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Computational algorithms provide insight into how gut microbiota respond to infection over time

Being sick due to an infection can make us feel lousy. But what must the ecosystem of bacteria, or microbiota, colonizing our guts be going through when hit with infection? A study from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) has utilized unique computational models to show how infection can affect bacteria that naturally live in our intestines.

14 Jul 2014

New online medical professional video center from Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is now making its video education medical grand rounds lectures and clinical presentations on recent innovations in patient care, education and research accessible to other medical professionals in the new online medical professional video center.

11 Jul 2014

Use of electronic health records simplifies clinical trials

Using electronic health records to understand the best available treatment for patients, from a range of possible options, is more efficient and less costly for taxpayers than the existing clinical trial process, a new study shows.

From The University of Manchester 11 Jul 2014

2D IR spectroscopy reveals intermediate structure during amylin aggregation pathway

Amyloid diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, type 2 diabetes, cataracts, and the spongiform encephalopathies, all share the common trait that proteins aggregate into long fibers which then form plaques.

11 Jul 2014

Study examines how Twitter can be used to talk about health problems

Childhood obesity is one of the top public health concerns in the United States, with 32 percent of youths aged 2-19 classified as obese as of 2012.

11 Jul 2014

Tute Genomics agrees to provide NGS analytics for Lineagen's NextStepDx PLUS

Tute Genomics, the leader in genome annotation and interpretation, today announced an agreement with Lineagen, Inc., to provide next-generation sequencing (NGS) analytics for Lineagen's NextStepDx PLUS.

11 Jul 2014

Breg launches FreeRunner knee brace for runners suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome

Breg, Inc., a premier provider of sports medicine products and services, has launched the FreeRunner knee brace with new innovations to help people, particularly runners, who suffer from patella mal-tracking return to active lifestyles.

11 Jul 2014

Barzilai Medical Center in Israel receives $50,000 grant from AJC to buy urgent care equipment

In response to the emergency situation facing Israel because of the Hamas rocket and missile attacks, AJC announced today a grant to the Barzilai Medical Center in Israel. With the $50,000 grant from AJC's Israel Emergency Fund and Heilbrunn Humanitarian Fund, Barzilai will purchase an anesthesia machine for its emergency room.

11 Jul 2014

Doctor creates TULA skincare line using Probiotic Technology

TULA (tulaforlife.com), the new skin care line using a patented Probiotic Technology, today announced the launch of their first selection of skin care products.

11 Jul 2014

Mayo Clinic calls for safer pediatric imaging

The benefits of medical imaging far outweigh the risks when children receive The Right Exam, ordered The Right Way, with The Right Radiation Dose. However, overuse and misuse of imaging change the benefit-risk ratio and Mayo Clinic is leading a collaborative effort to ensure a national protocol is put into action.

11 Jul 2014

Researchers invent injectable foam system to stop profuse bleeding from wound

Without prompt care, a badly wounded soldier can easily bleed to death while being transported to a distant medical station. Two traditional treatments—tourniquets and medicated gauze pads—often cannot stop the blood loss from a deep wound at the neck, shoulder or groin.

11 Jul 2014

Engineers develop portable radiation detection device to help people all over the world

Nuclear engineers at Oregon State University have developed a small, portable and inexpensive radiation detection device that should help people all over the world better understand the radiation around them, its type and intensity, and whether or not it poses a health risk.

11 Jul 2014

Cook Medical’s Evolution® RL Lead Extraction Products reintroduced to the US market

Effective immediately, Cook Medical customers in the United States will again have access to its Evolution® RL and Evolution® Shortie RL Controlled-Rotation Dilator Sheath Sets. Distribution of these products within the U.S. market was suspended for two months while Cook’s Lead Management clinical division worked with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to resolve agency questions about the marketing clearance of these products. The devices, which remained available in Europe and other markets, were not recalled by FDA.

From COOK MEDICAL INC. 10 Jul 2014

Elsevier launches knowledge management tool for HCOs, PolicyNavigator

HCOs can create, exchange, review, approve and share knowledge and documents in highly flexible and configurable PolicyNavigator

10 Jul 2014

ECRI develops online version of ICRA for Healthcare Construction Activities training course

Renovation and construction projects in healthcare environments pose unique infection control challenges for contractors and workers.

10 Jul 2014

Trial to evaluate safety of FRED- flow diversion system for treatment of aneurysms

After Susan Wakulich was told she had an aneurysm, she figured an invasive brain surgery and lengthy recovery lay ahead of her.

10 Jul 2014

New diagnostic procedure helps differentiate psoriasis from eczema

In some patients, the chronic inflammatory skin diseases psoriasis* and eczema** are similar in appearance. Up to now, dermatologists have therefore had to base their decision on which treatment should be selected on their own experience and an examination of tissue samples.

10 Jul 2014

Study examines use of electronic patient portals by patients with cancer

There has been a sharp increase in the number of cancer patients at UT Southwestern Medical Center using MyChart, the online, interactive service that allows patients to view laboratory and radiology results, communicate with their healthcare providers, schedule appointments, and renew prescriptions.

10 Jul 2014

New technology removes blood clots

When a large blood clot was discovered attached to the end of a catheter inside the right atrial chamber of a patient's heart, doctors faced a daunting challenge.

10 Jul 2014

YouTube allows researchers to connect directly with public on topics of skin cancer

YouTube is for more than watching World Cup highlights, Brian Williams refreshing old school rap classics, and videos of skateboarders landing in unfortunate positions on railings.

10 Jul 2014

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Computational algorithms provide insight into how gut microbiota respond to infection over time

New online medical professional video center from Mayo Clinic

Use of electronic health records simplifies clinical trials

2D IR spectroscopy reveals intermediate structure during amylin aggregation pathway

Study examines how Twitter can be used to talk about health problems

Tute Genomics agrees to provide NGS analytics for Lineagen's NextStepDx PLUS

Breg launches FreeRunner knee brace for runners suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome

Barzilai Medical Center in Israel receives $50,000 grant from AJC to buy urgent care equipment

Doctor creates TULA skincare line using Probiotic Technology

Mayo Clinic calls for safer pediatric imaging

Researchers invent injectable foam system to stop profuse bleeding from wound

Engineers develop portable radiation detection device to help people all over the world

Cook Medical’s Evolution® RL Lead Extraction Products reintroduced to the US market

Elsevier launches knowledge management tool for HCOs, PolicyNavigator

ECRI develops online version of ICRA for Healthcare Construction Activities training course

Trial to evaluate safety of FRED- flow diversion system for treatment of aneurysms

New diagnostic procedure helps differentiate psoriasis from eczema

Study examines use of electronic patient portals by patients with cancer

New technology removes blood clots

YouTube allows researchers to connect directly with public on topics of skin cancer

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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