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1931

Automated text messages improve outcomes after joint replacement surgery

An automated text messaging system increases patient engagement with home-based exercise and promotes faster recovery after total knee or hip replacement surgery, reports a study. Patients receiving timely texts showed improvement in several key outcomes, including fewer days on opioid pain medications, more time spent on home exercises, faster return of knee motion, and higher […]

1932

Gum disease treatment may improve symptoms in cirrhosis patients

Routine oral care to treat gum disease (periodontitis) may play a role in reducing inflammation and toxins in the blood (endotoxemia) and improving cognitive function in people with liver cirrhosis. Cirrhosis, which is a growing epidemic in the U.S., is the presence of scar tissue on the liver. When severe, it can lead to liver […]

1933

Findings could expand kidney donor options for recipients

Researchers at Loma Linda University Health found that kidney transplantationcan be safely performed using organs testing positive for the hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody but negative for active viral infection. Their findings, published July 24 in the American Journal of Transplantation, could expand the number of kidneys available for those in need.“One way of increasing […]

1934

ESR and Siemens Healthineers are inviting discussion on the digital future of radiology

As part of their partnership, the European Society of Radiology (ESR) and Siemens Healthineers will, for the first time, offer a joint discussion platform for all aspects relating to the digitalization of radiology at the European Congress of Radiology, which will take place between February 27 and March 3, 2019, in Vienna, Austria. In the […]

1935

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 […]

1936

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 […]

1937

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: […]

1938

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 […]

1939

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 […]

1940

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 […]