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Panacol’s Special Adhesives for Medical Wearables
Wearable patient monitoring devices are worn directly on the body and are being used in increasing numbers. These devices include…
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Stem cell transplant offers hope for patients with multiple sclerosis
Stem cells harvested from a person’s own bone marrow or blood, can safely slow progression of the most common form…
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UKHSA agrees a deal to produce life-saving vaccines in the UK
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has agreed a deal for millions of life-saving vaccines to be produced in the…
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Stem cell transplant offers hope for MS patients, study finds
Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, or aHSCT for short, is usually used to treat blood cancers, and involves harvesting stem…
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Diabetes incidence significantly increased among youth during COVID-19 pandemic
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers examined diabetes incidence among youth in the United States before…
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NYU Langone Health named No. 1 in the nation for quality and patient safety
NYU Langone Health has once again been named No. 1 in the nation for quality and patient safety by Vizient…
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Social relationships buffer the effects of negative childhood experiences on frailty
Frailty is a serious concern in later-life adults due to its association with additional health risks including disability, falls, hospitalization…
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Atellica Solution Portfolio: Engineering predictability in a highly unpredictable lab environment
In this interview, News Med talks to Lisa Cratty about the unpredictable lab environment and engineering predictability. What challenges are faced…
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Uncontrolled hypertension wreaks havoc on global health and economies
In a recent report published by the World Health Organization (WHO), researchers compiled information on the devastating health consequences and…
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Annual NCCN Congress to focus on latest advances in blood cancer treatment
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) 2023 Annual Congress: Hematologic Malignancies™ returns to San Francisco this week, for the first…
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First real-world observational study of the JADA®System, a medical device to control postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), published in ACOG’s Obstetrics & Gynecology
Organon, a global healthcare company focused on improving women’s health, today announced that Obstetrics & Gynecology (“The Green Journal”), the peer-reviewed journal of…
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Hospital wastewater teeming with antibiotic-resistant genes, poses infection risk
In a study published in the Journal of Hospital Infection, researchers from the UK and the Republic of Ireland analyzed…
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Health workers warn loosening mask advice in hospitals would harm patients and providers
Nurses, researchers, and workplace safety officers worry new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention might reduce protection…
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COVID-19 pandemic fails to deter osteoporosis treatment initiation: New study reveals steady rates
In a recent article published in PLOS One, researchers determined whether patients with newly diagnosed osteoporosis received delayed pharmacologic treatment due…
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How well do current vaccines hold up against new SARS-CoV-2 variants BA.2.86 and FLip?
In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv preprint* server, researchers examine the neutralization of the recently identified severe acute…
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UK Markey Cancer Center becomes NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center announced today that it has earned a National Cancer Institute “Comprehensive” Cancer Center…
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Study reveals ideal napping strategy for night shift workers
New analysis of pilot studies on night shift naps conducted from 2012 to 2018 revealed the ideal snoozing strategy that…
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Moderna’s adapted COVID-19 vaccine that targets Omicron XBB.1.5 approved by MHRA
An adapted COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna (Spikevax) that targets the Omicron XBB 1.5 subvariant, has today been authorized by the…
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California lawmakers approve nation-leading $25 minimum wage for health workers
A sweeping agreement between labor and the health industry would gradually raise the minimum wage for hundreds of thousands of…
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Ducor Petrochemicals launches product range for Healthcare & Life Science applications under ISO 13485 certification
Ducor Petrochemicals, a global partner in the development of polypropylene plastics, has developed a product range that is specifically designed…
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Impact of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection and mRNA vaccination on contagiousness and infection risk
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers examine the effect of immunity conferred by previous severe acute respiratory…
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As more patients email doctors, health systems start charging fees
Meg Bakewell, who has cancer and cancer-related heart disease, sometimes emails her primary care physician, oncologist, and cardiologist asking them…
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Making breast cancer screening inclusive for disabled individuals
Lene Andersen, MSW, has been living with rheumatoid arthritis and disability since childhood. Her personal experience with limited mobility and…
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INTEGRA’s pipetting solutions help Axis Healthcare to support patients in overcoming opioid addiction
Axis Healthcare, a family-run care facility in Oklahoma, has introduced VOYAGER adjustable tip spacing pipettes from INTEGRA Biosciences into its…
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What factors are associated with readmission in pediatric survivors of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is an emergency situation in both children and adults, as it compromises the vital oxygen…
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CDC advises healthcare providers on new tools to combat RSV
In a recent public health advisory, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicts the respiratory syncytial…
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Bladder Transplantation In Humans? Initial Studies To Develop Technique
A series of pre-clinical studies provide important first steps in developing techniques of robotic bladder transplantation in humans, as reported…
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Is there an association between the COVID-19 pandemic and cancer incidence?
