Personalized Music Playlists Could Help Dementia Patients

Medscape | 2019-06-25 23:22:51

Personalized music playlists that rekindle memories of childhood and happy moments may bring joy to dementia patients, because music can activate parts of the brain not affected by the disease,...

Higher Risk of Kidney Failure in Older Donors With Hypertension

Medscape | 2019-06-25 23:00:36

Study finds increased 15-year risk of ESRD in older kidney donors with hypertension compared to those without. Experts stress absolute risk of ESRD was small and should not prevent donation....

Clinicians at Stem Cell Clinics Often Lack Credentials

Medscape | 2019-06-25 22:49:39

Researchers found that many clinics offering unapproved stem cell interventions don't employ physicians trained to treat the conditions for which they advertise treatments. Medscape Medical News

Teleflex Recalls Endotracheal Tubes Worldwide After Reports of 4 Deaths

Medscape | 2019-06-25 22:19:05

Teleflex Inc said on Monday it plans to recall some lots of its Hudson RCI Sheridan endotracheal tubes following reports of four deaths. Reuters Health Information

New Drugs Could Overwhelm Infusion Centers' Capacity

Medscape | 2019-06-25 22:18:32

The rubber band is already stretched tight, infusion center leaders warn, and adding new options for postpartum depression and Alzheimer's disease could snap the system. Medscape Medical News

Circulation Research Names New Editor-in-Chief

Medscape | 2019-06-25 21:38:13

Jane Freedman, MD, plans to broaden the scientific scope of the journal, boost its online presence, and have greater interface with early and mid-career scientists. Medscape Medical News

FDA Warns More Kratom Makers Over Illegal Sales, False Claims

Medscape | 2019-06-25 20:01:53

The FDA continues its crackdown on "unscrupulous" vendors of unapproved kratom products with false claims that they can treat opioid addiction or other problems. News Alerts

Journal Publishes Concern About Study Using Forced Organ Donation

Medscape | 2019-06-25 18:54:31

An earlier Australian study urges medical journals to retract transplantation studies that likely used organs harvested from executed Chinese prisoners. Medscape Medical News

'Out-of-the-Box' Approaches Needed for Glioblastoma

Medscape | 2019-06-25 17:45:00

More radical approaches to the treatment of glioblastoma are called for as long-term survival remains grim and unchanged, despite efforts to improve outcomes for patients with this disease....

Cancer Patients Have Better Memory, Despite Dip at Diagnosis

Medscape | 2019-06-25 16:53:31

Patients with cancer have shown a better memory function before their diagnosis and a slower decline in memory after the diagnosis than adults who have no history of cancer. Medscape Medical News

After Patient #34, Top Cancer Center Issues Corrective Plan

Medscape | 2019-06-25 16:33:33

At MD Anderson Cancer Center, an adverse event related to a blood transfusion spiraled into federal investigations. Medscape Medical News

Final CMS Decision on TAVR Reimbursement

Medscape | 2019-06-25 15:30:08

CMS revises thresholds set for hospitals to qualify and maintain Medicare payment for TAVR amid rising interest in this approach to aortic stenosis. Medscape Medical News

New Standards Set for 'Wild West' Infusion Centers

Medscape | 2019-06-25 14:49:41

Best-practices for infusion providers will help set the industry bar as the number of outpatient sites grows. Medscape Medical News

Prostate Cancer Higher in 9/11 Responders: A Look at Why

Medscape | 2019-06-25 14:33:16

The higher incidence of prostate cancer in responders to the 9/11 attacks could be explained by inflammation after exposure to WTC dust, say researchers. Medscape Medical News

Team Model, Big Data Bring Precision Medicine to Primary Care

Medscape | 2019-06-25 13:07:16

Collection of patient data and an eclectic team approach introduced precision medicine into primary care. Medscape Medical News

Higher Risk of Kidney Failure in Older Donors With Hypertension

Medscape | 2019-06-25 23:00:36

Study finds increased 15-year risk of ESRD in older kidney donors with hypertension compared to those without. Experts stress absolute risk of ESRD was small and should not prevent donation....

Clinicians at Stem Cell Clinics Often Lack Credentials

Medscape | 2019-06-25 22:49:39

Researchers found that many clinics offering unapproved stem cell interventions don't employ physicians trained to treat the conditions for which they advertise treatments. Medscape Medical News

New Drugs Could Overwhelm Infusion Centers' Capacity

Medscape | 2019-06-25 22:18:32

The rubber band is already stretched tight, infusion center leaders warn, and adding new options for postpartum depression and Alzheimer's disease could snap the system. Medscape Medical News

Circulation Research Names New Editor-in-Chief

Medscape | 2019-06-25 21:38:13

Jane Freedman, MD, plans to broaden the scientific scope of the journal, boost its online presence, and have greater interface with early and mid-career scientists. Medscape Medical News

FDA Warns More Kratom Makers Over Illegal Sales, False Claims

Medscape | 2019-06-25 20:01:53

The FDA continues its crackdown on "unscrupulous" vendors of unapproved kratom products with false claims that they can treat opioid addiction or other problems. News Alerts

Journal Publishes Concern About Study Using Forced Organ Donation

Medscape | 2019-06-25 18:54:31

An earlier Australian study urges medical journals to retract transplantation studies that likely used organs harvested from executed Chinese prisoners. Medscape Medical News

'Out-of-the-Box' Approaches Needed for Glioblastoma

Medscape | 2019-06-25 17:45:00

More radical approaches to the treatment of glioblastoma are called for as long-term survival remains grim and unchanged, despite efforts to improve outcomes for patients with this disease....

