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Genetic tests don't drive demand for follow-up care
New research published this week in the journal Genetics in Medicine suggests that patients who do undergo genetic testing aren't likely to demand abnormal levels of follow-up tests or other care.
Smartphone apps motivate older patients to improve health
Smartphone apps motivated more than two-thirds of participants in a Stanford University study to exercise more, sit less and improve their diet. The study focused on older Americans--45- to
Cheap 3D sensor could test for HIV, malaria
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have created an inexpensive 3D paper sensor that has the potential to test for deadly diseases like HIV and malaria. According to an announcement from
More hospital procedures mean better patient safety
Contrary to some research, hospitals with larger volumes of procedures have better patient safety. A new study in the journal Health Services Research found that hospital volume is inversely related
Medical educators in Pennsylvania received at least $10 million from drug companies in 2009
Conflict-of-interest allegations aside, several Pittsburgh-area doctors and nurse educators are insisting that their work is not compromised despite data showing they were paid roughly $3.5 million
Lilly exec will explore links to industry at Harvard
An executive with Eli Lilly has accepted a job with Harvard Medical School that will entail studying the relationship between the school's researchers and the pharmaceutical industry. William Chin,
