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University Medical Center Mainz introduces a Clinical Data Repository (CDR) for patient care and research

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:25:30 EDT

Digitalization at the University Medical Center Mainz (UM), as part of its future programme UM.Digital, has reached another important milestone: as one of the first German university hospitals, UM is introducing a Clinical Data Repository (CDR) not only for research but for patient care as well. - - The vendor-independent data platform “UM.Core” will bring together patient data from UM's various clinical IT systems and make it available across systems. This enables a more unified and compre...

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“FACETS Of The Mind: The New Content-Free, Process-Only Model of Trauma Resolution Based on Changing Perception,” Best-Selling Book Free for One More Day (Ending Soon) (Until 10/30/26)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:00:00 EDT

Best Seller Publishing announces the release of Tom Kavanaugh's new book, “FACETS Of The Mind: The New Content-Free, Process-Only Model of Trauma Resolution Based on Changing Perception.” The book is currently free and available for download on Amazon for one more day. - - “FACETS of the Mind” is about a new approach to trauma resolution that helps people change how they perceive and process painful memories without having to relive them. Using a content-free, process-only model, the...

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American Families Challenged to Tackle Prescription Drug Misuse

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 EDT

On Saturday, November 14, 2026, communities throughout the United States will participate in the 18th Annual American Medicine Chest Challenge (AMCC) Day of Awareness of Prescription Drugs and Safe Disposal, a national public health initiative to increase understanding about the dangers of prescription drug misuse and encourage safe disposal of prescription drugs. - - Safe disposal reduces access to unwanted medications that could be misused or accidentally swallowed by children. According...

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“FACETS Of The Mind: The New Content-Free, Process-Only Model of Trauma Resolution Based on Changing Perception,” Best-Selling Book Offered for Free (Ending Soon) (Until 10/30/26)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:00:00 EDT

Best Seller Publishing announces the release of Tom Kavanaugh's new book, “FACETS Of The Mind: The New Content-Free, Process-Only Model of Trauma Resolution Based on Changing Perception.” It will be available in the Amazon store for free for two more days. - - “FACETS of the Mind” is about a new approach to trauma resolution that helps people change how they perceive and process painful memories without having to relive them. Using a content-free, process-only model, the book explores...

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AMA urges vaccination as respiratory virus season gets underway

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:52:37 EDT

With respiratory virus season getting underway and flu activity reported early in many parts of the country, the American Medical Association (AMA) is urging the public to stay up to date on recommended vaccinations to reduce the risk of severe illness from flu, CVID-19 and RSV. - - “As temperatures drop and people spend more time indoors with their loved ones and coworkers, respiratory viruses like flu spread,” said AMA President Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH. “Now is the time to get...

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How have diagnostic and treatment decisions for prostate cancer changed in recent years?

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:08:41 EDT

An analysis of United States data reveals a broad shift away from overtreatment of low-risk prostate cancer. The analysis published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, indicates a shift toward surveillance in response to concerns of overdiagnosis and overtreatment that have hindered screening in the recent past. - - During the 2010s, recommendations supporting prostate-specific antigen–based screening for prostate cancer wavered due to gro...

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WHO launches working papers on traditional medicine

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:05:09 EDT

The WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre is launching a series of working papers designed to document and examine traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) worldwide. The inaugural publication, Cupping therapy: descriptive synthesis of training, provides a first-of-its-kind overview of training approaches for cupping therapy primarily based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). - - The series covers two streams: comprehensive traditional medicine systems and specific t...

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“FACETS Of The Mind: The New Content-Free, Process-Only Model of Trauma Resolution Based on Changing Perception” is Free to Download for Only Five Days (Until 10/30/26)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:00:00 EDT

Best Seller Publishing announces the release of Tom Kavanaugh's new book, “FACETS Of The Mind: The New Content-Free, Process-Only Model of Trauma Resolution Based on Changing Perception.” It will be available in the Amazon store for free for only five days. - - “FACETS of the Mind” is about a new approach to trauma resolution that helps people change how they perceive and process painful memories without having to relive them. Using a content-free, process-only model, the book explore...

