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Tampa hospital allows use of electronic cigarettes

As special interest groups and politicians continue to make weak claims against the electric cigarette, another hospital in Tampa, Florida made the decision last week to allow the use of electronic cigarettes within their facility. Smoking is a recreational privilege that while banned in most public places, can be done with the alternative E-cigarette without offending others. This new invention allows the smoker to get their nicotine fix just like the coffee or soda drinkers get their caffeine fix.

2 Mar 2010

Discovery of two new compounds opens new approach to drug design against HIV protease

A team of researchers at the renowned Scripps Research Institute has discovered two new compounds that prove the existence of new binding sites on HIV protease. Associate Professor C. David Stout, senior author of the study, explained "These results open the door to a whole new approach to drug design against HIV protease," which is an enzyme used by HIV to create new, infectious viral particles.

2 Mar 2010

Women who become pregnant with single foetus after IVF/ICSI have increased risk of stillbirth

Women who become pregnant with a single foetus after in vitro fertilisation (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) have an increased risk of a stillbirth, according to new research out today (Wednesday).

24 Feb 2010

University of Missouri researchers visualize "terminals" inside proline degrading enzyme

If subway terminals didn't exist and people had to exit subway stations to switch subway lines, transit time would increase. People also may encounter distractions, such as grabbing a cup of coffee, instead of getting on the other line. Molecules also use "terminals" to save transit time during enzyme-catalyzed processes. Using advanced X-radiation techniques, University of Missouri researchers were able to visualize one of these terminals inside of an enzyme that degrades proline, which is an amino acid that has a central role in metabolism.

19 Feb 2010

Purdue officials report double-digit increases in research funding

Richard O. Buckius, Purdue's vice president for research, reported a record $342.2 million in sponsored research programs for fiscal year 2008-09. That represents an 18 percent increase in federal support and a 2.2 percent increase in industry research support from the previous year.

17 Feb 2010

BayCare Health System opens all-digital, state-of-the-art facility in North Tampa

St. Joseph's Hospital-North, part of BayCare Health System, offers emergency care, surgical services, imaging and diagnostic facilities, intensive care and more in a peaceful, healing and family-centered environment. Located just north of Tampa in Lutz, the all-digital, state-of-the-art facility is specially designed to make patients and visitors as comfortable as possible during their hospital experience.

16 Feb 2010

Study shows poor sleep quality increases risk of motor vehicle accidents in adolescents

A study in the Feb. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that sleepiness at the wheel and poor sleep quality significantly increase the risk of motor vehicle accidents in adolescents.

15 Feb 2010

Oral hygiene: Insights

Oral health is often the window to your overall health. Evidence has supported the link between poor oral health and such conditions as stroke, premature birth and diabetes. Other conditions, such as HIV/AIDS and osteoporosis may show preliminary signs in your mouth, before other areas of the body are affected. Also, some of your daily activities or habits can affect your oral health. Therefore, it's wise to pay attention to your teeth and gums.

11 Feb 2010

Egg consumption does not raise blood cholesterol

February is American Heart Month, which means it's time to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in America.

9 Feb 2010

Respite for overactive bladder: Powder Room lists public restrooms along the Sea-to-Sky Highway

The Powder Room, a national education program for people with overactive bladder, has compiled a list of public restrooms along the Sea-to-Sky Highway (Highway 99).

4 Feb 2010

Workplace violence, signs and prevention to be addressed at national audioconference

In theory, science research laboratories are always peaceful places, where pure knowledge is being pursued. However, in recent years some tragic episodes of workplace violence have disturbed this tranquility. Principal Investigators have had to become more alert to head off these distressing, though uncommon, possibilities.

4 Feb 2010

GTRI researchers design arthritis simulation gloves to meet the needs of consumers with functional limitations

As the U.S. population ages, manufacturers of consumer goods are realizing that many customers may not be as nimble-fingered or sharp-sighted as they once were.

