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Synthetic training models provide equivalent physiologic stress response in learners
A study from the University of Minnesota Combat Casualty Training Consortium shows no significant differences between the use of live...
In comments on Medicare fee schedule proposal, AGS calls for putting older people first
Credit: (C) 2018, American Geriatrics Society In a letter sent to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and...
Gastric banding as effective as metformin in slowing prediabetes, type two diabetes
What People with prediabetes or new-onset type 2 diabetes who had gastric banding, a type of bariatric surgery for weight...
HKBU study: Sunscreen chemicals harm fish embryos and could pose risk to humans
Credit: HKBU A study by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has detected an extensive amount of sunscreen chemicals in seawater...
Evidence mounts linking aspirin to lower risk of ovarian cancer
TAMPA, Fla. -- Taking a low-dose aspirin daily may help women lower their risk of developing ovarian cancer. A new...
Cracking the (reimbursement) code: Hard work, big changes covering care we need with age
Credit: (C) 2018, American Geriatrics Society For millions of older adults who rely on Medicare, the federal health insurance program...
Researchers link gut bacteria to heart transplant success or failure
In a new study, researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) have found that the gut microbiome...
ESMO 2018 Congress curtain raiser
Lugano, 4 October 2018: Reporters are invited to follow the ESMO 2018 Congress, (1) the leading international oncology event in...
Triple dual therapy significantly improves lung function, quality of life in COPD patients
The InforMing the PAthway of COPD Treatment (IMPACT) study was conducted to assess the benefits of triple versus dual therapy...
UM earns $10M contract to develop universal flu vaccine
Credit: University of Montana MISSOULA - The National Institutes of Health have awarded a $10 million contract to the University...
AI could predict cognitive decline leading to Alzheimer’s Disease in the next five years
A team of scientists has successfully trained a new artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to make accurate predictions regarding cognitive decline...
High-risk HPV linked to improved survival in cervical cancer
The presence of the human high-risk papillomavirus (HPV) in the diagnosis of invasive cervical cancer is linked to a greatly...
Clemson researcher warns of spread of homemade steroids
CLEMSON, South Carolina -- A Clemson University researcher recently published insights into homemade steroids and steroid trafficking through a study...
Reducing HIV, other STIs among young black women in South Africa
The University of Illinois at Chicago is one of eight universities awarded funding by the National Institutes of Health to...
Experts develop guide for getting more LTC residents immunized
A summit convened by The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) National Adult Vaccination Program (NAVP) has resulted in a roadmap...
Day-time naps help us acquire information not consciously perceived, study finds
The age-old adage "I'll sleep on it" has proven to be scientifically sound advice, according to a new study which...
Conflict management improves ICU team knowledge, mindfulness and awareness
The intensive care unit is a stressful place, and conflicts invariably arise. To better understand the relationships between physicians, nurses,...
Post-treatment surveillance frequency not related to improved lung cancer patient survival
CHICAGO (October 4, 2018): Cancer treatment continues to improve for many types of cancer, leading to increased life expectancy for...
Teachers’ views on LGBQ students are changing
Over the past decade, the American school environment has become slightly more receptive towards students who identify as being either...