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WHO and ENHYPEN join efforts to inspire young blood donors globally

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:11:03 EDT

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met with global K-pop powerhouse ENHYPEN in Seoul on 22 October to celebrate the success of their collaboration for World Blood Donor Day 2026 and recognize the group's role in inspiring young people around the world to donate blood and save lives. - - The collaboration between WHO and ENHYPEN started on World Blood Donor Day on 14 June 2026, bringing together the power of music, social media and the group's glob...

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AceMyNursingExams Launches Online Exam Prep for Nursing Students

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:18:00 EDT

AceMyNursingExams today announced the public launch of its online nursing exam prep platform, built to help students from nursing school admission through licensure. - - The site brings together nursing test banks, practice tests, detailed answer rationales and progress tracking. Its resources cover the ATI TEAS 7, HESI A2, ATI nursing exams, the ATI Comprehensive Predictor, the HESI PN Exit exam and NCLEX, so students can start wherever they are. - - “Nursing students are juggling classes,...

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Can drinking tea help protect against cardiovascular disease?

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:25:13 EDT

Among 485,934 adults in China followed for a median of 9.05 years, there were 14,863 cases of cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, pulmonary heart disease, and peripheral artery disease. Regular tea consumption was linked with an 11% lower risk of experiencing these outcomes. The lowest risk was estimated at approximately 6–8 cups per day among weekly drinkers. - - Black tea showed more consistent inverse associations with vascular disease than green tea. Regarding strength, mod...

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MIT spinout makes surgical stitching more like applying a sticky note

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:22:28 EDT

Dozens of surgical procedures require doctors to connect two pieces of tissue together in a delicate stitching process. It happens in triple heart bypass, C-sections, and surgeries to repair hernias and tendons. Today, those procedures are mostly done by surgeon-controlled robots or by hand, and the margin for error is small. Even small errors in suturing or stapling can lead to leaks with devastating consequences to patients. - - SanaHeal wants to make connecting tissues more like using ta...

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AdvaMed Welcomes New White House Women's Health Initiative

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:37:32 EDT

Scott Whitaker, president and CEO of AdvaMed, the Medtech Association, welcomed the executive order from President Trump launching a new women's health initiative, “Advancing Women's Health to Improve Outcomes in All Phases of Life.” Whitaker made the following comment on the initiative. - - “I want to thank President Trump for his commitment to improving women's health. From conditions that have historically been under-recognized to well-known diseases like breast cancer, medtech is gi...

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Green Beans Coffee Partners with Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt to Support Local Families

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:18:19 EDT

For the month of October, Green Beans Coffee has teamed up with Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt for a fundraising campaign inviting travelers to make a difference in the lives of children and families in the local community. - - One of the nation's leading children's hospitals, Monroe Carell relies on philanthropy to help provide advanced, personalized care for a wide range of pediatric health issues, from common illnesses and broken bones to complex conditions such as h...

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NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin to Keynote at ConV2X 2026 Executive Summit in NYC

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:03:00 EDT

Partners in Digital Health announces that Alister Martin, MD, MPP, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, will deliver a keynote address at the ConV2X Smart Tech Transformation in Healthcare & Life Sciences Multidisciplinary Executive Summit, October 29–30, 2026, at the historic GE Building in Midtown Manhattan. - - An emergency physician, Harvard Medical School faculty member and former White House Fellow, Dr. Martin brings experience spanning clinical m...

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Scott Garrett Named 2026 Recipient of AdvaMedDx® Lifetime of Leadership & Service Award

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:43:11 EDT

AdvaMed, the Medtech Association, announced Scott Garrett as the 2026 recipient of the AdvaMedDx Lifetime of Leadership & Service Award, honoring his more than 45 years of leadership across diagnostics, life sciences, medical products, specialty distribution, and laboratory services. - - Established in 2025, the annual award recognizes an individual whose contributions have deeply advanced patient care, set a standard of leadership, and tirelessly advocated for sound diagnostics policy. - ...

