Tag: Health Care

April 25, 2019

Zero-tolerance messaging tuned out by most teenagersCredit: University of British Columbia For many parents, talking to their children about substance ...

Despite increase in insurance coverage for depression, growth in spending remains modest

A new investigation published in JAMA Psychiatry finds that while insurance coverage for depression has increased, treatment rates are lower ...

Preparing for a changing population — what it means to age successfully

April 24, 2019 -- A paper by Columbia Mailman School's John Rowe, MD, Julius Richmond Professor of Health Policy and ...

Chinese-UK project reveals ancient secrets of medicinal mint

Credit: Botanikfoto, Royalty Free Image The precious chemistry of a plant used for 2000 years in traditional Chinese medicine has ...

Genetic testing in women diagnosed with breast cancer decreases cost of care nationwide

Credit: Genomic Health WASHINGTON -- A new study suggests that Oncotype DX-guided treatment could reduce the cost for the first year ...

Gil Hospital and Longenesis announce a research collaboration

Gil Hospital and Longenesis enter research collaboration to integrate Health Data Management SolutionCredit: Insilico Medicine April 23, 2019 - Insilico ...

Information technology can support antimicrobial stewardship programs

SHEA white paper outlines the role of EHR and 'add on' clinical decision support NEW YORK (April 23, 2019) -- ...

Insilico to present at the Health Horizons Future Healthcare Forum

Credit: Insilico Medicine Tuesday, April 23, 2019 - Insilico Medicine, a biotech company developing the end-to-end drug discovery pipeline utilizing ...

Patients with cancer seen in the emergency department have better outcomes at original hospital

Visual abstract link: http://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/suppl/doi:10.1503/cmaj.180962/-/DC2 Patients with cancer requiring emergency department care had better outcomes at their original hospital or a ...

Lessons from Hurricane Maria: Doctors offer tips to better prepare clinics for catastrophe

April 22, 2019

A primer on ways to prevent treatment gaps for cancer patients impacted by natural disasters ARLINGTON, Va., April 22, 2019 ...

Commentary: Modifications to Medicare rules could support care innovation for dialysis

April 19, 2019

Considering QOL for end-stage kidney disease patients ATLANTA --In a commentary published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, public ...

Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center announces $200K Challenge winners

April 18, 2019

Pitch contest showcases cutting-edge products, technologies from around the world BOSTON -- Entrepreneurs developing new technologies to treat blood clots, ...

How to break up with a dentist: New dental technology which doubles the life of seals

April 18, 2019

Credit: © NUST MISIS Scientists from NUST MISIS have presented innovative antibacterial compositions for materials used in permanent dental fillings ...

Kidney transplant patients need even better aftercare!