New screening method for prostate cancer recurrence

A common treatment for prostate cancer is a prostatectomy, in which all or part of the prostate gland is removed. Recent studies have shown that this procedure is often over-prescribed. Spatial light interference microscopy has now been used in order to identify patients at higher risk for prostate cancer recurrence, researchers report.

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Losing weight can reduce risk of death, ventilator use in lung transplant patients

Obesity is a complicating factor for many surgical patients. In a recent study, researchers have shown that losing weight can have a positive impact on outcomes for lung transplant patients.

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Why Cooking Is Crucial For Your Weight Loss Success

To lose weight effectively, you need to control what you eat. And to control what you eat, you need to cook. You don't want to leave things in the hand of chance, do you?

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Saving critical time diagnosing stroke patients with MRI by borrowing 'lean' principles

Few hospitals around the world routinely use MRI first-line for acute stroke diagnosis because of treatment delay concerns. The first study of its kind reports that, by applying “lean” process interventions, it is feasible to use MRI before administering a life-saving drug to stroke patients within 60 minutes of hospital arrival.

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Lower depression, better mental health during the Great Recession, national study finds

Americans had fewer depression diagnoses and better mental health during the Great Recession (2007-09) compared to pre-recession, according to a study. This large, American study also showed that post-recession, women were more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety disorders, while men were less likely to suffer from psychological distress.

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Pharmacists help patients control blood pressure, study finds

Medical teams with a pharmacist helped patients with hypertension control their blood pressure more effectively, a new study has concluded. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death for Americans.

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Genetic signature found enabling early, accurate sepsis diagnosis

A pattern of gene activity has been identified by researchers that could help scientists create a blood test for quickly and accurately detecting whether patients are experiencing a deadly immune-system panic attack.

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Fee-for-service health care may lead to higher risk for robotic prostate surgery patients

A 'perverse disincentive' for hospitals that have invested in expensive technology for robotic surgery may be jeopardizing prostate cancer patients who seek out the procedure, concludes a new study.

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Recreational drug use on weekends often morphs into daily use, study finds

More than half of patients who report 'weekend-only' drug use end up expanding their drug use to weekdays, too -- suggesting that primary care clinicians should monitor patients who acknowledge 'recreational' drug use, says a new study by public health and medicine researchers.

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The Science-Backed Benefits of Being Bored

One morning during my commute, I found myself without my usual literary distractions. Instead, I had the rare opportunity to observe my fellow New Yorkers in their most natural and probably most frequented habitat: the subway. Most were glued to their screens, in the middle of vigorous games of Candy Crush or Words with Friends, or engulfed in digital reading materials. They were doing everything they could to avoid being present with the drudgery of a long subway ride.

Digital technologies have enabled constant engagement, and it now seems like we have entered a battle with boredom (either actual or anticipated), and that any moment without distraction or entertainment signifies a “loss” in the duel.

But as it turns out, we might be thinking about boredom all wrong. Research suggests that boredom (in moderation) should be embraced. The happy balance between chronic boredom and constant engagement can prove beneficial for our minds and even our careers.

What It Means to Be Bored

Though boredom may seem like a phenomenon of the 21^st century—an unfortunate consequence of briefly unplugging from our seemingly endless connectivity—it’s actually been recorded for centuries. The doldrums that are familiar to us were illustrated in Pompeian graffiti, described in Roman philosophy as a kind of nausea, and documented in Christian tradition as a “noonday demon.” Virtually everyone—from Socrates to the kid on the subway—gets bored.

While the concept of boredom is as old as time, scientists are just chipping away at what it means, how it occurs, and how to classify different "types" of boredom. The most widely accepted definition is described in terms of attention: Boredom is the frustrating experience of wanting but being unable to engage in satisfying activity, meaning a bored person cannot engage the internal (thoughts or feelings) or external (environment) factors necessary to produce a satisfying activity.