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Oracle and AstraZeneca Partner to Advance AI-enabled Healthcare Innovation

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:38:38 EDT

Oracle today announced an agreement with AstraZeneca to explore how AI and real-world data can help clinicians identify eligible patients for clinical trials, accelerate evidence generation, and bring relevant research insights into everyday care. The collaboration is expected to combine AstraZeneca's scientific and therapeutic expertise with Oracle's health data, cloud, AI, analytics, and clinical workflow capabilities. - - Through a non-binding agreement, the companies plan to explore sel...

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Childhood defined by struggle for survival in the Gaza Strip

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:39:47 EDT

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Global Deputy Spokesperson, Ricardo Pires, to whom quoted text may be attributed – at the press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva - - “In the last two weeks in Gaza, despite an agreed ceasefire, five boys and two girls have been reported killed and at least 33 children seriously injured in air strikes, drone strikes and gunfire across the Strip. Another two boys died of injuries sustained previously. - - “And a little over one year...

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Tucuvi joins the Microsoft Pegasus Program to scale clinically governed AI Care Management across health systems

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:29:16 EDT

Tucuvi, an AI care management company, today announced it is joining the Microsoft for Startups Pegasus Program, which connects companies to Microsoft's enterprise customer ecosystem and go-to-market channels. - - For Tucuvi, the selection comes at a pivotal moment as the company scales its platform across health systems. Through Pegasus, Tucuvi will be able to bring its clinically-governed approach to AI care management to more organizations, helping them move beyond point solutions and...

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Clasp's Loan-Linked Hiring Named to TIME's Best Inventions of 2026

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:16:17 EDT

Clasp's Loan-Linked Hiring has been named to TIME's Best Inventions of 2026 list, recognizing a new approach to one of healthcare's most urgent problems: how to recruit clinicians before they enter the workforce and give them a financial reason to stay. See the full list here. - - The recognition comes as America's healthcare workforce shortage is projected to nearly double by 2040. Closing the nursing shortage alone could save nearly 100,000 lives cumulatively over that period. Unfilled...

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New TREMFYA® (guselkumab) study shows consistent perianal fistula remission across key Crohn's disease patient subgroups

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:40:55 EDT

� New prespecified analyses showed consistent findings across clinically important and difficult to treat subgroups, including patients with prior biologic exposure � Findings build on first positive results where TREMFYA achieved combined fistula remission rates of up to 28% across dosing groups � Results come from the first dedicated Phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled trial in adults managing Crohn's disease with perianal fistula in more than 20 years Johnson & Johnson today announce...

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Are young women receiving delayed care for breast cancer?

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:36:28 EDT

In an analysis of data on adolescents and young adults with breast cancer, lower income and younger age were linked with delays in care. The analysis published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, also found that women who experienced delays in cancer diagnoses tended to have later stages of disease. - - Breast cancer diagnosed before the age of 40 years—which is before the recommended age of screening—often carries a poor prognosis, along...

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Over 8,000 children in need of humanitarian assistance following the Panama earthquake

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:42:52 EDT

UNICEF estimates that 38,000 people, including 8,300 children, are in need of humanitarian assistance following the earthquake that struck Panama on October 9. - - The 7.5-magnitude earthquake caused damage to homes, schools, health facilities, and critical water and transport infrastructure. Assessments remain ongoing, with major impacts confirmed in the provinces of Veraguas, Cocl�, Herrera and Los Santos. - - “Three days after the earthquake, children and families continue to experience...

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When It Comes to Health Care Access, More Isn't Always Better

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:40:09 EDT

Hospitals and policymakers routinely face a difficult question when investing in specialized emergency services: Will adding another facility improve care, or would those resources do more good somewhere else? - - New UC San Francisco research suggests the answer depends heavily on what people already have access to. In nearly 600,000 California heart attack patients, survival rates improved after specialized services opened in communities that previously lacked timely access. But where tho...

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NEW ISSUE LIVE | THMT Advances Digital Health From Research to Real World Care

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:00:00 EDT

The latest issue of Telehealth and Medicine Today (THMT) brings together original research, systematic and scoping reviews, and expert commentary examining the technologies, evidence, and implementation challenges shaping modern healthcare. From rural preventive care and electronic health record interoperability to telemedicine-assisted sepsis diagnosis, cybersecurity, HPV self-collection, and AI-enabled diagnostics, this issue explores opportunities to improve healthcare delivery, acces...

