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Presence of academic medical centers linked to better outcomes for patients treated at nearby community hospitals

An academic medical center (AMC), sometimes called a teaching hospital, is a hospital that is integrated with a medical school and that serves as the principal site for the education of medical students and trainees.

1 Feb 2023

Breakthrough Omicron BA.1/BA.2 infections in the triple-vaccinated linked to broad-based immunity

A new study looked at the whole spectrum of immunological reactions raised by spike and non-spike antigens following Omicron BA.1/BA.2 infections in such individuals, both with and without prior SARS-CoV-2 infection.

1 Feb 2023

CuSTOM; Creating a healthier society by accelerating the translation of organoid technology

In this interview, we speak to Magdalena Kasendra at the CuSTOM Accelerator, about the organoid technology and how it has the power the revolutionize healthcare.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 1 Feb 2023

Researchers utilize discarded facial tissues to diagnose respiratory viral infections in children

Researchers developed an innovative method to diagnose respiratory viral infections (RVIs) in children using discarded facial tissues.

1 Feb 2023

Risk factors for Omicron reinfections among previously infected frontline workers in the United States

Researchers examined a prospective cohort of frontline workers in the United States (US) previously infected with SARS-CoV-2. They attempted to identify risk factors that made this highly vulnerable population prone to reinfection by SARS-CoV-2 new variant of concern (VOC), Omicron, known for its high immune evading potential.

1 Feb 2023

Effectiveness of exome and genome sequencing to detect undiagnosed syndromes

Scientists review existing literature to evaluate the advancements in genomic and exome sequencing for the accurate detection of undiagnosed syndromes.

1 Feb 2023

Breast MRI found to be superior at detecting breast cancer in women with dense breasts

Compared to other common supplemental screening methods, breast MRI was superior at detecting breast cancer in women with dense breasts, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

31 Jan 2023

Acute care surgeons should prepare to treat more abortion complications post-Wade, experts say

Acute care surgeons should prepare to treat complications of forced pregnancies and unsafe abortions following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade in the USA in 2022, argue experts in an opinion piece published in the journal Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open.

31 Jan 2023

Can reducing air pollution prevent multimorbidity?

Researchers argues for the need to more studies to identify a potential association between multimorbidity and air pollution, if it exists.

31 Jan 2023

COVID-19 might increase risk of autoimmune diseases

Researchers examined the associations between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and incident autoimmune diseases.

31 Jan 2023

Migraine diagnosed prior to pregnancy linked to adverse outcomes during pregnancy

Women are disproportionately affected by migraine, especially during their reproductive years. However, the relationship between migraine and adverse pregnancy outcomes has not been well understood.

31 Jan 2023

Pilot interview study reports a wide variation in long COVID symptom types and severity and awareness about the disease

Researchers reported the findings from a pilot interview study that was conducted to gain insights into the new and persistent symptoms experienced by long coronavirus disease (COVID) patients and to obtain data for the study design and participant recruitment for the Real-time Assessment of Community Transmission-Long COVID (REACT-LC) study.

31 Jan 2023

Some addiction treatment centers turn big profits by scaling back care

Near the end of his scheduled three-month stay at a rehab center outside Austin, Texas, Daniel McKegney was forced to tell his father in North Carolina that he needed more time and more money, he recently recalled.

31 Jan 2023

OMA applauds American Academy of Pediatrics' new guidelines for childhood obesity

The Obesity Medicine Association, the clinical and educational leader in the care of patients with obesity, applauds the American Academy of Pediatrics' first comprehensive Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Obesity released this month.

30 Jan 2023

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Presence of academic medical centers linked to better outcomes for patients treated at nearby community hospitals

Breakthrough Omicron BA.1/BA.2 infections in the triple-vaccinated linked to broad-based immunity

CuSTOM; Creating a healthier society by accelerating the translation of organoid technology

Researchers utilize discarded facial tissues to diagnose respiratory viral infections in children

Risk factors for Omicron reinfections among previously infected frontline workers in the United States

Effectiveness of exome and genome sequencing to detect undiagnosed syndromes

Breast MRI found to be superior at detecting breast cancer in women with dense breasts

Acute care surgeons should prepare to treat more abortion complications post-Wade, experts say

Can reducing air pollution prevent multimorbidity?

COVID-19 might increase risk of autoimmune diseases

Migraine diagnosed prior to pregnancy linked to adverse outcomes during pregnancy

Pilot interview study reports a wide variation in long COVID symptom types and severity and awareness about the disease

Some addiction treatment centers turn big profits by scaling back care

OMA applauds American Academy of Pediatrics' new guidelines for childhood obesity

MINOCA: Insights into a type of heart attack that predominantly affects women

Scientists develop novel electronic skin patch for advanced healthcare monitoring

New NHS plan to provide tailored support at home for elderly, vulnerable people

Poll: 13% of Americans aged 50 to 80 show signs of food addiction

Study shows how arthritis affects people's working lives

Researchers develop a new smartphone-based tool to detect visual impairment in young children

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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