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Tübingen University Hospital introduces its new Elekta Unity cancer treatment system

On July 25, the radiation oncology department at Tübingen University Hospital introduced its new Elekta Unity MR-linac, a groundbreaking cancer treatment system that integrates two critical but distinct technologies in a single platform: a state-of-the-art, high field wide bore 1.5 Tesla MR imaging system and a next-generation linear accelerator.

27 Jul 2018

Philips and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust join hands to set up digital pathology network

Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, and Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust, today announced plans to create a digital pathology network to help drive faster and more efficient diagnoses for patients.

From Philips Healthcare 27 Jul 2018

Survey: Blood cancers still take longer time for diagnosis than other types of cancer

A survey of patients treated for cancer on the NHS in England shows that blood cancers are still taking longer to be diagnosed than other types of cancer.

27 Jul 2018

Researchers investigate reason for increase in bariatric surgery wait times

Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and borderline high blood pressure, Dana Hayes pursued bariatric surgery in hopes of living a healthier life.

27 Jul 2018

Penn Medicine receives federal government approval to develop imaging guidelines

The United States Congressional Budget Office estimates that 5 percent of the country's gross domestic product is spent on medical tests and procedures that do not improve patient outcomes.

27 Jul 2018

Pairing online patient dashboard with 'nudges' to doctors triples statin prescribing rates

Pairing an online patient dashboard with "nudges" to doctors tripled statin prescribing rates in a clinical trial led by Penn Medicine researchers.

27 Jul 2018

New study analyzes dense breast notification and insurance legislation

Increased awareness of breast tissue density masking cancer and thus decreasing the diagnostic sensitivity of mammography has brought about relevant state-level policies.

27 Jul 2018

LYVE-1 protein on macrophages found to be key to artery health

Arteries such as the aorta actively transport oxygenated blood, nutrients and cells throughout the body to keep our tissues functioning normally. Damage to the arteries can result in life-threatening cardiovascular diseases.

27 Jul 2018

The Garage and MedLink Advantage join hands to improve health among rural populations

The Garage, a population health management technology company providing patient-centered solutions to stakeholders across the industry, today announces its strategic partnership with MedLink Advantage.

27 Jul 2018

New UCI center seeks to empower patients, providers through use of AI in healthcare

Physicians at the University of California, Irvine and UCI Health System have launched the UCI Center for Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostic Medicine, which seeks to advance patient care, improve health outcomes and lower costs by leveraging machine learning technology in all areas of healthcare.

27 Jul 2018

Firearm caliber linked with possibility of death from gunshot

The caliber of a firearm was associated with the likelihood of death from a gunshot, with shootings by large-caliber handguns likely to be more deadly than small-caliber guns.

27 Jul 2018

Queen Mary researcher recognized for advances in improving oral health in children

The largest scientific association that focuses on research in the field of dentistry has recognized an academic from Queen Mary University of London for advances in improving oral health in children.

27 Jul 2018

DFG to honor two researchers with Ursula M. Händel Animal Welfare Prize

Prof. Dr. Ellen Fritsche, a toxicologist from the Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, and PD Dr. Dr. Hamid Reza Noori, a mathematician, physicist and medical scientist from the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics in Tübingen, are to be presented with the Ursula M. Händel Animal Welfare Prize by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft.

27 Jul 2018

Study: Reducing systolic blood pressure lowers MCI, dementia risk

Lowering one's blood pressure is beneficial not only for the heart, but also for the mind. For the first time, researchers have proved that lowering systolic blood pressure to 120 mm Hg or less reduces the risk of mild cognitive impairment, which in turn, reduces one's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or dementia.

27 Jul 2018

OHSU researchers discover disease in monkeys that mimics childhood neurodegenerative disorder

OHSU scientists have discovered a naturally occurring disease in monkeys that mimics a deadly childhood neurodegenerative disorder in people - a finding that holds promise for developing new gene therapies to treat Batten disease.

27 Jul 2018

Artificial intelligence used to demonstrate link between personality and eye movements

It's often been said that the eyes are the window to the soul, revealing what we think and how we feel. Now, new research reveals that your eyes may also be an indicator of your personality type, simply by the way they move.

27 Jul 2018

Genetic factors may play a role in progression of liver injury in Caucasians with hepatitis B infection

A new study has shown that genetic variation may increase the risk of severe liver damage in Caucasians with chronic hepatitis B infection.

27 Jul 2018

Portfolio diet reduces risk factors for cardiovascular disease

University of Toronto researchers have found that the portfolio diet, a plant-based way of eating previously shown to lower cholesterol levels, reduces other risk factors for cardiovascular disease including blood pressure, triglycerides and inflammation.

27 Jul 2018

Diet-induced obesity synchronizes opposing liver fat metabolic processes in mice

Mice fed a fattening diet develop new liver circadian rhythms that impact the way fat is accumulated and simultaneously burned, according to a new study published in Cell by researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

27 Jul 2018

ProMedica announces addition of HCR ManorCare operations to redefine care for seniors

ProMedica, a mission-based, not-for-profit healthcare system focused on improving health and well-being, today announced the finalization of the transaction that adds HCR ManorCare operations to the ProMedica organization.

27 Jul 2018

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Tübingen University Hospital introduces its new Elekta Unity cancer treatment system

Philips and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust join hands to set up digital pathology network

Survey: Blood cancers still take longer time for diagnosis than other types of cancer

Researchers investigate reason for increase in bariatric surgery wait times

Penn Medicine receives federal government approval to develop imaging guidelines

Pairing online patient dashboard with 'nudges' to doctors triples statin prescribing rates

New study analyzes dense breast notification and insurance legislation

LYVE-1 protein on macrophages found to be key to artery health

The Garage and MedLink Advantage join hands to improve health among rural populations

New UCI center seeks to empower patients, providers through use of AI in healthcare

Firearm caliber linked with possibility of death from gunshot

Queen Mary researcher recognized for advances in improving oral health in children

DFG to honor two researchers with Ursula M. Händel Animal Welfare Prize

Study: Reducing systolic blood pressure lowers MCI, dementia risk

OHSU researchers discover disease in monkeys that mimics childhood neurodegenerative disorder

Artificial intelligence used to demonstrate link between personality and eye movements

Genetic factors may play a role in progression of liver injury in Caucasians with hepatitis B infection

Portfolio diet reduces risk factors for cardiovascular disease

Diet-induced obesity synchronizes opposing liver fat metabolic processes in mice

ProMedica announces addition of HCR ManorCare operations to redefine care for seniors

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