Q&A: Improving the patient experience without stressing providers
Patient experience is a popular buzzword for healthcare, but health systems probably aren’t investing enough in consumer preferences, said Dr. Maulik Majmudar, chief medical officer and cofounder of Biofourmis. “If…
Cerebral blood flow device; road traffic linked to hypertension
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Ribociclib regimen reduces recurrence risk in subset of patients with early breast cancer
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As Colorado reels from another school shooting, study finds 1 in 4 teens have quick access to guns
One in 4 Colorado teens reported they could get access to a loaded gun within 24 hours, according to survey results published Monday. Nearly half of those teens said it…
Government’s new funding to transform hundreds of youth facilities in deprived areas
Young people are to benefit from the rebuilding and renovation of youth centers in some of the country’s most disadvantaged areas, as beneficiaries of the first major tranche from the…
Study adds valuable new information on the treatment of COVID-19
Although steroid treatment for COVID-19 is reportedly beneficial in some cases, details—such as the upper dosing limits and safety of this method—have not yet been clarified. Now, Japanese researchers have…
Methotrexate, low-dose prednisone aids hair regrowth in patients with alopecia subtypes
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Is early rhythm control in atrial fibrillation care cost-effective?
Graphical abstract. Credit: Notes: ERC, early rhythm control therapy; ICER, incremental cost-effectiveness ratio; primary outcome event = cardiovascular death, stroke, or hospitalization for stroke or acute coronary syndrome. Patients with…
European study finds drop in suicides in last decade may be linked to active prevention measures
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A major new study confirms the trend toward fewer suicides in Europe. The findings show that suicide rates are down in 15 countries (including Germany and…
VC Firm SR One Closes $600M Fund to Build ‘Elite Biotechnology Companies’
Venture capital firm SR One has closed a new $600 million fund, exceeding the target it set by $100 million. The new fund announced Monday is SR One’s second one…