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Re-engineering the brain to perceive food differently

Can we make people healthier by tricking the brain into thinking broccoli tastes like chocolate? A group of internationally acclaimed chefs, bench neuroscientists, food scientists and clinical neurologists are confident that they can.

26 Sep 2015

BD Life Sciences announces FDA clearance for BD MAX Enteric Parasite Panel

BD Life Sciences, a segment of global medical technology company BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), today announced the availability of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared BD MAX Enteric Parasite Panel for use on the BD MAX System.

From BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) 24 Sep 2015

NUS scientists develop novel device suitable for electronics, robotics and healthcare applications

A team of scientists from the National University of Singapore Faculty of Engineering has developed a wearable liquid-based microfluidic tactile sensor that is small, thin, highly flexible and durable. Simple and cost-effective to produce, this novel device is very suitable for applications such as soft robotics, wearable consumer electronics, smart medical prosthetic devices, as well as real-time healthcare monitoring.

24 Sep 2015

Free compliance guide for medical device suppliers solving the clinical evaluation report puzzle

In a bid to help clarify the all-but-transparent requirements needed In a bid to help clarify the all-but-transparent requirements needed to produce a compliant Clinical Evaluation Report (CER), Maetrics, a leading international consulting firm focused on the life sciences sector, has drafted a free go-to guide for Medical Device manufacturers downloadable here: Maetrics guide.

23 Sep 2015

Cancer Research Institute takes part in Revlon LOVE IS ON Million Dollar Challenge

Cancer Research Institute (CRI) is proud to announce that it will be participating in the Revlon LOVE IS ON Million Dollar Challenge, which runs now through October 29, 2015.

23 Sep 2015

Study: National school-based mental health program improves behavioral and academic outcomes in students

A national school-based mental health program that is now reaching almost one quarter of all elementary school students in Chile appears to have produced significant improvements in both behavioral and academic outcomes, such as attention problems and school attendance, among participating students.

22 Sep 2015

Endurance training affects how the brain and muscles communicate with each other

Using endurance training or strength and resistance training not only prepares an athlete for different types of sports, they can also change the way the brain and muscles communicate with each other.

21 Sep 2015

Spending more time outdoors may prevent short-sightedness in children

Adding an extra 40 minutes of outdoor activity to children’s usual time outdoors reduced the incidence of myopia over a three year period, providing the first indicator that myopia may actually be preventable.

17 Sep 2015

Public lecture discusses the future beyond antibiotics

Pioneering research into bacteriophage therapy as an alternative to antibiotics will be discussed at this year’s Frank May Prize Lecture on Monday 21 September from 5.30 – 6.30pm in the Frank and Katherine May Lecture Theatre, Henry Wellcome Building at the University of Leicester.

17 Sep 2015

NUS researchers develop new technique to observe nano-bio interactions

Researchers at the National University of Singapore have developed a technique to observe, in real time, how individual blood components interact and modify advanced nanoparticle therapeutics.

16 Sep 2015

AMD Alliance hosts webinar to promote awareness and knowledge about macular disease

14 – 20 September marks global AMD Awareness Week 2015. Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive eye disease which is the leading cause of blindness in over 50s globally.

16 Sep 2015

UK GPs invited to join new GPDQ mobile app to deliver on-demand clinical care to patients

From today, GPs across the UK can register their interest to join a new mobile app, GPDQ (GP Delivered Quickly) – designed to give GPs the flexibility of a virtual clinic, whilst delivering top-quality clinical care on-demand, at a location of the patient’s choice.

16 Sep 2015

Hadassah celebrates two years of Heart Health Program that helps women to take control of their health

Today, Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, celebrates two years of the successful Every Beat Counts: Hadassah’s Heart Health Program, which has reached over 10,000 women with educational events nationwide since starting in 2013.

15 Sep 2015

Cancer Research UK introduces three new funding schemes to support careers of cancer doctors

Cancer Research UK is launching three new funding schemes to support the careers of cancer doctors researching new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat the disease.

15 Sep 2015

New data shows errant bats and foul balls cause worst injuries to baseball catchers

Contrary to popular belief, the worst injuries baseball catchers face on the field come from errant bats and foul balls, not home-plate collisions with base runners, according to findings of a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

14 Sep 2015

Study reveals why long-term use of L-DOPA leads to dyskinesia

Researchers have discovered why long-term use of L-DOPA (levodopa), the most effective treatment for Parkinson's disease, commonly leads to a movement problem called dyskinesia, a side effect that can be as debilitating as Parkinson's disease itself.

11 Sep 2015

NEI experts explore long-term effects of Ebola on the eye

Following the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa that took the lives of more than 11,200 people in the region, the National Eye Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, has deployed a team of clinicians and technical experts to Monrovia, Liberia to investigate the long-term effects of Ebola on the eye.

9 Sep 2015

Running News and Research

Re-engineering the brain to perceive food differently

BD Life Sciences announces FDA clearance for BD MAX Enteric Parasite Panel

NUS scientists develop novel device suitable for electronics, robotics and healthcare applications

Free compliance guide for medical device suppliers solving the clinical evaluation report puzzle

Cancer Research Institute takes part in Revlon LOVE IS ON Million Dollar Challenge

Study: National school-based mental health program improves behavioral and academic outcomes in students

Endurance training affects how the brain and muscles communicate with each other

Spending more time outdoors may prevent short-sightedness in children

Public lecture discusses the future beyond antibiotics

NUS researchers develop new technique to observe nano-bio interactions

AMD Alliance hosts webinar to promote awareness and knowledge about macular disease

UK GPs invited to join new GPDQ mobile app to deliver on-demand clinical care to patients

Hadassah celebrates two years of Heart Health Program that helps women to take control of their health

Cancer Research UK introduces three new funding schemes to support careers of cancer doctors

New data shows errant bats and foul balls cause worst injuries to baseball catchers

Study reveals why long-term use of L-DOPA leads to dyskinesia

NEI experts explore long-term effects of Ebola on the eye

New study reveals effect of diabetes drug on bone health, benefit of exercise in mice

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Researchers find intrinsic differences in mice’s neural stem cells using image-tracking technology

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