Archive: 26/09/2017

New system proposed for logging physician experience in robotic surgeries

Loyola Medicine physicians have proposed a simple new system to improve the reporting of robotic surgeries performed by surgeons in training.

Sep 26, 2017

Rising obesity levels underscore need for enhanced nursing and post-acute transitional care models

Elderly, chronically ill people experience frequent changes in health status that require transitions among health care providers and settings. Significant attention has been focused on coordinated transitional care models ...

Sep 26, 2017

Powerful drug combo gangs up to tackle triple-negative breast cancer

In the hunt for novel treatments against an aggressive form of breast cancer, researchers combined a new protein inhibitor with a chemotherapy drug to create a powerful combination that resulted in cancer cell death.

Sep 26, 2017

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A fresh set of eyes: Rotating plant inspectors reduces risk of medical device recalls

More frequent rotation of plant inspectors at medical device manufacturing facilities could benefit consumers and lead to fewer product recalls. That's the finding of a seven-year review of Food and Drug Administration inspections ...

Sep 26, 2017

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Does your back feel stiff? Well, it may not actually be stiff, study finds

"My back feels so stiff!" We often hear our friends say.

Sep 26, 2017

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Arthritis advocates urge Congress to take action to address drug costs, access issues

Physician and healthcare professional advocates from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) are joined by rheumatology patients on Capitol Hill this week to urge lawmakers to address the significant drug cost and access ...

Sep 26, 2017