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The brain remains interconnected during non-REM sleep

When we sleep, our organism goes through different phases of sleep, however the brain remains interconnected during non-REM sleep, which was thought not to happen.

1 Dec 2017

Researchers identify oral bacteria linked to esophageal cancer

Researchers at NYU Langone Health's Perlmutter Cancer Center report that at least three kinds of bacteria in the mouths of Americans may heighten or lower their risk of developing esophageal cancer.

1 Dec 2017

Research reveals exposure to harmful pesticide levels among residents of major Pakistan city

Residents and workers in a major Pakistan city are exposed to harmful levels of pesticides, new research reveals.

1 Dec 2017

New discovery about brain activity could improve control over prosthetic limbs

High-tech prosthetics allow amputees to engage more fully in everyday life, even to compete in sporting events.

1 Dec 2017

Researchers discover ‘brake’ that interferes with HIV's development into infectious agent

Viewed with a microscope, the virus faintly resembles a pineapple--the universal symbol of welcome. But HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is anything but that. It has claimed the lives of more than 35 million people so far.

1 Dec 2017

Teens more likely to get recommended amount of sleep when school starts later

A later school start time could mean teens are more likely to get adequate amounts of sleep, according to Penn State researchers.

1 Dec 2017

Oral bacteria that lead to periodontal disease linked to higher risk of esophageal cancer

An analysis of bacteria present in the mouth showed that some types of bacteria that lead to periodontal disease were associated with higher risk of esophageal cancer.

1 Dec 2017

Study aims to assess causal link between BMI and risk of death

The harmful effects of being overweight have been underestimated, according to a new study that analyzed body mass index, health and mortality data in around 60,000 parents and their children, to establish how obesity actually influences risk of death.

1 Dec 2017

Researchers refine method to improve early detection of ovarian cancer

Researchers at Rice University and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have refined and, for the first time, run in vivo tests of a method that may allow nanotube-based probes to locate specific tumors in the body.

1 Dec 2017

Scientists identifies new genetic changes that increase risk of developing Hodgkin lymphoma

People who inherit genetic changes which alter the function of their immune system are at increased risk of developing Hodgkin lymphoma, a major new study reports.

1 Dec 2017

Desperate for coverage: Are short-term plans better than none at all?

When one of Cindy Holtzman's clients told the Woodstock, Ga., broker he was considering dropping his Affordable Care Act plan because next year's cost approached $23,000 for his family of four, she suggested a new option: a back-to-back set of four, 90-day short-term plans, which would effectively give them a modicum of medical coverage for 2018.

1 Dec 2017

Smartphone addiction may be responsible for an imbalance in the brain, study says

A new study presented yesterday at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) identified an imbalance in the brain chemistry of young people who are addicted to smartphones and the internet.

1 Dec 2017

AXT and Griffith University announce installation of first arktic biospecimen storage system at MenziesHIQ

AXT and Griffith University are proud to announce that the first SPT Labtech arktic has recently been installed at the Menzies Health Institute Queensland.

From SPT Labtech 1 Dec 2017

Postnova’s AF2000 FFF system used to unlock mystery of neurodegenerative diseases

Postnova Analytics reports that the Department of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology at the University of Sheffield is using their AF2000 Field Flow Fractionation system to investigate the mechanism of amyloid formation, a protein mis-folding process implicated to be the cause of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.

From Postnova Analytics 1 Dec 2017

Improving Healthcare in the Community through Eye Examinations

Paul Morris is the Director of Professional Advancement for Specsavers Opticians in the UK and Ireland. The role involves furthering clinical scope, professional services, standards, training and forming future strategy for the group. He previously held the role of Director of Optometry Advancement.

From Specsavers 1 Dec 2017

First AXT Biospecimen Storage System Installed in the Southern Hemisphere at Griffith University

The arktic is a purpose designed biostorage facility capable of catering for a library of up to 140,000 specimens in a compact package. The modular design allows you to expand your storage capacity growing with your needs.

From SPT Labtech 1 Dec 2017

Whistleblower: Medicaid managed-care firm improperly denied care to thousands

In early October, an executive at one of the nation's largest physician-practice management firms handed her bosses the equivalent of a live grenade — a 20-page report that blew up the company and shook the world of managed care for poor patients across California.

1 Dec 2017

Research News and Research

The brain remains interconnected during non-REM sleep

Researchers identify oral bacteria linked to esophageal cancer

Research reveals exposure to harmful pesticide levels among residents of major Pakistan city

New discovery about brain activity could improve control over prosthetic limbs

Researchers discover ‘brake’ that interferes with HIV's development into infectious agent

Teens more likely to get recommended amount of sleep when school starts later

Oral bacteria that lead to periodontal disease linked to higher risk of esophageal cancer

Study aims to assess causal link between BMI and risk of death

Researchers refine method to improve early detection of ovarian cancer

Scientists identifies new genetic changes that increase risk of developing Hodgkin lymphoma

Desperate for coverage: Are short-term plans better than none at all?

Smartphone addiction may be responsible for an imbalance in the brain, study says

AXT and Griffith University announce installation of first arktic biospecimen storage system at MenziesHIQ

Postnova’s AF2000 FFF system used to unlock mystery of neurodegenerative diseases

Improving Healthcare in the Community through Eye Examinations

First AXT Biospecimen Storage System Installed in the Southern Hemisphere at Griffith University

Whistleblower: Medicaid managed-care firm improperly denied care to thousands

Genetics may affect how the body responds to a particular diet

Guideline for surgeons could reduce opioids prescribed after operations by 40%

Chemicals in cigarette smoke, industrial processes may cause hazardous effects

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