Diabetes
Hacking diabetes: People break into insulin pumps as an alternative to delayed innovations
Just before the start of Memorial Day weekend, Meg Green meticulously followed online instructions for hacking an insulin pump.
Jun 5, 2019
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News tagged with health care system
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Real-world data study confirms bivalent mRNA booster vaccines associated with greater short-term protection
One of the first real-world data studies comparing the new bivalent mRNA COVID-19 booster vaccines with the original monovalent vaccines reports the bivalent conveyed greater short-term protection against symptomatic COVID-19 ...
Dec 19, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
The case for having dentists on your cancer care team
Cancer treatment often takes a team of health professionals—oncologists, nurses, surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, and social workers—to coordinate and provide comprehensive support for patients. At NYU, dentists ...
Aug 3, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Expert explains how inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome differ
Receiving a medical diagnosis can be difficult. You may only hear parts of the conversation as you start to think about what treatment will be needed and how this will affect your daily life. It can be especially challenging ...
Oct 17, 2022
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Medications
Experts propose solutions to the opioid crisis in North America
(HealthDay)—Fundamental reform of regulatory systems is needed to address the opioid crisis in North America and beyond, according to recommendations from a Commission report published online Feb. 2 in The Lancet.
Feb 4, 2022
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
New frailty index to improve aged care outcomes
A new frailty index, developed and validated by the SAHMRI-based Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA), is set to improve aged care and health outcomes for vulnerable older people.
Aug 24, 2020
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Medical economics
New 50-state ranking shows where seniors on Medicare get best health care
Seniors in states that invested in their health systems enjoy a higher quality of overall care, a new 50-state ranking shows.
Jun 7, 2021
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Medications
US approves Regeneron antibody treatment given to Trump
A COVID-19 antibody therapy used to treat President Donald Trump was approved by the US drug regulator on Saturday for people who aren't yet hospitalized by the disease but are at high risk.
Nov 22, 2020
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Surgery
Many pre-surgery tests are useless, so why are hospitals still using them?
Patients facing relatively simple outpatient surgeries are nonetheless being told to undergo a number of preoperative tests that just aren't necessary, a new study reports.
May 27, 2021
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Dentistry
New comprehensive review strengthens case for 'oral-gut axis'
Though oral health issues can affect overall health, the two are considered unrelated and are frequently addressed separately when it comes to treatment. However, existing research shows that patients with inflammatory bowel ...
