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International conference on brain stimulation in psychiatry and neurology to be held October 7 and 8

Thirteen national and international experts in the field of Brain Stimulation in Psychiatry and Neurology will meet October 7 and 8 during a conference held at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute. They will present research findings and ground-breaking clinical applications concerning the use of brain stimulation techniques. New treatments still under development, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation, will also be discussed. Close to 150 participants are expected to take part in this conference.

5 Oct 2010

Orthopedics This Week presents 2010 Spine Technology Awards to Axial Biotech

Axial Biotech, Inc., a company revolutionizing spine care through the development of molecular diagnostic technologies, was selected as a winner at the 2010 Spine Technology Awards.

5 Oct 2010

USPTO approves Microdroplet botulinum toxin treatment

The patent application for Microdroplet botulinum toxin, a treatment that improves facial features without detracting from facial expressiveness, has been allowed to inventor Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D. on September 2, 2010.

5 Oct 2010

Nursing staff have 'difficulty' detecting depression and distress in patients: Study

New research from the University of Leicester reveals that nursing staff have 'considerable difficulty' detecting depression and distress in patients.

5 Oct 2010

Sirius Genomics signs second Contribution Agreement with NRC-IRAP

Sirius Genomics, a developer of companion diagnostics, announced today that it has signed its second Contribution Agreement with the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP).

5 Oct 2010

Black mothers less likely to initiate and continue breastfeeding: Study

While more American mothers are breastfeeding today, non-Hispanic Black/African American women are less likely to initiate and continue breastfeeding, primarily due to a lack of desire and lack of self-efficacy, according to research presented Monday, Oct. 4, at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference and Exhibition in San Francisco.

5 Oct 2010

Researchers complete first studies of mephedrone drug ban in Northern Ireland

Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have completed one of the first studies of mephedrone use in Northern Ireland since the drug was outlawed earlier this year. They found that the ban did not deter those mephedrone users surveyed from taking the substance.

5 Oct 2010

Home birth with midwife as safe as hospital birth for women with low-risk pregnancies

The latest research in birth and maternal care will be presented next week at the Canadian Association of Midwives' 10th Annual General Meeting, which focuses primarily on place of birth. The conference takes place October 6, 7 and 8 in Edmonton, Alberta.

5 Oct 2010

Intervention program prevents smoking relapse, increases breastfeeding duration

New mothers who smoke are less likely to breastfeed. But those who quit smoking during or just prior to becoming pregnant were significantly more likely to remain smoke free and continue breastfeeding if they received support and encouragement during the first eight weeks following child birth, according to a study presented Monday, Oct. 4, at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference and Exhibition in San Francisco.

5 Oct 2010

Scientists use directed light to cause arrhythmia in genetically modified mice

Scientists at the University of Bonn have altered cardiac muscle cells to make them controllable with light. They were thus able to use directed light to cause conditions such as arrhythmia in genetically modified mice. The method opens up completely new possibilities for researching the development of such arrhythmias. The study will be published in the upcoming edition of "Nature Methods".

5 Oct 2010

Race, ethnicity affect diagnostic delay more than insurance status for women with breast abnormalities

Race and ethnicity appeared to affect diagnostic delay more than insurance status for women with breast abnormalities, as revealed by data presented at the Third American Association for Cancer Research Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities, being held Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2010.

5 Oct 2010

RHUCIN clinical trial results published in JACI journal

Santarus, Inc., a specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced the publication of an integrated analysis of two randomized placebo-controlled clinical trials with RHUCIN (recombinant human C1 inhibitor, or rhC1INH), in the October issue of the peer reviewed Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI).

5 Oct 2010

Bio-Matrix Scientific Group in discussions to develop adult stem cell repositories

Bio-Matrix Scientific Group Inc. announced today the company has entered into discussions with several organizations regarding the establishment of adult stem cell repositories at the company's 15,000 sq. ft. facility.

5 Oct 2010

New study shows direct correlation between motor vehicle deaths and access to surgeons

Having more surgeons working in a geographic area has a direct impact on the likelihood that victims will survive motor vehicle crashes, according to a new research study presented at the 2010 Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons.

5 Oct 2010

Pre-teen babysitter strengths and weaknesses

Nearly all (98 percent) of 11- to 13-year-old babysitters know who to contact in the event of an intruder or if a child is sick or injured (96 percent) or poisoned (85 percent), according to research presented Sunday, Oct. 3, at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference and Exhibition in San Francisco. However, 40 percent of younger babysitters reported that they had left children unattended while babysitting, and 20 percent opened the door to strangers.

5 Oct 2010

Research on T cell may lead to new treatment options for type 1 diabetes

A research team from the University of British Columbia and the Child & Family Research Institute (CFRI) at BC Children's Hospital has identified the role of a type of T cell in type 1 diabetes that may lead to new treatment options for young patients.

5 Oct 2010

Natural variation shows promise for increasing provitamin A in cassava roots

The roots of cassava (Manihot esculenta) serve as the primary source of carbohydrates in the diets of people in many arid regions of the world, including more than 250 million people in sub-Saharan Africa. Unfortunately the roots of commercial cassava cultivars are quite low in micronutrients, and micronutrient deficiencies are widespread in these regions.

5 Oct 2010

Researchers explore changes in brain regions to combat sleep apnea

According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, the average sleep apnea sufferer stops breathing and loses oxygen between five and 30 times a night. This lack of oxygen leads to a host of complications, including high blood pressure, vascular disease, an abnormal heart rhythm, or even a fatal cardiac event. Now, a team of University of Missouri researchers is exploring the changes in distinct brain regions that contribute to these symptoms in hopes of combating this common health issue.

5 Oct 2010

Researchers reveal ways to halt Rett Syndrome

In a study published today in the Journal, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, an international team of researchers based in the U.S. and UK revealed that they were able to halt the potentially lethal, breath holding episodes associated with the neurological disease Rett syndrome.

5 Oct 2010

Early diagnosis of interstitial cystitis can improve quality of life

October is interstitial cystitis (IC) awareness month and this year's campaign is dedicated to fighting discrimination.

5 Oct 2010

Research News and Research

International conference on brain stimulation in psychiatry and neurology to be held October 7 and 8

Orthopedics This Week presents 2010 Spine Technology Awards to Axial Biotech

USPTO approves Microdroplet botulinum toxin treatment

Nursing staff have 'difficulty' detecting depression and distress in patients: Study

Sirius Genomics signs second Contribution Agreement with NRC-IRAP

Black mothers less likely to initiate and continue breastfeeding: Study

Researchers complete first studies of mephedrone drug ban in Northern Ireland

Home birth with midwife as safe as hospital birth for women with low-risk pregnancies

Intervention program prevents smoking relapse, increases breastfeeding duration

Scientists use directed light to cause arrhythmia in genetically modified mice

Race, ethnicity affect diagnostic delay more than insurance status for women with breast abnormalities

RHUCIN clinical trial results published in JACI journal

Bio-Matrix Scientific Group in discussions to develop adult stem cell repositories

New study shows direct correlation between motor vehicle deaths and access to surgeons

Pre-teen babysitter strengths and weaknesses

Research on T cell may lead to new treatment options for type 1 diabetes

Natural variation shows promise for increasing provitamin A in cassava roots

Researchers explore changes in brain regions to combat sleep apnea

Researchers reveal ways to halt Rett Syndrome

Early diagnosis of interstitial cystitis can improve quality of life

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