According to a new study people who suffered cardiac arrest and received chest compressions from bystanders had higher survival rates than those given standard resuscitation that included mouth-to-mouth breathing. Figures from the…
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Support Fund To Help Musicians With Bipolar Disorder
During October, vote online to fund the development of the Mojo Project, an online intervention program for musicians with bipolar disorder. Growing out of the expertise of the National e-Therapy Centre (NeTC)…
Researchers Call For Sustained Funding To Move HIV Vaccine R&D Ahead
At the AIDS Vaccine 2010 conference last week in Atlanta, researchers emphasized the need for sustained funding for vaccine research and development in order to further progress toward an HIV vaccine, SciDev.Net…
Med schools, Cedars-Sinai test wireless monitoring to reduce readmissions
Five University of California medical schools plus Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles will study how wireless technologies and telephone care management can reduce the number of hospital readmissions for patients with…
Continua Health Alliance Expands Web-based Services in Japan
The Japan Workgroup of Continua Health AllianceĀ®, an international non-profit industry organization dedicated to improving the quality of personal connected health, this week will demonstrate the latest Continua Certifiedā¢ healthcare products and…
Vaccine Extends Survival For Patients With Deadly Brain Cancers
A new vaccine added to standard therapy appears to offer a survival advantage for patients suffering from glioblastoma (GBM), the most deadly form of brain cancer, according to a study from researchers…
When Counseling Weight Loss, It’s Style That Makes A Difference
Most doctors are spending a good deal of time counseling their patients about diet and weight loss, but for the most part, it isn’t making any difference, according to a new study…
Girls With Autism Or ADHD Symptoms Not Taken Seriously
When girls with symptoms of autism or ADHD seek professional medical help, their problems are often played down or misinterpreted, and there is a real risk that they will not get the…
New Clues On Why Some People With Parkinson’s Die Sooner
New research shows how old people are when they first develop Parkinson’s disease is one of many clues in how long they’ll survive with the disease. The research is published in the…
New Studies Suggest That Depression And Distress Is Not Detected In The Majority Of Patients Seen By Nurses
New research from the University of Leicester reveals that nursing staff have ‘considerable difficulty’ detecting depression and distress in patients. Two new research studies led by Dr Alex Mitchell, consultant in psycho-oncology…
Italy’s Leading Ophthalmology Foundation Coordinated The “Great” Study Which Identifies The Most Effective Drug In The Treatment Of Glaucoma
The G.B. Bietti Foundation IRCCS (Research Healthcare Institute), Italy’s leading ophthalmology research facility presided by Professor Mario Stirpe, announced today the publication of the results from the GREAT study (Glaucoma Randomized European…
Andrew Lansley’s deliberately bland NHS speech was a strategic move
Andrew Lansley’s speech did much to underwhelm the Tory faithful. But that was the health secretary’s intention. Despite his reputation as a bulldozer for pro-market NHS reforms, Lansley sees himself as an…
Health secretary defends NHS reforms as criticism grows
The health secretary, Andrew Lansley, today defended the government’s controversial reforms to the NHS in the face of mounting pressure from professional bodies and health unions. Lansley underlined the Conservative commitment to…
CPF honors three critical areas of leadership for Pulmonary Fibrosis community
The Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis (CPF) has announced its annual awards honoring three critical areas of leadership that impact the work of the Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) community. The recipients, Bob and Sandy…
International experts to discuss effect of diet on children behavioral development
Can diet affect our children’s long-term mental and behavioural development? This question will be addressed by a number of international leading experts on child nutrition next 6th of October in York, at…