Archive: 18/10/2016
Dapivirine ring did not confer drug resistance among women who acquired HIV in ASPIRE
Among women who acquired HIV during ASPIRE, researchers found no differences in the frequency and patterns of HIV drug resistance between those assigned to use the ring containing an anti-retroviral (ARV) drug called dapivirine ...
Oct 18, 2016
Elder abuse under-identified in US emergency departments
Elder abuse affects approximately 1 in 10 older adults in the United States and has far-reaching negative effects on physical and mental health. Victims of elder abuse, like other vulnerable populations, tend not to receive ...
Oct 18, 2016
Study shows significant cost savings with a home-based palliative care program
A home-based palliative care (HBPC) program for individuals with advanced illnesses was associated with a $12,000 reduction in the mean total cost of care per person, fewer hospital admissions and emergency room visits, and ...
Oct 18, 2016
Researchers report high burden of infections acquired in hospitals in Europe
More than 2.5 million cases of healthcare-associated infections are estimated to occur in the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA) each year, according to a study published by Alessandro Cassini, Diamantis Plachouras ...
Oct 18, 2016
Cell softness predicts corneal transplant success
Stem cell transplantation is a promising strategy for restoring eyesight resulting from corneal damage, but tissue grafts must contain a high percentage of stem cells for clinical success. A study published October 18 in ...
Oct 18, 2016