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1911

Cannabis extract helps reset brain function in psychosis

Research from King’s College London has found that a single dose of the cannabis extract cannabidiol can help reduce brain function abnormalities seen in people with psychosis. Results from a new MRC-funded trial provide the first evidence of how cannabidiol acts in the brain to reduce psychotic symptoms.Cannabidiol, also referred to as CBD, is a […]

1912

More frequent screening after prostate cancer treatment not linked to improved survival

Prostate cancer patients who were monitored more frequently after treatment did not live significantly longer than patients who were monitored once a year, according to study findings led by a University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher. Researchers presented findings from an analysis of data from nearly 10,500 prostate cancer patients in the […]

1913

Targeting MC1R in metastatic melanoma

In 1960, scientists described the “Philadelphia chromosome” that causes chronic myeloid leukemia, and in 2001 the Food and Drug Administration approved the drug imatinib to disable the action of this cancer-causing genetic change. It was the dawn of genetically-targeted treatments against cancer and it seemed as if many cancers would fall to a similar strategy: […]

1914

The Access to Medicine Index finds that a handful of pharmaceutical companies are developing the bulk of urgently needed new medicines for the poor

The development of new medical products that are considered the highest priority for people in developing countries is highly concentrated – among five pharmaceutical companies and on five diseases. The 2018 Access to Medicine Index is an independent ranking of 20 of the leading pharmaceutical companies on their efforts to improve access to medicine in […]

1915

Leading health thinkers to discuss the future of healthcare next month

Leaders of hospital and healthcare organizations around the globe will come together on 10-12 October at the 42nd IHF World Hospital Congress to share best practices and innovations and discuss how healthcare needs to evolve. More than 150 industry leaders and practitioners from over 30 countries will be discussing value-based care, integrated care and digital […]

1916

Carestream Health to sell its healthcare IT business to Philips

Carestream Health has signed an agreement with Royal Philips to sell its healthcare information systems (HCIS) business to Philips. Carestream’s HCIS business unit provides imaging IT solutions to multi-site hospitals, radiology services providers, imaging centers and specialty medical clinics around the world. The business has developed strong customer relationships in attractive, high-growth healthcare segments and […]

1917

Europe platelet rich plasma market: P-PRP gains dominant share, market to register 8.30% CAGR till 2022

The platelet rich plasma market in Europe is driven by the rising incidence of sports injuries; diseases including orthopedic diseases, neurological diseases, cardiovascular diseases; and obesity. In addition, the growing geriatric population being more prone to surgeries and injuries has also boosted the market. Furthermore, factors such as the launch of numerous devices for the […]

1918

Machine learning helps detect lymphedema among breast cancer survivors

Machine learning using real-time symptom reports can accurately detect lymphedema, a distressing side effect of breast cancer treatment that is more easily treated when identified early, finds a new study led by NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. “Using a well-trained classification algorithm to detect lymphedema based on real-time symptom reports is a highly promising […]

1919

Heart failure telemedicine programs prove effective six months after discharge

Home telemedicine programs for heart failure are effective at preventing death for at least six months after hospitalisation, but generally lose any benefit after one year, according to a meta-analysis of clinical trials published.  These findings, published by a study team led by Feinstein Institute for Medical Research Professor Renee Pekmezaris, PhD, help educate health […]

1920

Caffeine consumption might extend life expectancy in CKD patients

A study, which has recently been published in NDT [1] shows that caffeine consumption is associated with a lower mortality rate in CKD patients. This relationship has already been observed in the general population. Although this study shows that this association may persist if caffeine is consumed through caffeine-containing soft drinks, the president of the […]