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UrduEach year the European College for Neuropsychopharmacology awards a prize for the best publication in the field reporting exceptional ‘negative’ results – in other words, research which is unable to replicate previous work, so changing the way that the science…
Tag: HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS/SERVICES
Trial seeks to reduce neuropathy, improve outcomes for black women with breast cancer
Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have launched a new, unique study recruiting black women with breast cancer designed to better understand and treat neuropathy, a side effect from chemotherapy. The National Cancer Institute-sponsored clinical trial, EAZ171, is led…
Research shows 80% drop in ICU bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections acquired in UK Intensive Care Units (ICUs) reduced by 80% between 2007 and 2012, according to research funded by the NIHR Guy’s and St Thomas’ Biomedical Research Centre. The findings are based on data collected from over 1…
Adolescents with high levels of physical activity perform better in school over two years
Adolescents with higher levels of physical activity performed better in school during transition from primary school to lower secondary school than their physically inactive peers, a new study from Finland shows. However, the researchers, from the University of Jyväskylä, found…
The danger of heat and cold across Australia
Cold temperatures are not nearly as deadly as heat, with around 2% of all deaths in Australia relate
Wyss Institute and Miraki Innovation unveil BOA Biomedical
New venture’s platform technology can rapidly diagnose and treat a broad range of antibiotic-resista
ADHD medication: How much is too much for a hyperactive child?
When children with ADHD don’t respond well to Methylphenidate (MPH, also known as Ritalin) doctors often increase the dose. Now a new review shows that increasing the dose may not always be the best option, as it may have no…
Why don’t the drugs work? Controlling inflammation can make antidepressants more effective
Research shows that controlling inflammation may be key to helping the brain develop the flexibility to respond to antidepressant drugs, potentially opening the way for treatment for many millions of people who do not respond to the drugs. This is…
Case management in primary care associated with positive outcomes
Determining characteristics of case management interventions leading to positive health outcomes
Paid family leave improves vaccination rates in infants
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Parents who take paid family leave after the birth of a newborn are more likely to have their child vaccinated on time compared to those who do not, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University…
Research shows puberty changes the brains of boys and girls differently
Snips and snails or sugar and spice?
The fast and the curious: Fitter adults have fitter brains
Large database links fitness to better cognitive performance and healthy white matter in brain
Professional communication and job satisfaction in primary care clinics
Professional communication networks and job satisfaction in primary care clinics
Harms and benefits of estrogen therapy among women with a hysterectomy appear to depend on age when
Embargoed news from Annals of Internal Medicine
Device to detect pre-cancerous Barrett’s Esophagus receives FDA 510(k) clearance
Minimally invasive, cost-effective alternative to endoscopy identifies precursor to cancer of the es
Study links hearing aids to lower risk of dementia, depression and falls
Study of Medicare HMO participants, whose insurance covers part of hearing aid cost, reveals dispari
UCLA Health earns federal innovation grant
New Biodesign Hub will focus on developing health care technology
New study reveals ‘smart’ approach to detecting common heart condition
A new study, presented as ‘Late Breaking Science’ at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) annual congress and published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology , highlights the feasible use of mobile health (mHealth) devices to help…
Cleveland Clinic Medical Innovation Summit focuses on ‘Caring for Every Life Through Innovation’
17th annual summit to bring together more than 100 speakers and leaders from around the world
Scientists confirm efficacy of a combination therapy for advanced liver cancer
A procedure that cuts off blood supply to tumors improves the effectiveness of a drug for advanced-s
Taxing sweetened drinks by the amount of sugar could cut obesity and boost economic gains
New analysis finds greater health and economic benefits to taxing sugar content compared to liquid v
New research discovers the financial cost of trachoma surveys
Impact surveys critical to tracking bacterial disease that causes blindness
When physicians integrate with hospitals, costs go up, Rice study says
HOUSTON — (Sept. 5, 2019) — When physicians integrate with hospitals, the cost of health care rises even though there’s no evidence patients get better treatment, according to a new paper by experts at Rice University and Blue Cross and…
LSU Health New Orleans awarded $13.6 million for expanded cancer clinical trials network
New Orleans, LA – LSU Health New Orleans has been awarded a $13.6 million grant by the National Cancer Institute to expand its successful statewide clinical trials network with a special emphasis on minority and underserved cancer patients. Principal Investigator…
Many older adults aren’t fully prepared for emergency situations, poll finds
While most express confidence in their readiness, fewer have taken key steps to stay safe and health
