ASHP publishes reports exploring pharmacy's role in future of healthcare delivery ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) today announced the publication of two landmark reports that articulate a futuristic vision for pharmacy practice, including expanded roles for the pharmacy enterprise ... Feb 16, 2021 0 2
Women have a lower range of 'normal' blood pressure than men A new study from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai shows that women have a lower "normal" blood pressure range compared to men. The findings were published today in the peer-reviewed journal Circulation. Feb 16, 2021 0 17
Malta leads EU vaccinations but wary of virus variants The leading EU country for Covid vaccinations, Malta, on Tuesday credited the bloc's joint procurement for its success, but stressed moves need to be made to counter worrying virus variants. Feb 16, 2021 0 3
Health survey conveys messages on how we should live Since the 1980s, the physical and mental health of Swedish children and young people has been measured by way of surveys. One of these is the international "Health Behavior in School-aged Children Survey" (HBSC), which is ... Feb 16, 2021 0 3
To improve immunotherapy, researchers look to shift immune cells' access to sugar Cancer cells and immune cells share something in common: They both love sugar. Feb 16, 2021 0 46
Improving discharge process key to reducing avoidable rehospitalizations, study finds Throughout her career, Lori Popejoy provided hands-on clinical care in a variety of health care settings, from hospitals and nursing homes to community centers and home health care agencies. She became interested in the area ... Feb 16, 2021 0 0
New study of goals and beliefs during COVID-19 lockdown shows people still care A new study from the University of Chichester has shed light on how people coped psychologically with the sudden and life-changing disruption caused by COVID-19. Feb 16, 2021 0 3
Study demonstrates the reasons to screen children with cancer for inherited cancer genes Because cancers in children are rare, many details about their biology remain unknown. In the field of cancer genetics, there's a limited understanding of how inherited genetic changes may contribute to the formation and ... Feb 16, 2021 0 41
Study finds gender disparities on National Institutes of Health study sections Investigators at the University of Chicago Medicine have found that women are less likely to be represented as chairs and reviewers on study sections for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), based on data from one review ... Feb 16, 2021 0 3
Researchers identify muscle factor that controls fat metabolism Metabolic diseases, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, have risen to epidemic proportions in the U.S. and occur in about 30 percent of the population. Skeletal muscle plays a prominent role in controlling the body's glucose ... Feb 16, 2021 0 6