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Study finds increased risk of hospitalization for heart failure in IBD patients

Heart failure hospitalisation more than doubles during inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) flares, according to a study of more than 5 million Danish people. The research was presented today at the Heart Failure Congress 2014, held 17-20 May, in Athens, Greece.

19 May 2014

Dogs accurately detect prostate cancer

With an accuracy rating of 98 percent, specially-trained dogs were able to smell volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released into urine by prostate tumors, setting the stage for a potentially new means of early prostate cancer detection.

19 May 2014

Study shows rise in hospital admissions for CVD during Greek financial crisis

Hospital admissions for cardiovascular diseases increased during the Greek financial crisis, according to two studies from Athens. The research was presented today at the Heart Failure Congress 2014, held 17-20 May in Athens, Greece.

19 May 2014

Study finds association between sleep and obesity in young children

One of the most comprehensive studies of the potential link between reduced sleep and childhood obesity finds compelling evidence that children who consistently received less than the recommended hours of sleep during infancy and early childhood had increases in both obesity and in adiposity or overall body fat at age 7.

19 May 2014

COPD patients exposed to warm indoor temperatures have greater disease-related morbidity

If you suffer from COPD, staying cool this summer may provide much more significant benefits than simply feeling more comfortable. A study from researchers at Johns Hopkins University says it may also keep you healthier.

19 May 2014

Study shows commonly used statin drug does not reduce acute COPD exacerbations

A statin drug commonly used to lower cholesterol is not effective in reducing the number and severity of flare ups from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to the results of a large multicenter clinical trial designed and directed by Gerard J. Criner, MD, Director of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

19 May 2014

Mount Sinai Beth Israel earns prestigious designation for improving quality of heart failure patient care

Mount Sinai Beth Israel is the proud recipient of the 2014 American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Gold Quality Achievement Award. It is one of only three hospitals in New York City to have earned the prestigious designation.

17 May 2014

Healthy eating in schools requires workforce education according to research produced by Sheffield Hallam University

The whole school workforce should be educated in food, nutrition and healthy eating, if the government's School Food Plan is to be a success, according to research produced by Sheffield Hallam University's new Institute of Education.

From Sheffield Hallam University 16 May 2014

PFF Patient Communication Center: The destination for latest disease education information

The newly launched Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Patient Communication Center (PCC) has become the destination for the most up-to-date information for the pulmonary fibrosis community. The PCC now has information about the Expanded Access Program (EAP) for pirfenidone.

16 May 2014

Chronic bystander viral impairs development of memory T cells

Studies of vaccine programs in the developing world have revealed that individuals with chronic infections such as malaria and hepatitis tend to be less likely to develop the fullest possible immunity benefits from vaccines for unrelated illnesses.

16 May 2014

TCM announces winners of 26th Annual Industry Awards

The Tech Council of Maryland (TCM), Maryland's largest technology trade association for life science and technology, today announced the winners of its 26th Annual Industry Awards.

16 May 2014

Cook Medical to exhibit augmented reality experiences at AUA meeting

Cook Medical will exhibit augmented reality experiences, which is a technology used to simulate use of products, and host a skills challenge at their booth, #1617, at the annual American Urological Association meeting.

From COOK MEDICAL INC. 16 May 2014

MD Anderson Cancer Center, Concord Medical sign consulting agreement for cancer hospital projects

Concord Medical Services Holdings Limited ("Concord Medical" or the "Company"), a leading specialty hospital management solution provider and operator of the largest network of radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging centers in China, today announced it has engaged The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center ("MD Anderson") as a consultant for its cancer hospital projects under planning in Shanghai and Beijing.

16 May 2014

Kymab raises US$40 million in Series B financing

Kymab, a monoclonal antibody biopharmaceutical company, announced today it has successfully raised US$40 million in a Series B financing.

16 May 2014

Safe Routes to School program improves safety of school-age children in NYC

As Bike to Work week continues, New Yorkers got some good news from a team of researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. Using funds from the federally funded Safe Routes to School program enacted in 2005 in an effort to create safe environments for American children to walk or bike to school, New York City made safety changes to the most dangerous intersections near schools.

16 May 2014