For instance, if you’re sitting in your room watching Keeping Up With the Kardashians (but the fact that Kim is picking out her 100^th Gucci onesie is not interesting) while checking Instagram (but the photos of your friends’ lunches or engagement rings are not stimulating), you might end up feeling bored because you can’t find something that adequately captures your attention at the moment. Once an engaging activity is found (say, you start planning the healthy meal you’re going to bring to the work potluck), the sense of boredom seems to disappear.

Bored To Tears Genius

Boredom may seem like an annoying feeling that we should avoid at all costs, but science says it can actually benefit our thoughts and lives. Researchers have found that passive, so-called “boring” activities, such as reading or attending meetings at work, can lead to more creativity. That’s because being bored can promote daydreaming, which allows us to make new, innovative connections.

It’s a novel concept to accept in the modern, workaholic world. Many of us feel the pressure to always be engaged with something for fear of appearing lazy—whether it’s researching, calling clients, or asking for more work if we finish our share. No one wants the boss to walk by their desk while they’re staring into space. And the boss probably doesn’t want that, either: One survey found that many companies view boredom as an obstacle to organizational efficiency and innovation.

But occasional, passing boredom (not the chronic kind) that increases daydreaming can actually help achieve the ingenuity that organizations seek. And it’s in desperate demand: Psychologists have found that America is experiencing a creativity decline, with scores decreasing each year since 1990 (even while IQ increases).

Other research suggests that boredom encourages the pursuit of new goals when a previous objective is deemed no longer interesting. If you're disinterested with your job, it may be a sign that the job isn’t the right fit or you're not being challenged. Realizing this, you might ask the boss for more responsibility or seek other opportunities. It’s not to say anyone should call it quits after a couple of uninspiring days at the office (or dates with a significant other), but being aware of the caliber and frequency of boredom can serve as the catalyst for bettering a situation.

Bored to Death Bad Health

While occasional boredom can inspire creativity and deliberate action, it can also lead to less healthy behaviors. One of the most common examples is mindless snacking or eating, which occurs both in obese and non-obese individuals¹ . Researchers speculate that our mind enjoys eating while bored because preparing, cooking, and chewing food shifts our mind away from the bored state to a highly sensory one, which temporarily alleviates our doldrums² .

Chronic boredom has also been linked to more serious mental health issues. One study revealed that participants’ predisposition to boredom was a strong predictor of paranoia. Another study found that those most prone to boredom also tended to be at a greater risk for mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder³ . The research doesn’t imply causation, but it suggests that boredom may be a component of some more serious mental health conditions. The key, it seems, is moderation.

Embracing Boredom—The Takeaway

Occasional boredom is pretty much inevitable and can occur in many situations for many different reasons. The point is not to eradicate boredom or to be bored all the time, but rather to aim for a healthy dose. A good bout of boredom shouldn’t be viewed as a bad circumstance but rather as an opportunity to unplug, daydream, and let your creative juices flow. Need more proof? Newton was purportedly just sitting under an apple tree when he discovered gravity.

Originally posted September 2013. Updated May 2015.

Works Cited

1. Boredom and eating in obese and non-obese individuals. Abramson EE, Stinson SG. Addictive behaviors, 1978, Apr.;2(4):0306-4603.
2. Great expectations. Eating expectancies as mediators of reinforcement sensitivity and eating. Hennegan JM, Loxton NJ, Mattar A. Appetite, 2013, Aug.;71():1095-8304.
3. Boredom proneness: its relationship to psychological- and physical-health symptoms. Sommers J, Vodanovich SJ. Journal of clinical psychology, 2000, Feb.;56(1):0021-9762.

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The 12-Minute Bodyweight Abs Workout

There are plenty of reasons to strengthen your stomach, besides looking good on the beach (though that’s not a bad bonus). A strong core, which includes the abs, lower back, obliques, and psoas muscles, helps stabilize your entire body, protects your internal organs, and makes everyday movements, like carrying and picking up packages, feel much easier.

This 12-minute bodyweight workout led by Sarah Kusch, a certified trainer and Grokker expert, works your entire body, specifically targeting the core muscles. But don’t let the short timeframe fool you: This is non-stop, stomach-sculpting action. The yoga-inspired warm-up alone got our heart pumping and muscles burning, and then a series of planks and reverse crunches left our abs feeling much stronger (and sore) when we finished. Click play below and get ready to feel the burn yourself!

