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Supported self-management helps people with asthma control illness, say researchers

People with asthma should be given tailored support to help them manage their condition, experts say. Helping people with asthma take control of their own illness reduces symptoms, improves quality of life, reduces emergency use of health services and even prevents deaths, research has shown.

17 Mar 2017

High levels of two biomarkers can predict risk for adverse cardiac events, research suggests

New research suggests that GlycA, a newly identified blood marker, and C-reactive protein both independently predict major adverse cardiac events, including heart failure and death. Patients who have high levels of both biomarkers are at especially high risk.

17 Mar 2017

How can sleep be improved by technologies?

Today we celebrate the 10th annual World Sleep Day. It is organized by the World Sleep Society, founded by the World Association of Sleep Medicine (WASM) and the World Sleep Federation (WSF), an international association whose mission is to advance sleep health worldwide.

17 Mar 2017

Why don’t patients always discuss hyperglycemia with their doctor?

Hyperglycemia occurs when a patient has higher than normal blood sugar levels. If the levels are very high, consistently 13-14 or above, the patient will start to feel tired, thirsty and feel the urge to go to the toilet frequently to pass urine (micturition).

17 Mar 2017

Penn studies provide new understanding of lung cancer progression and prevention

Treating the brain with a preventative course of radiation may help Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) patients - whose tumors often spread to their brain -- live longer, according to a new study from researchers in the Abramson Cancer Center and Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

16 Mar 2017

Drug or alcohol problems among veterans may increase risk of suicide, study finds

Veterans who have drug or alcohol problems are more than twice as likely to die by suicide as their comrades, a new study finds. And women veterans with substance use disorders have an even higher rate of suicide -- more than five times that of their peers, the research shows.

16 Mar 2017

DeepMind case ought to be ‘cautionary tale’ for health care institutions seeking help from tech companies

Researchers studying a deal in which Google's artificial intelligence subsidiary, DeepMind, acquired access to millions of sensitive NHS patient records have warned that more must be done to regulate data transfers from public bodies to private firms.

16 Mar 2017

Study provides insights into genetic, neuronal circuit mechanisms linked to autism's impaired sociability

Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have gained new insight into the genetic and neuronal circuit mechanisms that may contribute to impaired sociability in some forms of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

16 Mar 2017

Total hip replacement provides lasting improvements in quality of life for patients, study shows

Patients undergoing total hip replacement experience meaningful and lasting improvements in quality of life (QOL) through at least five years after the procedure, reports a study in the March 15 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

16 Mar 2017

New report estimates economic burden of lung disease in the UK

Lung disease costs the UK a staggering £11 billion each year, according to a new economic report by the British Lung Foundation.

16 Mar 2017

Early morning ‘Coffee and Cases’ session seeks to develop clinical skills

The sun is just beginning to rise in the sky as about 25 first- and second-year medical students file into a classroom in Evans Hall.

16 Mar 2017

Type 2 diabetes can be reversed with intensive medical treatment, study shows

Type 2 diabetes can be reversed with intensive medical treatment using oral medications, insulin and lifestyle therapies, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

15 Mar 2017

Changes in the brain regions that process speech may be potential predictor of early dementia

Early dementia is typically associated with memory and thinking problems; but older adults should also be vigilant about hearing and communication problems, suggest recent findings in a joint Baycrest-University of Memphis study.

15 Mar 2017

Scientists develop first Canadian Brain Health Food Guide to help adults preserve thinking, memory skills

Baycrest scientists have led the development of the first Canadian Brain Health Food Guide to help adults over 50 preserve their thinking and memory skills as they age.

15 Mar 2017

Deep learning in healthcare: a move towards algorithmic doctors

People are constantly trying to find more ‘human’ ways to interact with technology. Could the same be achieved for how we approach our health too?

15 Mar 2017

Over-the-counter NSAIDs linked to elevated risk of cardiac arrest, study finds

Painkillers considered harmless by the general public are associated with increased risk of cardiac arrest, according to research published today in the March issue of European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy.

15 Mar 2017

DePuy Synthes knee system shown to be beneficial for economics and patient reported outcomes

DePuy Synthes*, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, released a new report, "Improving the Value of Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: the ATTUNE® Knee System," that analyzes the ATTUNE Knee's current clinical and economic data. The report concludes that in a value-based healthcare environment with cost constraints and growing procedure volumes, the value of a knee replacement implant is measured not only by how long the implant lasts (implant survivorship), but also through patient reported outcomes and the economic benefits of the procedure.

15 Mar 2017

Study finds direct link between specific inhaler errors and asthma outcomes

A new study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice highlights important findings from the international CRITIKAL study (CRITical Inhaler mistaKes and Asthma controL).

15 Mar 2017

Florida Hospital Nicholson Center completes research projects on robotic surgery using $5.9 million DOD grants

The Florida Hospital Nicholson Center today announces the completion of 13 research projects using $5.9 million in grants from the Department of Defense over the last six years, all focused on advancing robotic and laparoscopic surgery safety and creating a new standard for surgical training.

15 Mar 2017

Ground-breaking project reaches key milestone in recruiting 1,000th patient

A ground-breaking project at Birmingham Children’s Hospital using wireless technology to predict deterioration in seriously ill children has recruited it’s 1,000th patient.

From Isansys Lifecare Ltd. 15 Mar 2017

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Supported self-management helps people with asthma control illness, say researchers

High levels of two biomarkers can predict risk for adverse cardiac events, research suggests

How can sleep be improved by technologies?

Why don’t patients always discuss hyperglycemia with their doctor?

Penn studies provide new understanding of lung cancer progression and prevention

Drug or alcohol problems among veterans may increase risk of suicide, study finds

DeepMind case ought to be ‘cautionary tale’ for health care institutions seeking help from tech companies

Study provides insights into genetic, neuronal circuit mechanisms linked to autism's impaired sociability

Total hip replacement provides lasting improvements in quality of life for patients, study shows

New report estimates economic burden of lung disease in the UK

Early morning ‘Coffee and Cases’ session seeks to develop clinical skills

Type 2 diabetes can be reversed with intensive medical treatment, study shows

Changes in the brain regions that process speech may be potential predictor of early dementia

Scientists develop first Canadian Brain Health Food Guide to help adults preserve thinking, memory skills

Deep learning in healthcare: a move towards algorithmic doctors

Over-the-counter NSAIDs linked to elevated risk of cardiac arrest, study finds

DePuy Synthes knee system shown to be beneficial for economics and patient reported outcomes

Study finds direct link between specific inhaler errors and asthma outcomes

Florida Hospital Nicholson Center completes research projects on robotic surgery using $5.9 million DOD grants

Ground-breaking project reaches key milestone in recruiting 1,000th patient

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