Medications
Cost of epilepsy meds continues to soar
Costs for epilepsy medications in the United States are skyrocketing, outpacing inflation and straining federal insurers Medicare and Medicaid, according to new research.
Dec 2, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A text message a day keeps the asthma attack away
(Medical Xpress)—Simply sending children with asthma a text message each day asking about their symptoms and providing knowledge about their condition can lead to improved health outcomes. In a study by the Georgia Institute ...
Apr 30, 2013
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Genetics
Unraveling links to possible origins, better treatment for genetic disorders
In recent decades, scientists have successfully mapped the human genome, but it's viewed in a way similar to viewing a screen without a sharp resolution picture. Now a new digital tool designed at the University of Missouri ...
Jul 30, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Study unlocks new immunological pathway for treating breast cancer bone metastases
Researchers in the lab of chemist Han Xiao at Rice University have identified a promising new immunological pathway to treat stubborn bone tumors, one of most prevalent forms of metastases in breast cancer patients.
Jan 24, 2024
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Neuroscience
Neuronal abnormalities in autism-associated canine model carry Shank3 mutations
Researchers led by Prof. Zhang Yongqing from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have established for the first time a brain slice electrophysiology system in an autism-associated ...
Feb 7, 2024
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Medications
Pharmacist involvement in medication refills is found to improve patient care
As with other pharmaceutical care models, pharmacist involvement in addressing medication refill requests can enhance patient care as well as positively impact physician workloads, according to a recent study published online ...
May 21, 2023
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Health
Best practices developed for use of EHR to enhance patient care
(HealthDay)—Best practices have been developed for using electronic health records (EHRs) to enhance patient-centered care, according to an article published online in Medical Economics.
May 16, 2018
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Medications
Knowing how clinicians make real-world decisions about drug-drug interactions can improve patient safety
Drug-drug interactions causing adverse effects are common and can cause significant patient harm and even death. A new study is one of the first to examine how clinicians become aware of, and process information about potential ...
Jan 3, 2024
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Health
For Latina moms, pediatrician's personality, empathy trump knowledge of Spanish, quick service
A small study of Latina women with young children led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Children's Center shows moms value a pediatrician's empathy and warmth far more than their ability to speak Spanish or other conveniences.
Feb 23, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
A new app monitors cancer patients' quality of life, helps doctors make the best decisions for treatment
A team from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) has developed a new mobile application that facilitates the continuous monitoring of the quality of life of cancer patients.
Oct 21, 2021
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