Study Proposes New Way To Measure Infection Prevention Efforts

The Wall Street Journal Health Blog: “Data showing how a hospital performs on certain measures [of post-surgical infection prevention] are publicly available. But, a study published in [the Journal of the American Medical Association] says, the publicly reported measures don’t actually correlate with postop infection rates… Source:Study Proposes New Way To Measure Infection Prevention Efforts

ISSCR International Stem Cell Conference For Research, San Francisco, June 16-19

Leading scientists will discuss latest advances and issues at the International Stem Cell Conference for Research, organized by ISSCR (the International Society for Stem Cell Research)… Source:ISSCR International Stem Cell Conference For Research, San Francisco, June 16-19

Subchondral Bone Changes Contribute To Cartilage Damage And Loss

A recent study determined that bone area predicted the development of medial (inner side) and lateral (outer side) knee cartilage damage and loss of medial cartilage volume. Subchondral bone mineral density (BMD) was associated with medial defect development but not cartilage loss… Source:Subchondral Bone Changes Contribute To Cartilage Damage And Loss

BD Biosciences To Fund $100,000 In Stem Cell Research Grants

BD Biosciences, a segment of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), announced a further expansion of its Research Grant program, adding $100,000 worth of reagents, cell culture tools and labware to support promising stem cell research… Source:BD Biosciences To Fund $100,000 In Stem Cell Research Grants

Surveillance Colonoscopy Should Be Targeted To Those At High-Risk

Surveillance colonoscopy is effective and cost-effective when targeted to high-risk patients, according to new research from a University of Michigan physician. However, overuse of surveillance colonoscopy could be excessively costly or even harmful. “Surveillance colonoscopy is a widely accepted and utilized practice that has the potential to decrease the burden of colorectal cancer… Source:Surveillance Colonoscopy [...]

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