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First HSS medical symposium to take place in Rio de Janeiro from Nov. 28-29

The first medical symposium in Brazil presented by Hospitalys Ortopedia in Rio de Janeiro and New York City's Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) will take place November 28 and 29 in Rio de Janeiro.

16 Nov 2012

Study links congenital kidney disease with neurodevelopmental disorders

About 10 percent of kids born with kidney defects have large alterations in their genomes known to be linked with neurodevelopmental delay and mental illness, a new study by Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) researchers has shown.

16 Nov 2012

Two aspects of European approach to hypothermia rescue should be adapted and applied worldwide

Hypothermia victims whose hearts have stopped functioning should be transported to a medical facility with advanced heart and lung support equipment, even if that means longer travel time, according to a new study by a University of British Columbia medical resident.

16 Nov 2012

New insights into how MSCs ‘traffic’ from the circulation into tissues

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), are a newly emerging cellular therapy being tested in approximately 250 clinical trials worldwide to help repair damaged tissues, such as injured heart muscle following a heart attack. The problem is that when culture-expanded MSCs are injected into the circulation, they have trouble gaining access to the inflamed tissues-exactly where their help is needed.

16 Nov 2012

BLADE method can help examine children's heads in MRI without general anaesthesia

For the first time, Bochum clinicians have been able to show on the basis of a large sample, that it is possible to examine children's heads in the MRI scanner without general anaesthesia or other medical sedation. In many cases it was sufficient to prepare the young patients for the examination in an age-appropriate manner in order to take away their fear of the tube.

16 Nov 2012

Penn Medicine sponsors Joining Forces in recognition of Veteran's Day

In recognition of Veteran's Day this November Penn Medicine proudly sponsors Joining Forces - a national initiative to heighten awareness about the health needs of our nation's veterans, service members and families, and elevate the role that medical schools, nursing schools and teaching hospitals play in serving their community.

16 Nov 2012

Expert panel confirms safety of calcium supplements in relation to cardiovascular disease

Individuals who do not obtain recommended intake levels of calcium through dietary sources can safely utilize calcium supplements to achieve optimal bone health, an expert panel concludes.

16 Nov 2012

Study finds mechanism that mediates inhibition of critical breathing muscles during REM sleep

A novel brain mechanism mediating the inhibition of the critical breathing muscles during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep has been identified for the first time in a new study, offering the possibility of a new treatment target for sleep-related breathing problems.

16 Nov 2012

Study shows dramatic improvement in survival with in-hospital cardiac arrest over last decade

A new study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine finds that survival in patients who experience a cardiac arrest in the hospital has increased significantly over the past decade.

16 Nov 2012

Roundup: 11% of Calif. children lack insurance; Conn. Medicaid overruns drive budget problems

Children in California are more likely to be uninsured than children nationwide, with 1.1 million lacking health coverage in 2011, according to a new study by the Keck School of Medicine of USC. About 11 percent of children lacked insurance last year -- and they were less likely to seek medical care than those with coverage, the authors reported. The study, released Wednesday by the California HealthCare Foundation, detailed children's insurance trends over a 10-year period.

16 Nov 2012

Pachytene piRNAs play an essential role in protecting post-meiotic germ cells

Passing one's genes on to the next generation is a mark of evolutionary success. So it makes sense that the body would work to ensure that the genes the next generation inherits are exact replicas of the originals.

16 Nov 2012

High risk CVD patients more likely to receive prescriptions for cholesterol-lowering drugs

In a new study, Northwestern Medicine researchers found that patients at high risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) are more likely to receive a prescription for cholesterol-lowering medication, and to achieve lower long-term cholesterol levels, when doctors use electronic health records (EHRs) to deliver personalized risk assessments via mail.

16 Nov 2012

Tanshinones protect against sepsis: Study

Researchers at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research have discovered that tanshinones, which come from the plant Danshen and are highly valued in Chinese traditional medicine, protect against the life-threatening condition sepsis. The findings are published in the December issue of Biochemical Pharmacology.

16 Nov 2012

Positive results from POZEN’s PA8140-102 Phase 1 bioavailability study

POZEN Inc., a pharmaceutical company committed to transforming medicine that transforms lives, announced today that the results from a Phase 1 study, PA8140-102, demonstrated that PA8140, POZEN's proprietary combination of aspirin (81 mg) and omeprazole (40 mg), had comparable bioavailability relative to the reference listed product, enteric-coated (EC) aspirin (81 mg).

16 Nov 2012

Study finds specific way in which Salmonella counteract defense mechanisms of human cells

A new study by researchers at Imperial College London has identified a way in which Salmonella bacteria, which cause gastroenteritis and typhoid fever, counteract the defence mechanisms of human cells.

16 Nov 2012

Longer looks: A dentist tries to clear his debt; Bringing mental health services to the marines; Learning to laugh in the doctor's office

His jaw clenched beneath a blue surgeon's mask, Opanin Gyaami jerks his right arm and pulls out a prize: the decayed tooth of patient Larry Butler, also known as state prison inmate J22312. By the time he is done, Gyaami's smock and mask are spotted with the inmate's blood. He gently pats Butler on the shoulder and wishes him well.

16 Nov 2012

ACOEM provides tools and resources to help employers manage diabetes

In recognition of November as National Diabetes Month, the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) is providing tools and resources to help employers identify and respond to the impact of diabetes on worker health and productivity.

16 Nov 2012

Medicine News and Research

First HSS medical symposium to take place in Rio de Janeiro from Nov. 28-29

Study links congenital kidney disease with neurodevelopmental disorders

Two aspects of European approach to hypothermia rescue should be adapted and applied worldwide

New insights into how MSCs ‘traffic’ from the circulation into tissues

BLADE method can help examine children's heads in MRI without general anaesthesia

Penn Medicine sponsors Joining Forces in recognition of Veteran's Day

Expert panel confirms safety of calcium supplements in relation to cardiovascular disease

Study finds mechanism that mediates inhibition of critical breathing muscles during REM sleep

Study shows dramatic improvement in survival with in-hospital cardiac arrest over last decade

Roundup: 11% of Calif. children lack insurance; Conn. Medicaid overruns drive budget problems

Pachytene piRNAs play an essential role in protecting post-meiotic germ cells

High risk CVD patients more likely to receive prescriptions for cholesterol-lowering drugs

Tanshinones protect against sepsis: Study

Positive results from POZEN’s PA8140-102 Phase 1 bioavailability study

Study finds specific way in which Salmonella counteract defense mechanisms of human cells

Longer looks: A dentist tries to clear his debt; Bringing mental health services to the marines; Learning to laugh in the doctor's office

ACOEM provides tools and resources to help employers manage diabetes

Link between vitamin D3 serum levels and subsequent incidence of Type 1 diabetes

Hearing impairment risk high with diabetes

Patients expect too much of screening and prevention

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Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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