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Newly Published Research Demonstrates Ability Of Hologic’s Assay To Detect Mycoplasma Genitalium, “The Silent Epidemic”

A newly published study demonstrates clinical evidence for the effectiveness of a first-of-its-kind, FDA-cleared assay for the detection of the sexually transmitted bacterium Mycoplasma genitalium (M. genitalium). Published in the November issue of the Journal of Clinical Microbiology, the prospective, multi-center Aptima Mycoplasma genitalium Evaluation Study (AMES) is the first clinical study to..(Read More)

Direct-To-Patient Telemedicine Cardiology Follow-Ups May Safely Save Families Time, Cost

Health provider follow-ups delivered via computer or smartphone is a feasible alternative to in-person patient follow-ups for some pediatric cardiac conditions, according to the findings of a pilot study presented at the AHA Scientific Sessions this week. "We've used telemedicine in pediatric cardiology for physician-to-physician communications for years at Children's National, thanks to cardiolo..(Read More)

Many Patients With iNPH Develop Alzheimer's Disease, Too

Up to one in five patients treated for idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus, iNPH, also develop Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital. The researchers were able to predict the development of Alzheimer's disease by using the Disease State Index, DSI, that combines patient-specific data from various sources. The result..(Read More)

Link Between Hearing And Cognition Begins Earlier Than Once Thought

Research has shown that adults with age-related hearing loss have higher rates of cognitive decline. Now, a study from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has found that even the earliest stage of hearing loss—when hearing is still considered normal—is linked to cognitive decline. The study was published online today in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head and Neck S..(Read More)

Inoculating Against The Spread Of Viral Misinformation

In a year that has seen the largest measles outbreak in the US in more than two decades, the role of social media in giving a platform to unscientific anti-vaccine messages and organizations has become a flashpoint. In the first study of public health-related Facebook advertising, newly published in the journal Vaccine, researchers at the University of Maryland, the George Washington University a..(Read More)

Is Opioid Treatment Available To Those Who Need It Most?

The U.S. opioid epidemic is still raging – it’s particularly pronounced in low-income areas and in those where people lack access to health care services, which includes cities in Michigan and across the Rust Belt. But the effectiveness of efforts to provide treatment and recovery options to those who need it most – that is, in locations with the greatest number of deaths from opioid overdose – ha..(Read More)

The Lifestyle Brand For The Ocean-Minded How Ocean & Co. is Saving Our Seas in Style

Sea turtles, rolling waves, ocean breezes … there are about a million things to love about the ocean. Now there’s a new way to show your passion for this magnificent place. Every time you wear or use one of Ocean & Co.’s stylish, fun pieces you’re helping save our seas! This trendy, beach lifestyle brand features adorable ocean-inspired jewelry, clothing and accessories that make a statement. F..(Read More)