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This channel highlights factors that impact hospital and healthcare economics and revenue. This includes news on healthcare policies, reimbursement, marketing, business plans, mergers and acquisitions, supply chain, salaries, staffing, and the implementation of a cost-effective environment for patients and providers.

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Alzheimer's, dementia might be discovered using the smell test

It’s been said the nose knows—but new research details just how much our sniffers can tell us. Two studies presented July 26 at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference examined changes in odor identification as a precursor for cognitive decline or transition to dementia.

UV light gives Schneck Medical Center another layer to infection prevention

Schneck Medical Center is using ultraviolet (UV) light to help offer its patients the cleanest environment possible. The Clorox Healthcare Optimum-UV System helps the provider take another step toward a germ-free medical center.  

Nanoparticles used to deliver cancer drugs in dogs

The researchers, focusing on dogs between 88 and 132 lbs. who were diagnosed with bone cancer, showed that nanoparticles were capable of delivering drugs to specific tissues in the body.

Osteopathic treatment helps reduce pain in postpartum women, study shows

New research from the American Osteopathic Association show that osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) can help diminish pain in postpartum women.

Drawing blood can now be done through a patch

Researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) in Switzerland have developed a small patch capable of measuring drug levels without drawing any blood.

3D-printed medical camera may fit inside syringe

3D printing has a manufacturing process with nearly endless possibilities. From printing prosthetic limbs, toys and even chocolate, 3D printing is constantly finding new applications. Additive manufacturing may now be capable of producing a tiny camera capable of fitting inside a syringe, reports Gizmag.

Healthcare providers can reduce costs, improve results with interoperability

It's almost impossible to imagine a world without the Internet. Innovation continues and new technologies are developed everyday. The healthcare industry is seeing apps and devices that offer quicker care, improved results and cost reductions.

Obesity drug discarded after being tied to patient deaths

Boston-based biotech company Zafgen has scrapped plans to bring binge-eating disorder treatment beloranib to market after two patients in clinical trials died after developing blood clots in their lungs.

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