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Study of pregnant women in the UK reveals ethnic disparities in obstetric anesthesia care

New research published in Anaesthesia (a journal of the Association of Anaesthetists) shows that black pregnant women in the UK are much more likely than white women to be given general anesthesia during Caesarean section births, while some black and south Asian women having vaginal births are less likely than white women to receive an epidural (a type of anesthetic used to provide pain relief in labor).

10 Mar 2023

Advanced imaging method shows promise to improve prostate cancer diagnosis

An advanced imaging method is showing promise as a way to improve the diagnosis of prostate cancer by giving clinicians a clearer view of suspected tumors during biopsy.

10 Mar 2023

MGI supports a national genomic sequencing project that aims to build the largest genetic database in Brazil

MGI Tech Co. Ltd. (MGI), a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, in partnership with Pensabio - a Brazilian distribution company, brings to Brazil a new technology to support a large national genomic sequencing project with sequencers.

From MGI 10 Mar 2023

Low-cost smart textile sensor could help tackle the spread of tuberculosis in Asia and Africa

Scientists are developing a low-cost smart textile sensor for early detection of tuberculosis in people and cattle which they hope will help tackle the spread of the disease in Asia and Africa.

9 Mar 2023

Electronic messaging tactics increase flu vaccination rates, Danish study shows

Approximately one billion people are infected with influenza around the world each year, with more than half a million deaths estimated to result from the disease.

9 Mar 2023

Study explores solutions for advancing health equity through diversifying clinical trials

Despite racial and ethnic minority groups making up nearly half of the United States population, underrepresentation in clinical trials remains a critical challenge.

9 Mar 2023

UVA scientists identify a detox approach to delay aging

University of Virginia scientists have identified a promising approach to delay aging by detoxifying the body of glycerol and glyceraldehyde, harmful by-products of fat that naturally accumulate over time.

9 Mar 2023

New evidence strengthens link between low dose radiation and increased risk of heart disease

Exposure to low doses of ionizing radiation is associated with a modestly increased excess risk of heart disease, finds an analysis of the latest evidence published by The BMJ today.

9 Mar 2023

Smell test SCENTinel 1.1 accurately discriminates between different types of smell disorders

A research team from Monell Chemical Senses Center recently showed that the smell test SCENTinel 1.1 can successfully discriminate between different types of smell disorders.

9 Mar 2023

Medicaid health plans try to protect members — and profits — during unwinding

The federal covid-19 pandemic protections that have largely prohibited states from dropping anyone from Medicaid since 2020 helped millions of low-income Americans retain health insurance coverage — even if they no longer qualified — and brought the U.S. uninsured rate to a record low.

9 Mar 2023

Medical device to help degenerative knee arthritis patients receives FDA approval

COTRAS Co., Ltd. (hereon referred to as COTRAS), an innovative medical-device firm focused on rehabilitation products, has secured approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for MOBILISE, a medical device to help degenerative knee arthritis patients.

8 Mar 2023

Gender inequalities in the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease

Treatments for peripheral artery disease (PAD) were largely developed in men and are less effective in women, according to a review published today in European Heart Journal – Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

8 Mar 2023

Microglia partner with T cells to cause neurodegeneration, study shows

Nearly two dozen experimental therapies targeting the immune system are in clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease, a reflection of the growing recognition that immune processes play a key role in driving the brain damage that leads to confusion, memory loss and other debilitating symptoms.

8 Mar 2023

Study suggests a new approach for treating metastatic breast cancers

Metastatic breast cancer has no cure and has proven stubbornly resistant to one of the most innovative and promising new cancer treatments: immunotherapy.

8 Mar 2023

Novel molecular mechanism responsible for common form of acquired hydrocephalus discovered

Mass General researchers have discovered a novel molecular mechanism responsible for the most common forms of acquired hydrocephalus, potentially opening the door to the first-ever nonsurgical treatment for a life-threatening disease that affects about a million Americans.

8 Mar 2023

Pilot trial tests nasal monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19

A pilot trial by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, tested the nasal administration of the drug Foralumab, an anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody.

8 Mar 2023

Study shows correlations between symptoms of long COVID and physical inactivity

The link between symptoms of COVID-19 and physical inactivity is increasingly evident.

8 Mar 2023

Many hospitals struggle to successfully implement enhanced recovery programs for surgery

Enhanced recovery programs (ERPs) provide hospitals with the highest-quality resources to improve patient care for surgery, but many hospitals still struggle to successfully implement these programs and may need more structured resources to boost compliance rates, according to findings published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

8 Mar 2023

New models accurately estimate the risk of fall-related injuries in nursing home residents

In research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, investigators developed and validated models that can predict the risk of fall-related injuries in nursing home residents based on routinely collected clinical data.

8 Mar 2023

New scoring system rates quality of carbohydrate foods

Researchers presented the feasibility of carbohydrate food quality score modeling to compare the quality of various products.

7 Mar 2023

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Study of pregnant women in the UK reveals ethnic disparities in obstetric anesthesia care

Advanced imaging method shows promise to improve prostate cancer diagnosis

MGI supports a national genomic sequencing project that aims to build the largest genetic database in Brazil

Low-cost smart textile sensor could help tackle the spread of tuberculosis in Asia and Africa

Electronic messaging tactics increase flu vaccination rates, Danish study shows

Study explores solutions for advancing health equity through diversifying clinical trials

UVA scientists identify a detox approach to delay aging

New evidence strengthens link between low dose radiation and increased risk of heart disease

Smell test SCENTinel 1.1 accurately discriminates between different types of smell disorders

Medicaid health plans try to protect members — and profits — during unwinding

Medical device to help degenerative knee arthritis patients receives FDA approval

Gender inequalities in the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease

Microglia partner with T cells to cause neurodegeneration, study shows

Study suggests a new approach for treating metastatic breast cancers

Novel molecular mechanism responsible for common form of acquired hydrocephalus discovered

Pilot trial tests nasal monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19

Study shows correlations between symptoms of long COVID and physical inactivity

Many hospitals struggle to successfully implement enhanced recovery programs for surgery

New models accurately estimate the risk of fall-related injuries in nursing home residents

New scoring system rates quality of carbohydrate foods

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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