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Older adults experience restriction on rights to sexual freedom in assisted-living facilities, study finds

Older adults in assisted-living facilities experience limits to their rights to sexual freedom because of a lack of policies regarding the issue and the actions of staff and administrators at these facilities, according to research conducted by the Gerontology Institute at Georgia State University.

8 Aug 2016

Russian physicists propose unique method to avoid implants rejection

A group of Russian physicists, with the contribution from their Swiss colleagues, developed a way to use the therapeutic effect of heating or cooling the tissues due to the magnetocaloric effect.

5 Aug 2016

Review highlights role of N-acetylcysteine in clinical management of COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is one of the leading causes of death of United States and is associated with a significant number of hospital admissions per year among patients.

4 Aug 2016

Common pesticides linked to allergic and non-allergic wheeze among farmers

New research from North Carolina State University connects several pesticides commonly used by farmers with both allergic and non-allergic wheeze, which can be a sensitive marker for early airway problems.

3 Aug 2016

School-based program helps parents and children from low-income families eat healthier food

Brighter Bites, a school-based program that combines the distribution of donated produce with nutritional education and a fun food experience for low-income families in food desert areas, was successful in improving the intake of fruits and vegetables in first-grade children and their parents, according to a new study by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

2 Aug 2016

Early initiation of antiretroviral therapy can considerably reduce total HIV DNA levels

A team of researchers, led by Drs. Merlin Robb and Jintanat Ananworanich of the U.S. Military HIV Research Program at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, has found that when antiretroviral therapy (ART) is initiated during early acute HIV infection, it can significantly reduce total HIV DNA levels in the body, which may have implications for the goal of achieving long-term HIV remission.

2 Aug 2016

Tecan introduces Spark 20M multimode microplate reader for drug discovery or life science research

Tecan has launched the Spark 20M multimode microplate reader, offering tailor-made solutions to suit virtually any drug discovery or advanced life science research application.

From Tecan 30 Jul 2016

Researchers find different immunological profiles in HIV-infected individuals who produce bNAbs

People living with HIV who naturally produce broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) that may help suppress the virus have different immunological profiles than people who do not, researchers report.

30 Jul 2016

Study supports removing transgender identity from WHO International Classification of Diseases

New evidence suggests that it would be appropriate to remove the diagnosis of transgender from its current classification as a mental disorder, according to a study conducted in Mexico City.

29 Jul 2016

New article explores reasons behind multiple follow-up surgeries for cleft lip

Children born with cleft lip/palate go through extensive treatments that usually begin before their first birthday.

29 Jul 2016

Research could help clinicians identify patients who may benefit from targeted therapy for liver cancer

New research from Roswell Park Cancer Institute offers clinicians treating patients with advanced liver cancer a way of determining which patients may benefit most from the targeted therapy sorafenib.

29 Jul 2016

Microswimmer robots could help deliver medicine and perform surgery inside the body

Drexel University researchers, led by MinJun Kim, PhD, a professor in the College of Engineering, have successfully pulled off a feat that both sci-fi fans and Michael Phelps could appreciate.

29 Jul 2016

Basic hygienic practices and adherence to decolonization protocols can reduce MRSA infections

A new study found that following basic hygienic practices and complying with protocols for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) decolonization reduces the time to clearance of the bacteria more quickly than a treatment regimen of antibiotic ointment and antiseptic body wash.

29 Jul 2016

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Older adults experience restriction on rights to sexual freedom in assisted-living facilities, study finds

Russian physicists propose unique method to avoid implants rejection

Review highlights role of N-acetylcysteine in clinical management of COPD

Common pesticides linked to allergic and non-allergic wheeze among farmers

School-based program helps parents and children from low-income families eat healthier food

Early initiation of antiretroviral therapy can considerably reduce total HIV DNA levels

Tecan introduces Spark 20M multimode microplate reader for drug discovery or life science research

Researchers find different immunological profiles in HIV-infected individuals who produce bNAbs

Study supports removing transgender identity from WHO International Classification of Diseases

New article explores reasons behind multiple follow-up surgeries for cleft lip

Research could help clinicians identify patients who may benefit from targeted therapy for liver cancer

Microswimmer robots could help deliver medicine and perform surgery inside the body

Basic hygienic practices and adherence to decolonization protocols can reduce MRSA infections

Mexican scientists create new walker that uses artificial intelligence to help elders

FDA-approved nerve ablation procedure may offer new treatment option for low back pain

Researchers identify genetic variants linked to radiotherapy side-effects in prostate cancer patients

People with bipolar disorder not diagnosed until six years after onset of symptoms, study finds

Simple, non-invasive test may help screen young children for hearing deficits linked to autism

Delirium underdiagnosed in advanced cancer patients visiting emergency department

New CBIT therapy can help lessen frequency of tics

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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