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Two studies find decline in PSA screening and prostate cancer incidence

Two studies in the November 17 issue of JAMA examine the change in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening and prostate cancer incidence before and after the 2012 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) screening recommendations.

18 Nov 2015

Rice University study examines variation between blood drops drawn from single fingerprick

When it comes to needles and drawing blood, most patients agree that bigger is not better. But in the first study of its kind, Rice University bioengineers have found results from a single drop of blood are highly variable, and as many as six to nine drops must be combined to achieve consistent results.

18 Nov 2015

Johns Hopkins scientists use gene-based tests to distinguish precancerous cysts from harmless cysts

In a "look-back" analysis of data stored on 130 patients with pancreatic cysts, scientists at Johns Hopkins have used gene-based tests and a fixed set of clinical criteria to more accurately distinguish precancerous cysts from those less likely to do harm. The findings may eventually help some patients in real time safely avoid surgery to remove harmless cysts.

18 Nov 2015

Coating implants with certain 'activator' can prevent S. aureus infection

Biofilms frequently coat the surfaces of catheters, and of various medical implants and prostheses, where they can cause life-threatening infections. New research at the Sahlgrenska Academy show that coating implants with a certain "activator" can prevent Staphylococcus aureus, the leading cause of hospital-acquired infections, from forming biofilms.

18 Nov 2015

Simple microRNA sensor holds promise for prognosis, treatment of pancreatic and other cancers

A simple, ultrasensitive microRNA sensor developed and tested by researchers from the schools of science and medicine at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center holds promise for the design of new diagnostic strategies and, potentially, for the prognosis and treatment of pancreatic and other cancers.

18 Nov 2015

Gestational diabetes mellitus screening provides more health benefits to pregnant women

A local research study conducted by KK Women's and Children's Hospital and Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School has found that pregnant patients benefit most from gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) screening as it allows for timely interventions and brings about health benefits that far outweigh the cost.

18 Nov 2015

USC discoveries propose promising method to eliminate pain associated with tooth decay

Dual discoveries at USC propose a promising method to regrow nonliving hard tissue, lessening or even eliminating pain associated with tooth decay, which the National Institutes of Health calls the most prevalent chronic disease.

18 Nov 2015

PSA screening for prostate cancer drops significantly in middle-aged men

PSA testing has dropped significantly in middle-aged men after a 2012 recommendation that all men should not be routinely screened for prostate cancer, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

17 Nov 2015

BioSpa 8 automated incubator announced by BioTek

BioTek Instruments released the BioSpa™ 8 Automated Incubator, a unique platform that links microplate washers and dispensers with readers and imaging systems for unattended workflow automation.

17 Nov 2015

Researchers use large-scale computer modeling to show effects of confinement on cell macromolecules

Using large-scale computer modeling, researchers have shown the effects of confinement on macromolecules inside cells -- and taken the first steps toward simulating a living cell, a capability that could allow them to ask 'what-if' questions impossible to ask in real organisms.

17 Nov 2015

RNA-based drugs provide many advantages over CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing system

In just the past few years, researchers have found a way to use a naturally occurring bacterial system known as CRISPR/Cas9 to inactivate or correct specific genes in any organism. CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing activity runs continuously, though, leading to risk of additional editing at unwanted sites. Now, researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, Ludwig Cancer Research and Isis Pharmaceuticals demonstrate a commercially feasible way to use RNA to turn the CRISPR-Cas9 system on and off as desired -- permanently editing a gene, but only temporarily activating CRISPR-Cas9.

17 Nov 2015

Study may lead to development of highly accurate screening test for early-stage ovarian cancer

Studying blood serum compounds of different molecular weights has led scientists to a set of biomarkers that may enable development of a highly accurate screening test for early-stage ovarian cancer.

17 Nov 2015

DaVincian Healthcare forms strategic partnerships to improve patient outcomes in rural and remote areas

DaVincian Healthcare, a leading innovator in the mobile health and wellness industry, today announced strategic partnerships with social welfare and global technology companies to help remotely connect healthcare providers with patients in need, particularly those in rural and remote areas of the world.

