Medical research

Giving the peptide ACBP to anorexic mice stimulates eating

A large, multi-institutional team of medical researchers reports that giving anorexic mice the peptide ACBP stimulated eating. In their paper published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, the group describes their ...

Health

UnitedHealth unveils patient info service for MDs

(AP) -- UnitedHealth Group's Optum business is launching a service that allows doctors to share information about patients over the Internet, as health care companies continue their push to improve care with better coordination.

Health

Electronic health records tied to shorter time in ER

(HealthDay)—Length of emergency room stay for trauma patients is shorter with the use of electronic health records, according to a study published in the September issue of the Journal of Emergency Nursing.

Ophthalmology

AI assistant shows great promise in cataract care pathway

A new study has found that an artificial intelligence (AI) conversational agent enhances patient care after cataract surgery. The AI-powered automated voice system, called Dora, is able to call patients to ask them questions, ...

Cardiology

Arrhythmia-free survival is indeed survival of the fittest

In a new study, investigators report that patients undergoing atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation, who are physically fit before the procedure, have a much higher chance of benefiting from the procedure and remaining in normal ...

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