Computer model identifies sources of foodborne illnesses more accurately
A new computer model that uses machine learning and de-identified and aggregated search and location data from logged-in Google users […]
“Healthy aging” sounds like a priority we all can share, but for geriatrics healthcare professionals — the doctors, nurses, pharmacists, […] Young people in England aren’t just drinking less alcohol — a new study published in BMC Public Health shows that […] If you’re looking for a needle in a haystack, it’s best to know what hay looks like. An international team […] Experts at a recent medical conference hosted by the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and funded by the National Institute on […] Patients who receive care in a for-profit hospital are more likely to be readmitted than those who receive care in […] New evidence-based guidelines, developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with input from the American College of […] Drug shortages and price hikes have become a critical issue in the health care industry. A recent example of this […] Increasing taxes on alcohol is one of the most cost-effective methods of reducing the harms caused by alcohol consumption, according […] Pairing an online patient dashboard with “nudges” to doctors tripled statin prescribing rates in a clinical trial led by Penn […]Health Policy
We all want ‘healthy aging,’ but what is it, really? New report looks for answers
More young people are choosing not to drink alcohol
New algorithm efficiently finds antibiotic candidates: Search technique avoids wasting time, expense on rediscovering known compounds
Exploring links between senses and cognitive health
For-profit hospitals correlated with higher readmission rates: Study compares public, non-profit, for-profit hospitals
New CDC guidelines detail treatment of pediatric mild traumatic brain injury
Potential solutions to drug shortages and the lack of competition in generic medicines
Higher alcohol taxes are cost-effective in reducing alcohol harms
‘Nudging’ doctors to prescribe cholesterol-lowering statins triples prescription rates: Behavioral economics approach could boost the use of a life-saving medication