To recap, perform two sets of the following moves:

Back Extensions
Planks
Bicycle Kicks
Reverse Crunches

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Jamie Oliver and Ed Sheeran Rap About Nutrition—and It’s Amazing

Raising awareness about food and nutrition education in schools is something we can always get behind, especially if someone has set the rallying cry to a catchy tune. And that’s exactly what celebrity chef Jamie Oliver did, enlisting the help of pop sensation (and teen heartthrob) Ed Sheeran to write an anthem for Food Revolution Day, which is being celebrated on May 15th. Oliver kicks the song off with a rap about the state of food: “Half the world is starving with too little to eat and the other half dies from being obese.” And then he hands the mic over to other celebs, including Hugh Jackman and Paul McCartney.

The chorus asks listeners to “sign the petition,” which Oliver created as a means to pressure G20 countries to lower the enormous rates of childhood obesity by making food and nutrition education a mandatory part of school. England, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, and Finland already have government-mandated food education programs, and Oliver hopes other countries follow their lead. On the Food Revolution Day website, he writes, “My wish is to create a strong, sustainable movement to educate every child about food, inspire families to cook again, and empower people everywhere to fight obesity.”

And if you needed another reason to want to support the cause, look no further than the absolutely adorable London Youth Choir dressed in costumes as strawberries, carrots, corn, and grapes while they sing the song’s chorus.

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Strong evidence still lacking on medical marijuana for pain

With increasing numbers of chronic pain patients experimenting with marijuana to get relief, physicians need to learn more about the plant and its constituents to counsel patients appropriately about its safety and possible analgesic benefits, according to a leading medical marijuana researcher.

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Yoga and chronic pain have opposite effects on brain gray matter

Chronic pain is known to cause brain anatomy changes and impairments, but yoga can be an important tool for preventing or even reversing the effects of chronic pain on the brain, according to a new study.

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New way to treat skin conditions: World's first mercury-free film-type ultraviolet light source

Scientists have developed the world's first new mercury-free light source that produces ultraviolet radiation for medical applications. It is currently being certified as a medical instrument, and sales are expected to begin in October 2015. This equipment should effectively treat skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis, leucoderma, and psoriasis. Because it can deliver high-intensity radiation to only the affected area, it should reduce the treatment time and patients’ stress.

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MRI: What to Expect

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to help create detailed images of body organs and tissues. Many doctors order these as a diagnostic tool.

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Greatist Workout of the Day: Friday, May 15th

This series of GWODs was designed exclusively for Greatist by Bodeefit. For more information about the exercises in this workout, or to see video demos of each movement, follow the links below the graphic. Be sure to note the results of your workout so you can track your progress as you go.

Before you tackle this workout, try this quick and effective full-body warm-up. It's just five simple moves but hits every major muscle group and gets your heart pumping.

Quad Spring

Complete 4 rounds of the following as fast as safely possible.

20 Lunges (10 per leg)
10 Tuck Jumps
20 Mountain Climbers (per side)

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Tumor sequencing study highlights benefits of profiling healthy tissue as well

As the practice of genetically profiling patient tumors for clinical treatment decision making becomes more commonplace, a recent study suggests that profiling normal DNA also provides an important opportunity to identify inherited mutations that could be critical for patients and their families.

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Computerized vital signs analysis may help prevent trauma patients from bleeding to death

A research team has successfully field tested a system that analyzed patient vital signs during emergency transport in a fully automated fashion, finding that such a system could diagnose those with life-threatening bleeding before they arrive at the hospital, potentially saving lives.

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Challenges of developing obstetric medicines

The development of new drugs for use in obstetrics is long overdue. A new paper addresses the reasons for this and suggests ways that barriers to finding new treatments could be overcome.

