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UrduESMO 2019 Congress, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2019, Barcelona, Spain
Tag: HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS/SERVICES
‘Smart shirt’ can accurately measure breathing and could be used to monitor lung disease
Madrid, Spain: A smart shirt that measures lung function by sensing movements in the chest and abdomen has proved to be accurate when compared to traditional testing equipment, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress. [1]…
US government backs Sydney spinout company Kinoxis Therapeutics to fight opioid addiction
Funding to support development of a potential treatment for opioid withdrawal
One in two pts with metastatic melanoma alive after 5 years with combination immunotherapy
ESMO 2019 Congress, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, Barcelona, Spain
Front-line osimertinib improves overall survival in EGFR-mutation positive NSCLC
ESMO 2019 Congress, Sept. 27, 2019 – Oct. 1, 2019, Barcelona, Spain
Liquid biopsy has prognostic role in colorectal cancer and potential for guiding therapy
ESMO 2019 Congress, Sept. 27 — Oct. 1, Barcelona, Spain
Ovarian cancer: more women benefit from maintenance combined targeted therapy
ESMO 2019 Congress, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2019, Barcelona, Spain
Two immunotherapy drug combination offers chemotherapy-free option for advanced NSCLC
ESMO 2019 Congress, Sept. 27 — Oct. 1, Barcelona, Spain
New blood test capable of detecting multiple types of cancer
In study, test proved able to detect and localize more than 20 types of cancer with a high degree of accuracy; Test detected methylation patterns associated with cancer in free-floating DNA in blood
Men with prostate cancer can be spared radiotherapy after surgery
ESMO 2019 Congress, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, Barcelona, Spain
Study helps surgeons determine optimal approach for broken hips
New Orleans, LA – Robert Zura, MD, Professor and Robert D’Ambrosia Chair of Orthopaedics at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, was part of an international collaborative study group whose findings will help orthopaedic surgeons identify the best individual…
Internists commend CMS for bolstering primary care and supporting patients in proposed PFS
ACP submits comments on 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Quality Payment Program Proposed Rules
Ultrasound yields similar cancer detection rates after digital mammography, tomosynthesis
Dense breast ultrasound screening after digital mammography — versus after digital breast tomosynthesis–yielded ‘no significant difference’ in additional cancer detection rate, according to AJR
Smoking cessation program for patients with, without cancer
Bottom Line: A tobacco treatment program delivered at a cancer center had average seven-day smoking abstinence rates of about 45% at three- and six-month follow-ups and nearly 44% at the nine-month follow-up, and those rates didn’t differ between patients with…
New genes identified in hearing loss, providing treatment hope
A new study published today in The American Journal of Human Genetics has identified 44 genes linked to age-related hearing loss giving a much clearer understanding of how the condition develops and potential treatments. In the study, researchers from King’s…
Women’s clinic closures associated with higher cervical cancer mortality, lower screening
Women in states where health clinics closed received fewer cervical cancer screenings and were more likely to die from the disease
New studies question whether novel anti-cancer drugs are worth their extra cost
Barcelona, Spain, 27 September 2019 – Many new anti-cancer medicines add little value for patients compared to standard treatment and are rarely worth the extra cost, according to results of two studies investigating links between clinical benefit and pricing in…
Benefits for mind, body and work ability seen in Medicaid Expansion study
New findings about the impact of coverage on low-income adults with behavioral health conditions, including mental health and substance use disorders, suggest importance of continuous coverage
Test for life-threatening nutrient deficit is made from bacteria entrails
In a remote village, an aid worker pricks a sickly toddler’s fingertip, and like most of the other children’s blood samples, this one turns a test strip yellow. That’s how an experimental malnutrition test made with bacterial innards could work…
Baby brain scans made available online to advance research
The Developing Human Connectome Project (dHCP) has published ground-breaking MR brain scans of over 500 newborn babies, which researchers from all over the world can download and use to study how the human brain develops. A collaboration between King’s College…
Wearable technology for seniors can call the ambulance
The system created by Lithuanian scientists consists of several sensors and a controller — a portable device on a neck strap — that automatically calls for help in the time of need
More than 70% of hospital data breaches include sensitive demographic or financial info that could lead to identity theft
Below please find summaries of new articles that will be published in the next issue of Annals of Internal Medicine . The summaries are not intended to substitute for the full articles as a source of information. 1. More than…
Better samples, better science: new study explores integrity of research specimens
Effective diagnosis and treatment of disease draws on painstaking research, which often relies on biological samples. The avalanche of studies used to better understand illnesses and design effective therapies cost billions of dollars and potentially affects millions of lives. So,…
Empowering cancer patients to shift their mindsets could improve care, researchers argue
A diagnosis of cancer can cause significant emotional burden for patients and their families. The turmoil may persist throughout treatment and even years into survivorship. As a result, depression and anxiety are two to three times more common in cancer…
Fat mass index, not BMI, associated with cardiovascular events in people with diabetes
In people with diabetes, fat mass index, not body mass index (BMI), is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular events, according to new research in CMAJ ( Canadian Medical Association Journal ). Heart disease is a major cause of…
