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Using machine learning to identify key predictors of mortality in dementia patients

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and others have harnessed the power of machine learning to identify key predictors of mortality in dementia patients.

28 Feb 2024

New blood biomarkers identified to predict cardiovascular risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Rheumatoid arthritis impacts approximately 2 million people in the United States and is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

28 Feb 2024

An Arm and a Leg: Wait, is Insulin cheaper now?

Pharmaceutical companies that manufacture insulin made headlines last year when they voluntarily agreed to provide discount cards that lower the monthly cost of insulin for many people to $35.

28 Feb 2024

Psychosocial interventions show promise for managing non-physiological menopausal symptoms

Interventions such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), could be an effective treatment option for menopause-related mood symptoms, memory and concentration problems, finds a new study by UCL researchers.

27 Feb 2024

GENERATE study: Remote genetic education boosts testing rates for inherited cancer risk

Even as it's become clear that an inherited susceptibility to some cancers is more common than once thought, genetic testing of family members of cancer patients hasn't increased as much as experts had hoped.

27 Feb 2024

DiaCarta partners with OncoAssure for prostate cancer test commercialization

DiaCarta, Inc., a pioneer in molecular diagnostic test development for cancer and infectious diseases, based in California, today announced that it has established a strategic collaboration with OncoAssure Ltd, an Irish medical diagnostics company headquartered at NovaUCD in Dublin.

27 Feb 2024

Gender differences explored: Cardiovascular health variances in women's lifespan

Women's cardiovascular disease risks and outcomes differ throughout the lifespan from those of men, according to a collection of studies devoted to cardiovascular medicine research focused on women of all ages, published today in a special "spotlight" issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

27 Feb 2024

Mayo Clinic study finds minimal impact of daylight saving time on heart health

A recent Mayo Clinic study examining the effects of daylight saving time (DST) on heart health suggests that the impact is likely minimal.

27 Feb 2024

Forest bathing boosts youth mental health in urban environments

Youth mental health in urban environments is significantly better when more nature is incorporated into city design.

27 Feb 2024

Bariatric surgery outperforms medical management in long-term diabetes control

People with type 2 diabetes who underwent bariatric surgery achieved much better long-term blood glucose control compared to people who received medical management plus lifestyle interventions, according to a new study published in JAMA, or Journal of the American Medical Association, and funded by the National institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of The National Institutes of Health.

27 Feb 2024

Study links poor sleep with muscle dysmorphia symptoms in adolescents and young adults

Getting enough sleep is crucial for our body to maintain vital health functions and is especially important for the growth and development of adolescents and young adults.

27 Feb 2024

Smartphone app uses AI and facial-image processing software to reliably detect the onset of depression

Dartmouth researchers report they have developed the first smartphone application that uses artificial intelligence paired with facial-image processing software to reliably detect the onset of depression before the user even knows something is wrong.

27 Feb 2024

Aston University and PDA collaboration to examine pharmacists' expanded duties in healthcare

A partnership between Aston University and the Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) is to examine the feasibility of extending pharmacists' duties to include more healthcare interventions, such as blood pressure checks and cholesterol screening.

27 Feb 2024

UK lags in cancer treatment compared to other countries

People in the UK were treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy less often than in comparable countries and faced long waits for treatments, according to two new studies published in The Lancet Oncology.

26 Feb 2024

Omalizumab boosts tolerance to multiple food allergies, study finds

A study in The New England Journal of Medicine shows omalizumab increases allergen tolerance in individuals with multiple food allergies, offering a promising standalone treatment option.

26 Feb 2024

Study finds October-born kids less likely to catch flu post-vaccination

Study shows October as the optimal month for influenza vaccination in young children, aligning with CDC guidelines to maximize protection against seasonal flu.

26 Feb 2024

Healthcare leaders advocate for restoring Canada's hypertension control program

A passionate plea for the re-establishment of Canada's health coalition focused on hypertension prevention and control appears as an editorial in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, published by Elsevier.

26 Feb 2024

Study finds SNAP benefits may improve medication adherence among food-insecure individuals

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

26 Feb 2024

Zika virus detected in Singapore neighborhood: 15 cases spark renewed vigilance

Entomological, wastewater, and case surveillance of the Zika virus (ZIKV) in Singapore.

26 Feb 2024

Study shines light on the well-being challenges faced by women in healthcare

Study reviews the well-being of women in healthcare, highlighting the impact of work-life balance, professional autonomy, and supportive environments on their mental health and job satisfaction.

25 Feb 2024

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Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Using machine learning to identify key predictors of mortality in dementia patients

New blood biomarkers identified to predict cardiovascular risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients

An Arm and a Leg: Wait, is Insulin cheaper now?

Psychosocial interventions show promise for managing non-physiological menopausal symptoms

GENERATE study: Remote genetic education boosts testing rates for inherited cancer risk

DiaCarta partners with OncoAssure for prostate cancer test commercialization

Gender differences explored: Cardiovascular health variances in women's lifespan

Mayo Clinic study finds minimal impact of daylight saving time on heart health

Forest bathing boosts youth mental health in urban environments

Bariatric surgery outperforms medical management in long-term diabetes control

Study links poor sleep with muscle dysmorphia symptoms in adolescents and young adults

Smartphone app uses AI and facial-image processing software to reliably detect the onset of depression

Aston University and PDA collaboration to examine pharmacists' expanded duties in healthcare

UK lags in cancer treatment compared to other countries

Omalizumab boosts tolerance to multiple food allergies, study finds

Study finds October-born kids less likely to catch flu post-vaccination

Healthcare leaders advocate for restoring Canada's hypertension control program

Study finds SNAP benefits may improve medication adherence among food-insecure individuals

Zika virus detected in Singapore neighborhood: 15 cases spark renewed vigilance

Study shines light on the well-being challenges faced by women in healthcare

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