17 Nov 2015

Myriad RBM's DiscoveryMAP platform identifies protein biomarkers linked to CV events in diabetes patients

Myriad RBM, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Myriad Genetics, Inc., today announced that its DiscoveryMAP platform successfully identified combinations of 15 protein biomarkers associated with cardiovascular (CV) events or death in people with pre-diabetes or early type 2 diabetes, according to a study published by the journal Circulation.

17 Nov 2015

$HSS researchers study outcomes of novel implant in patients undergoing wrist fracture surgery$

HSS researchers study outcomes of novel implant in patients undergoing wrist fracture surgery

Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery have launched a study to determine if a novel implant allowing for less invasive surgery for a broken wrist leads to a quicker recovery, less post-operative pain and fewer complications compared to conventional surgical treatment.

17 Nov 2015

New approach helps Group Health to increase rates of lifesaving screening for colon cancer

Mailing yearly stool kits--an alternative to the often-dreaded colonoscopy--has helped Group Health to boost rates of lifesaving screening for colon cancer, according to new research from Group Health Research Institute.

17 Nov 2015

Adjustable Tip Spacing Pipette Improves Productivity & Reproducibility

INTEGRA reports on a new technical note produced by Analytik Jena (www.analytik-jena.de/en.html) that compares the performance of the INTEGRA VOYAGER adjustable tip spacing multichannel pipette with a manual single channel pipette for performing real-time PCR experiments.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 17 Nov 2015

New analysis points to use of e-cigarettes as quitting aid among U.S. adults

Adding to a growing body of research on patterns of e-cigarette use, researchers from Rutgers School of Public Health and the Steven A. Schroeder Institute for Tobacco Research and Policy Studies at Truth Initiative have found evidence that among U.S. adults, some recent cigarette quitters may have done so with the assistance of electronic cigarettes.

17 Nov 2015

Augmented microscopy may allow neurosurgeons to clearly distinguish cancerous from healthy tissue

Researchers at the University of Arizona have invented a device that for the first time allows neurosurgeons, who use microscopes extensively while operating, to see blood flowing inside vessels and more clearly distinguish cancerous from healthy tissue under the microscope.

17 Nov 2015

MIPT researchers patent graphene biosensors that may accelerate development of novel drugs

The US Patent Office has recently published the patent application (no. US 2015/0301039), which was filed by the MIPT in May this year and is titled Biological Sensor and a Method of the Production of Biological Sensor. In Russia, this development is already protected by the patent No. 2527699 with a priority date of February 20, 2013. The key feature of the sensor is the use of a linking layer for biomolecule immobilization comprising a thin film of graphene or graphene oxide.

17 Nov 2015

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Two studies find decline in PSA screening and prostate cancer incidence

Rice University study examines variation between blood drops drawn from single fingerprick

Johns Hopkins scientists use gene-based tests to distinguish precancerous cysts from harmless cysts

Coating implants with certain 'activator' can prevent S. aureus infection

Simple microRNA sensor holds promise for prognosis, treatment of pancreatic and other cancers

Gestational diabetes mellitus screening provides more health benefits to pregnant women

USC discoveries propose promising method to eliminate pain associated with tooth decay

PSA screening for prostate cancer drops significantly in middle-aged men

BioSpa 8 automated incubator announced by BioTek

Researchers use large-scale computer modeling to show effects of confinement on cell macromolecules

RNA-based drugs provide many advantages over CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing system

Study may lead to development of highly accurate screening test for early-stage ovarian cancer

DaVincian Healthcare forms strategic partnerships to improve patient outcomes in rural and remote areas

Myriad RBM's DiscoveryMAP platform identifies protein biomarkers linked to CV events in diabetes patients

HSS researchers study outcomes of novel implant in patients undergoing wrist fracture surgery

New approach helps Group Health to increase rates of lifesaving screening for colon cancer

Adjustable Tip Spacing Pipette Improves Productivity & Reproducibility

New analysis points to use of e-cigarettes as quitting aid among U.S. adults

Augmented microscopy may allow neurosurgeons to clearly distinguish cancerous from healthy tissue

MIPT researchers patent graphene biosensors that may accelerate development of novel drugs

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