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Genomics laboratory capability in Liberia supports Ebola virus outbreak response

Army scientists working to support the Ebola virus outbreak response in West Africa have established the first genomic surveillance capability in Liberia, enabling them to monitor genetic changes in the virus within one week of sample collection, a new article explains.

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Government-Run Health Care Cannot Work!

It would be great if our government could manage our health needs and guarantee results. The truth is we all face different health issues at different ages, and the government is not qualified to manage our health needs.

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Study examines treatment factors associated with oral cavity cancer survival

The surgical procedure known as neck dissection to remove lymph nodes and receiving treatment at academic or research institutions was associated with improved survival in patients with stages I and II oral cavity squamous cell cancer, according to a report.

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Sound waves could be viable alternative in diagnosing minor fractures

A study has been conducted of the usefulness and efficiency of portable ultrasound in detecting the presence of minor fractures in patients presenting to a minor injuries unit. Analysis showed that 85% of patients with a fracture confirmed by X-ray had injuries detected through ultrasonography. The authors say emergency clinicians could rule in fractures by studying the ultrasound images but ruling out fractures is still the job of radiographers.

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Research paves way for early detection of liver cancer

Researchers have developed the first robust and noninvasive detection of early stage liver cancer and liver metastases, in addition to other liver diseases, such as cirrhosis and liver fibrosis. More than 700,000 people are diagnosed with liver cancer each year. It is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, accounting for more than 600,000 deaths annually.

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Patient-centered outcomes studies needed in pain management

People suffering chronic pain have valuable information to share about their condition and overall health that can help pain researchers and physicians in treatment planning, according to experts.

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What the "Dad Bod" Taught Us That No One’s Talking About

How healthcare is organized may affect how well blood pressure is controlled

For medical practices, having more unique doctors on staff and having doctors see more patients doesn't necessarily lead to improved patient outcomes—and in fact, may have the opposite effect, according to report.

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New analytics model predicts readmission of congestive heart failure patients

Readmission of patients with chronic diseases is a growing problem, costing the U.S. health-care system about $25 billion each year. Researchers have developed a predictive analytics model that can identify congestive heart failure patients with high readmission risk and potentially help stymie those costs.

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Stress relief techniques help cancer patients overcome fear of treatment

The benefit of rapid stress management techniques (RSMTs) to help cancer patients who experience 'procedure-related' stress has been revealed by a new study. Patients experiencing distress related to medical procedures were able to achieve a 'calm state' both before and during procedures as a result of the interventions. Those who took part were positive about the experience, the researchers say.

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Unemployment linked to rise in prostate cancer deaths

The knock-on effects of the economic downturn have been explored in economy and psychology. Now researchers are examining the effects of unemployment on an even darker subject - cancer mortality.

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Breakthrough opens door to safer lupus drugs

A ground-breaking discovery could revolutionize treatments given to lupus sufferers, saving thousands of people each year from serious illness or death caused by secondary infections, researchers report.

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Definitive tests for irritable bowel syndrome developed

Millions of people afflicted by irritable bowel syndrome can now be diagnosed quickly and accurately with two simple blood tests developed by a gastroenterologist. The tests confirm when a patient has developed IBS because of food poisoning, a major cause of the disorder.

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Computer intelligence system developed for acute stroke detection

A novel computer-aided detection system has been developed for acute stroke using computer intelligence technology. The detection accuracy is 90 percent, which is as high as that conducted by specialists, but at a much reduced time from 10-15 minutes to three minutes. The new system serves as a second opinion for frontline medical doctors, enabling timely and appropriate treatment for stroke patients.

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Children's views should shape how research is conducted, says ethics body

A new report calls for a change in culture across all areas of children's health research, so that children's and young people's views and opinions can help to shape how research is prioritized, designed and reviewed. Unless ethical concerns about asking children to take part in research are addressed, our understanding of childhood disorders and ability to provide evidence based care will remain limited.

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Bid for bandages to enter the electronic age: Electrical stimulation promotes healing

The most detailed study to date showing how electrical stimulation accelerates wound healing has now been carried out.

