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Blind people and people with vision think about manipulating tools in same brain regions

Blind people think about manipulating tools in the same regions of the brain as do people who can see, according to a new study. The researchers say this adds to evidence that the brain has a fairly defined organization, while still being able to adapt to unusual conditions, such as not having any vision.

30 Jun 2010

WHO's Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities helps create healthy urban environments for older residents

Today, WHO launches the Global Network of Age-friendly Cities as part of a broader response to the rapid ageing of populations. Populations in almost every corner of the world are growing older. The greatest changes are occurring in less-developed countries. By 2050, it is estimated that 80% of the expected 2 billion people aged 60 years or over will live in low or middle income countries. The Network aims to help cities create urban environments that allow older people to remain active and healthy participants in society.

30 Jun 2010

SRI International, Stanford University School of Medicine establish MISTRAL Collaborative

SRI International and the Stanford University School of Medicine announced today that they have established the MISTRAL (Multidisciplinary Initiative for Surgical Technology Research Advanced Laboratory) Collaborative, a program to accelerate the innovation of medical devices and bring them to market faster.

30 Jun 2010

Humana launches ‘Points of Caregiving’ program

Humana Inc. today introduced Points of Caregiving, a comprehensive resource for the nation's 52 million caregivers. Designed as a complete caregiver's destination, the program includes an easy-to-use interactive website, telephonic support and customized reminders to help caregivers make decisions with confidence and to find support from peers.

30 Jun 2010

UPA: An effective non-invasive treatment for fibroids can help maintain fertility in women

A new, effective, non-surgical treatment for uterine fibroids can help women with this condition maintain their fertility, an American scientist told the 26th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Rome today (Wednesday).

30 Jun 2010

Guidance on ways to protect protect unborn babies from secondhand smoke exposure

New guidance from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) suggests that testing pregnant mothers would help to ensure they receive appropriate support they need to quit for good or reduce their exposure to secondhand smoke.

30 Jun 2010

Tel Aviv University develops method for tracking progression of adult stem cells

It's a new technology that uses molecular therapy to coax adult cells to revert to an embryonic stem cell-like state, allowing scientists to later re-differentiate these cells into specific types with the potential to treat heart attacks or diseases such as Parkinson's.

30 Jun 2010

Medivir's rights issue changes number of shares and votes

The number of shares and the number of votes in Medivir have changed as a result of the rights issue carried out by the company as well as the exercise of employee stock options.

30 Jun 2010

Calmspace fragrance product to fight claustrophobia

Claustrophobia can be a debilitating condition and while there are a variety of therapies and treatments that attempt to limit its effects, there has never been a truly convenient, discreet and portable option for those seeking immediate and impactful relief in the event of an ensuing claustrophobic attack. Now, Healthy Brands LLC is introducing calmspace™, which delivers a proprietary therapeutic formula of 100% natural fragrance extracts that may help manage the anxiety resulting from claustrophobic reactions.

30 Jun 2010

Poor clinical system performance impacts clinician productivity and adoption of EHR/EMR technology

Compuware Corporation today announced the findings of a survey of health care professionals to better understand the availability of their clinical information systems. The survey examined the length of time it takes for clinicians to log-in and how often they are required to log-in during an average work day.

30 Jun 2010

Striking disparities persist; obesity rates highest among Blacks and Latinos

Adult obesity rates increased in 28 states in the past year, and declined only in the District of Columbia, according to F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America's Future 2010, a report from the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

30 Jun 2010

Smoking bans in two Minnesota cities not associated with significant economic impact

The passage of smoking bans in two large Minnesota cities was not associated with job losses at bars and may in fact have contributed to higher employment in restaurants, according to new research.

30 Jun 2010

Repeated viral screening for ART patients unnecessary with each donation

European legislation that requires all couples undergoing assisted reproduction treatment (ART) to be screened for HIV and hepatitis at the time of every sperm or egg donation is unnecessary, expensive, and potentially distressing for patients, the 26th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology heard today (Monday).

30 Jun 2010

InNexus develops IXS312 small protein fragment as topical therapy for AMD, diabetic retinal dysplasia

InNexus Biotechnology Inc., a drug development company commercializing the next generation of antibodies based on its groundbreaking Dynamic Cross Linking (DXL™) technology, today announced that it has developed IXS312(VEGF), an antibody fragment with activity against the growth factor VEGF for planned use in ocular treatments.

30 Jun 2010

More awareness about advance care planning, and hospice and palliative care

Recent media coverage on the challenges patients and families face with overtreatment of a life-limiting illness brings the issues of hospice and palliative care and advance care planning to public attention.

30 Jun 2010

Gene diagnosis to be featured at 9th INT'L BIO FORUM & BIO EXPO JAPAN

9th INT'L BIO FORUM & BIO EXPO JAPAN, organized by Reed Exhibitions Japan, will come back again as Asia's largest bio-event from June 30 - July 2, 2010. "Gene diagnosis" is one of the featured topics for this year.

30 Jun 2010

Study to analyze individual differences in impulsivity among alchohol users

Previous studies have found that the personality trait impulsivity, or a lack of planning and forethought regarding behaviors, is associated with alcohol use and alcohol-use disorders. For most individuals, impulsivity decreases during emerging and young adulthood. Some, however, do not "mature out" of impulsivity.

30 Jun 2010

U.N. Economic and Social Council meeting focuses on MDGs, empowering women

"The world's anti-poverty gains achieved over the past years are being eroded by the presence of multiple crises, including an unprecedented economic and financial crisis, increased food [in]security, oil prices volatility and climate change," according to a report released Monday by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon during the opening of an annual high-level segment of the U.N. Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Bernama reports.

30 Jun 2010

Ford may pay health debts with stock — a sign of possible weakness

The automaker Ford may pay part of the $859 million it owes a union health care fund using company stock, a move analysts say would show weakness, Bloomberg Businessweek reports.

30 Jun 2010

Insuring your health: Part-time workers to get help on health insurance – but not now

In this Kaiser Health News consumer column, Michelle Andrews writes: "Sarah Rose Nordgren works 25 to 30 hours a week as a waitress at an upscale restaurant in Chapel Hill, N.C."

30 Jun 2010

Research News and Research

Blind people and people with vision think about manipulating tools in same brain regions

WHO's Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities helps create healthy urban environments for older residents

SRI International, Stanford University School of Medicine establish MISTRAL Collaborative

Humana launches ‘Points of Caregiving’ program

UPA: An effective non-invasive treatment for fibroids can help maintain fertility in women

Guidance on ways to protect protect unborn babies from secondhand smoke exposure

Tel Aviv University develops method for tracking progression of adult stem cells

Medivir's rights issue changes number of shares and votes

Calmspace fragrance product to fight claustrophobia

Poor clinical system performance impacts clinician productivity and adoption of EHR/EMR technology

Striking disparities persist; obesity rates highest among Blacks and Latinos

Smoking bans in two Minnesota cities not associated with significant economic impact

Repeated viral screening for ART patients unnecessary with each donation

InNexus develops IXS312 small protein fragment as topical therapy for AMD, diabetic retinal dysplasia

More awareness about advance care planning, and hospice and palliative care

Gene diagnosis to be featured at 9th INT'L BIO FORUM & BIO EXPO JAPAN

Study to analyze individual differences in impulsivity among alchohol users

U.N. Economic and Social Council meeting focuses on MDGs, empowering women

Ford may pay health debts with stock — a sign of possible weakness

Insuring your health: Part-time workers to get help on health insurance – but not now

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