Cancer Patients Have Better Memory, Despite Dip at Diagnosis

Medscape | 2019-06-25 16:53:31

Patients with cancer have shown a better memory function before their diagnosis and a slower decline in memory after the diagnosis than adults who have no history of cancer. Medscape Medical News

After Patient #34, Top Cancer Center Issues Corrective Plan

Medscape | 2019-06-25 16:33:33

At MD Anderson Cancer Center, an adverse event related to a blood transfusion spiraled into federal investigations. Medscape Medical News

Final CMS Decision on TAVR Reimbursement

Medscape | 2019-06-25 15:30:08

CMS revises thresholds set for hospitals to qualify and maintain Medicare payment for TAVR amid rising interest in this approach to aortic stenosis. Medscape Medical News

New Standards Set for 'Wild West' Infusion Centers

Medscape | 2019-06-25 14:49:41

Best-practices for infusion providers will help set the industry bar as the number of outpatient sites grows. Medscape Medical News

Prostate Cancer Higher in 9/11 Responders: A Look at Why

Medscape | 2019-06-25 14:33:16

The higher incidence of prostate cancer in responders to the 9/11 attacks could be explained by inflammation after exposure to WTC dust, say researchers. Medscape Medical News

Team Model, Big Data Bring Precision Medicine to Primary Care

Medscape | 2019-06-25 13:07:16

Collection of patient data and an eclectic team approach introduced precision medicine into primary care. Medscape Medical News

Teleflex Recalls Endotracheal Tubes Worldwide After Reports of 4 Deaths

Medscape | 2019-06-25 22:19:05

Teleflex Inc said on Monday it plans to recall some lots of its Hudson RCI Sheridan endotracheal tubes following reports of four deaths. Reuters Health Information

Personalized Music Playlists Could Help Dementia Patients

Medscape | 2019-06-25 23:22:51

Personalized music playlists that rekindle memories of childhood and happy moments may bring joy to dementia patients, because music can activate parts of the brain not affected by the disease,...

Study Finds Fault With ACOs

Medpage Today | 2019-06-23 18:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- But research has "major problems," some experts caution

10 Years Later, Is There Still No 'ESKAPE' From Bad Bugs?

Medpage Today | 2019-06-23 17:04:34

(MedPage Today) -- Expert who coined acronym notes progress, challenges in antibiotic research, stewardship

Improving Medicine for the Next Generation of Doctors

Medpage Today | 2019-06-23 16:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Let's make patient care -- not paperwork -- their top priority

UTI Antibody Levels Examined on the Path to UTI Vaccine

Medpage Today | 2019-06-23 15:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Small study surprisingly found higher antibody levels in men vs women

Blood Pressure Reduction and Alzheimer's Disease

Medpage Today | 2019-06-23 14:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Study examines nilvadipine and cerebral blood flow, showing increased, safe flow to hippocampus

Becoming a Nurse Entrepreneur

Medpage Today | 2019-06-23 12:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Consider these three flexible work opportunities

Can Outpatient Flu Tests Predict Inpatient Flu Cases?

Medpage Today | 2019-06-22 19:30:00

(MedPage Today) -- Predicting when flu may hit would be cost-effective, timely for hospitals, researcher says

Quiz Time: What Food May Offer Protection Against Colorectal Cancer?

Medpage Today | 2019-06-22 19:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz

Resistant Bacteria Abundant on Nursing Students' Cell Phones

Medpage Today | 2019-06-22 17:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Small study raises possibility of nosocomial infections, transfer to patients

New Sickle Cell Agent; Cosmetics and Kids: It's PodMed Double T!

Medpage Today | 2019-06-22 16:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- This week's topics also include ways to assess blood flow in the heart and predicting who will develop dementia

RT's Role Questioned in Stage III Uterine Ca

Medpage Today | 2019-06-22 14:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Better local control with CRT, but more distant recurrences than chemo alone

A Good Death; the Youth Suicide Crisis; Not Just a Bump

Medpage Today | 2019-06-22 12:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Also, reading a doctor's notes may inspire patients to take their health more seriously

Opioid Epidemic Stigma Mirrors Early Rise of HIV

Medpage Today | 2019-06-22 11:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- One of the many ways opioids and infectious disease intersect, expert says

Second Female Libido Drug Wins Approval

Medpage Today | 2019-06-22 10:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Bremelanotide efficacy appears modest and made many patients sick in clinical trials

Addressing Patients' Social Needs; Costs of Hiring a New Doc; How to Work Abroad

Medpage Today | 2019-06-21 20:00:00

(MedPage Today) -- Must reads about the latest news and trends in healthcare careers