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The Future of Medical Visualisation
Medicine has been revolutionised by 3D imaging techniques. But you ain't seen nothing yet, say data imaging researchers
Medicine has been revolutionised by 3D imaging techniques. But you ain't seen nothing yet, say data imaging researchers
Healthcare
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Friday, Jun 08, 2012, 9:52am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Friday, Jun 08, 2012, 9:52am
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Hospitals fight drug shortages, fear for patients
At the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, pharmacists are using old-fashioned paper spreadsheets to track their stock of drugs in short supply - a task that takes several hours each day.
At the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, pharmacists are using old-fashioned paper spreadsheets to track their stock of drugs in short supply - a task that takes several hours each day.
Study shows first case of chronic traumatic encephalopathy in blast-exposed military personnel 
(Boston) – Investigators from Boston University (BU) and the Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System have shown evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in brain tissue from blast-exposed military service personnel. Laboratory experiments conducted by the investigators demonstrated that exposure to a single blast equivalent to a typical improvised explosive device (IED) results in CT
(Boston) – Investigators from Boston University (BU) and the Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System have shown evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in brain tissue from blast-exposed military service personnel. Laboratory experiments conducted by the investigators demonstrated that exposure to a single blast equivalent to a typical improvised explosive device (IED) results in CT
Neuroscience
Source: Boston University Medical Center
Posted on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 5:15pm
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Source: Boston University Medical Center
Posted on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 5:15pm
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Rising cost of ‘specialty’ drugs prompts employers to limit their use
When Kathi Ryness’s multiple sclerosis worsened in 2000, she began taking Avonex, a drug that helps slow the progression of the disease and reduces the number of relapses. At the time, her health plan covered the drug in full.
When Kathi Ryness’s multiple sclerosis worsened in 2000, she began taking Avonex, a drug that helps slow the progression of the disease and reduces the number of relapses. At the time, her health plan covered the drug in full.
Healthcare
Source: Washington Post
Posted on: Tuesday, May 08, 2012, 8:30am
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Source: Washington Post
Posted on: Tuesday, May 08, 2012, 8:30am
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Large-scale analysis finds majority of clinical trials don't provide meaningful evidence
The largest comprehensive analysis of ClinicalTrials.gov finds that clinical trials are falling short of producing high-quality evidence needed to guide medical decision-making. The analysis, published today in JAMA, found the majority of clinical trials is small, and there are significant differences among methodical approaches, including randomizing, blinding and the use of
The largest comprehensive analysis of ClinicalTrials.gov finds that clinical trials are falling short of producing high-quality evidence needed to guide medical decision-making. The analysis, published today in JAMA, found the majority of clinical trials is small, and there are significant differences among methodical approaches, including randomizing, blinding and the use of
Healthcare
Source: Duke University Medical Center
Posted on: Wednesday, May 02, 2012, 12:30pm
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Source: Duke University Medical Center
Posted on: Wednesday, May 02, 2012, 12:30pm
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Man wakes during surgery: 'My worst nightmare'
It sounds like the stuff of nightmares: A man wakes up in the middle of a surgery and can’t speak, or even twitch a muscle. But that’s exactly what a young man from Sweden says happened to him.
It sounds like the stuff of nightmares: A man wakes up in the middle of a surgery and can’t speak, or even twitch a muscle. But that’s exactly what a young man from Sweden says happened to him.
Are doctors rich? They don't think so
Few doctors think of themselves as rich, and only about half think they’re fairly compensated, according to survey results released this week by Medscape.
Few doctors think of themselves as rich, and only about half think they’re fairly compensated, according to survey results released this week by Medscape.
Bacteria beware
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria continue to be a global concern with devastating repercussions, such as increased healthcare costs, potential spread of infections across continents, and prolonged illness.
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria continue to be a global concern with devastating repercussions, such as increased healthcare costs, potential spread of infections across continents, and prolonged illness.