Emergency department openings and closures impact resources for heart attack patients
NIH-funded study highlights high-occupancy hospitals
Emoji buttons gauge emergency department sentiments in real time
Simple button terminals – featuring “emoji” reflecting a range of emotions and sentiments — stationed around emergency departments (EDs) are effective in monitoring doctor and patient sentiments in real time, a Penn Medicine study found. Traditionally, surveys are mailed or…
Depression breakthrough
‘Black Dog’ blamed for major diseases
Vast majority of dementia patients don’t receive specialty diagnosis and care, study finds
Researchers found the use of dementia specialty care is particularly low for Hispanics and Asians
80% cut in antibiotics entering Thames is needed to avoid surge in superbugs
Modelling study estimates extent of river’s exposure to antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Champalimaud Vision Award: Recognizing institutions combating blindness in Brazil
The world’s largest Award in the field of vision, worth €1 million, recognizes the unique work of th
Regenstrief scientist recommends ways to improve electronic health records
INDIANAPOLIS – In an editorial in the Journal of General Internal Medicine , Regenstrief Institute research scientist Michael Weiner, MD, MPH highlights shortcomings of electronic health records (EHRs) in living up to their full potential, and suggests ways to use…
Once scarce, neonatal intensive care proliferates
Dartmouth study finds nearly half of newborns in NICUs are normal birth weight
ASNC announces multisocietal cardiac amyloidosis consensus
The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) publishes ‘Expert Consensus Recommendations For Mu
Negotiation: A three-step solution to affordable prescription drugs
Harvard University and George Mason University professors’ — Drs. Richard G. Frank and Len M. Nicho
New research offers solution to reduce organ shortage crisis
Two-part method could increase organ availability by 13% and add 18 years to patient life expectancy
In Health Affairs: Moving deliveries to hospitals in low- and middle-income countries
In many low- and middle-income countries, maternal and neonatal mortality remains high. To overcome this problem, in 2005 the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended a “close to client” approach, with delivery for most women in nearby primary care facilities. However,…
Bigger spend, same end: Post-hospital care study suggests ways to save Medicare money
Traditional Medicare spends much more on post-hospital care for people in their 60s than private ins
Finding an effective way to reduce pressure ulcers
Expensive high-tech air mattresses are only marginally better at preventing pressure sores and ulcers than a specialist foam mattress, according to the results of a major study. Known as an alternating-pressure mattress, the high-tech devices contain air pockets that inflate…
Prescription drug monitoring program mandates
Comprehensive mandates for prescription drug monitoring programs reduce opioid prescriptions and hos
Heart failure care must address patients’ broader health if survival rates are to be improved
Research published in JAMA Cardiology today presents new evidence that might explain why the prognos
PrEParing family planning clinics in Kenya to prevent new HIV infections
In sub-Saharan Africa, many young women and adolescent girls are at high risk of HIV infection. In a new research paper published in the open access journal PLOS Medicine, Kenneth Mugwanya and co-authors report on a study aiming to investigate…
Social network interventions can lead to potential health benefits
Social network interventions can have a significant effect on a range of health behaviors and outcomes both in the short and long term, according to a new study published this week in PLOS Medicine by Ruth Hunter of Queen’s University…
Achieving zero harm from healthcare — new collection comments on 20 years of research
September 3, 2019 (Thousand Oaks, CA) Over the past 20 years, has the U.S. made significant progress to improve preventable medical errors? A new special collection of articles in the American Journal of Medical Quality (AJMQ) , published by SAGE…
Poor diet causes blindness in a young ‘fussy eater’
Embargoed News from Annals of Internal Medicine
Does appointment time influence primary care opioid prescribing?
Bottom Line: Physicians at primary care appointments were more likely to prescribe opioids for pain later in the day and as appointments ran more behind schedule, although the absolute difference in the prescribing rate across the day was modest in…
Providing more testing choices does not increase colorectal cancer screening rates
Offering patients the choice between home screening or in-office colonoscopy does not increase participation in colorectal cancer screening, according to a new Penn Medicine study. However, the framing of choice did impact patient decision-making, as the proportion of colonoscopies —…
Eliminating visual stimulation may help counter symptoms of spatial neglect after stroke
Kessler stroke team observes effects of blindfolding on postural asymmetry after hemorrhagic stroke
Inflammation triggers silent mutation to cause deadly lung disease, Stanford study shows
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have found that inflammation in the lungs of rats, triggered by something as simple as the flu, may wake up a silent genetic defect that causes sudden onset cases of pulmonary hypertension,…
Music-based biofeedback shows promise in improving deadlift technique
Musical feedback achieves similar effectiveness to instructor feedback in small study