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DaVita releases recap of 2016 accomplishments

DaVita Inc., a leading independent medical group and a leading provider of kidney care services in the United States, today released a recap of major accomplishments for the company in 2016, marking its 16th year bringing quality of life to patients and teammates around the world.

30 Dec 2016

Increase in double mastectomy is “striking,” says study

Almost half of patients with early stage breast cancer considered double mastectomy and one in six went ahead, including many who were only at a low risk of developing another breast cancer, according to a new study.

22 Dec 2016

Use of multiple social media platforms strongly linked to depression and anxiety among young adults

Compared with the total time spent on social media, use of multiple platforms is more strongly associated with depression and anxiety among young adults, the University of Pittsburgh Center for Research on Media, Technology and Health found in a national survey.

19 Dec 2016

Technological advancements in hearing implants

Hearing aids capture sound, make the sound louder and then send the sound down the ear canal, through the middle ear to the inner ear where the hearing nerves are located. They are most beneficial for people with mild to moderate hearing loss...

14 Dec 2016

Sexual harassment prevalent among adolescent students, study finds

The recent suicide of Brandy Vela, a teen in Texas City, Texas, was a potent reminder of the sometimes tragic consequences of bullying.

9 Dec 2016

Study finds 19% of Ontario adults experience problematic use of electronic devices

As many as 19 per cent of Ontario adults aged 18 to 29 experience moderate to severe problematic use of electronic devices, which includes smartphones and tablets as well as computers and video game consoles, according to the latest CAMH Monitor survey.

7 Dec 2016

University of Leicester researcher reveals how new mothers turn to online support forums for advice

Many mothers are bypassing health services and turning to peer-to-peer support forums for advice and support as cuts are made to public funding, according to a researcher from the University of Leicester.

6 Dec 2016

Researchers to create personalized health informatics platform to improve care coordination

Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas will take part in a project that aims to design and construct a patient-focused and personalized health system that addresses the currently fractured structure of health care information.

2 Dec 2016

Many women dissatisfied with length of time for diagnosis of PCOS, survey finds

A large international survey of women with a common condition called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which is characterized by reproductive and metabolic problems, found nearly two in three were dissatisfied with the length of time they waited and the number of healthcare professionals they had to see before they received a diagnosis, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

1 Dec 2016

Philips unveils series of intelligent, comprehensive connected radiology solutions at RSNA 2016

Royal Philips today unveiled a series of intelligent and comprehensive connected radiology solutions at the 2016 Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting, beginning November 27 through December 1 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

29 Nov 2016

Negative comparison with others when using Facebook more likely to lead to depression

Comparing yourself with others on Facebook is more likely to lead to feelings of depression than making social comparisons offline.

29 Nov 2016

Finding reliable health information online: an interview with Dr Andrew Boyden

The research was presented by pharmacists from the Calvary Public Hospital in Canberra, who looked at conversations that took place in selected parenting groups on Facebook.

22 Nov 2016

Today’s ‘Selfie Generation’ young people aspire for meaningful careers over fame, research finds

Today’s young would rather find a cure for cancer (34 per cent) than gain celebrity status through film (9 per cent), reality TV (3 per cent) or social media (8 per cent), according to research announced today at an annual GenerationeXt science fair, opened by Professor Alice Roberts, anatomist, anthropologist and broadcaster, in collaboration with leading medical biotech, Roche.

21 Nov 2016

New public-private partnership launches major health effort to reduce cancer in San Francisco

Cancer is the leading cause of death in San Francisco and costs patients, families and taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars each year.

21 Nov 2016

Early treatment for stroke patients could help prevent disability and improve chances of recovery

Following the onset of a stroke, restoring blood flow to the brain as quickly as possible is critical for preventing disability and improving the chances of recovery.

16 Nov 2016

Mapi, Saama Technologies team up to strengthen analytics enabled business outcomes for customers

Mapi, the market leader in Prospective Real-World Evidence generation, Health Research Analytics and Evidence Synthesis announces their collaboration with Saama Technologies, Inc., the leading Big Data solutions company.

16 Nov 2016

Bullied children excluded from communication forums that allow making new friends, study reports

There is a conception that bullied children with few friends can find new ones online. "Our research doesn't support that idea at all," says Ylva Bjereld, PhD student at the Department of social work, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

16 Nov 2016

Ascensia Diabetes Care supports World Diabetes Day by launching global social media awareness campaign

Today, Ascensia Diabetes Care is showing its support for World Diabetes Day by launching a global social media awareness initiative to highlight the positive role of mobile technology in the management of diabetes.

14 Nov 2016

NRS Healthcare creates video and infographic to raise awareness of diabetes

In order to raise awareness around Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes as well as “Diabulimia”, a recently reported condition where young people with diabetes choose not to take their insulin in order to lose weight, NRS Healthcare has created an informational infographic and video.

11 Nov 2016

Food Hero social marketing campaign helps improve eating habits

The Food Hero social marketing campaign is an effective way to help low-income families eat more nutritious meals through fast, tasty, affordable and healthy recipes, two new research studies from Oregon State University have found.

4 Nov 2016

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Latest Social Media News and Research

DaVita releases recap of 2016 accomplishments

Increase in double mastectomy is “striking,” says study

Use of multiple social media platforms strongly linked to depression and anxiety among young adults

Technological advancements in hearing implants

Sexual harassment prevalent among adolescent students, study finds

Study finds 19% of Ontario adults experience problematic use of electronic devices

University of Leicester researcher reveals how new mothers turn to online support forums for advice

Researchers to create personalized health informatics platform to improve care coordination

Many women dissatisfied with length of time for diagnosis of PCOS, survey finds

Philips unveils series of intelligent, comprehensive connected radiology solutions at RSNA 2016

Negative comparison with others when using Facebook more likely to lead to depression

Finding reliable health information online: an interview with Dr Andrew Boyden

Today’s ‘Selfie Generation’ young people aspire for meaningful careers over fame, research finds

New public-private partnership launches major health effort to reduce cancer in San Francisco

Early treatment for stroke patients could help prevent disability and improve chances of recovery

Mapi, Saama Technologies team up to strengthen analytics enabled business outcomes for customers

Bullied children excluded from communication forums that allow making new friends, study reports

Ascensia Diabetes Care supports World Diabetes Day by launching global social media awareness campaign

NRS Healthcare creates video and infographic to raise awareness of diabetes

Food Hero social marketing campaign helps improve eating habits

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