Microbiology
Source: Brigham and Women's Hospital
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 26, 2012, 12:45pm
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Source: Brigham and Women's Hospital
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 26, 2012, 12:45pm
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Disclosure of financial conflicts of interest may worsen medical bias
"Journals, professional associations, clinical guideline developers, and others need to worry not just that disclosure provides a band-aid to the real problem of the [conflict of interest] itself, but that any attempt to stem the trouble through disclosure policies may actually be worsening the problem," say the editors of PLoS Medicine writing in an editorial that discusses the response to
"Journals, professional associations, clinical guideline developers, and others need to worry not just that disclosure provides a band-aid to the real problem of the [conflict of interest] itself, but that any attempt to stem the trouble through disclosure policies may actually be worsening the problem," say the editors of PLoS Medicine writing in an editorial that discusses the response to
Healthcare
Source: Public Library of Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 25, 2012, 2:15pm
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Source: Public Library of Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 25, 2012, 2:15pm
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A Digital Revolution for Studying Human Anatomy
Medical informatics experts want to bring the digital revolution to anatomy class with a three-dimensional, fully interactive visualization program.
Medical informatics experts want to bring the digital revolution to anatomy class with a three-dimensional, fully interactive visualization program.
Young docs see gloomy future, says new survey
A majority of young doctors feel pessimistic about the future of the U.S. healthcare system, with the new healthcare law cited as the main reason, according to a survey released to Reuters on Wednesday.
A majority of young doctors feel pessimistic about the future of the U.S. healthcare system, with the new healthcare law cited as the main reason, according to a survey released to Reuters on Wednesday.
Healthcare
Source: MSNBC
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 12, 2012, 7:59am
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Source: MSNBC
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 12, 2012, 7:59am
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Nearly half of preschool children not taken outside to play by parents on a daily basis
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that pediatric healthcare providers promote active healthy living by encouraging children to play outside as much as possible. Being outdoors correlates strongly with physical activity for children, which is important for preventing obesity in the preschool years and on through adulthood. A new study led by Pooja Tandon, MD,
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that pediatric healthcare providers promote active healthy living by encouraging children to play outside as much as possible. Being outdoors correlates strongly with physical activity for children, which is important for preventing obesity in the preschool years and on through adulthood. A new study led by Pooja Tandon, MD,
Health
Source: Seattle Children's
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 03, 2012, 2:30pm
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Source: Seattle Children's
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 03, 2012, 2:30pm
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Study finds women spend longer in labor now than 50 years ago
Women take longer to give birth today than did women 50 years ago, according to an analysis of nearly 140,000 deliveries conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health. The researchers could not identify all of the factors that accounted for the increase, but concluded that the change is likely due to changes in delivery room practice.
Women take longer to give birth today than did women 50 years ago, according to an analysis of nearly 140,000 deliveries conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health. The researchers could not identify all of the factors that accounted for the increase, but concluded that the change is likely due to changes in delivery room practice.
Healthcare
Source: NIH/National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Posted on: Monday, Apr 02, 2012, 8:15am
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Source: NIH/National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Posted on: Monday, Apr 02, 2012, 8:15am
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How genes organize the surface of the brain
The first atlas of the surface of the human brain based upon genetic information has been produced by a national team of scientists, led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and the VA San Diego Healthcare System. The work is published in the March 30 issue of the journal Science.
The first atlas of the surface of the human brain based upon genetic information has been produced by a national team of scientists, led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and the VA San Diego Healthcare System. The work is published in the March 30 issue of the journal Science.
Genetics
Source: University of California - San Diego
Posted on: Friday, Mar 30, 2012, 12:00pm
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Source: University of California - San Diego
Posted on: Friday, Mar 30, 2012, 12:00pm
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Are parents price-sensitive about their children's medication?
Health insurance policies that shift costs to patients through higher co-payments may have serious unintended consequences for children, including less use of effective treatments and an increased number of hospitalizations, according to a new study in JAMA by researchers from the Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics at USC.
Health insurance policies that shift costs to patients through higher co-payments may have serious unintended consequences for children, including less use of effective treatments and an increased number of hospitalizations, according to a new study in JAMA by researchers from the Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics at USC.