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The Finnish wellbeing services county of Central Finland selected Tieto Caretech's Lifecare EHR Social Care to advance its social care services

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:24:38 EDT

Tieto Caretech delivers Lifecare EHR (Electronic Health Record) Social Care system across the entire wellbeing services county of Central Finland. The system supports social care professionals in carrying out their daily work and enables seamless information flow between different stakeholders and service providers. Following the implementation, the wellbeing services county will have a unified client information system across the county. - - “We are delighted that the county of Central Fi...

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“Understanding AFib: Think Clearly About AFib, Make Confident Treatment Decisions” - Best-Selling Book Free for One More Day (Ending Soon) (Until 10/09/26)

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 06:00:00 EDT

Best Seller Publishing announces the release of Scott Lee's new book, “Understanding AFib: Think Clearly About AFib, Make Confident Treatment Decisions.” The book is currently free and available for download on Amazon for one more day. - - “Understanding AFib” is about helping patients make sense of atrial fibrillation and the different treatment options their doctors may recommend. When physicians suggest medication, ablation, or simply monitoring, patients may struggle to understand...

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“The Thrival Code” by Archana Shrestha, MD — Amazon's Best-Selling Book Available for Free Download – Ending Soon (10/09/2026)

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 06:00:00 EDT

Best Seller Publishing is proud to announce the release of “The Thrival Code: Recover From Burnout, Escape Survival Mode and Thrive in Your Life and Career” by ER physician, international keynote speaker, and burnout recovery expert Archana Shrestha, MD—available for free download on Amazon for one more day—now through October 9, 2026. - - In a world where high performers are expected to constantly do more, burnout has become more than simply feeling stressed or tired. Physical exhausti...

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Spring Living Retirement Communities Appoints Michael Lavall�e as Special Advisor

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 10:00:00 EDT

Spring Living Retirement Communities ( “Spring Living” ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Lavall�e as Special Advisor, bringing more than 25 years of leadership and operational experience in the Canadian senior living industry to the organization. - - Lavall�e is a recognized leader, author and speaker who has spent his career advocating for resident quality of life and care while building and leading successful senior living organizations. - - In 2009, Lavall�e joined Se...

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Availability of the aide-m�moire for Q3 2026 results

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 09:38:51 EDT

Sanofi announced the availability of the aide-m�moire for Q3 2026 results on the “Investors” page of sanofi.com: - - Third quarter 2026 results - - Prepared each quarter, this document is intended to support financial modelling of the quarterly results. It covers non-comparable items, foreign currency impact, and share count. Sanofi's Q3 2026 results will be published on October 30, 2026. - - About Sanofi - Sanofi is an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving peop...

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AMA announces 2026 Joy in Medicine recognized health organizations

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 09:03:43 EDT

The American Medical Association (AMA) recognized 92 hospitals, health systems and medical groups as organizations leading a national movement to foster physician well-being, reduce burnout, and support quality care. The 2026 Joy in Medicine® recognized organizations include 39 first-time organizations, bringing the total number of organizations to 194 in 41 states and the District of Columbia that have earned recognition from the AMA. - - The prestigious two-year recognition honors healt...

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Dentistry of Oxnard Expands Access to Comprehensive Dental Care for Oxnard Patients

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 22:22:12 EDT

Dentistry of Oxnard is highlighting its comprehensive range of dental services for individuals and families throughout Oxnard, California. Patients searching for a Dentist in Oxnard can turn to for preventive, restorative, cosmetic and urgent dental care can access a broad selection of services at the practice, including dental implants, exams and cleanings, crowns, fillings, root canal treatment, teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, orthodontics and emergency dentistry. - - Led by Dr....

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Healthleap Raises $38M to Help Hospitals Find Patients with Undiagnosed Conditions

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 11:11:25 EDT

Healthleap, a clinical AI platform that screens patients for conditions that often go undiagnosed, today announced $38 million in combined seed and Series A funding from Sequoia Capital, First Round Capital, and Hummingbird Ventures. Healthleap reads each patient's full record every morning and shows the care team who needs attention first. Patients who would have been missed get seen, and get seen earlier. The funding will help the company to expand to more conditions and grow its engine...

