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Despite red flags at surgery centers, overseers award gold seals

At his surgery center near San Diego, Rodney Davis wore scrubs, was referred to as "Dr. Rod" and carried the title of director of surgery. But he was a physician assistant, not a doctor, who anesthetized patients and performed liposuction with little input from his supervising doctor, court records show.

20 Sep 2018

UK and European research collaborations receive vote of confidence by three major cancer charities

UK and European research collaborations in cancer research have received a vote of confidence by three major cancer charities, with an announcement today of approximately £30 million into six international projects.

20 Sep 2018

Researchers develop fast detection strategy to know type of virus acquired by patients

Even tiny amounts of viruses can have disastrous consequences. RNA identification can reveal the type of virus present.

20 Sep 2018

Celltrion and Emory University sign 'Incubation' agreement to develop new drug candidates for atherosclerosis

Celltrion, Inc. signed an 'Incubation' agreement with Emory University in Atlanta to support the research and development of new drug candidates for atherosclerosis.

20 Sep 2018

New research suggests link between PFAS chemicals and hyperthyroidism in pet cats

New research suggests that there may be a link between higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the environment and higher levels of hyperthyroidism in pet cats as they age. The findings are published in

20 Sep 2018

Ipsen receives approval from Health Canada for CABOMETYX tablets for treating renal cell carcinoma

Exelixis, Inc. today announced that its partner Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Canada Inc. received approval from Health Canada of CABOMETYX® tablets for the treatment of adults with advanced renal cell carcinoma who have received prior vascular endothelial growth factor targeted therapy.

19 Sep 2018

Hispanic communities with high proportions of Hispanics face more cardiovascular-related death

Hispanics living in the U.S. face more cardiovascular-related death in counties heavily populated by Hispanics than those living in more diverse areas, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

19 Sep 2018

Oxehealth secures European medical device accreditation for vital signs measurement software

The British Standards Institute has accredited Oxehealth’s vital signs measurement software as a Class IIa medical device in Europe.

19 Sep 2018

Women with high levels of anti-Müllerian hormone more likely to develop breast cancer

Having high levels of anti-Müllerian hormone – a hormone that indicates the size of a woman’s ovarian reserve – before the menopause is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, new research suggests.

19 Sep 2018

ATS publishes new guideline focused on weight loss strategies for sleep apnea patients

A new guideline focused on the role of weight management in treating adult obstructive sleep apnea has been published online by the American Thoracic Society in the Sept. 15 American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

19 Sep 2018

New study reveals mechanisms that lead to cognitive decline in Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes has been linked with an increased risk of cognitive dysfunction and dementia, but the underlying mechanisms are uncertain.

19 Sep 2018

Surprising research showing peptide adaptability may pave way to develop immunotherapies

The body's immune system is a valiant weapon against disease, and harnessing its power through a technique called immunotherapy is at the forefront of current research to treat cancer and other diseases.

19 Sep 2018

Study gives new insights into how cells leverage GPCRs to control inflammation

G-protein-coupled receptors are everywhere in our bodies. They are embedded in our cell membranes, where they act as signal transducers, allowing cells to respond to their external environments.

19 Sep 2018

UCalgary study could help physicians make better treatment decisions for stroke

More than 80 percent of strokes are caused when a blood vessel to the brain becomes blocked, called an ischemic stroke.

19 Sep 2018

Excess pregnancy weight gain affects cardiometabolic risk in offspring

Pregnant mothers have been advised to eat for two for centuries. A professional body for midwives now has come up with recommendations that this belief is a myth and pregnant women should be advised how to better manage their body weights.

18 Sep 2018

Novel clinical trial to examine cannabis as potential treatment for essential tremor

Researchers at University of California School of Medicine are preparing to launch a novel clinical trial to examine the safety, efficacy and pharmacological properties of cannabis as a potential treatment for adults with essential tremor.

18 Sep 2018

Scientists find alterations in blood flow in response to body position change

For the first time ever, an international research group detected alterations in capillary blood flow around the face caused by body position change.

18 Sep 2018

Study aims to investigate risk factors for PPCs in surgical patients with gastric cancer

As one of the most common malignant tumors, gastric cancer occupies the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide with an increasing trend.

18 Sep 2018

Amyloid β protein makes comeback as therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease

For many years amyloid β protein was considered to be a promising therapeutic target in Alzheimer's disease but, for a long time, research results were very disappointing.

18 Sep 2018

KAIST researchers develop heart-targeting drug delivery technology using tannin acid

Typical methods of drug delivery to the heart require surgical procedures involving incisions in the chest wall and bones.

18 Sep 2018

Blood News and Research

Despite red flags at surgery centers, overseers award gold seals

UK and European research collaborations receive vote of confidence by three major cancer charities

Researchers develop fast detection strategy to know type of virus acquired by patients

Celltrion and Emory University sign 'Incubation' agreement to develop new drug candidates for atherosclerosis

New research suggests link between PFAS chemicals and hyperthyroidism in pet cats

Ipsen receives approval from Health Canada for CABOMETYX tablets for treating renal cell carcinoma

Hispanic communities with high proportions of Hispanics face more cardiovascular-related death

Oxehealth secures European medical device accreditation for vital signs measurement software

Women with high levels of anti-Müllerian hormone more likely to develop breast cancer

ATS publishes new guideline focused on weight loss strategies for sleep apnea patients

New study reveals mechanisms that lead to cognitive decline in Type 2 diabetes

Surprising research showing peptide adaptability may pave way to develop immunotherapies

Study gives new insights into how cells leverage GPCRs to control inflammation

UCalgary study could help physicians make better treatment decisions for stroke

Excess pregnancy weight gain affects cardiometabolic risk in offspring

Novel clinical trial to examine cannabis as potential treatment for essential tremor

Scientists find alterations in blood flow in response to body position change

Study aims to investigate risk factors for PPCs in surgical patients with gastric cancer

Amyloid β protein makes comeback as therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease

KAIST researchers develop heart-targeting drug delivery technology using tannin acid

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