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Collaboration between NFL and GE seeks to improve safety of athletes, soldiers who sustain mild TBI

When the Broncos and the Seahawks meet on the gridiron for Superbowl XLVIII, player and team statistics - passer ratings, rushing yards, sacks and fumbles - will be tossed around like, well, a football.

24 Jan 2014

USF Health receives $2.1M grant to study on new factors required for growth of malaria-related parasites

Animal cells similar to those of humans contain a "control room," called the centrosome, which regulates cell replication. Disrupt this core hub and you kill cell division.

24 Jan 2014

Human body odor contains an early chemosensory cue of sickness

Humans are able to smell sickness in someone whose immune system is highly active within just a few hours of exposure to a toxin, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.

24 Jan 2014

Researchers use advanced neuroimaging techniques to study how concussions affect blood flow in brain

Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine will use advanced neuroimaging techniques to study area high school athletes to learn how concussions affect blood flow in the brain.

24 Jan 2014

Etoposide plus cisplatin remains best for limited-stage SCLC

Etoposide plus cisplatin, given alongside accelerated hyperfractionated thoracic radiotherapy, remains the gold standard regimen for patients with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer, Japanese researchers say.

23 Jan 2014

Scientists identify critical regulator of molecule involved in progression of Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute have identified a critical regulator of a molecule deeply involved in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

23 Jan 2014

OBGYN.net to present new research and topics related to cervical health

UBM Medica US announces that OBGYN.net, a leading online community for medical professionals specializing in women's health, will present new research and topics over the coming weeks related to cervical cancer and cervical health in honor of January being Cervical Health Awareness Month.

23 Jan 2014

CytRx initiates aldoxorubicin Phase 2 trial in HIV-infected patients with Kaposi's sarcoma

CytRx Corporation, a biopharmaceutical research and development company specializing in oncology, today announced it has initiated a Phase 2 clinical trial to determine preliminary efficacy and safety of aldoxorubicin for HIV-infected patients with Kaposi's sarcoma.

23 Jan 2014

Political cartoon: 'DeLoreain't?'

Kaiser Health News provides a fresh take on health policy developments with "DeLoreain't?" by Milt Priggee.

23 Jan 2014

Covidien officially opens first training and education center in Mumbai, India

Further developing its capabilities in a key emerging market, Covidien has officially opened its first training and education center in India. The Covidien Center of Innovation India, located in Mumbai, offers clinicians training on advanced procedures and techniques using leading equipment and technology.

23 Jan 2014

ACM Global acquires Phoenix PCS to expand operation in the Asia Pacific region

ACM Global Central Laboratory, a diagnostic central laboratory specializing in delivering high quality testing services which optimize clinical trial outcomes, today announced it has acquired Phoenix Pharma Central Services Pte. Ltd, a premier central laboratory services provider for Asia Pacific clinical trials, with laboratory facilities in Singapore and Shanghai, China. The acquisition enables ACM Global to deliver increased operational and financial efficiencies to clients conducting clinical studies in the Asia Pacific region. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

23 Jan 2014

New study identifies correlation between cranberry juice consumption and healthy body composition

As the New Year kicks off and resolutions become reality, cranberry juice lovers can feel good knowing their favorite cranberry products are the perfect solution to a healthy 2014. A recent study published in Nutrients, a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by MDPI, identified a correlation between cranberry juice consumption and healthy body composition. The study joins the list of mounting evidence highlighting the fruit's exceptional health benefits, giving consumers one more reason to feel good about enjoying the festive fruit every day, everywhere, every way.

23 Jan 2014

BrainScope receives award from GE and NFL to enhance portable concussion assessment system

BrainScope Company, Inc. today announced that it has received an award from GE and the National Football League to further enhance its portable concussion assessment system by combining imaging biomarkers with its brainwave technology.

23 Jan 2014

Melatonin may influence prostate cancer stage

A man’s risk of developing advanced stage prostate cancer may depend on how much melatonin he produces while he is asleep, suggest researchers.

23 Jan 2014

First Edition: January 23, 2014

Today's headlines include reports about a new survey indicating that the nation's uninsured rate dropped modestly this month.

23 Jan 2014

Next-generation high content screening system launched by PerkinElmer

PerkinElmer Inc., a global leader focused on the health and safety of people and the environment, has announced the launch of the Opera Phenix™, a next-generation, confocal, high-content screening system that will enable scientists to perform the most challenging applications with greater speed and sensitivity, accelerating the understanding of disease and discovery of new and more effective treatments.

23 Jan 2014

Chances of surviving a heart attack are much lower in UK than Sweden, shows study

The chance of surviving a heart attack is far lower in the UK than Sweden, according to a major new study published in The Lancet. The startling findings suggest that more than 11000 lives could have been saved over the past 7 years had UK patients experienced the same care as their Swedish counterparts.

23 Jan 2014

Compact liquid handling workstation for PCR launched by Hamilton Robotics

At the annual Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) conference, Hamilton Robotics has introduces the NIMBUS® PCR Workstation, which is a compact and affordable pipetting workstation enabling fast and flexible assay setup for endpoint, real-time, qPCR or multiplex PCR.

23 Jan 2014

Study examines direct and indirect costs associated with health inequalities for minority men in the U.S.

African-American men incurred $341.8 billion in excess medical costs due to health inequalities between 2006 and 2009, and Hispanic men incurred an additional $115 billion over the four-year period, according to a new study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The study, published this week in the International Journal of Men's Health, looks at the direct and indirect costs associated with health inequalities and projects the potential cost savings of eliminating these disparities for minority men in the U.S.

23 Jan 2014

Research reveals why people lose hearing as they become old

Although the brain becomes smaller with age, the shrinkage seems to be fast-tracked in older adults with hearing loss, according to the results of a study by researchers from Johns Hopkins and the National Institute on Aging. The findings add to a growing list of health consequences associated with hearing loss, including increased risk of dementia, falls, hospitalizations, and diminished physical and mental health overall.

23 Jan 2014

Research News and Research

Collaboration between NFL and GE seeks to improve safety of athletes, soldiers who sustain mild TBI

USF Health receives $2.1M grant to study on new factors required for growth of malaria-related parasites

Human body odor contains an early chemosensory cue of sickness

Researchers use advanced neuroimaging techniques to study how concussions affect blood flow in brain

Etoposide plus cisplatin remains best for limited-stage SCLC

Scientists identify critical regulator of molecule involved in progression of Alzheimer’s disease

OBGYN.net to present new research and topics related to cervical health

CytRx initiates aldoxorubicin Phase 2 trial in HIV-infected patients with Kaposi's sarcoma

Political cartoon: 'DeLoreain't?'

Covidien officially opens first training and education center in Mumbai, India

ACM Global acquires Phoenix PCS to expand operation in the Asia Pacific region

New study identifies correlation between cranberry juice consumption and healthy body composition

BrainScope receives award from GE and NFL to enhance portable concussion assessment system

Melatonin may influence prostate cancer stage

First Edition: January 23, 2014

Next-generation high content screening system launched by PerkinElmer

Chances of surviving a heart attack are much lower in UK than Sweden, shows study

Compact liquid handling workstation for PCR launched by Hamilton Robotics

Study examines direct and indirect costs associated with health inequalities for minority men in the U.S.

Research reveals why people lose hearing as they become old

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