Healthcare
Source: University of Southern California
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 28, 2012, 10:00am
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Source: University of Southern California
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 28, 2012, 10:00am
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Dr. Watson: The 'Jeopardy!' Computer Finds New Life Fighting Cancer
Later this year, Sloan Kettering will put Watson's smarts to work answering questions beyond trivia.
Later this year, Sloan Kettering will put Watson's smarts to work answering questions beyond trivia.
Healthcare
Source: The Atlantic
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 28, 2012, 8:28am
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Source: The Atlantic
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 28, 2012, 8:28am
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15 percent of American physician workforce trained in lower income countries
Fifteen percent of the American active physician workforce was trained in lower income countries, which is beneficial for the United States both clinically and economically but may have negative impacts on the countries of origin that are losing their educational investment, according to a report published in the open access journal PLoS ONE.
Fifteen percent of the American active physician workforce was trained in lower income countries, which is beneficial for the United States both clinically and economically but may have negative impacts on the countries of origin that are losing their educational investment, according to a report published in the open access journal PLoS ONE.
Healthcare
Source: Public Library of Science
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 22, 2012, 2:00pm
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Source: Public Library of Science
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 22, 2012, 2:00pm
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More than $4 billion recovered in health care fraud
The federal government recovered almost $4.1 billion stolen in health care fraud schemes during fiscal year 2011, Obama administration officials announced Tuesday. The figure is up 58 percent from 2009.
The federal government recovered almost $4.1 billion stolen in health care fraud schemes during fiscal year 2011, Obama administration officials announced Tuesday. The figure is up 58 percent from 2009.
Healthcare
Source: CNN
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 15, 2012, 10:32am
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Source: CNN
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 15, 2012, 10:32am
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Young adults allowed to stay on parents' health insurance have improved access to care
Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that laws permitting children to stay on their parents' health insurance through age 26 result in improved access to health care compared to states without those laws. This analysis indicates the potential positive impact of a key provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA). The study appears in the March issu
Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that laws permitting children to stay on their parents' health insurance through age 26 result in improved access to health care compared to states without those laws. This analysis indicates the potential positive impact of a key provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA). The study appears in the March issu
Healthcare
Source: The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Posted on: Monday, Feb 13, 2012, 10:30am
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Source: The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Posted on: Monday, Feb 13, 2012, 10:30am
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Commercial electronic prescribing systems can reduce medication errors in hospital patients
A study published in this week's PLoS Medicine shows that commercial electronic prescribing systems (commonly known as e-prescribing, in which prescribers use a computer to order medications for their patients through a system with the help of prompts, aids, and alerts) could substantially reduce prescribing error rates in hospital in-patients.
A study published in this week's PLoS Medicine shows that commercial electronic prescribing systems (commonly known as e-prescribing, in which prescribers use a computer to order medications for their patients through a system with the help of prompts, aids, and alerts) could substantially reduce prescribing error rates in hospital in-patients.
Healthcare
Source: Public Library of Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 01, 2012, 12:45pm
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Source: Public Library of Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 01, 2012, 12:45pm
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Physician's weight may influence obesity diagnosis and care
A patient's body mass index (BMI) may not be the only factor at play when a physician diagnoses a patient as obese. According to a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the diagnosis could also depend on the weight of your physician. Researchers examined the impact of physician BMI on obesity care and found that physicians with a normal BMI, as compar
A patient's body mass index (BMI) may not be the only factor at play when a physician diagnoses a patient as obese. According to a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the diagnosis could also depend on the weight of your physician. Researchers examined the impact of physician BMI on obesity care and found that physicians with a normal BMI, as compar
Healthcare
Source: Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health
Posted on: Friday, Jan 27, 2012, 8:30am
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Source: Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health
Posted on: Friday, Jan 27, 2012, 8:30am
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Dragon Year Spells Nightmare For Mothers
Women hoping to have a better life for their "Dragon Babies" are flocking to Hong Kong, overrunning their healthcare infrastructure.
