Sixty percent of U.S. adults are not familiar with sepsis, despite the fact that more than 200,000 Americans die from it every year, making sepsis one of the leading causes of death…
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Researchers Use CT To Predict Heart Disease
Using incidental findings from routine diagnostic CT, radiologists may be better able to identify people at high risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a new study appearing online and in the November…
The Freezing Of A Virus Fragment In A Shape Recognized By The Immune System Has Implications For Vaccine Design
One approach to an HIV vaccine is to teach the immune system to recognize certain protein structures on the viral surface and produce antibodies that bind to those structures and neutralize HIV….
Healthcare Reform Effort Falters as NarrativeTracker Projected
The Healthcare Reform effort has faltered in the public mind as projected by the Healthcare NarrativeTracker™ Index (HNTI™) over the last several months. The results of the Healthcare NarrativeTracker Index were reported…
Centocor Ortho Biotech Inc. Submits Application To FDA Seeking To Expand SIMPONI(R) Label In Treatment Of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Centocor Ortho Biotech Inc. announced today that it has submitted a supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking to expand the SIMPONI® (golimumab) physician label…
DOH Pledges Support for Medical Tourism in Samal
The Department of Health (DOH) is supporting plans for the development of medical tourism in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGCS) in Davao del Norte. Health Assistant Secretary Paulyn Jean Rosell-Ubial…
SFDA bans Similac infant formula
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) warned members of the public on Monday against using Similac infant formula to feed their babies as it may be contaminated with tiny beetles and…
Experts to look at new ways to study heart
A leading Saudi doctor has called for more cures for tackling debilitating heart diseases, calling it one of the world’s biggest killers. “Despite major breakthroughs, cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading…
Elevator buttons hot bed of germs
A lift button swarms with nearly 40 times as many bacteria as a public toilet seat. A study carried out in hotels, restaurants, banks, offices and airports found 313 ‘colony forming units’…
Complications in Surgery conference will be held on Thursday
The UAE chapter of the International College of Surgeons has announced to hold it’s 1st Conference titled ” Complications in Surgery” on Thursday at Hilton Resort in Ras Al Khaimah. International and…
World Heart Day marked with health campaigns
BAHRAIN marked World Heart Day with a number of events around the country. This year’s motto “Work With Heart” focused on the welfare of those who treat, care for and support patients…
Breast Cancer Support group meeting is set
BAHRAIN’s Breast Cancer Support group will restart its monthly meeting on October 26, following the summer break. It will be from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, at Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence and Spa….
Americans’ confidence in healthcare ability increases
Americans’ confidence in their ability to access and pay for healthcare rose in August, reversing a more pessimistic outlook that had prevailed all year, according to a consumer sentiment index produced by…
Scientific data, evidence reject vertebroplasty procedure
Common procedure known as vertebroplasty is rejected by scientific data and evidence As a patient safety best practice and endorsement of evidence-based medicine, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Board of…
MEDecision Product Advisory: Nexalign iEXCHANGE 8.0 Available Today
MEDecision, Inc., a leading provider of collaborative healthcare management solutions, today announced the general availability of Nexalign® iEXCHANGE® 8.0, the latest version of its collaborative healthcare decision support service. MEDecision, Inc., a…