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Newly identified proteins could shed light on the mechanisms of ALS

Where ALS comes from and how it progresses are mysteries that continue to vex medical science. But recent research at Sweden's KTH Royal Institute of Technology has found three proteins that could shed some light on the mechanisms behind this deadly disease.

24 Mar 2015

New report highlights the need for disclosing Alzheimer's diagnosis to patients

The Alzheimer's Association's 2015 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report, released today, found that only 45 percent of people with Alzheimer's disease or their caregivers say they were told the diagnosis by their doctor.

24 Mar 2015

Patients who undergo THR may safely drive by 2 weeks after surgery

Thanks to improved surgical, pain management and rehabilitation procedures, patients who undergo a total hip replacement (THR) may be able to safely drive as early as two weeks following surgery, according to new research presented today at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

24 Mar 2015

Study shows 80% of new general pediatricians are satisfied with their first jobs

Despite reports indicating job dissatisfaction among some physicians, at least one group of doctors seems to be starting their careers on the right note - pediatricians.

24 Mar 2015

Veeva Systems launches Veeva OpenKey at Eyeforpharma Barcelona 2015

On the opening day of eyeforpharma Barcelona 2015, Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV) announced Veeva OpenKey, a new approach to customer reference data for the life sciences industry.

24 Mar 2015

Inexperienced staff linked to increased ward suicides, finds mental health report

Suicidal patients who are under observation may be put at risk by relying on inexperienced staff and agency nurses, according to a new report issued today.

24 Mar 2015

Implementation of video-based decision aids influences care decisions in urology

After Group Health Cooperative implemented video-based decision aids for men with two common prostate conditions, rates of elective surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and rates of active treatment for localized prostate cancer declined over six months.

24 Mar 2015

Publicly insured Americans who undergo lung transplantation fare worse than their UK counterparts

Publicly insured Americans who undergo lung transplantation for cystic fibrosis fare markedly worse in the long run than both publicly insured patients in the United Kingdom and privately insured Americans, according to the results of a study conducted by researchers from Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and U.K. colleagues working in that nation's government-funded National Health Service.

24 Mar 2015

Anorexics’ brains are wired differently, shows study

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have pinpointed differences in brain function that may help to explain how people with anorexia nervosa can continue to starve themselves, even when already emaciated.

24 Mar 2015

Lean Six Sigma approach improves effectiveness and efficiency in hospital processes

Implementing a well-established business approach allowed physicians to shave hours off pediatric patient discharges without affecting readmission rates, according to researchers at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital.

24 Mar 2015

Comprehensive medication assessment, monitoring plan needed to improve treatment for cancer patients

Open the medicine cabinet of a senior and you're likely to find scores of pill bottles. Physicians are often unaware of all the medications a patient is taking, which can result in unnecessary additional prescriptions, non-prescription medications and potential drug-drug interactions that cause unexpected adverse effects.

24 Mar 2015

Researchers and medical bodies explore ways to secure funds for womb cancer research

A national group of researchers, medical bodies and charities, led by The University of Manchester is looking for help in setting the top priorities for fighting womb cancer, with a survey launched today (23 March 2015).

24 Mar 2015

Nationwide survey helps formalize career path for advance practice RDNs

A nationwide survey of registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) is helping to formalize a career path for RDNs seeking more responsibility and autonomy as clinicians, according to a paper published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

24 Mar 2015

Harmful effects of smoking may be reflected in the facial movements of unborn babies

The harmful effects of smoking during pregnancy may be reflected in the facial movements of mothers' unborn babies, new research has suggested.

24 Mar 2015

Scientists identify key molecules that trigger immune system to fight tularemia

Research led by scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has identified key molecules that trigger the immune system to launch an attack on the bacterium that causes tularemia.

24 Mar 2015

Men who exercise more have better erectile and sexual function

Men who exercise more have better erectile and sexual function, regardless of race, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.

24 Mar 2015

Discontinuation of statin therapy may benefit patients with terminal illness

Discontinuing statin use in patients with late-stage cancer and other terminal illnesses may help improve patients' quality of life without causing other adverse health effects, according to a new study by led by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Duke University and funded by the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR).

24 Mar 2015

Deuterium-containing sigma-1 agonist demonstrates anti-seizure, anti-inflammatory effects in TBI model

Research results published in the Journal of Neurotrauma and conducted by the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) as part of a collaboration with Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc. showed that a novel deuterium-containing sigma-1 agonist invented at Concert, called C-10068, demonstrated anti-seizure and anti-inflammatory effects in a preclinical model of traumatic brain injury (TBI).

24 Mar 2015

Study highlights the treatable causes of cerebellar ataxias

No cures are possible for most patients who suffer debilitating movement disorders called cerebellar ataxias. But in a few of these disorders, patients can be effectively treated with regimens such as prescription drugs, high doses of vitamin E and gluten-free diets, according to a study in the journal Movement Disorders.

24 Mar 2015

Co-infection reduces severity of East Coast fever, can help curb human malaria

When calves are infected by two parasite species at the same time, one parasite renders the other far less deadly, according to a new study published in the current journal of Science Advances.

24 Mar 2015

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Newly identified proteins could shed light on the mechanisms of ALS

New report highlights the need for disclosing Alzheimer's diagnosis to patients

Patients who undergo THR may safely drive by 2 weeks after surgery

Study shows 80% of new general pediatricians are satisfied with their first jobs

Veeva Systems launches Veeva OpenKey at Eyeforpharma Barcelona 2015

Inexperienced staff linked to increased ward suicides, finds mental health report

Implementation of video-based decision aids influences care decisions in urology

Publicly insured Americans who undergo lung transplantation fare worse than their UK counterparts

Anorexics’ brains are wired differently, shows study

Lean Six Sigma approach improves effectiveness and efficiency in hospital processes

Comprehensive medication assessment, monitoring plan needed to improve treatment for cancer patients

Researchers and medical bodies explore ways to secure funds for womb cancer research

Nationwide survey helps formalize career path for advance practice RDNs

Harmful effects of smoking may be reflected in the facial movements of unborn babies

Scientists identify key molecules that trigger immune system to fight tularemia

Men who exercise more have better erectile and sexual function

Discontinuation of statin therapy may benefit patients with terminal illness

Deuterium-containing sigma-1 agonist demonstrates anti-seizure, anti-inflammatory effects in TBI model

Study highlights the treatable causes of cerebellar ataxias

Co-infection reduces severity of East Coast fever, can help curb human malaria

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