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Study cautions against using QbTest as a standalone tool for diagnosing ADHD

A new study cautions against using the QbTest as a standalone diagnostic or screening tool for ADHD.

13 Dec 2023

Research shows more people die from heart attacks during the winter holidays

The winter holidays can turn deadly as research shows that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year.

13 Dec 2023

Heart attack breakthrough: New protocol saves 71% of patients with deadly complication

Published results of a large, national heart attack study show that patients with a life-threatening complication known as cardiogenic shock survived at a significantly higher rate when treated with a protocol developed by cardiologists at Henry Ford Health, in collaboration with 80 hospitals nationwide.

13 Dec 2023

Poll: Vast majority of older adults think health insurers should cover obesity medications

The vast majority of older adults – 83% -- think health insurers should cover medications that can help people with obesity manage their weight, a new poll of people age 50 to 80 finds.

13 Dec 2023

Space health experts aim to explore blood flow restriction training among astronauts

Space health experts at Northumbria University have won a global competition that will enable them to explore blood flow restriction training among astronauts during spaceflight.

13 Dec 2023

Developing a virtual twin for personalized cancer treatment with CAR-T cell therapy

In recent years, cancer immunotherapies have established themselves as a further pillar of medical oncology alongside traditional treatment options (surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy).

13 Dec 2023

The ability of the AI chatbot GPT-4 to appropriately perform probabilistic reasoning in diagnosis vs a large survey of human clinicians

Researchers evaluated the proficiency of Generative Pre-trained Transformer 4 (GPT-4) AI in probabilistic reasoning compared to human clinicians by assessing pretest and posttest probability estimates in diagnostic cases.

13 Dec 2023

Stem cell therapy trial shows promise for regenerative treatment of heart failure

Stem cell-based therapy improved quality of life for patients with advanced heart failure, Mayo Clinic researchers and international collaborators discovered in a late-stage multinational clinical trial.

12 Dec 2023

Unmasking the barriers faced by women veterans in seeking mental health support

Issues of identity, male-dominated branding and apprehension that their needs will go unmet are among the reasons women are not accessing veterans' mental health support, according to new research being discussed today (Wednesday, 13 December) at a conference in Cambridge.

12 Dec 2023

AI model detects atrial fibrillation risk based on subtle ECG variations

A new artificial intelligence (AI) model designed by Scripps Research scientists could help clinicians better screen patients for atrial fibrillation (or AFib)-;an irregular, fast heartbeat that is associated with stroke and heart failure.

12 Dec 2023

Self-monitoring shows promise in managing high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia in pregnancy

Study suggests that self-monitoring of blood pressure may aid in the early detection and management of high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia in high-risk pregnancies, offering a potential shift in prenatal care strategies.

12 Dec 2023

Study finds cannabis exposure during pregnancy associated with increased risk of unhealthy outcomes

In the past ten years, the percentage of Americans who use medical marijuana has more than doubled as state-level legalization becomes increasingly common.

12 Dec 2023

Gavi commits more than US$1.8 billion to support vaccine production in Africa

Gavi, the vaccine alliance, says it has committed more than US$1.8 billion to support vaccine production in Africa, a move that could bolster the continent’s efforts to address historical dependence on imported vaccines and establish its own robust biotechnology sector.

12 Dec 2023

Bottlenecks in Nucleic Acid Extraction: A Multi-Industrial approach with HiMedia Labs

An interview with Dr. Rajas Warke, Director of Molecular Biology and virology at HiMedia Labs.

From Himedia Laboratories Private Limited 12 Dec 2023

Listen: What our 2-year-long investigation into medical debt reveals

Across the country, Americans are losing their homes, emptying their retirement accounts, and struggling to feed and clothe their families because of medical debt. For two years, KFF Health News and NPR have been investigating this crisis through the "Diagnosis: Debt" project.

12 Dec 2023

SolasCure demonstrates proof-of-concept in Phase lla safety trial of Aurase Wound Gel

SolasCure today announced the results of its proof-of-concept, first-in-human, Phase IIa safety study.

From SolasCure 12 Dec 2023

Research reimagined: Online platform empowers patients and professionals to set rare disease priorities

Patients with rare diseases have traditionally been the subjects of medical research. However, in recent years, their role has begun to shift from 'research participants' to 'experts with a lived experience', with some being involved in study planning, design and interpretation.

11 Dec 2023

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Study cautions against using QbTest as a standalone tool for diagnosing ADHD

Research shows more people die from heart attacks during the winter holidays

Heart attack breakthrough: New protocol saves 71% of patients with deadly complication

Poll: Vast majority of older adults think health insurers should cover obesity medications

Space health experts aim to explore blood flow restriction training among astronauts

Developing a virtual twin for personalized cancer treatment with CAR-T cell therapy

The ability of the AI chatbot GPT-4 to appropriately perform probabilistic reasoning in diagnosis vs a large survey of human clinicians

Stem cell therapy trial shows promise for regenerative treatment of heart failure

Unmasking the barriers faced by women veterans in seeking mental health support

AI model detects atrial fibrillation risk based on subtle ECG variations

Self-monitoring shows promise in managing high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia in pregnancy

Study finds cannabis exposure during pregnancy associated with increased risk of unhealthy outcomes

Gavi commits more than US$1.8 billion to support vaccine production in Africa

Bottlenecks in Nucleic Acid Extraction: A Multi-Industrial approach with HiMedia Labs

Listen: What our 2-year-long investigation into medical debt reveals

SolasCure demonstrates proof-of-concept in Phase lla safety trial of Aurase Wound Gel

Research reimagined: Online platform empowers patients and professionals to set rare disease priorities

Study: Risk of dying from cancer depends on where you live in England

Personalized treatment for leukemia results in longer life and fewer side effects

UC San Diego Health completes purchase of Alvarado Hospital Medical Center

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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