4 Feb 2010

World Cocoa Foundation launches CLP to improve livelihoods of cocoa farmers in Cote d'Ivoire

At a ceremony held in Abidjan, the World Cocoa Foundation today announced the launch of the Cocoa Livelihoods Program (CLP) in Cote d'Ivoire. The program, first announced in February 2009, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 14 chocolate industry companies, is expected to significantly improve the livelihoods of 75,000 cocoa farmers in Cote d'Ivoire by 2014.

3 Feb 2010

One-third of dairy products exceed microbe contamination levels, says study

One-third of samples of milk and dairy products analysed in various restaurants exceed the microbe contamination limits set by the European Union, according to a study carried out by researchers from the University of Valencia (UV). The experts advise against keeping milk in jugs and suggest that these foodstuffs need to be better handled.

30 Jan 2010

Salvation Army welcomes Haitian evacuees and children in Canada

Salvation Army Emergency and Disaster Services staff were on hand for the second time this week to welcome Haitian evacuees and children bound for adoption by Canadian families upon their arrival at Ottawa International Airport.

28 Jan 2010

Comparative study of chlorogenic acid and caffeine contents in commercial brewed coffees

Often at doctor's advice, 35 million Americans have had to stop or cutback their morning coffee kick start due to heartburn and acid reflux as coffee is a leading cause to aggravate these stomach troubles. These problems haven't gone unnoticed in the coffee industry by both a leader and an upstart. Industry leader, Folgers, is repositioning its Folgers Simply Smooth brand by calling it "low acid" coffee.

23 Jan 2010

DIA Annual EuroMeeting programme in Monaco

The Drug Information Association (DIA) in Europe will host its 22nd Annual EuroMeeting from 8-10 March 2010 in Monaco. The DIA Annual EuroMeeting features more than 110 hot-topic sessions across 13 themes and attracts more than 3,000 professionals from the biopharmaceutical industry, contract service organisations, regulatory agencies, health ministries and academia, as well as patients and students worldwide.

22 Jan 2010

Smoking diabetics more likely to have a heart attack

The Canadian Diabetes Association encourages all Canadians living with diabetes who smoke to take action to quit smoking in the next seven days, during National Non-Smoking Week.

19 Jan 2010

Caffeine abstinence: An ineffective and potentially distressing tinnitus therapy

New research has found giving up caffeine does not relieve tinnitus and acute caffeine withdrawal might add to the problem. This is the first study of its kind to look at the effect of caffeine consumption on tinnitus.

13 Jan 2010

Baskin-Robbins introduces BRight Choices treats

Baskin-Robbins, America's favorite neighborhood ice cream shop, is ringing in the New Year with an expanded line-up of BRight Choices(TM) treats. BRight Choices are better-for-you light ice cream options including fat free, dairy free, no sugar added and light ice cream.

9 Jan 2010

Coffee News and Research

Tampa hospital allows use of electronic cigarettes

Discovery of two new compounds opens new approach to drug design against HIV protease

Women who become pregnant with single foetus after IVF/ICSI have increased risk of stillbirth

University of Missouri researchers visualize "terminals" inside proline degrading enzyme

Purdue officials report double-digit increases in research funding

BayCare Health System opens all-digital, state-of-the-art facility in North Tampa

Study shows poor sleep quality increases risk of motor vehicle accidents in adolescents

Oral hygiene: Insights

Egg consumption does not raise blood cholesterol

Respite for overactive bladder: Powder Room lists public restrooms along the Sea-to-Sky Highway

Workplace violence, signs and prevention to be addressed at national audioconference

GTRI researchers design arthritis simulation gloves to meet the needs of consumers with functional limitations

World Cocoa Foundation launches CLP to improve livelihoods of cocoa farmers in Cote d'Ivoire

One-third of dairy products exceed microbe contamination levels, says study

Salvation Army welcomes Haitian evacuees and children in Canada

Comparative study of chlorogenic acid and caffeine contents in commercial brewed coffees

DIA Annual EuroMeeting programme in Monaco

Smoking diabetics more likely to have a heart attack

Caffeine abstinence: An ineffective and potentially distressing tinnitus therapy

Baskin-Robbins introduces BRight Choices treats

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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