Women hoping to have a better life for their "Dragon Babies" are flocking to Hong Kong, overrunning their healthcare infrastructure.
Animal Behavior
Source: Discovery Channel News
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 24, 2012, 8:19am
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Source: Discovery Channel News
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 24, 2012, 8:19am
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Surgeons aged between 35 and 50 provide the safest care
Surgeons aged between 35 and 50 years provide the safest care compared with their younger or older colleagues, finds a study published on bmj.com today.
Surgeons aged between 35 and 50 years provide the safest care compared with their younger or older colleagues, finds a study published on bmj.com today.
Healthcare
Source: BMJ-British Medical Journal
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012, 2:30pm
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Source: BMJ-British Medical Journal
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012, 2:30pm
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Legionnaires' disease outbreak linked to hospital's decorative fountain
A 2010 outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Wisconsin has been linked to a decorative fountain in a hospital lobby, according to a study published in the February issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.
A 2010 outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Wisconsin has been linked to a decorative fountain in a hospital lobby, according to a study published in the February issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.
Health
Source: Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012, 8:00am
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Source: Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012, 8:00am
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Doctors are cautious, patients enthusiastic about sharing medical notes
Patients are overwhelmingly interested in exploring the notes doctors write about them after an office visit, but doctors worry about the impact of such transparency on their patients and on their own workflow, a Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) study suggests.
Patients are overwhelmingly interested in exploring the notes doctors write about them after an office visit, but doctors worry about the impact of such transparency on their patients and on their own workflow, a Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) study suggests.
Healthcare
Source: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011, 11:30am
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Source: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011, 11:30am
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Study concludes that dentists could screen 20 million Americans for chronic physical illnesses
Nearly 20 million Americans annually visit a dentist but not a general healthcare provider, according to an NYU study published today in the American Journal of Public Health.
Nearly 20 million Americans annually visit a dentist but not a general healthcare provider, according to an NYU study published today in the American Journal of Public Health.
Health
Source: New York University
Posted on: Friday, Dec 16, 2011, 1:45pm
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Source: New York University
Posted on: Friday, Dec 16, 2011, 1:45pm
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2.5 million more now have health insurance
Controversial reforms pushed by the Obama administration have led to more young Americans having health insurance, a new report says.
Controversial reforms pushed by the Obama administration have led to more young Americans having health insurance, a new report says.
Biochemical signature predicts progression to Alzheimer's disease
A study led by Research Professor Matej Orešič from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland suggests that Alzheimer's disease is preceded by a molecular signature indicative of hypoxia and up-regulated pentose phosphate pathway. This indicator can be analysed as a simple biochemical assay from a serum sample months or even years before the first symptoms of the disease occur. In a healthcare
A study led by Research Professor Matej Orešič from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland suggests that Alzheimer's disease is preceded by a molecular signature indicative of hypoxia and up-regulated pentose phosphate pathway. This indicator can be analysed as a simple biochemical assay from a serum sample months or even years before the first symptoms of the disease occur. In a healthcare
Molecular Biology
Source: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 14, 2011, 2:15pm
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Source: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 14, 2011, 2:15pm
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Strict policy raises hospital's worker flu vaccination rate
A California hospital raised its employee influenza vaccination rate above 90 percent by shifting from a voluntary vaccination program to one mandating all healthcare workers either get vaccinated or wear a mask at work for the entire flu season (December through March).
A California hospital raised its employee influenza vaccination rate above 90 percent by shifting from a voluntary vaccination program to one mandating all healthcare workers either get vaccinated or wear a mask at work for the entire flu season (December through March).
Epidemiology
Source: Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 13, 2011, 10:15am
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Source: Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 13, 2011, 10:15am
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Medicine Needs Frugal Innovation
A low-cost pocket ultrasound device can see into the human heart. So why do so few doctors use it?
A low-cost pocket ultrasound device can see into the human heart. So why do so few doctors use it?
Healthcare
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Monday, Dec 12, 2011, 8:45am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Monday, Dec 12, 2011, 8:45am
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