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Wally Raises $25 Million to Scale Nation's Fastest-Growing Oral Care Membership with Unlimited Cleanings & Diagnostics

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 10:49:01 EDT

Wally, a nationwide oral care platform, today announced $25 million in Series A funding led by Maveron, along with Bling Capital, and notable angel investors including Jack Abraham, co-founder of Hims. The company is also announcing a strategic partnership with EMS Dental, the developer of the world's most advanced dental cleaning technology. - - America's Dental Problem: High Cost, Discomfort, and Bureaucracy - - The U.S. dental system is fundamentally broken, trapped in an insurance mo...

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WHO issues first global guidelines on child and adolescent obesity

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 09:06:46 EDT

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its first guidelines addressing the sharp rise in obesity among children and adolescents, setting out how health systems and health workers can deliver timely, evidence-based and people-centred care. - - In 2024, 170 million children and adolescents aged 5–19 years were living with obesity, including 70 million children aged 5–9 years and 100 million adolescents aged 10–19 years. Obesity prevalence in this age group has quadrupled since 199...

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“Understanding AFib: Think Clearly About AFib, Make Confident Treatment Decisions” - Best-Selling Book Offered for Free (Ending Soon) (Until 10/09/26)

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 06:00:00 EDT

Best Seller Publishing announces the release of Scott Lee's new book, “Understanding AFib: Think Clearly About AFib, Make Confident Treatment Decisions.” It will be available in the Amazon store for free for two more days. - - “Understanding AFib” is about helping patients make sense of atrial fibrillation and the different treatment options their doctors may recommend. When physicians suggest medication, ablation, or simply monitoring, patients may struggle to understand why approach...

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“The Thrival Code” by Archana Shrestha, MD — Amazon's Best-Selling Book Available for Free Download – Ending Soon (10/09/2026)

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 06:00:00 EDT

Best Seller Publishing is proud to announce the release of “The Thrival Code: Recover From Burnout, Escape Survival Mode and Thrive in Your Life and Career” by ER physician, international keynote speaker, and burnout recovery expert Archana Shrestha, MD—available for free download on Amazon for two more days—now through October 9, 2026. - - In a world where high performers are expected to constantly do more, burnout has become more than simply feeling stressed or tired. Physical exhaust...

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ConV2X Unveils NYC Executive Summit Agenda on Emerging Tech – What it Delivers and What Leaders Must Do Next

Tue, 6 Oct 2026 08:00:00 EDT

Partners in Digital Health will convene the ConV2X Smart Tech Transformation in Healthcare & Life Sciences Executive Summit on October 29-30, 2026, at the ILR Conference Center in the historic GE Building, 570 Lexington Avenue, New York City. - - Guided by the premise “Healthcare's Challenges Can't Be Solved in Silos,” the 2 Day summit brings leaders across disciplines together to examine the decisions shaping healthcare and life sciences: where emerging technologies improve outcomes, w...

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Next phase of data-driven management is built on prediction and collaboration

Mon, 5 Oct 2026 11:39:14 EDT

In late September, Tietojohtamisen Verkostop�iv�t*) in Lahti, Finland, brought together experts, decision-makers, developers and technology providers to explore the future of data-driven management in health and social care. - - The program highlighted the impact of data-driven management, the opportunities created by artificial intelligence, and the importance of collaboration between different stakeholders in shaping the future of health and social care. Tieto Caretech participated as a m...

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MIT class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors

Mon, 5 Oct 2026 10:49:04 EDT

In 2017, a man named Michael walked onto stage in front of a packed Kresge Auditorium at MIT and attempted to draw a spiral, a common test doctors use to diagnose Parkinson's disease. His tremors, caused by the disease, made the exercise difficult. - - Then, Michael put on a wristband device made by a team of MIT students as part of 2.009 (Product Engineering Processes), who were presenting their prototype that evening. - - Michael pressed a button and the device produced a subtle vibration...