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8 Exotic Meats That Are Actually Healthy (and Delicious)

Hummus-Baked Chicken With Smoky Roasted Veggies

This recipe is a one-pan wonder that combines three foodie favorites—chicken, hummus, and root vegetables—to create a smoky meal that will please everyone. Easy to make and easy on the eyes, this dish is also versatile, so you can substitute different flavors of hummus (make your own with our simple guide!) or your favorite vegetables.

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except hummus. Use clean hands to coat chicken and vegetables evenly with spices and olive oil.
3. Place chicken pieces on prepared baking sheet, spacing several inches apart. Fill in remaining space with sweet potatoes and beets.
4. Using a spatula, coat each piece of chicken with a layer of hummus about 1/4-inch thick. Bake for 40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink on the inside and vegetables are tender.
5. Allow chicken to rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lemon slices, if desired.

• 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large red beet, top and stem removed, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup hummus (plain, garlic, or red pepper works)
• Chopped cilantro, optional (for garnish)
• Lemon slices, optional (for garnish)

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The 7 Fat Loss Fundamentals

Losing fat and maintaining good health consistently is not achieved by an exercise fad or so called 'diets'. Anything that is worth doing that will last the test of time needs to be based on solid, proven foundations. And keeping your body fit, trim and healthy is no exception. In this article I share with you the 7 most important tips that will help you achieve your fat loss goals. They're not complicated, in fact, they're just common sense.

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Never Let a Low Phone Battery Ruin Your Day Again

Mophie Juice Pack PowerStation

Nothing sends us into an instant panic quite like seeing the low battery notification on our smartphone. Sure, we let it charge while we sleep, but answering all of those emails, grabbing directions, and scrolling through Instagram can suck up the juice pretty quickly. We know all of the tricks to extend our battery life—turning down the brightness of the screen and switching airplane mode on—but that red bar keeps inching downward. So we do the next best thing: Stake out coffee shops for the only available wall outlet or ask bartenders to plug in our phone behind the bar.

We know we're pretty shameless when it comes to making sure our phone doesn't die. Luckily those days are behind us now that we discovered the Mophie Juice Pack PowerStation. The portable charger comes with a sleek design that’s smaller than the size of a wallet, so it fits perfectly in most pockets and handbags. We love that the PowerStation is a universal battery—just plug in your USB charger to the battery and hook it up to whatever device you need to charge from smartphones to tablets, no matter the make or model.

And the charger is seriously fast, juicing up phones from low battery to a full charge in just over an hour. We found that the battery could charge our smartphone two times before it ran out of battery itself and needed to be charged back up. A convenient green light on the side of the PowerStation lets you know how much juice the battery has left.

The only drawback: Now that we don't have a fear of ending up with a low battery, it's even harder to pull us away from our phones.

I Want This $49.99

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Common hospital soap effective in preventing hospital-acquired infections

A new study holds hope for a relatively inexpensive way to improve care and prevent the spread of deadly hospital-acquired infections by bathing patients in a common hospital soap. MRSA and other hospital acquired infections are a growing healthcare concern. The CDC reported that on any given day, about one in every 25 hospital patients has at least one healthcare-associated infection. Its survey found an estimated 722,000 hospital-acquired infections in U.S acute care hospitals in 2011, the most recent year for which it has data. It also found 75,000 hospital patients with these infections died during their hospitalizations.

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A SMARTer approach to stroke care

Time is critical when it comes to stroke, and early treatment is associated with better outcomes. According to the Screening with MRI for Accurate and Rapid stroke Treatment (SMART) study, small changes in quality improvement procedures enabled clinicians to use MRI scans to diagnose stroke patients before giving acute treatment, within 60 minutes of hospital arrival. MRI scans provide detailed images but take longer to complete than CT scans, which are commonly used in most centers.

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Wearable Medical Devices - Applications

The Global market for Wearable Medical Devices is poised to reach $8.3 billion by the end of 2019 growing at a CAGR of 17.7%. Wearable medical devices are devices with sensors attached to the body that detect and monitor changes in body signatures of various areas and organs.

