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Judge orders new Olympus trial over superbug death

A Seattle judge said Olympus Corp. failed to properly disclose internal emails that raised safety concerns about a redesigned medical scope as early as 2008, several years before the device was publicly tied to deadly superbug outbreaks.

19 Jan 2018

Not-for-profit hospitals coming up with their own generic medicines to combat shortages

Many of the major not-for-profit hospital groups have tried their hand an manufacturing and making generics to combat the shortages of medicines as well as the high costs of branded medications. This move bypasses the monopoly held by the pharmaceutical companies.

18 Jan 2018

Study devises efficient and economical strategy to screen breast and ovarian cancer gene mutations

A new study published yesterday in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that, in comparison with just screening women who are at high risk of carrying breast and ovarian cancer gene mutations, screening the entire population for these mutations will be more cost-effective.

18 Jan 2018

Expert discusses how to stay healthy during flu season

This year's influenza outbreak is already the most widespread on record since health officials began keeping track about a dozen years ago, with millions of Americans being infected by emerging and current strains such as the dominant H3N2.

18 Jan 2018

Study finds extensive contamination around lead battery recycling plants in 7 African countries

Extensive lead contamination was found in lead battery recycling plants and surrounding communities in seven African countries. The contamination levels in soil ranged up to 14% lead with average concentrations of 2% lead.

18 Jan 2018

Home care agencies often wrongly deny Medicare help to the chronically ill

Colin Campbell needs help dressing, bathing and moving between his bed and his wheelchair. He has a feeding tube because his partially paralyzed tongue makes swallowing "almost impossible," he said.

18 Jan 2018

Study explores mortality and health-related habits in former elite athletes and their brothers

On average, former elite athletes survive longer than their brothers. In addition, their self-rated health and health-related habits are better in comparison to their brothers at an older age.

18 Jan 2018

Kessler Foundation wins $735,000 grant for training rehabilitation researchers

Guang Yue, PhD, director of Human Performance and Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation, has been awarded a $735,000 grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research.

18 Jan 2018

Study: Human waste remains main source of fecal pollution in the river Danube

Despite wastewater management and treatment plants, human waste remains the main source of microbial fecal pollution in the river Danube.

18 Jan 2018

Study reveals key challenges and frustrations associated with current RTSM/IRT solutions

Oracle Health Sciences today announced the results of a new study, conducted in partnership with Informa Engage, which reveals the top challenges and frustrations for clinical trial professionals with current Randomization and Trial Supply Management/ Interactive Response Technology systems, as well as opportunities for improvement.

18 Jan 2018

New biodegradable sensors could assist doctors when examining serious health conditions

This article features the recent development of biodegradable sensors which can be used to assist doctors when monitoring chronic health conditions.

17 Jan 2018

HSS orders Sectra’s 3D pre-operative planning solution for improving patient outcomes

International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra announces that Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), one of the most renowned orthopaedic hospitals in the US, has ordered Sectra’s 3D pre-operative planning solution.

17 Jan 2018

Systematic bright light exposure can improve sleep in people treated for cancer

Results of a randomized controlled trial suggest that systematic bright light exposure can improve sleep for fatigued people who have been treated for cancer.

17 Jan 2018

International SOS, Chatham House sign partnership agreement to further advance Global Health Security Agenda

Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, and International SOS, the world's leading medical and travel security risks company, have signed a partnership agreement.

17 Jan 2018

Agile Alliance announces program for its annual technical conference, deliver:Agile 2018

Today Agile Alliance is pleased to announce the program for its annual technical conference, deliver:Agile 2018. Formerly known as the Agile Alliance Technical Conference, the event is tailored to Agile software developers and will explore current and emerging technical practices.

17 Jan 2018

EPSRC calls for applications for cohort-based doctoral training

One of the UK's largest investments in training for engineering and the physical sciences was announced today by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) as it opened a call for applications to support the next group of Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs), to which it is committing £492 million - subject to budget confirmation.

17 Jan 2018

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Judge orders new Olympus trial over superbug death

Not-for-profit hospitals coming up with their own generic medicines to combat shortages

Study devises efficient and economical strategy to screen breast and ovarian cancer gene mutations

Expert discusses how to stay healthy during flu season

Study finds extensive contamination around lead battery recycling plants in 7 African countries

Home care agencies often wrongly deny Medicare help to the chronically ill

Study explores mortality and health-related habits in former elite athletes and their brothers

Kessler Foundation wins $735,000 grant for training rehabilitation researchers

Study: Human waste remains main source of fecal pollution in the river Danube

Study reveals key challenges and frustrations associated with current RTSM/IRT solutions

New biodegradable sensors could assist doctors when examining serious health conditions

HSS orders Sectra’s 3D pre-operative planning solution for improving patient outcomes

Systematic bright light exposure can improve sleep in people treated for cancer

International SOS, Chatham House sign partnership agreement to further advance Global Health Security Agenda

Agile Alliance announces program for its annual technical conference, deliver:Agile 2018

EPSRC calls for applications for cohort-based doctoral training

New biodegradable pressure sensor could help monitor serious health conditions

Montefiore provides specialized medical care to parents of adopted children

A call for proposals to explore gender factor in health, innovation and climate change

Celebrated venture capitalist shows how to break the cycle of failed New Year’s resolutions

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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