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Nanodiscs deliver customized therapeutic vaccine for treatment of colon, melanoma cancers

Researchers at the University of Michigan have had initial success in mice using nanodiscs to deliver a customized therapeutic vaccine for the treatment of colon and melanoma cancer tumors.

27 Dec 2016

MMJ Labs to launch new wearable pain therapy device at runDisney Health and Fitness Expo

MMJ Labs, LLC, industry leaders in non-invasive pain relief, will debut their newest product, VibraCool® Massaging Ice Therapy, at the runDisney Health and Fitness Expo in Orlando, FL.

26 Dec 2016

UPV/EHU researchers develop coatings to prevent potential bacterial infections in dental implants

Mouth infections are currently regarded as the main reason why dental implants fail. A piece of research by the UPV/EHU has succeeded in developing coatings capable of preventing potential bacterial infection and should it arise, eliminate it as well as providing implants with osseointegrating properties, in other words, ones that facilitate anchoring to the bone.

26 Dec 2016

Researchers develop synthetic cardiac stem cells that offer therapeutic benefits

Researchers from North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University have developed a synthetic version of a cardiac stem cell.

26 Dec 2016

Ionis announces FDA approval of first SMA drug in the U.S for pediatric and adult patients

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved SPINRAZATM (nusinersen) under Priority Review for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in pediatric and adult patients.

26 Dec 2016

Hospitals eliminate bedsore occurrence using early detection technology

Using technology adapted from NASA's Mars lander as part of a large-scale bedsore reduction program, over half of the 13 participating hospitals were able to eliminate the occurrence of new bedsores completely; an additional 3 hospitals achieved reductions ranging from 11% to 90%.

23 Dec 2016

Caltech scientists develop simple way to visualize gene expression with MRI

Genes tell cells what to do -- for example, when to repair DNA mistakes or when to die--and can be turned on or off like a light switch.

23 Dec 2016

Researchers develop novel membranes whose selectivity can be tuned dynamically with light

Researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Uni-versität Hannover developed novel membranes, whose selectivity can be switched dynamically with the help of light.

23 Dec 2016

Expert offers science-based tips to create true HYGGE effect with environmentally-friendly log fire

A crackling log fire is pure HYGGE. But what's actually the best way to have log fires in our modern, well-sealed and fully-insulated homes? LOG FIRES: Open fires have been the point around which people have gathered for tens of thousands of years, and sitting around the fire is a tradition we don't want to lose - which is not surprising, when you think about how cosy it is.

23 Dec 2016

FDA approves Dexcom’s G5 Mobile CGM system for diabetes management

Dexcom, Inc., the leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for patients with diabetes, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved its G5 Mobile CGM system as the first and only continuous glucose monitoring system that can be used to make daily diabetes treatment decisions without finger pricking.

23 Dec 2016

Cycle Pharmaceuticals receives license for IP on PARP inhibitor drugs for treating vascular disease

Cambridge Enterprise has exclusively licensed intellectual property relating to the use of PARP inhibitor drugs for treating vascular disease to CYCLE Pharmaceuticals.

23 Dec 2016

New Philips HealWell lighting system supports sleep, improves patient experience in healthcare facilities

Philips Lighting, a global leader in lighting, today announced its third generation Philips HealWell lighting system that is specifically developed to support sleep and improve patients’ and staff’s experience, comfort and satisfaction in healthcare facilities.

23 Dec 2016

Cedars-Sinai expert explains how to recognize signs and symptoms of stroke during the holidays

Along with increased cheer and festivities during the holidays comes an increased risk of stroke, one of the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S.

23 Dec 2016

Scientists discover OGDHL and NRD1 genes linked to progressive loss of neurological function

An international team of scientists has discovered that the gene, OGDHL, a key protein required for normal function of the mitochondria -- the energy-producing factory of the cell -- and its chaperone, nardilysin (NRD1) are linked to progressive loss of neurological function in humans.

22 Dec 2016

OIST researchers create novel sensor that detects biomolecules

OIST researchers create a novel sensor capable of measuring both charge and mass of biomolecules with potential applications in healthcare diagnostics.

22 Dec 2016

Tau biomarker could lead to early identification of Alzheimer's disease pathology

A discovery of high relevance in medical research will be published in Volume 55, number 4 of December 2016 of the prestigious "Journal of Alzheimer's Disease (JAD)", entitled "Tau Platelets Correlate with Regional Brain Atrophy in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease".

22 Dec 2016

Technology News and Research

Nanodiscs deliver customized therapeutic vaccine for treatment of colon, melanoma cancers

MMJ Labs to launch new wearable pain therapy device at runDisney Health and Fitness Expo

UPV/EHU researchers develop coatings to prevent potential bacterial infections in dental implants

Researchers develop synthetic cardiac stem cells that offer therapeutic benefits

Ionis announces FDA approval of first SMA drug in the U.S for pediatric and adult patients

Hospitals eliminate bedsore occurrence using early detection technology

Caltech scientists develop simple way to visualize gene expression with MRI

Researchers develop novel membranes whose selectivity can be tuned dynamically with light

Expert offers science-based tips to create true HYGGE effect with environmentally-friendly log fire

FDA approves Dexcom’s G5 Mobile CGM system for diabetes management

Cycle Pharmaceuticals receives license for IP on PARP inhibitor drugs for treating vascular disease

New Philips HealWell lighting system supports sleep, improves patient experience in healthcare facilities

Cedars-Sinai expert explains how to recognize signs and symptoms of stroke during the holidays

Scientists discover OGDHL and NRD1 genes linked to progressive loss of neurological function

OIST researchers create novel sensor that detects biomolecules

Tau biomarker could lead to early identification of Alzheimer's disease pathology

Study discovers critical function of mother's immune cells in resisting preterm birth

Terraillon to promote new wellbeing products at technology tradeshow

High BMI leads to epigenetic changes, study shows

Pelvic prolapse surgery using mesh or graft not more effective than standard technique, study finds

The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

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