A recent JAMA Network Open study assessed whether the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the transmission of severe acute…
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Clinicians eager to use generative AI to support clinical decision-making, report says
Today, Elsevier Health, a global leader in information and data analytics, released its Clinician of the Future 2023 report, which…
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Study uncovers thousands of medication pairings linked to frequent dosage adjustments
In a recent study published in PLOS Digital Health, researchers investigated the complexity of polypharmacy and whether frequent dose adjustments…
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The rise in anaemia among adolescent women in India: a comprehensive study on prevalence trends
In a recent study published in PLOS Global Public Health, researchers analyzed the change in the prevalence of anemia among…
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Organon Bolsters Research & Development Expertise with Two Leadership Appointments
Organon (NYSE: OGN), a global healthcare company with a focus on women’s health, today announced the appointment of Juan Camilo…
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Amsterdam UMC-led project drives innovation in healthcare with AI and natural language processing
80% of all patient data is unstructured. Notes from a conversation with a GP, the evaluation of a specialist in…
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Boosters slow antibody waning but hit a ceiling: Long-term COVID study reveals limits of immunity
In a recent article posted to the medRxiv preprint* server, researchers assess the longevity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)…
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AI chatbot provides incorrect cancer treatment recommendations
In a recent article published in JAMA Oncology, researchers evaluate whether chatbots powered by large language models (LLMs) driven by artificial…
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Could automated, saliva-based PCR testing be the future of COVID-19 surveillance?
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv preprint* server, researchers established a polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based severe acute respiratory…
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Insights into COVID-19’s aftermath: 2-year study examines lasting health effects
In a recent study published in Nature Medicine, researchers comprehensively assessed the risks and burdens of post-acute sequelae of coronavirus…
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Study finds that MRI is more sensitive than PSA test for detecting prostate cancer
A recent BMJ Oncology study screens the prevalence of prostate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) lesions in men based on age rather than…
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New report on the impacts of Michigan’s Medicaid expansion shows positive effects and opportunities for improvement
At a pivotal time for Medicaid health coverage for Americans with low incomes, a report on the impacts of Michigan’s…
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Women with endometriosis have more contact with healthcare providers in the years prior to diagnosis
Beginning as far back as ten years before even being diagnosed, women with endometriosis utilise the healthcare system more than…
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California offers lifeline to 17 troubled hospitals
Madera Community Hospital in California’s Central Valley, which ceased operations last December and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March,…
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New model predicts 10-year risk of dying from breast cancer
A team of researchers at the University of Oxford, led by the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, have…
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How does ophthalmology advice generated by a large language model chatbot compare with advice written by ophthalmologists?
A study published in JAMA Network Open claims that the quality of artificial intelligence (AI))-generated responses to patient eye care…
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Diabetes drug promotes longevity by stimulating the body’s production of ether lipids
Metformin, the most commonly used drug to treat type 2 diabetes, not only lowers blood sugar levels but has revealed…
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Insurance coverage for implantable penile prostheses varies by type of insurance
Implantable penile prostheses (IPPs) are an established treatment option for erectile dysfunction (ED), and are covered by insurance in about…
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Evaluation of a smartphone app’s impact on reducing unhealthy alcohol consumption in university students: A randomized controlled study
In a recent study published in the BMJ, researchers investigated whether a 12-month app intervention could effectively reduce alcohol consumption…
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Unleashing the Power of Microfluidic Picodroplets
In this interview conducted at SLAS EU 2023 in Brussels, Belgium, we spoke to Richard Hammond, Chief Technical Officer at…
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How age, socioeconomic status, and gender disparities affect the prevalence of chronic kidney disease
In a recent study posted to Preprints with the Lancet*, researchers investigate gender-, socioeconomic status-, and age-based disparities in chronic…
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Tulane, Ochsner Health and RH Impact awarded $16.5 million grant to address Louisiana’s high maternal mortality rate
Tulane University, Ochsner Health and the community nonprofit RH Impact have been awarded a seven-year, $16.5 million grant from the…
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What are the differences in risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes based on the level of pre-pregnancy specialist mental health care?
In a recent study published in the Lancet Psychiatry, researchers screened data of two million women aged ≥18 years registered in…
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