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Woodside Capital to assist in growth of Spectros' flagship product

Spectros announced today the retention of Woodside Capital Partners International to explore strategic options to accelerate the growth of its proprietary second-generation perfusion monitoring platform.

1 Apr 2013

Study uncovers prevention tactics for sports-related brain injuries among children, youth

Ice hockey accounts for nearly half of all traumatic brain injuries among children and youth participating in organized sports who required a trip to an emergency department in Canada, according to a new study out of St. Michael's Hospital.

30 Mar 2013

Inflammation and epigenetics: an interview with Dr Belkina and Dr Denis, Boston University School of Medicine

Inflammation can be thought of as taking two major forms: acute or chronic. Acute inflammation, which can be painful, usually arises quickly and resolves quickly. It accompanies bacterial infections, traumatic injury and is useful to fight infections and promote healing.

28 Mar 2013

Viewpoints: Calif. insurers ignore Commissioner on premiums; Rick Perry says 'broken' Medicaid can't handle expansion; Doctor says NRA let him down

While most of us face uncertainty with the rollout of healthcare reform, some insurance companies in California have been feeling their oats lately. Here's how they're responding to Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones' warnings that their latest rate increases are unreasonable: Stuff it, Dave.

28 Mar 2013

Children are vulnerable to eye injury while playing baseball, expert says

Baseball, America's favorite past time. From watching a child's first T-ball game to aspirations of playing in the Little League World Series, there is just something special about kids and baseball.

28 Mar 2013

VENADO bone graft systems launched by K2M

K2M, Inc., the largest privately held spinal device company in the world focused on developing innovative solutions for the treatment of complex spinal pathologies and minimally invasive procedures, today announced a major expansion of the company’s U.S. biologics offering with the launch of the VENADO® Foam Strips and VENADO Granules Bone Graft Systems.

27 Mar 2013

FDA clears Soligenix's IND application for SGX942 for treatment of oral mucositis

Soligenix, Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, announced today that the Food and Drug Administration has completed its review and cleared the Investigational New Drug application for SGX942 for the treatment of oral mucositis resulting from radiation and/or chemotherapy treatment in head and neck cancer patients.

27 Mar 2013

Study raises alarm over loss of individual 'genomic liberty' due to gene patents

Humans don't "own" their own genes, the cellular chemicsals that define who they are and what diseases they might be at risk for. Through more than 40,000 patents on DNA molecules, companies have essentially claimed the entire human genome for profit, report two researchers who analyzed the patents on human DNA. Their study, published March 25 in the journal Genome Medicine, raises an alarm about the loss of individual "genomic liberty."

27 Mar 2013

Military health care professionals now have mobile app to keep them healthy

Military health care providers now have a mobile application to help keep them productive and emotionally healthy as they cope with burnout and compassion fatigue.

27 Mar 2013

New analysis reveals online nutritional guidelines for cancer patients appear to be inconsistent

Radiation oncologists at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital are stressing the need for evidence-based, standardized guidelines on dietary recommendations for cancer patients—and with good reason.

27 Mar 2013

New program helps health care workers get back on their feet following tragedy

When a patient dies unexpectedly, whether suddenly or after a long illness, the loss can hit loved ones hard. In some of these cases, health care workers can be affected deeply due to the emotional bonding that can occur between patients and their caregivers.

27 Mar 2013

Two St. Michael's nursing leaders recognized for outstanding leadership

The Registered Nurses Association of Ontario has recognized two St. Michael's nursing leaders for outstanding leadership. Ella Ferris, executive vice-president, programs, and chief nursing and health disciplines executive, received the Leadership Award in Nursing Administration.

26 Mar 2013

First multi-gene DNA sequencing test launched for cancer patients

The first multi-gene DNA sequencing test that can help predict cancer patients' responses to treatment has been launched in the National Health Service, thanks to a partnership between scientists at the University of Oxford and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust.

26 Mar 2013

Adding lubricin to fluid in our joints may prevent osteoarthritis, researchers find

Think new discoveries are the bee's knees? This one is even better -- this research out of Rhode Island Hospital is the mice's knees. Researchers have found that adding lubricin, a protein that our bodies naturally produce, to the fluid in our joints may reduce the risk of or even prevent osteoarthritis.

25 Mar 2013

$Smoking increases risk of infection and delays healing of fractures$

Smoking increases risk of infection and delays healing of fractures

Research has long shown the negative effects cigarette smoking has on cardiovascular health. But now, a new study from the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania corroborates early evidence showing that cigarette smoking leads to longer healing times and an increased rate of post-operative complication and infection for patients sustaining fractures or traumatic injuries to their bone.

25 Mar 2013

Study: Hospital culture is major driver of use of intravenous blood clot filtering devices

An evaluation of practice patterns in California hospitals showed a large variation in the use of metal devices called inferior vena cava filters, or VCFs, despite little evidence of their safety and effectiveness.

25 Mar 2013

Scientists identify a new way to develop potential drugs for TB

Scientists have developed a way to pinpoint promising drugs to fight tuberculosis (TB) and other diseases without setting foot in the laboratory.

24 Mar 2013

Study shows decreased rate of post-surgical complications in non-smokers

24 Mar 2013

$Commencing surgery sooner may alleviate hip fracture complications$

Commencing surgery sooner may alleviate hip fracture complications

A new study, presented today at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, identifies predictors of complications and mortality following a hip fracture, including dialysis, cardiac disease, diabetes, and a longer time before surgery - the only modifiable risk factor when patients are hospitalized.

22 Mar 2013

Last few meals before surgery may affect recovery after surgery, study says

According to a new study, the last few meals before surgery might make a difference in recovery after surgery. Fat tissue is one of the most dominant components that make up the body, and fat tissue is always traumatized during major surgery.

22 Mar 2013

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Woodside Capital to assist in growth of Spectros' flagship product

Study uncovers prevention tactics for sports-related brain injuries among children, youth

Inflammation and epigenetics: an interview with Dr Belkina and Dr Denis, Boston University School of Medicine

Viewpoints: Calif. insurers ignore Commissioner on premiums; Rick Perry says 'broken' Medicaid can't handle expansion; Doctor says NRA let him down

Children are vulnerable to eye injury while playing baseball, expert says

VENADO bone graft systems launched by K2M

FDA clears Soligenix's IND application for SGX942 for treatment of oral mucositis

Study raises alarm over loss of individual 'genomic liberty' due to gene patents

Military health care professionals now have mobile app to keep them healthy

New analysis reveals online nutritional guidelines for cancer patients appear to be inconsistent

New program helps health care workers get back on their feet following tragedy

Two St. Michael's nursing leaders recognized for outstanding leadership

First multi-gene DNA sequencing test launched for cancer patients

Adding lubricin to fluid in our joints may prevent osteoarthritis, researchers find

Smoking increases risk of infection and delays healing of fractures

Study: Hospital culture is major driver of use of intravenous blood clot filtering devices

Scientists identify a new way to develop potential drugs for TB

Study shows decreased rate of post-surgical complications in non-smokers

Commencing surgery sooner may alleviate hip fracture complications

Last few meals before surgery may affect recovery after surgery, study says

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