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Genetic variant discovery to help asthma sufferers

The FINANCIAL -- Research from the University of Liverpool, published on March 16 in Lancet Respiratory Medicine, identifies a genetic variant that could improve the safety and effectiveness of corticosteroids, drugs that are used to treat a range of common and rare conditions including asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...

School performance bridled by poor vision, visual disorders

The FINANCIAL -- There's more to it than simply not being able to see the board; poor vision in the classroom can hurt kids' development and scholastic performance, but the solution can be right in ...

New research finds ‘wonder drug’ for alcohol use disorder ineffective

The FINANCIAL -- A new study, published in the Addiction journal, conducted by researchers from the University of Liverpool highlights the ineffectiveness of a specific drug treatment for alcohol use ...

Use of EHRs Does Not Reduce Administrative Costs

The FINANCIAL -- Administrative costs in the US health care system are an important component of total health care spending, and a substantial proportion of these costs are attributable to billing ...

Infection risk from reusable cups - study

The FINANCIAL -- Eco-aware coffee drinkers run the risk of being exposed to potentially harmful bacteria if they don’t wash their reusable cups shortly after use, a study has ...

Menus with vegetarian sections can lead customers to eat more meat

The FINANCIAL -- People who frequently eat vegetarian food but are not vegetarian were less than half as likely to choose a vegetarian dish when presented with a restaurant menu with a separate ...

Common infections ‘a bigger heart disease and stroke risk than obesity’

The FINANCIAL -- A major study into the impact of common infections leading to hospitalisation has found they may substantially increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and in the longer term, ...

Growing Demand for Digital Health Services Revolutionizing Delivery Models: Patients, Doctors + Machines

The FINANCIAL -- Growing consumer demand for digital-based health services is ushering in a new model for care in which patients and machines are joining doctors as part of the healthcare delivery ...

World leaders join new drive to beat noncommunicable diseases

The FINANCIAL -- WHO is announcing on March 1 a new high-level commission, comprised of heads of state and ministers, leaders in health and development and entrepreneurs. The group will propose bold ...

Philips and Hologic announce global partnership agreement to provide integrated imaging solutions for women’s health

The FINANCIAL -- Royal Philips and Hologic, Inc., an innovative women’s health company, announced on March 2 a global partnership agreement to offer care professionals integrated solutions ...

One in Five Health Employees Willing to Sell Confidential Data to Unauthorized Parties

The FINANCIAL -- Nearly one in five health employees (18 percent) said they would be willing to sell confidential data to unauthorized parties, according to a new survey from ...

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Genetic variant discovery to help asthma sufferers

School performance bridled by poor vision, visual disorders

New research finds ‘wonder drug’ for alcohol use disorder ineffective

Use of EHRs Does Not Reduce Administrative Costs

Infection risk from reusable cups - study

Menus with vegetarian sections can lead customers to eat more meat

Common infections ‘a bigger heart disease and stroke risk than obesity’

Growing Demand for Digital Health Services Revolutionizing Delivery Models: Patients, Doctors + Machines

World leaders join new drive to beat noncommunicable diseases

Philips and Hologic announce global partnership agreement to provide integrated imaging solutions for women’s health

One in Five Health Employees Willing to Sell Confidential Data to Unauthorized Parties

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