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£80m challenge for faster, better dementia diagnosis launched

Mon, 5 Oct 2026 10:42:15 EDT

Nine new technologies, including faster MRI brain scans and a remote cognitive assessment, will be tested in the NHS as part of a government drive to diagnose dementia faster. - - Backed by up to £80 million, the goal is for 92% of people to be diagnosed within 18 weeks of a referral, up from around 60% today with diagnosis often taking more than a year. - - The projects will undergo real-world testing and only get more funding by proving they're working, speeding up the process of getting...

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“The Thrival Code” by Archana Shrestha, MD — Free on Amazon for a Limited Time (Until 10/9/2026)

Mon, 5 Oct 2026 06:00:00 EDT

Best Seller Publishing is proud to announce the release of “The Thrival Code: Recover From Burnout, Escape Survival Mode and Thrive in Your Life and Career” by ER physician, international keynote speaker, and burnout recovery expert Archana Shrestha, MD—available for free download on Amazon for a limited time—now through October 9, 2026. - - In a world where high performers are expected to constantly do more, burnout has become more than simply feeling stressed or tired. Physical exhau...

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“Understanding AFib: Think Clearly About AFib, Make Confident Treatment Decisions” is Free to Download for Only Five Days (Until 10/09/26)

Mon, 5 Oct 2026 06:00:00 EDT

Best Seller Publishing announces the release of Scott Lee's new book, “Understanding AFib: Think Clearly About AFib, Make Confident Treatment Decisions.” It will be available in the Amazon store for free for only five days. - - “Understanding AFib” is about helping patients make sense of atrial fibrillation and the different treatment options their doctors may recommend. When physicians suggest medication, ablation, or simply monitoring, patients may struggle to understand why approac...

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Oracle and King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre to Advance Healthcare Innovation in Saudi Arabia

Fri, 2 Oct 2026 10:06:08 EDT

Oracle Health and King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH) announced a shared interest, under a non-binding memorandum of understanding, in exploring a strategic collaboration to build an intelligent, continuously learning healthcare ecosystem that connects clinical, genomic, and research data. By combining KFSH's clinical and research capabilities with Oracle's cloud, data, and AI technology, the organizations will equip clinicians with timely insights at the point of ca...

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UNice Hair and EBeauty Mark 5th Year of Partnership With 100 Free Wigs

Fri, 2 Oct 2026 09:00:00 EDT

This October, UNice and EBeauty mark their 5th year of partnership with “Strands of Strength,” the latest UNice Pink Love campaign supporting women experiencing hair loss during breast cancer treatment. UNice will provide 100 free wigs through EBeauty's wig programs, giving cancer patients an opportunity to apply for a wig at no cost. - - Applications will be open from October 1 through October 18, 2026. Cancer patients a

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New Global Survey by Johnson & Johnson Finds Most Women Don't Connect Eye Health Changes with Menopause

Thu, 1 Oct 2026 13:25:20 EDT

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today released new findings that show most women know menopause can affect mood and sleep, but fewer than half realize their eye health may change too. A new global survey of 6,000 women found that only 40% connect eye changes with the menopause transition—even though 90% say seeing clearly and comfortably helps them feel confident, capable or like themselves.i - - During Menopause Awareness Month, Johnson & Johnson is continuing its collaboration with Academy...

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Study Links 90+-Day Spaceflights to Higher Rates of Hip Fractures in Astronauts

Thu, 1 Oct 2026 12:39:02 EDT

New research has found that the rate of hip fractures in astronauts back on Earth was greater in the time period after an astronaut has been in space for more than 90 days than in the time period following shorter spaceflights or in non-astronauts. The findings of the study in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, published by Elsevier, underscore the need for expanded assessment of long-term skeletal health in astronauts. - - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is planning mul...

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LymeTV Launches National Media Campaign for PANS and PANDAS Awareness Day

Thu, 1 Oct 2026 09:00:00 EDT

In recognition of National PANS and PANDAS Awareness Day on October 9, LymeTV has launched a nationwide television, radio, and social media campaign to raise awareness of two serious and often underrecognized neuropsychiatric conditions affecting children. - - Running during the first two weeks of October, the campaign combines radio and television public service announcements (PSAs) with a coordinated social media effort aimed at reaching parents, educators, healthcare providers, policyma...

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