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Obstructive sleep apnea affects women more severely than men

Women suffering from sleep apnea have, on the whole, a higher degree of brain damage than men with the disorder, according to a first-of-its-kind study conducted by researchers at the UCLA School of Nursing.

3 Dec 2012

Diabetes tests: an interview with Dr. Danielle Stowasser

Diabetes is a serious condition that causes high levels of glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood. There are three main types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2 diabetes, which are lifelong conditions, and gestational diabetes, which only occurs in women during pregnancy.

3 Dec 2012

Bruker secures major orders for its new SP9900+ 3D Optical Microscope

Bruker announced today that it has already received more than $7 million in orders for its new Bruker SP9900+ high-throughput high density interconnect (HDI) substrate metrology system, and has begun shipping the product in volume.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 3 Dec 2012

AliveCor receives FDA clearance on its mobile heart monitor

AliveCor, Inc. announced today at the start of the 4th annual mHealth Summit in Washington, D.C. that the company received FDA 510(k) clearance on its mobile Heart Monitor as well as CE Mark conformity. This clinical-quality, low-cost mobile ECG heart monitor, compatible with the iPhone® 4 and 4S, enables doctors to evaluate patient heart health easily, quickly and remotely.

3 Dec 2012

Ansell introduces GAMMEX N95 Respirator and Surgical Mask

Ansell, a global leader in protection solutions today announced the latest addition to its Active Infection Protection (AIP) portfolio, the GAMMEX N95 Respirator and Surgical Mask, extending the AIP range beyond surgical gloves.

3 Dec 2012

Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina installs Toshiba's 16-channel Titan 1.5T system

Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minn., improved its advanced imaging capabilities and patient comfort by installing the first 16-channel Vantage Titan 1.5T scalable system from Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. Fairview will use the system for all general MR exams, as well as breast and cardiac imaging, and expand its capabilities by offering prostate imaging to patients.

3 Dec 2012

Chronic focal brain cooling suppresses seizures during wakefulness

Neuroscientists from Japan's Yamaguchi University today reported during the 66th annual scientific meeting of the American Epilepsy Society (AES) that chronic focal brain cooling suppresses seizures during wakefulness and achieves the effect without significantly affecting brain function. Their research, and that of others in the field, provides critical evidence that this approach to seizure control has reached a stage where testing in humans will soon be possible.

3 Dec 2012

Controlling weight during pregnancy benefits both mothers and their babies

Two-thirds of Australian mums-to-be are in the dark when it comes to how much weight they should gain during pregnancy.

1 Dec 2012

University of Washington team develops electrically spun cloth to prevent pregnancy, HIV

The only way to protect against HIV and unintended pregnancy today is the condom. It's an effective technology, but not appropriate or popular in all situations.

1 Dec 2012

Researchers to fortify milk with heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids

Not everyone has a taste for fish, even though it is a natural source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. And while a growing number of omega-3 enriched foods may net health benefits for people who resist the lure of salmon or sashimi, milk remains the product that has gotten away in what has become a billion-dollar health industry.

1 Dec 2012

The Lancet issues special series of articles focused on emerging zoonoses

Today, the prestigious British medical journal, The Lancet, has issued a special series of articles focused on emerging zoonoses (human diseases that originate in or are shared with animals).

1 Dec 2012

Brain study provides new insights into how recognition is connected with emotion and morality

People are able to detect, within a split second, if a hurtful action they are witnessing is intentional or accidental, new research on the brain at the University of Chicago shows.

1 Dec 2012

New study on incidence of breast cancer in Italy

A new study on the incidence of breast cancer in Italy has been published in the International Journal of Experimental and Clinical Cancer Research.

1 Dec 2012

Panel of experts recommend more research on health effects of medical imaging

Amid increasing fear of overexposure to radiation from CT scans, a panel of experts has recommended more research on the health effects of medical imaging and ways to reduce unnecessary CT tests, as well as industry standardization of CT machines.

1 Dec 2012

States, courts, employers contend with health law's requirements

News outlets follow developments on health insurance exchanges, requirements for mental health parity and employer coverage and assess still-pending lawsuits

30 Nov 2012

Studies demonstrate effectiveness of Nonin's EQUANOX Advance Model 7600 Oximetry System

Nonin Medical, Inc. announced today the publication of two separate studies that demonstrate the clinical efficacy of the company's EQUANOX Model 7600 Cerebral and Somatic Oximetry System in adult and pediatric patients.

30 Nov 2012

CACI completes transaction to acquire Emergint Technologies

CACI International Inc. announced today that it has completed its transaction to acquire Emergint Technologies, Inc., a premier provider of emerging technology solutions focused on the data-driven needs of national health organizations. This acquisition builds on CACI's healthcare IT capability and expands its presence in the growing healthcare IT market.

30 Nov 2012

The Leapfrog Group honors UCSD with two separate 'A' Hospital Safety Scores

UC San Diego Health System was honored with two separate "A" Hospital Safety Scores by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits.

30 Nov 2012

BMBF to provide EUR 1.3M to develop MRI using polarized substances

Over the past 30 years, magnetic resonance imaging has evolved into one of the most important imaging procedures in medical diagnostics. With a new approach based on the use of polarized gases and dissolved substances, it will in future be possible to produce even better quality images of the inside of the human body.

30 Nov 2012

Technology can help children with autism communicate more effectively in classrooms

The use of technology in the classroom is nothing new, but Topcliffe Primary School in Birmingham is breaking new ground by using technology to help pupils with autism communicate more effectively.

30 Nov 2012