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FIND and genedrive announce study agreement to evaluate HCV ID Kit

genedrive plc, a near patient molecular diagnostics company, and the Foundation for Innovation of New Diagnostics (FIND), announced today a study agreement for the performance evaluation of genedrive plc’s hepatitis C virus (HCV) Genedrive HCV ID Kit.

10 Aug 2018

GNA Biosolutions named as winner of AACC Disruptive Technology Award

GNA Biosolutions was named the winner of the American Association of Clinical Chemistry’s (AACC) Disruptive Technology Award competition, held on Monday evening at the 70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo in Chicago, Illinois. The AACC Disruptive Technology Award recognizes innovative testing solutions that improve patient care through diagnostic performance or access to high-quality testing. GNA Biosolutions also won the audience choice award.

From HP Health Solutions Germany GmbH 10 Aug 2018

Nanocellulose fibers can reduce fat absorption, research finds

A novel method of reducing the absorption of fat from the gut has recently been granted a US provisional patent. Researchers have demonstrated that the addition of nanocellulose fibres to the food of animals significantly reduces the amount of ingested fat that reaches the bloodstream.

8 Aug 2018

Consuming crickets can help support growth of beneficial gut bacteria, clinical trial shows

Valerie Stull was 12 when she ate her first insect. "I was on a trip with my parents in Central America and we were served fried ants," she says. "I remember being so grossed out initially, but when I put the ant in my mouth, I was really surprised because it tasted like food -- and it was good!"

3 Aug 2018

New study uses metabolomics to compare lipid profiles of infant formulas and human milk

Metabolomics is the latest omics systems science technology with emerging applications towards psychiatry, personalized medicine, and most recently, precision nutrition research.

3 Aug 2018

Boehringer Ingelheim introduces new program to facilitate quality healthcare access across Africa

Boehringer Ingelheim, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, announced recently the launch of the 'In Reach Africa' program, an initiative aimed at facilitating quality and innovative human and animal healthcare access across the African continent.

2 Aug 2018

LSTM to lead new multinational project on sepsis research in Africa

LSTM is to lead a new multinational project on sepsis following a £2 million award from the National Institute of Health Research.

31 Jul 2018

World not ready to deal with a viral pandemic

A team of researchers from the John Hopkins Center for Health Security conducted a simulation with real life implications.

31 Jul 2018

Research shows the crucial role of glasses in achieving Sustainable Development Goals

As the first Global Disability Summit takes place, new evidence of how a simple pair of glasses can improve workers' productivity and reduce poverty is published.

25 Jul 2018

New funding initiative addresses social inequality

Finite resources, social inequality, climate change, terrorism - the world is facing major challenges. The UN's "Sustainable Development Goals" constitute a social contract for the world community.

25 Jul 2018

Liva Healthcare, dacadoo announce strategic cooperation to tackle growing global health crises

Digital health engagement platform, dacadoo, and Liva Healthcare, the innovative digital health coaching platform for scalable lifestyle and disease management, today announce a strategic cooperation to help tackle growing global health crises.

From Liva Healthcare UK 25 Jul 2018

Environment could be important battle ground in the global fight against antibiotic resistance

The environment could be as important a battle ground as the clinic in the global fight against the spread of antibiotic resistance, new research has shown.

24 Jul 2018

Study: Genes have no effect on consumption of total calories, carbohydrates, fat

Individualized dietary recommendations based on genetic information are currently a popular trend. A team at the Technical University of Munich has systematically analyzed scientific articles and reached the following conclusion: There is no clear evidence for the effect of genetic factors on the consumption of total calories, carbohydrates, and fat

23 Jul 2018

QUT researcher highlights growing impact of non-prescription antibiotics supply in pharmacies

With increased use of antibiotics worldwide linked to growing antibiotic resistance, a world-first study co-authored by a QUT researcher has highlighted the growing impact of non-prescription supply of antibiotics in community pharmacies, and the urgent need for better enforcement of laws.

20 Jul 2018

Purdue startup to create sensor that provides early detection of mosquito-borne diseases

A startup created by Purdue University professors is developing a sensor that can detect dangerous mosquito-borne tropical diseases faster and at a lower cost than current methods, giving health officials time to take action before the viruses are transmitted to humans.

13 Jul 2018

Aeras announces publication of Phase 2 results of two TB vaccines

Aeras, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing vaccines against tuberculosis (TB), today announced the publication of the full results from a Phase 2, randomized, controlled clinical trial of two TB vaccines-- the currently available BCG vaccine and an investigational vaccine, H4:IC31--in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).

12 Jul 2018

Molecular insights of NagA enzyme could help combat TB

Research by a team led by Dr Elizabeth Fullam, has revealed new findings about an enzyme found in Mycobacterium tuberculosis the bacterium that causes TB.

12 Jul 2018

New class of chemical compounds has potential for treating Zika virus and RSV

A new and promising class of chemical compounds has major potential for treating Zika virus and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, according to a new study by University of Alberta scientists. The next step is to develop a drug.

12 Jul 2018

Breastfeeding makes babies smarter and saves money

A debate over breastfeeding fueled by a New York Times article on Monday centered on whether the U.S. threatened trade measures against Ecuador, which had proposed a resolution to the World Health Assembly that would prioritize breastfeeding over formula.

11 Jul 2018

Researchers receive £2 million to study how to improve asthma in African children

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have been awarded £2 million to study how to improve asthma in African children.

10 Jul 2018

Global Health News and Research

FIND and genedrive announce study agreement to evaluate HCV ID Kit

GNA Biosolutions named as winner of AACC Disruptive Technology Award

Nanocellulose fibers can reduce fat absorption, research finds

Consuming crickets can help support growth of beneficial gut bacteria, clinical trial shows

New study uses metabolomics to compare lipid profiles of infant formulas and human milk

Boehringer Ingelheim introduces new program to facilitate quality healthcare access across Africa

LSTM to lead new multinational project on sepsis research in Africa

World not ready to deal with a viral pandemic

Research shows the crucial role of glasses in achieving Sustainable Development Goals

New funding initiative addresses social inequality

Liva Healthcare, dacadoo announce strategic cooperation to tackle growing global health crises

Environment could be important battle ground in the global fight against antibiotic resistance

Study: Genes have no effect on consumption of total calories, carbohydrates, fat

QUT researcher highlights growing impact of non-prescription antibiotics supply in pharmacies

Purdue startup to create sensor that provides early detection of mosquito-borne diseases

Aeras announces publication of Phase 2 results of two TB vaccines

Molecular insights of NagA enzyme could help combat TB

New class of chemical compounds has potential for treating Zika virus and RSV

Breastfeeding makes babies smarter and saves money

Researchers receive £2 million to study how to improve asthma in African children

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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