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Thought leaders at U-CARS meeting to explore issues related to heart recovery and regeneration

For many years, the answer to that question was unequivocally "No." But as the University of Utah School of Medicine's annual Utah Cardiac Recovery Symposium will explore on Jan. 12-13, advances in treating heart failure are giving physicians, surgeons and researchers reason to hope the deadly disease might one day be defeated.

6 Jan 2017

Yale study highlights treatment burden experienced by older lung cancer patients

Depending on the type of treatment older lung cancer patients receive, they can spend an average of one in three days interacting with the healthcare system in the first 60 days after surgery or radiation therapy, according to a study by Yale researchers.

6 Jan 2017

ACMG advocates sharing of laboratory and clinical genomic data to improve genetic health care

There are an estimated 5,000 - 7,000 rare genetic diseases, each of which can vary dramatically and be caused by a multitude of different genetic changes.

6 Jan 2017

New study from Veterans Health Administration finds significant decline in MRSA HAI rates

The Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Health Administration's campaign to limit healthcare facility-associated infections (HAIs) of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) continues to make significant progress, according to a study published in the January issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the official journal of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology .

6 Jan 2017

Pioneering UK healthcare companies urged to take part in ABHI’s medtech mission to Texas

Pioneering UK healthcare companies keen to develop or strengthen partnerships in Texas are being urged to take part in the next medtech mission to Texas.

6 Jan 2017

ACCC survey reveals costs of cancer drugs as top challenge to care

As more cost pressures are placed on the healthcare system and the transition to value-based care gains momentum, the Association of Community Cancer Centers seventh annual Trends in Cancer Programs survey reveals critical challenges and emerging trends at U.S. cancer programs.

6 Jan 2017

British pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor to attend Arab Health 2017 in Dubai

A British pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor, who specialises in exporting overseas licensed, restricted and out of stock pharmaceuticals and speciality products for rare diseases, will attend Arab Health 2017.

6 Jan 2017

Hour-long afternoon naps improve mental ability in older Chinese adults

Preserving your memory, as well as your ability to think clearly and make decisions, is a key goal for people as they age. Researchers have a growing interest in the role sleep plays in helping older adults maintain their healthy mental function.

5 Jan 2017

Researchers develop novel tests that could improve treatment for heart failure patients

For the first time, researchers have developed tests that could improve treatment for heart failure patients by diagnosing the condition with greater accuracy, as well as by detecting the onset of congestive heart failure earlier.

5 Jan 2017

Physical activity linked to decreased risk of heart disease and death from all causes in older adults

Being physically inactive--sitting for long periods of time--can be so harmful to your health that experts sometimes call it "sitting disease." In fact, worldwide, physical inactivity is estimated to cause some 3.2 million deaths a year.

5 Jan 2017

Monthly high dose of vitamin D lowers respiratory infections in older adults

In people over the age of 65, acute respiratory infections--such as the common cold, influenza, or pneumonia--can lead to potentially life-threatening complications.

5 Jan 2017

Giving polycystic kidney disease the bump

We launched this campaign at the beginning of October 2016. It's the first time that we've ever had a campaign of this size and scope. It's a European campaign in multiple languages that's coordinated by six of the organizations that represent PKD patients in Europe.

5 Jan 2017

New software “Communities” aims to improve productivity

Listables Inc continues to enhance its innovative and collaborative productivity software with the launch of "Communities". With newly introduced capabilities, people can take advantage of community generated checklists for personal use, share with people with similar interests, and leverage best-of-breed checklists. Listables elevates the simple idea of checklists and makes it easy for people to improve their daily productivity. Used by thousands of teams worldwide, Listables is changing the way teams interact.

5 Jan 2017

Yoga during active treatment can provide QOL benefits for pediatric cancer patients and parents

A yoga program for children with cancer can be carried out even during cancer treatment, and has quality of life (QOL) benefits for the children as well as their parents, suggests a study in Rehabilitation Oncology, official journal of the Oncology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association.

5 Jan 2017

'Oldest old' more likely to suffer social exclusion than younger counterparts, research shows

People over the age of 85 are significantly more likely to suffer social exclusion than those in the 65 to 84-year-old bracket, according to new research.

4 Jan 2017

Study suggests using hypertonic saline infusions via peripheral catheter may help avoid complications

Current recommendations that a central catheter is required for continuous intravenous infusion of 3 percent sodium chloride solution should be re-evaluated, according to a study in the American Journal of Critical Care.

4 Jan 2017

Researchers uncover two factors that play crucial role in chronic autoimmune disorders

Researchers from Schepens Eye Research Institute of Massachusetts Eye and Ear have uncovered two factors responsible for the chronic, lifelong nature of autoimmune disorders, which tend to "flare up" intermittently in affected patients.

4 Jan 2017

Future Oncology: Special issue focuses on field of psycho-oncology in cancer care

The Future Science Group published journal, Future Oncology, has released a special issue that examines the field of psycho-oncology, which aims to bring together the biomedical and psychosocial aspects of cancer care.

4 Jan 2017

NHSA CEO recognised in New Year Honours list with Order of the British Empire

DR Hakim Yadi, chief executive of the Northern Health Science Alliance, has been recognised for his services to healthcare technology and the economy with an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year’s Honours List.

3 Jan 2017

March of Dimes provides New Year's resolution for moms-to-be to help have healthy baby

If you're a woman who's pregnant or planning a baby this season, make a New Year's resolution to be as healthy as you can, says the March of Dimes Foundation. The first step is to start taking a daily multivitamin containing the B vitamin folic acid, even if you're not trying to get pregnant.

31 Dec 2016

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Thought leaders at U-CARS meeting to explore issues related to heart recovery and regeneration

Yale study highlights treatment burden experienced by older lung cancer patients

ACMG advocates sharing of laboratory and clinical genomic data to improve genetic health care

New study from Veterans Health Administration finds significant decline in MRSA HAI rates

Pioneering UK healthcare companies urged to take part in ABHI’s medtech mission to Texas

ACCC survey reveals costs of cancer drugs as top challenge to care

British pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor to attend Arab Health 2017 in Dubai

Hour-long afternoon naps improve mental ability in older Chinese adults

Researchers develop novel tests that could improve treatment for heart failure patients

Physical activity linked to decreased risk of heart disease and death from all causes in older adults

Monthly high dose of vitamin D lowers respiratory infections in older adults

Giving polycystic kidney disease the bump

New software “Communities” aims to improve productivity

Yoga during active treatment can provide QOL benefits for pediatric cancer patients and parents

'Oldest old' more likely to suffer social exclusion than younger counterparts, research shows

Study suggests using hypertonic saline infusions via peripheral catheter may help avoid complications

Researchers uncover two factors that play crucial role in chronic autoimmune disorders

Future Oncology: Special issue focuses on field of psycho-oncology in cancer care

NHSA CEO recognised in New Year Honours list with Order of the British Empire

March of Dimes provides New Year's resolution for moms-to-be to help have healthy baby

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