Archive: 22/01/2015

New technology preserves organs during transplant process

Livers and other organs begin lacking oxygen the moment they are removed from the donor and may have damaged tissue by the time a transplant occurs.

Jan 22, 2015

Physicians rank the best EHR systems of 2014

(HealthDay)—Physicians have ranked electronic health record (EHR) systems based on five key performance areas, according to a report published in Medical Economics.

Jan 22, 2015

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Reviews summarize efficacy of depression Tx in primary care

(HealthDay)—Researchers have summarized and clarified what is known about depression treatment in primary care. The reports have been published in the January/February issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.

Jan 22, 2015

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Research suggests anti-inflammatory protein may trigger plaque in Alzheimer's disease

Inflammation has long been studied in Alzheimer's, but in a counterintuitive finding reported in a new paper, University of Florida researchers have uncovered the mechanism by which anti-inflammatory processes may trigger ...

Jan 22, 2015

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PCPs can use U/S to rationalize Tx in acute shoulder pain

(HealthDay)—For patients with acute shoulder pain, ultrasound imaging can be used by primary care physicians to rationalize treatment, according to a study published in the January/February issue of the Annals of Family ...

Jan 22, 2015

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Medicare adds star ratings for dialysis center comparison

Medicare is adding a visual tool to help kidney patients compare the quality of dialysis centers: Star ratings.

Jan 22, 2015

More diverticulitis in areas with low-UV light exposure

(HealthDay)—Lower ultraviolet (UV) light is associated with increased rate of diverticulitis admissions, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in JAMA Surgery.

Jan 22, 2015

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US: Long-awaited Ebola vaccine study coming soon in Liberia

U.S. officials say a long-awaited major study of possible Ebola vaccines is set to begin in Liberia within a couple of weeks.

Jan 22, 2015

Metabolic syndrome may raise death risk postangiography

(HealthDay)—For postangiography patients, metabolic syndrome is associated with increased mortality, especially in patients with stable angina, according to a study published in the Feb. 1 issue of The American Journal ...

Jan 22, 2015

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School sports costs leave some students on sidelines

(HealthDay)—Many American children can't afford to participate in school sports, a new survey finds.

Jan 22, 2015

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