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Global Wearable Medical Devices Market: Growth, Trends and Forecasts - By Product Type

The Global market for wearable medical devices is one of the fastest growing markets with a CAGR of 17.7% between 2014 and 2019 and is estimated to reach $8.3 billion by 2019. Wearable medical devices are non-invasive sensors that record vital signs such as heartbeat, pulse, skin temperature and blood pressure.

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Global Next Generation Sequencing Market - Technology

The Global market for Next Generation Sequencing is poised to reach $10 billion by the end of 2020 growing at a CAGR of approximately 20%. The instruments and consumables is the largest segment with a share of around half of the market in 2013. The fastest growing segment is the services with a highest CAGR during the forecast period.

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Endoscopy Devices - Opportunity Analysis

The Global Endoscopy devices market is on the rise, thanks to the increased adoption rates all around the globe with potential benefits offered by the minimally invasive types. Currently, the market is driven by increased adoption rates, rapid technological advances, favourable FDA approvals and reimbursement scenario and strong inclination from the market leaders to capitalize on the untapped potential of the emerging markets. Currently, the market is dominated by the likes of North America and Europe.

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Global Endoscopy Devices Market - Product Types

The global endoscopy device market is growing at a CAGR of 7% between 2014 and 2020 and is expected to reach a $42 billion by 2020. Endoscopy has become a popular tool for diagnosis as well as for minimally invasive surgical procedures. Endoscopy as a diagnostic tool is used for examining the organs and cavities that are not normally visible to the human eye.

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8 Natural Pain Killers

Description: It may come as quite a surprise to some that there are many effective natural painkillers available for a countless number of illnesses that can at least do just as well as pharmaceuticals. Then unlike those potentially dangerous pharmaceuticals with their side effects natural painkillers have been known to be a lot safer.

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Eating Healthily Over Easter

Easter is a marvellous time of year. Given its European origins,where it traditionally welcomes the spring, it's a time for us to over-indulge in some 'special treat' type foodstuffs. However, for someone trying to control their weight, this can be a serious challenge and below you will see a few tips that may help you to overcome it.

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Greatist Workout of the Day: Thursday, May 14th

This series of GWODs was designed exclusively for Greatist by Bodeefit. For more information about the exercises in this workout, or to see video demos of each movement, follow the links below the graphic. Be sure to note the results of your workout so you can track your progress as you go.

Before you tackle this workout, try this quick and effective full-body warm-up. It's just five simple moves but hits every major muscle group and gets your heart pumping.

Dirty Dozen

Complete as many rounds of the following as safely possible in 12 minutes.

12 Air Squats
12 Burpees
30-second Push-up Hold

Want to kick up the intensity? Hold a lightweight dumbbell or kettlebell in front of your chest during the air squats. And don't forget to check back tomorrow for a totally new (but equally awesome) GWOD!

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Testing hand-grip strength could be a simple, low-cost way to predict heart attack and stroke risk

Weak grip strength is linked with shorter survival and a greater risk of having a heart attack or stroke, according to an international study involving almost 140,000 adults from 17 culturally and economically diverse countries.

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Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy achieves better overall survival than surgery for early lung cancer

Patients with operable stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) could achieve better overall survival rates if treated with Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR) rather than the current standard of care – invasive surgery – according to research from a phase III randomized international study.

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Combined radiation, hormonal therapy improves survival in node-positive prostate cancer

Men with prostate cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes can benefit from the addition of radiation therapy to treatments that block the effects of testosterone, a new study finds. The findings imply that the almost half of patients with node-positive disease nationwide who this study found had not received combination therapy were not receiving the treatment that could best control their tumor and possibly save their lives.

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Medical marijuana pill may not be effective in treating behavioral symptoms of dementia

Medical marijuana pills may not help treat behavioral symptoms of dementia, such as aggression, pacing and wandering, a new study concludes. However, researchers did find that the drug dosage used in the clinical trial was safe and well-tolerated.

