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921. 2 types of cancer that may soon have a vaccine
... according to researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City who co-led the study. Pancreatic and colorectal cancer, which are two of the leading causes of cancer deaths in the ...02 February 2024 -
922. FDA explores getting more accurate, equitable readings from pulse oximeters
... oximeters were invented in 1974 and decades of research since then have repeatedly shown inaccuracies in readings for individuals with darker skin tones. A 2022 study of 3,029 patients, led by experts ...02 February 2024 -
923. 10% of people with dementia may actually have different disease, research suggests
Certain cases of dementia — potentially up to 10% — could instead be undiagnosed liver disease and related neurological issues, according to a study published Jan. 31 in JAMA. Additionally, researchers ...01 February 2024 -
924. The condition 10% of women have that causes cognitive decline
Roughly 10% of women and girls of reproductive age worldwide are diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, and a recent study found the chronic condition can result in cognitive decline, CNN reported ...01 February 2024 -
925. Academic medical centers grapple with AI governance
... challenges posed by AI prediction tools, a Jan. 31 study published in the NEJM AI found. To understand how U.S. academic medical centers govern AI-enabled predictive models, researchers conducted interviews ...01 February 2024 -
926. Best method for surgical antiseptic prep revealed in study
The age-old practice of applying antiseptic to skin prior to surgery on closed fractures could soon shift after a study, published Feb. 1, in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that iodine in alcohol ...01 February 2024 -
927. Health data exchanges could prevent code blues, Epic finds
Having access to external health data is linked to a lower likelihood of code blue incidents occurring in the emergency department, a new study from Epic Systems found. Researchers analyzed 95 million ...01 February 2024 -
928. Are rising NCLEX pass rates a concern? 5 chief nursing executives weigh in
... including student success coaching programs, helped as well. Critics, meanwhile, have said the exam got easier and that too many educators are "teaching to the test." A 2021 study showed that fewer than ...01 February 2024 -
929. Being CEO can take its toll
... that we're weak." A 2021 National Bureau of Economic Research study cited by Mr. Borchers found that industry financial challenges — which healthcare has been facing for years — can reduce a CEO's life ...01 February 2024 -
930. 15 states with highest, lowest densities of anesthesiologists
... overlapping coverage by anesthesiologists is associated with increased surgical patient morbidity and mortality, according to a 2022 study in JAMA Surgery. The aging population will require more procedures ...31 January 2024 -
931. Top 5 digital health priorities for health systems
Nearly two-thirds of health system C-suite leaders say digital health is easing access to care, though using it to improve patient experience has fallen as a tech priority for executives, a new study found. ...31 January 2024 -
932. The 5 most common elective surgeries for older adults
The most common elective surgical procedure for older adults was major joint surgery, according to a recent study. The study, published Jan. 30 in JAMA Network Open, surveyed 2,110 adults 50- to 80-years-old ...31 January 2024 -
933. Experimental pain relief drug clears phase 3 metrics
... surgery, the trial found the medicine reduced pain intensity significantly for both cohorts, plus non-surgical acute pain conditions. A second goal of the study was to test VX-548's potential superiority ...30 January 2024 -
934. Contaminated medical products tied to cases of early Alzheimer's
... with the HWP subtype of c-hGH," the authors of the study wrote. "Given the strong experimental evidence for Aβ transmission from relevant archived HWP c-hGH batches, we conclude that this is the most plausible ...30 January 2024 -
935. OTC morning-after pill tied to 96% fewer related ED visits
After the FDA approved the first over-the-counter emergency contraception in 2006, emergency department visits for the medication decreased by 96% over the next 14 years, according to a new study. Hospitals ...29 January 2024 -
936. Weight loss drugs show strides in reducing inflammation
... in a pilot study among people, according to Nature. A current trial is now testing exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon) among patients with Parkinson's, which is expected to conclude this year. Apart from the ...29 January 2024 -
937. The reason behind nearly 50K ED visits in California
Dog bites led to more than 48,600 emergency room visits by California residents in 2022, KFF Health News reported Jan. 26. It's a trend that doesn't show any signs of easing anytime soon. Not only ...29 January 2024 -
938. Heart surgery volume no longer significant in some patient outcomes: Study
A recent study found the volume of pediatric heart surgeries is no longer significantly associated with mortality. The study, set to be presented at the Society of Thoracic Surgeons' 2024 Annual Meeting, ...29 January 2024 -
939. Should you reuse that N95 mask for your hospital shift?
A shortage of N95 masks in 2020 led the CDC to craft guidelines for healthcare workers who needed to reuse them for multiple shifts, but a new study, published Jan. 26 in JAMA, has found reuse of these ...29 January 2024 -
940. 2024 consumer experience primer — 7 trends to know
Patients are consumers, too. Are you providing the experiences they demand? Only 4% of U.S. residents feel consumer experiences have improved over the past year, according to a study ...29 January 2024