New national guideline sets out best practices for delivering injectable opioid agonist treatment
A new Canadian guideline lays out the optimal strategies for providing injectable opioid agonist treatment with prescription heroin and hydromorphone for people with severe opioid use disorder. The clinical guideline was created for a wide range of health care providers…
Opioid use disorder in pregnancy: 5 things to know
Opioid use is increasing in pregnancy as well as the general population. A “Five things to know about …” practice article on opioid disuse in pregnancy in CMAJ ( Canadian Medical Association Journal ) provides information on how to manage…
LGBTQI+ Latinx people don’t receive culturally competent cancer prevention and treatment
This ‘double minority’ group reports they are afraid to tell health care providers their gender identity and/or sexual orientation, City of Hope researcher says
Dengue virus becoming resistant to vaccines and therapeutics due to mutations in specific protein
Dengue virus (DENV) infects about 400 million people annually around the world, with a high prevalence in tropical and sub-tropical regions. The virus causes diseases ranging from mild dengue fever to severe dengue haemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome. DENV2…
Diagnostic radiologists with lifetime ABR certificates less likely to participate in MOC
American Journal of Roentgenology research determines lifetime-certified diagnostic radiologists whose Maintenance of Certification was not mandated by the American Board of Radiology were far less likely to participate in MOC programs
Open Medicare data helps uncover potential hidden costs of health care
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — An interdisciplinary team of Indiana University scientists studying Medicare data have found an association between health care industry payments to medical providers for non-research expenses and what these providers charge for medical services — shedding new light…
LGBT+ women face barriers to healthcare
New study suggests diversity messaging is not filtering down to frontline staff
Climate protection and clean air: An integrated approach
Recommendations for boosting Paris Agreement and SDGs
Dana-Farber receives $5 million gift to create the Edward P. Evans Center for MDS
Largest single philanthropic commitment to MDS research and care in Dana-Farber history
Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine names Dr. Garlanger winner of Bors Award
Kristin Garlanger, DO, of the Mayo Clinic, is this year’s winner of the Ernest Bors, MD Award for Scientific Development, the journal’s annual award for best article by a young investigator
Physicians report high refusal rates for the HPV vaccine and need for improvement
The HPV vaccine is one of only two vaccines that prevent cancer but is underutilized in the US
Hospital-wide use of high-risk antibiotics associated with more C. difficile infections
Study highlights need for ongoing monitoring of antibiotic use
Anemia may contribute to the spread of dengue fever
Iron-deficient blood makes it easier for dengue virus to colonize and multiply in mosquitoes’ guts
Innovative treatment to prevent common brain infection could save NHS £7 million per year
An innovative solution used to prevent common brain infections in patients having surgery for hydrocephalus has been found to significantly reduce infection rates according to a report published in The Lancet today (12 September 2019). Hydrocephalus is a build-up of…
Introducing ‘phyjama,’ a physiological-sensing pajama
UMass Amherst materials chemists, computer scientists introduce smart sleepwear at International Wea
Turbo-charging pharmaceutical biotechnology simulations
Demand for biopharmaceuticals is strong: biopharmaceutical active ingredients – in other words, genetically engineered drugs – accounted for seven of the ten top-selling medications in the world in 2018. And the proportion is set to rise, as biopharmaceuticals can be…
Patients diagnosed with cancer after skipping appointment more likely to die within a year
Cancer patients who miss an urgent referral appointment for their symptoms are 12% more likely to di
Delaying start of head, neck cancer treatment in underserved, urban patients associated with worse o
Bottom Line: This observational study looked at the factors and outcomes associated with delaying the start of treatment for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) in an underserved urban population. The analysis included 956 patients with HNSCC treated at…
Expert feedback improves antibiotic prescribing decisions in paediatrics
Especially inexperienced physicians can profit from feedback on their individual decisions
Repeated periods of poverty accelerate the ageing process
Genetics, lifestyle and environment are all factors that somehow influence when and how we all age. But the financial situation is also important. Now, researchers from the Center for Healthy Aging and the Department of Public Health have found that…
Parents to learn signs of sepsis
Sepsis takes the life of more than one million children every year, but thanks to a boost in researc
What multilingual nuns can tell us about dementia
A strong ability in languages may help reduce the risk of developing dementia, says a new University of Waterloo study. The research, led by Suzanne Tyas, a public health professor at Waterloo, examined the health outcomes of 325 Roman Catholic…
Delaying start of head, neck cancer treatment in underserved, urban patients associated with worse o
Bottom Line: This observational study looked at the factors and outcomes associated with delaying the start of treatment for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) in an underserved urban population. The analysis included 956 patients with HNSCC treated at…
Anti-aging startup launched based on breakthrough UAB research
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Together, hair loss prevention and anti-aging skincare represent a more than $11 billion market. Yuva Biosciences, an anti-aging startup based on technology developed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, is harnessing its cutting-edge science to develop…
Supporting menstruating girls: Are we making progress?
September 11, 2019 -Attention to menstruation and its relationship to girls’ schooling is gaining ground, yet many challenges remain. Interventions have often focused on developing WASH –water, sanitation and hygiene — infrastructure and menstrual hygiene products which may not be…