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Medical Billing Service a Top Concern for Many Physicians

To understand the dynamics of medical billing, one has to understand the process. Once you are done with a visit to a doctor, the physician and the staff produce an electronic health record, using myriad of software available in the market, to record what your complaint was, what the physician diagnosed, and where to go from there.

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Global Endoscopy Devices - Application Analysis

The Global market for Endoscopy Devices is expected to reach $42 billion by the end of 2020 growing at a CAGR of around 7% from 2014 to 2020. Currently, the global market is driven by factors such as increased adoption rates, rapid technological advances, rising demand for minimally invasive surgeries and rise in the favourable FDA approvals.

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New test could identify resistant tuberculosis faster

The time needed to genetically sequence the bacteria causing tuberculosis (Mtb) from patient samples has been reduced from weeks to days using a new technique. This could help health service providers to better treat disease, control transmission of this infection, and monitor outbreaks, researchers say.

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Public health advisories linked with reduction of codeine dispensing to postpartum women

Public health advisories from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada were associated with significant reductions in the rate of dispensing of codeine to postpartum women, according to a study.

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Institutional factors play role in cardiac rehab referral rates after angioplasty

Hospitals in the Midwest United States were more likely than others to refer patients for guideline-recommended cardiac rehabilitation following angioplasty, possibly because more rehab programs are available in the region, according to original research and an accompanying editorial.

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Debate: Is the long term use of psychiatric drugs harmful?

The benefits of psychiatric drugs have been exaggerated and the harms underplayed due to poor trial designs, argues an expert in a new article. But another expert and a patient contend that the evidence supports the use of these drugs.

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Ethicists propose solution for US organ shortage crisis

A fairly simple and ethical change in policy would greatly expand the nation's organ pool while respecting autonomy, choice, and vulnerability of a deceased's family or authorized caregiver, according to experts.

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Highly competitive geographic areas have a higher annual number of liver transplants

The annual number of liver transplantation operations increases when transplantation centers are concentrated in geographic areas that are highly competitive, according to findings from a new study. The study is believed to be the first one to demonstrate a link between the volume of liver transplantation and competition for organs and geographic density.

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No difference in post-op complications for pregnant women undergoing general surgery

Pregnant women who undergo general surgical procedures appear to have no significant difference in postoperative complications compared with women who are not pregnant, according to a report. Historical data show that about 1 in 500 pregnant women require nonobstetric surgery.

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Novel biomarkers may provide guide to personalized hepatitis C therapy

A simple blood test can be used to predict which chronic hepatitis C patients will respond to interferon-based therapy, according to a report. Hepatitis C chronically infects about 160 million people worldwide, and is a major cause of illness and death from hepatocellular carcinoma and end-stage liver disease.

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Playing games can shift attitudes, study shows

A research laboratory is working to quantify the effects of playing games. In a study, researchers found that attitudes toward public health issues shift to be more accepting and understanding after playing a game they developed called RePlay Health.

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Bacteria shown to suppress their antibiotic-resistant cousins

Researchers studying a dangerous type of bacteria have discovered that the bacteria have the ability to block both their own growth and the growth of their antibiotic-resistant mutants. The discovery might lead to better ways to fight a class of bacteria that have contributed to a growing public health crisis by becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotic treatments.

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Change How You Live If You Want To Lose Weight

Overeating on a regular basis is the number one cause of weight gain and the reason why most people continually fail at grasping a firm hold on the weight loss process. If your body takes in too much food and doesn't get the chance to exercise the excess off, then it just accumulates as more fat on the body. That's as simple as it can be put. Eat too much regularly, gain weight regularly. If you want to lose weight, you need to be willing to change how you live in regards to your snacks from cookies, potato chips, and soda to things such as fruit, yogurt, and water.Instead of going to get fast food or order pizza after work, you need to be willing to cook a healthy meal and more importantly eat only an appropriate portion size.

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Metaphors of the heart: Two physicians examine heart disease through a literary lens

Heart disease has topped mortality charts as the number one killer of men and women for many decades, but a novel analysis of American literary fiction by two physicians finds the disorder’s presence in great novels has remained relatively modest.

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