017 survey was released today.

31 Mar 2017

Fighting colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer is a combined term to describe the malignant tumors that occur in the large intestine; the colon being the upper part of the large intestine and the rectum being the lowest part of the large intestine.

31 Mar 2017

Five ways to better prepare for planned or elective surgery

What's a tried-and-true way to prepare for surgery and anesthesia? By paying close attention to the healthcare professionals who will be delivering your care and providing them with essential information about your health status, history, and habits.

31 Mar 2017

Feinstein Institute professor develops new tool to evaluate quality of eHealth applications

Feinstein Institute for Medical Research Assistant Professor Amit Baumel, PhD, has developed Enlight, a tool to evaluate the quality and therapeutic potential of computer and mobile-based eHealth applications.

31 Mar 2017

PAREXEL introduces patient sensor solution for improved data collection in clinical trials

PAREXEL International Corporation, a leading global biopharmaceutical services provider, today announced the launch of its patient sensor solution, a new offering that securely captures, transmits, stores, and visualises study subject data in clinical trials.

From Parexel 31 Mar 2017

HIMSS Analytics: Study examines strengths, weaknesses of mobile technology use in U.S. hospitals

HIMSS Analytics has released its most recent 2017 Essentials Brief: Mobile Study, which provides an overview of the current use of mobile technology - specifically smart phones and tablets - in U.S. hospitals.

30 Mar 2017

Study: Major databases provide varying estimates of racial gaps in IBR after mastectomy

Three major national databases include varying estimates of racial gaps in the use of immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) after mastectomy for breast cancer, reports a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

30 Mar 2017

Dedicated staff contribute greatly to successful screening of diabetic retinopathy

Once Rafael Duran, ophthalmology technician, positions patient Maria Cortez Orozco just right in front of the high-optic retinal scan camera, he turns off the lights and waits for Orozco's eyes to dilate.

30 Mar 2017

Scientists uncover how tumor cells can switch disguises to spread easily around the body

Scientists have uncovered how tumor cells in aggressive uterine cancer can switch disguises and spread so quickly to other parts of the body.

30 Mar 2017

NUS researchers uncover hidden vulnerabilities on surface of dengue virus

A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore has uncovered hidden vulnerabilities on the surface of the dengue virus. This novel discovery means that scientists can now develop strategies to target these weak spots for treatment of dengue, and possibly other closely related diseases like Zika, influenza and chikungunya.

30 Mar 2017

Weston General Hospital switches to smartphone-based technology to simplify ward assessments

Medical staff at Weston General Hospital are switching to smartphone-based technology to communicate patient details as an ‘archaic’ paper-based system is dropped.

30 Mar 2017

Roll-out of remote monitoring technology could reduce NHS bed blocking crisis

The widespread roll-out of mobile and digital health technology could have already saved the NHS over £1 billion in the last 5 years by enabling patients to leave hospital sooner, according to a new report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

30 Mar 2017

Nurses volunteer to promote culture of health in their communities, study finds

More than 20,000 nurses currently serve as volunteers with the American Red Cross, supporting victims of natural and man-made disasters.

30 Mar 2017

Study: Colorectal cancer patients with certain genetic mutations may benefit more from aspirin

Colorectal cancer patients with certain genetic backgrounds may benefit more from taking aspirin to prevent cancer reoccurrence, based on a study conducted by researchers at the Baylor Scott & White Health Research Institute.

30 Mar 2017

Rare ‘beneficial’ genetic mutations may provide clues to preventing heart attacks

Natural genetic changes can put some people at high risk of certain conditions, such as breast cancer, Alzheimer's disease or high blood pressure. But in rare cases, genetic errors also can have the opposite effect, protecting individuals with these helpful genetic mistakes from developing common diseases.

30 Mar 2017

Cannabis use may impact treatment in women undergoing addiction therapy, study suggests

A new study suggests that the use of cannabis may impact treatment in women undergoing methadone treatment therapy.

30 Mar 2017

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

NIHR Innovation Observatory to aid future advances in healthcare

New research to explore how socio-economic factors, other health concerns affect cancer treatment

Experts to discuss new paradigms in healthcare monitoring and management

New partnership to provide clinicians with latest guidance on treating endocrine disorders

RUSH named ‘Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality’ for ninth consecutive year

Fighting colorectal cancer

Five ways to better prepare for planned or elective surgery

Feinstein Institute professor develops new tool to evaluate quality of eHealth applications

PAREXEL introduces patient sensor solution for improved data collection in clinical trials

HIMSS Analytics: Study examines strengths, weaknesses of mobile technology use in U.S. hospitals

Study: Major databases provide varying estimates of racial gaps in IBR after mastectomy

Dedicated staff contribute greatly to successful screening of diabetic retinopathy

Scientists uncover how tumor cells can switch disguises to spread easily around the body

NUS researchers uncover hidden vulnerabilities on surface of dengue virus

Weston General Hospital switches to smartphone-based technology to simplify ward assessments

Roll-out of remote monitoring technology could reduce NHS bed blocking crisis

Nurses volunteer to promote culture of health in their communities, study finds

Study: Colorectal cancer patients with certain genetic mutations may benefit more from aspirin

Rare ‘beneficial’ genetic mutations may provide clues to preventing heart attacks

Cannabis use may impact treatment in women undergoing addiction therapy, study suggests

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