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UT Arlington physicist develops new tool to map, track interactions between neurons inside the brain

A new tool being developed by UT Arlington assistant professor of physics could help scientists map and track the interactions between neurons inside different areas of the brain.

17 May 2013

Health law repeal votes offer important campaign trail symbol for some Republicans

Many GOP lawmakers see today's scheduled vote to repeal the health law as important to their campaign trail messaging.

17 May 2013

Injectable nanogel can monitor blood-sugar levels, secrete insulin when needed

Injectable nanoparticles developed at MIT may someday eliminate the need for patients with Type 1 diabetes to constantly monitor their blood-sugar levels and inject themselves with insulin.

17 May 2013

Get With The Guidelines--Stroke program improves patient recovery

People with strokes caused by blood clots fared better in hospitals participating in the Get With The Guidelines--Stroke program according to a study presented at the American Heart Association's Quality of Care and Outcomes Research Scientific Sessions 2013.

17 May 2013

Study reveals that prolonged Dkk1 signaling can lead to fibrosis, stiffening of artery walls

The hardening of arteries is a hallmark of atherosclerosis, an often deadly disease in which plaques, excessive connective tissue, and other changes build up inside vessel walls and squeeze off the flow of oxygen-rich blood throughout the body.

17 May 2013

Appeals court to hear Liberty University health law challenge

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va., will hear arguments on Thursday related to the lawsuit brought by the Christian university.

17 May 2013

Study provides new evidence that genetic risk for schizophrenia associated with lower IQ

The relationship between the heritable risk for schizophrenia and low intelligence has not been clear. Schizophrenia is commonly associated with cognitive impairments that may cause functional disability. There are clues that reduced IQ may be linked to the risk for developing schizophrenia.

17 May 2013

RIKEN researchers visualize memory formation for first time in zebrafish

In our interaction with our environment we constantly refer to past experiences stored as memories to guide behavioral decisions. But how memories are formed, stored and then retrieved to assist decision-making remains a mystery.

17 May 2013

PCF funds two new Young Investigators in China to lead research projects on prostate cancer

The Prostate Cancer Foundation today announced that it is funding two more Young Investigators in China to lead innovative research projects within the country and expand PCF's global knowledge exchange on game-changing research in prostate cancer.

17 May 2013

Novel cell sorting enhancement to MoFlo Astrios platform to be introduced by Beckman Coulter Life Sciences at CYTO 2013

Two seminars and seven poster sessions, Beckman Coulter will have a prominent role when CYTO 2013 convenes at the San Diego Convention Center May 18-22, 2013.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Flow Cytometry 16 May 2013

Transgenomic launches new mutation detection test for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

Transgenomic, Inc. today announced the global, commercial availability of CRC RAScan, a new mutation detection test to screen patients with metastatic colorectal cancer for RAS mutations (KRAS and NRAS).

16 May 2013

First Edition: May 16, 2013

Today's headlines detail the Senate confirmation of Acting Chief Marilyn Tavenner to run the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

16 May 2013

InVivo Therapeutics to sponsor Working 2 Walk symposium

InVivo Therapeutics Holdings Corp., a developer of groundbreaking technologies for the treatment of spinal cord injuries and other neurotrauma conditions, today announced that the Company is the Title Sponsor of the 8th annual Working 2 Walk Science & Advocacy Symposium taking place September 27-28, 2013 at the Boston Convention & Exhibit Center in Boston, MA.

16 May 2013

College of Nursing wins grant to implement community health and wellness program

The Ohio State University College of Nursing and Making a Difference, Inc. have teamed up to win a $60,000 dollar grant from The Ohio State University Office of Outreach and Engagement to address health disparities by implementing a comprehensive community health and wellness program in a Near East Side neighborhood of Columbus, OH.

16 May 2013

Illumina releases genomics cloud computing and storage platform

Illumina, Inc. today announced the full commercial availability of BaseSpace, the Company's genomics cloud computing and storage platform.

From Illumina, Inc. 16 May 2013

Researchers reveal new molecular mechanisms that resist visceral leishmaniasis

Researchers from CNRS, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier and IRD have elucidated new molecular mechanisms involved in resistance to visceral leishmaniasis, a serious parasitic infection.

16 May 2013

Doctors transform how they practice medicine

Kaiser Health News staff writer Ankita Rao reports: "The buzz, and anxiety, in the medical profession is palpable – trade magazines tout new coping strategies, doctor groups discuss the transformation of practices. Physicians are experimenting with business models and new practice techniques, hoping to find work that is both financially and personally rewarding" (Rao, 5/15).

16 May 2013

Research News and Research

UT Arlington physicist develops new tool to map, track interactions between neurons inside the brain

Health law repeal votes offer important campaign trail symbol for some Republicans

Injectable nanogel can monitor blood-sugar levels, secrete insulin when needed

Get With The Guidelines--Stroke program improves patient recovery

Study reveals that prolonged Dkk1 signaling can lead to fibrosis, stiffening of artery walls

Appeals court to hear Liberty University health law challenge

Study provides new evidence that genetic risk for schizophrenia associated with lower IQ

RIKEN researchers visualize memory formation for first time in zebrafish

PCF funds two new Young Investigators in China to lead research projects on prostate cancer

Novel cell sorting enhancement to MoFlo Astrios platform to be introduced by Beckman Coulter Life Sciences at CYTO 2013

Transgenomic launches new mutation detection test for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

First Edition: May 16, 2013

InVivo Therapeutics to sponsor Working 2 Walk symposium

College of Nursing wins grant to implement community health and wellness program

Illumina releases genomics cloud computing and storage platform

Researchers reveal new molecular mechanisms that resist visceral leishmaniasis

Doctors transform how they practice medicine

Depression and time perception: an interview with Dr Rachel Msetfi, University of Limerick

GWU to hold forum to discuss public health issues that affect Latino immigrant communities

Medicaid: Doctors wait for pay raise; Lawsuit alleges Conn. application backlog breaks federal law

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