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Interventions to decrease cardiovascular disease are not one-size-fits-all
In a recently published study in the Annals of Family Medicine, Aimee English, MD, et al, describe a cluster-randomized trial...
Springer and the Hellenic Endocrine Society partner to publish the journal Hormones
Springer and the Hellenic Endocrine Society have signed a three-year agreement to publish the quarterly journal Hormones: International Journal of...
Hundreds of thousands of Kentucky residents could lose Medicaid under the work demonstration project
WASHINGTON, DC (April 9, 2018)--In January of 2018, 15 Kentucky Medicaid beneficiaries filed a lawsuit in the United States District...
Practice leaders’ and facilitators’ perspectives on quality improvement may differ
Practice facilitation is a promising approach to helping medical practices implement quality improvements. In a recently published study in the...
Antiepileptic drugs increase risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia
Credit: UEF The use of antiepileptic drugs is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, according to...
Scientists tweak CRISPR to speed up genomic editing
The powerful gene-editing tool, CRISPR, has revolutionized research by allowing scientists to snip and patch DNA with remarkable precision. But...
Major disruptions are frequent in primary care
In primary care practices, sustainability of performance improvements and ability to deliver continuity of care to patients can be adversely...
Like babies, eggs send signals when ‘hungry’
Credit: Dr. Hugh Clarke's lab at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre Montreal, April 9, 2018 -...
Scientists fix genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease in human brain cells
Using human brain cells, scientists at the Gladstone Institutes discovered the cause of--and a potential solution for--the primary genetic risk...
Use of quality improvement strategies among US primary care practices
Improving primary care quality is a national priority, but little is known about the extent to which small- to medium-size...
Those living near oil and gas facilities may be at higher risk of disease
AURORA, Colo. (April 9, 2018) - People living near oil and gas facilities along Colorado's Northern Front Range may be...
New cardiac imaging technique shortens testing time, improves patient comfort
LOS ANGELES (April 9, 2018) -- A team of Cedars-Sinai investigators has developed a new technique for conducting cardiac magnetic...
Study: Almost 100 million adults have COPD in China
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is widespread in China with 8.6 percent of the country's adult population - almost 100...
Studies show hookah also plays critical role in tobacco product landscape
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The findings of two recently published studies on the emergence of hookah use indicate that public health...
Common genetic variant linked to AFib risk in Latinos
Credit: UIC/Jenny Fontaine "There is a paradox at play when it comes to atrial fibrillation in the Latino population," said...
UTHealth neurologists awarded NIH grants to explore causes of brain bleeds, dementia
Credit: Credit: PHOTO CREDIT: Maricruz Kwon, UTHealth Researchers at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center...
Using biomimicry to detect outbreaks faster
Credit: Photo by Randy Montoya ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Our immune systems are made up of billions of white blood cells...
Binge-eating mice reveal obesity clues
Credit: CC0 Obesity is a growing issue in many countries, accelerated by easy access to calorie-dense foods that are pleasurable...
New clues to help restore fertility in women with disabling ovary disorder
Credit: University of Otago Ground-breaking research out of the University of Otago is showing potential to restore fertility in women...
Researchers develop transparent patch to detect dangerous food threats
Credit: McMaster University Is that meat still good? Are you sure? McMaster researchers have developed a test to bring certainty...
