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Opening up new possibilities for fluorescent imaging of living tissues

The World Molecular Imaging Society (WMIS) awarded the fifth annual Commercial Innovation of the Year Award to Photon Etc. for their work developing the IR VIVO™ NIR-II imaging system.

From Photon etc. 24 Sep 2019

Cutting-edge imaging and biopatterning techniques announced for Polish researchers

Labnatek launches the first Polish company delivering additive technologies and high-resolution imaging techniques for the biotech and the healthcare sectors.

24 Sep 2019

Veterans with mental health disorders have increased risk of heart attack, stroke

Veterans with specific mental health disorders - depression , psychosis and bipolar disorder - had an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and death from cardiovascular disease, according to new research published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart Association journal.

24 Sep 2019

As off-label use spreads, supplies of niche drugs and patients’ patience grow short

Medical treatment has knocked down tumors in 6-year-old Easton Daniels' brain, but the drug used also wiped out his immune system.

24 Sep 2019

$Deep brain stimulation found to be safe, effective in the treatment of refractory severe tinnitus$

Deep brain stimulation found to be safe, effective in the treatment of refractory severe tinnitus

Researchers from the University of California San Francisco and Veterans Affairs Health Care System, San Francisco investigated the safety and efficacy of deep brain stimulation in the treatment of refractory severe tinnitus in a small group of patients.

24 Sep 2019

Study identifies determinants of estradiol levels among women using hormone therapy

The benefits of hormone therapy on atherosclerosis relates to achieved estradiol levels among those women who initiate HT early in postmenopause. Despite the use of hormones, however, women's estradiol levels are often inconsistent.

24 Sep 2019

Vitamin D and fish oil show promise to protect against cancer mortality and heart attacks

The VITamin D and OmegA-3 Trial (VITAL) is the largest and most recent to test whether vitamin D or fish oil can effectively prevent cancer or cardiovascular disease.

24 Sep 2019

Most breast cancer cases could be prevented by simple lifestyle modifications

Expert reports estimate that one in three breast cancer cases could be prevented by lifestyle modifications. Those modifications include such basics as weight management, physical activity, nutrition, and alcohol consumption, among others.

24 Sep 2019

It’s not just insulin: Diabetes patients struggle to get crucial supplies

In the first three months after getting his Dexcom continuous glucose monitor, Ric Peralta said, he reduced his average blood sugar level by 3 percentage points.

24 Sep 2019

Study finds rise in racial/ethnic mortality disparities across age groups

Years of progress towards reducing disparities in racial/ethnic group mortality rates in the United States came to a halt between 2009 and 2012, according to a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier.

24 Sep 2019

Delivery of drugs within the brain can be improved by utilizing LAT1

According to a new study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland, the distribution of drug molecules within the brain can be improved by utilizing LAT1, which is expressed highly in the brain.

24 Sep 2019

Gum disease associated with greater risk of high blood pressure

People with gum disease (periodontitis) have a greater likelihood of high blood pressure (hypertension), according to a study published today in Cardiovascular Research, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

24 Sep 2019

Study may lead to better patient-provider communication on vulvovaginal health

Despite the wealth of information now available about menopause, women are still not comfortable in proactively discussing vaginal issues related to menopause with their healthcare providers, who appear equally uncomfortable and unlikely to initiate the conversation.

24 Sep 2019

New research uncovers specific data leaked through hospital breaches

When hospitals are hacked, the public hears about the number of victims – but not what information the cybercriminals stole.

24 Sep 2019

SIIM, ACR announce top 10 winners of pneumothorax detection machine learning challenge

The American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) announced the official results of their first machine learning challenge today during the SIIM-ACR Pneumothorax Challenge ceremony at SIIM's 4th annual Conference on Machine Intelligence in Medical Imaging (C-MIMI).

24 Sep 2019

Research News and Research

Opening up new possibilities for fluorescent imaging of living tissues

Cutting-edge imaging and biopatterning techniques announced for Polish researchers

Veterans with mental health disorders have increased risk of heart attack, stroke

As off-label use spreads, supplies of niche drugs and patients’ patience grow short

Deep brain stimulation found to be safe, effective in the treatment of refractory severe tinnitus

Study identifies determinants of estradiol levels among women using hormone therapy

Vitamin D and fish oil show promise to protect against cancer mortality and heart attacks

Most breast cancer cases could be prevented by simple lifestyle modifications

It’s not just insulin: Diabetes patients struggle to get crucial supplies

Study finds rise in racial/ethnic mortality disparities across age groups

Delivery of drugs within the brain can be improved by utilizing LAT1

Gum disease associated with greater risk of high blood pressure

Study may lead to better patient-provider communication on vulvovaginal health

New research uncovers specific data leaked through hospital breaches

SIIM, ACR announce top 10 winners of pneumothorax detection machine learning challenge

Research: Protein complex represents a new metabolic target for liver cancer

Over 120 UC San Diego Health physicians named "Top Docs" in 2019 San Diego Magazine

Study evaluates new techniques to improve doctor-patient communication at end of life

Obese, pregnant women may not require extra calories, shows study

Onion and garlic may reduce risk of breast cancer

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