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Stago Group completes acquisition of HemoSonics

The Stago group announced today that it has completed the acquisition of HemoSonics LLC, a company specialized in the development of innovative Point-of-Care testing solutions based in Charlottesville, VA, with facilities in Durham, NC (USA).

2 Jun 2017

Assessing safety and toxicity of bioactives could be key to establishing tolerable upper intake levels

The good news is out that wine and dark chocolate may be good for your health. That's because of substances known as bioactives that are contained in those foods.

2 Jun 2017

Microbiologist explores new methods for analyzing fecal pollution in water

In a project supported by the Austrian Science Fund FWF, the microbiologist Andreas Farnleitner is looking at new methods for analyzing faecal pollution in water. Using DNA analytics, the scientist aims to develop comprehensive and simple methods to determine the extent and origin of faecal pollution.

2 Jun 2017

oDocs Eye Care introduces new mobile innovation to save sight

An award winning mobile innovation was launched by a oDocs Eye Care, a New Zealand based social enterprise. The company has introduced a set of smartphone-based devices that would allow healthcare providers to take photos of the human retina.

From oDocs Eye Care 2 Jun 2017

Foster launches Combat antimicrobial master batches for blending with medical device polymers

Foster Corporation, a leader in polymer solutions for healthcare markets, introduces Combat™ antimicrobial master batches for blending with medical device polymers.

2 Jun 2017

As government-funded cancer research sags, scientists fear U.S. is ‘losing its edge’

Less and less of the research presented at a prominent cancer conference is supported by the National Institutes of Health, a development that some of the country's top scientists see as a worrisome trend.

2 Jun 2017

Association found between the uptake of various elements during pregnancy and autism risk

According to a study published on June 1 in Nature Communications, differences in the uptake of multiple toxic and essential elements over the second and third trimesters and in the early postnatal periods of pregnancy are connected with the risk of developing autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).

2 Jun 2017

Switching to solar energy provides economic benefits, saves lives

In a new study published in Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, a team from Michigan Technological University calculated the cost of combusting coal in terms of human lives along with the potential benefits of switching to solar.

2 Jun 2017

Studies provide in-depth understanding about cognitive, physical function of U.S. Chinese older adults

U.S. Asian populations may have different risk profiles for common geriatric conditions like cognitive and physical decline.

2 Jun 2017

Compression tights don't help runners go farther or faster, study finds

Despite the fact that distance runners swear by them, a new study from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds compression tights don't help runners go farther or faster.

2 Jun 2017

Late-night tweeting by NBA players linked to worse personal statistics in games

Preliminary data from a new study suggests that NBA players had worse personal statistics in games that followed a late-night tweet between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Players scored on average about 1 point less in games following late-night tweets, and their shooting accuracy dropped 1.7 percentage points compared with their performance in games that did not follow late-night tweeting.

2 Jun 2017

Study examines historical changes in binge, high-intensity drinking among young adults in the U.S.

Monitoring changes in drinking patterns and amounts helps researchers, prevention professionals, and treatment providers plan for and respond effectively to personal and public harms associated with alcohol consumption.

2 Jun 2017

Tobacco use more common among HIV positive individuals, York study shows

Researchers at the University of York have shown that tobacco use is more common among HIV positive individuals than HIV negative individuals.

1 Jun 2017

Telehealth program increases access to care for children with autism in underserved communities

Long wait times have been a persistent issue for families waiting to see an autism specialist, with waits often exceeding a year.

1 Jun 2017

Researchers use artificial intelligence to predict patient's lifespan

A computer's ability to predict a patient's lifespan simply by looking at images of their organs is a step closer to becoming a reality, thanks to new research led by the University of Adelaide.

1 Jun 2017

Supportive housing linked to improvements in health of formerly homeless people with HIV/AIDS

Ask Elizabeth Bowen about the intersection of homelessness and HIV/AIDS in the United States and she'll respond without hesitation, "Housing equals health."

1 Jun 2017

Study finds washing hands in cool and hot water can remove the same amount of bacteria

We all are aware that washing our hands can help us in preventing the spread of germs and getting ill. According to a new study by Rutgers-New Brunswick published in the June issue of the Journal of Food Protection, cool water removes the same amount of harmful bacteria as that of hot water.

1 Jun 2017

Senators’ dueling web shoutouts echo nation’s partisan divide on Obamacare

Politically, Sens. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) are not all that far apart. Both are moderates who rejected proposed cuts in Medicaid funds. And yet, in the highly polarized atmosphere of Washington, D.C., they find themselves rallying constituents along diametrically opposed positions.

1 Jun 2017

Putting in place an A-team of allies

Earlier this year, 30 senior citizens convened in a living room to talk about growing older and needing more help.

1 Jun 2017

Innovation in natural health supplementation

The market has changed quite a lot. When I first investigated the industry, and launched BetterYou the natural heath industry was the domain of the educated few. People did a lot of research before they walked into a health store; they knew the questions they wanted to ask and expected quite a good deal of information in return.

From BetterYou Ltd 1 Jun 2017

Healthcare News

Stago Group completes acquisition of HemoSonics

Assessing safety and toxicity of bioactives could be key to establishing tolerable upper intake levels

Microbiologist explores new methods for analyzing fecal pollution in water

oDocs Eye Care introduces new mobile innovation to save sight

Foster launches Combat antimicrobial master batches for blending with medical device polymers

As government-funded cancer research sags, scientists fear U.S. is ‘losing its edge’

Association found between the uptake of various elements during pregnancy and autism risk

Switching to solar energy provides economic benefits, saves lives

Studies provide in-depth understanding about cognitive, physical function of U.S. Chinese older adults

Compression tights don't help runners go farther or faster, study finds

Late-night tweeting by NBA players linked to worse personal statistics in games

Study examines historical changes in binge, high-intensity drinking among young adults in the U.S.

Tobacco use more common among HIV positive individuals, York study shows

Telehealth program increases access to care for children with autism in underserved communities

Researchers use artificial intelligence to predict patient's lifespan

Supportive housing linked to improvements in health of formerly homeless people with HIV/AIDS

Study finds washing hands in cool and hot water can remove the same amount of bacteria

Senators’ dueling web shoutouts echo nation’s partisan divide on Obamacare

Putting in place an A-team of allies

Innovation in natural health supplementation

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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