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Eminent physician Kenneth Walker receives Georgia Hospital Heroes Lifetime Achievement Award

Grady Health System Assistant Chief of Internal Medicine and Emory University School of Medicine Professor H. Kenneth Walker, M.D., was awarded the prestigious Georgia Hospital Heroes Lifetime Achievement Award at the Georgia Hospital Association's (GHA) Annual Meeting on Nov. 11.

16 Nov 2016

New intelligent, adaptive mattress prevents and treats decubitus ulcers

Some 400,000 people in Germany each year suffer from painful pressure sores on the skin, known as decubitus ulcers. These sores primarily affect bedridden patients who cannot be sufficiently mobilized, or whose position cannot be changed frequently enough.

16 Nov 2016

Smoking, excess weight may influence how rheumatoid arthritis symptoms improve with treatment

A study finds that smoking or being overweight makes it more difficult for patients with rheumatoid arthritis to achieve optimal control of inflammation and symptoms, despite standard of care treatment.

16 Nov 2016

Research shows CRAC channel inhibitors decrease lesion size, brain hemorrhage, and neurological deficits in TBI model

Researchers from the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center and UCSF, and CalciMedica, Inc., are presenting a poster at the 46th annual Society for Neuroscience meeting in San Diego describing the use of calcium release-activated calcium (CRAC) channel inhibitors in traumatic brain injury (TBI).

16 Nov 2016

Study reports increasing rates of hospital admissions for PD patients

Although treatment for Parkinson's disease (PD) is significantly extending the lives of patients, these patients are now being admitted to hospitals at increasing rates.

15 Nov 2016

Retinitis pigmentosa can be slowed by reprogramming metabolism of photoreceptors, study shows

Columbia University Medical Center researchers have demonstrated that vision loss associated with a form of retinitis pigmentosa (RP) can be slowed dramatically by reprogramming the metabolism of photoreceptors, or light sensors, in the retina.

15 Nov 2016

International scientists unravel mystery of newly discovered type of controlled cell death

A multidisciplinary international team of scientists solved the mystery of a recently discovered type of controlled cell death, mapping the path to potential therapies for conditions ranging from radiation injury to cancer.

15 Nov 2016

Statins can help prevent first time heart attacks, strokes in adults with cardiovascular risk factors

Cholesterol-lowering drugs help prevent heart attacks and strokes in adults with cardiovascular risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes and smoking, but have not yet had a heart attack or stroke, according to a large-scale analysis of clinical trial data led by the OHSU Pacific Northwest Evidence-Based Practice Center.

14 Nov 2016

Bilingual support group addressing health needs of lupus patients has positive impact, study finds

A bilingual support group addressing the psychological and educational needs of patients with lupus and their families is a valuable resource to help them cope, according to a study at Hospital for Special Surgery.

14 Nov 2016

Gaumard to exhibit new OMNI 2 touch-screen wireless interface at AHA’s Scientific Sessions

Gaumard Scientific Company will demonstrate how it is transforming CPR training with value-priced simulators and skills trainers into an intuitive tap-and-go experience when the new OMNI 2 touch-screen wireless interface is demonstrated at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions, November 13-15 in booth 2045 at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center.

11 Nov 2016

Study to test efficacy of computerized cognitive training for improving memory of heart failure patients

The National Institutes of Health has awarded a $2.5 million grant to an IU School of Nursing researcher for a study that will examine whether computerized cognitive training exercises can improve memory and quality of life for heart failure patients.

11 Nov 2016

GUMC to honor health professional Roger I. Glass with 2016 Cura Personalis Award

Georgetown University Medical Center will honor Roger I. Glass, MD, PhD, with the 2016 Cura Personalis Award at its Ninth Annual GUMC Convocation on Thursday, Nov. 17. Glass also will be the Convocation keynote speaker.

11 Nov 2016

Structure of health care system helps determine collaborative care in hospitals

The structures of health care systems helps determine how doctors and nurses collaborate during hospital rounds, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

11 Nov 2016

Moffitt scientists show how mathematical modeling can predict patient responses to cancer drugs

Scientists have significantly improved their understanding of cancer and have developed numerous therapies that have helped to reduce patient mortality; however, the majority of drugs that make it to the clinical trial phase of development fail, despite promising data in laboratory studies.

11 Nov 2016

Rober to exhibit full range of pioneering mattress solutions at MEDICA 2016

A UK company, who specialises in the development and manufacture of ‘zero pressure’ technology will be at MEDICA 2016 to showcase their full range of pioneering mattress solutions.

10 Nov 2016

Healthcare support worker explains benefits of scalp cooling for cancer patients

A healthcare support worker, who supports cancer patients throughout their chemotherapy journeys, has spoken out about the benefits of scalp cooling and what it means to the people who use it.

From Paxman 10 Nov 2016

Cannabinoid receptors regulate memory processes by modulating mitochondrial energy metabolism

It has been known for some time that the extracts of the Cannabis plant, just like synthetic cannabinoids and those produced by the brain itself, join up with type 1 (CB1) cannabinoid receptors located in the nerve endings of the neurons, and inhibit the release of chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) in the communication areas between the nerve cells.

10 Nov 2016

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Latest Nursing News and Research

Eminent physician Kenneth Walker receives Georgia Hospital Heroes Lifetime Achievement Award

New intelligent, adaptive mattress prevents and treats decubitus ulcers

Smoking, excess weight may influence how rheumatoid arthritis symptoms improve with treatment

Research shows CRAC channel inhibitors decrease lesion size, brain hemorrhage, and neurological deficits in TBI model

Study reports increasing rates of hospital admissions for PD patients

Retinitis pigmentosa can be slowed by reprogramming metabolism of photoreceptors, study shows

International scientists unravel mystery of newly discovered type of controlled cell death

Statins can help prevent first time heart attacks, strokes in adults with cardiovascular risk factors

Bilingual support group addressing health needs of lupus patients has positive impact, study finds

Gaumard to exhibit new OMNI 2 touch-screen wireless interface at AHA’s Scientific Sessions

Study to test efficacy of computerized cognitive training for improving memory of heart failure patients

GUMC to honor health professional Roger I. Glass with 2016 Cura Personalis Award

Structure of health care system helps determine collaborative care in hospitals

Moffitt scientists show how mathematical modeling can predict patient responses to cancer drugs

Rober to exhibit full range of pioneering mattress solutions at MEDICA 2016

Healthcare support worker explains benefits of scalp cooling for cancer patients

Cannabinoid receptors regulate memory processes by modulating mitochondrial energy metabolism

Study establishes various depression predictors among adult women with diabetes

Short sleepers likely to consume significantly more sugary caffeinated drinks, study finds

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