Eric Lewis’ plans of expanding his community hospital’s reach have been derailed. As CEO of Olympic Medical Center, he oversees efforts to provide care to roughly 75,000 people in Clallam…Read More
Osteoarthritis of the knee (KOA) occurs when the cartilage — the joint’s natural cushioning system — breaks down in the knee. Without this buffer, bones can come into contact with…Read More
The pilot study has been designed to assess the safety of VisONE implantable system in medical refractory heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction and preserved ventricular synchrony. VisONE Heart…Read More
Many cancer patients use marijuana and its usage has increased, a new study suggests. The findings, published in the journal CANCER, indicate 40.3 percent cancer patients used marijuana within the…Read More
P. vivax is the most frequently occurring species of malaria parasite outside of sub-Saharan Africa, putting approximately 2.5 billion people at risk and causing around 7.5 million infections a year. Each…Read More
The Halcyon system features a streamlined workflow that only requires nine steps from the start to the end of treatment compared to up to more than 30 steps with older…Read More
Stem cells are basic cells with the ability to differentiate, divide, and change into any type of specialized cell found within the body. Stem cells are commonly taken from a…Read More
HSAs have been thrust into the limelight since the Trump administration has been working with Congress to replace Obamacare. As a result, consumers may be unsure how—and when—they should maximize…Read More
The demand for medical graduates with cross-cultural competencies has never been greater. More than 200 countries worldwide have signed up to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With one health…Read More
As of 2018, 5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the pervasive brain disorder that causes eventual deterioration of cognitive, physical and behavioral abilities. While Alzheimer’s patients can be treated for…Read More
Two veterans of the local medical device industry have teamed up to form a new company they hope will develop a new and better bandage, and they intend to set…Read More
Bedside ultrasound is more sensitive than chest x-ray for identifying pulmonary edema in patients presenting with dyspnea, according to a study published in the April issue of the Journal of Ultrasound…Read More
About five years ago, PeaceHealth, a 16,000-caregiver healthcare provider in the Pacific Northwest with 10 hospitals and 250 ambulatory clinics, began a focused effort to meet the compliance standards of…Read More
The next government must focus on the growth of labour intensive industries to create decent number of jobs for the people, eminent economist Arvind Panagariya said. The sectors such as…Read More
Felodipine, a prescribed drug to treat high blood pressure, has shown promise against Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and forms of dementia in studies carried out in mice and zebrafish at the University…Read More