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BREXIT vote threatens to disrupt advances in gene and cell therapies in the UK

The recent BREXIT vote in the UK threatens to disrupt scientific progress and clinical advances in the development of innovative gene and cell therapies.

28 Sep 2016

Dental fillings contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, research shows

Dental surface restorations composed of dental amalgam, a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and other metals, significantly contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, according to new research from the University of Georgia's department of environmental health science in the College of Public Health.

27 Sep 2016

New study looks at better ways to treat obesity in rural areas

Currently, excess body weight contributes to as many as 1 in 5 cancer-related deaths. Obesity is associated with increased risk of at least eight types of cancer.

27 Sep 2016

ED consumption with or without alcohol contributes to risk for drunk driving

Highly caffeinated energy drinks (EDs) have been of concern to the public-health community for almost a decade.

27 Sep 2016

Psychological support may be crucial for physical recovery of breast cancer patients

The words no one wants to hear: "You have breast cancer." Unfortunately, close to 300,000 American women are expected to receive that diagnosis each year.

27 Sep 2016

Interval exercise plans help improve endothelial function in older adults with type 2 diabetes

Resistance-based interval exercise helps improve endothelial function—including blood flow and blood vessel dilation—both in older adults with type 2 diabetes and in age-matched non-exercisers and regular exercisers, according to new research published in the American Journal of Physiology—Heart and Circulatory Physiology.

27 Sep 2016

Nanofiber material could provide safer, better diapers and sanitary products

A new material made of tiny nanofibers could replace potentially harmful materials found in diapers and sanitary products, according to new research published in Applied Materials Today.

27 Sep 2016

Researcher examines how young people cope with parent’s suicide

Talking about suicide is associated with such strong stigma that young people whose parents have taken their own life must turn to strangers, for example people they meet on the internet, to ventilate their grief.

27 Sep 2016

Reasons why many older people do not consume enough protein explored by researchers

Researchers from Bournemouth University have been exploring the reasons why many older people aren't eating as much protein as they should be. Findings from the study could go on to inform strategies to improve protein consumption.

27 Sep 2016

Changes to city design, transport can have significant impact on health

A new Series, published in The Lancet quantifies the health gains that could be achieved if cities incentivised a shift from private car use to cycling and walking, and promoted a compact city model where distances to shops and facilities, including public transport, are shorter and within walking distance.

27 Sep 2016

Royal Philips partners with World Heart Federation to help people better manage cardiac health

In celebration of World Heart Day on September 29, 2016, Royal Philips, a leading health technology company, today announced a new partnership with the World Heart Federation to help people better manage their heart health.

From Philips Healthcare 27 Sep 2016

Expectations of cancer patients may not match with actual results in phase I studies

In a study of cancer patients considering whether they should participate in phase I clinical trials, a high percentage were willing to participate after discussions with clinical staff, but nearly half thought that their tumors would shrink, which is much higher than what is realistically achieved.

27 Sep 2016

Sustained exposure to economic hardship linked to worse cognitive function in young individuals

Poverty and perceived hardship over decades among relatively young people in the U.S. are strongly associated with worse cognitive function and may be important contributors to premature aging among disadvantaged populations, report investigators in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

27 Sep 2016

Association for Molecular Pathology announces winners of 2016 awards

The Association for Molecular Pathology, the premier global, non-profit organization serving molecular diagnostics professionals, today announced the recipients of the Jeffrey A. Kant Leadership Award and the AMP Meritorious Service Award. Together with the AMP Award for Excellence in Molecular Diagnostics, these awards will be presented at the AMP 2016 Annual Meeting.

27 Sep 2016

New ABT approach results in greater weight loss than gold standard treatment, study shows

A new approach to weight loss called Acceptance-Based Behavioral Treatment (ABT) helped people lose more weight and keep it off longer than those who received only Standard Behavioral Treatment (SBT) - a typical treatment plan encouraging reduced caloric intake and increased physical activity - according to a new randomized controlled clinical trial.

27 Sep 2016

Increasing adoption of SBRT improves survival rates for older patients with early stage lung cancer

Survival rates for elderly patients who received stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for early stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) rose from roughly 40 to 60 percent over the past decade, concurrent with the increasing adoption of SBRT, according to research presented today at the 58th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology.

27 Sep 2016

Healthcare News

BREXIT vote threatens to disrupt advances in gene and cell therapies in the UK

Dental fillings contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, research shows

New study looks at better ways to treat obesity in rural areas

ED consumption with or without alcohol contributes to risk for drunk driving

Psychological support may be crucial for physical recovery of breast cancer patients

Interval exercise plans help improve endothelial function in older adults with type 2 diabetes

Nanofiber material could provide safer, better diapers and sanitary products

Researcher examines how young people cope with parent’s suicide

Reasons why many older people do not consume enough protein explored by researchers

Changes to city design, transport can have significant impact on health

Royal Philips partners with World Heart Federation to help people better manage cardiac health

Expectations of cancer patients may not match with actual results in phase I studies

Sustained exposure to economic hardship linked to worse cognitive function in young individuals

Association for Molecular Pathology announces winners of 2016 awards

New ABT approach results in greater weight loss than gold standard treatment, study shows

Increasing adoption of SBRT improves survival rates for older patients with early stage lung cancer

UNAM researchers develop edible coating to extend life of fruits and vegetables

Exercise can increase endocannabinoid levels even under chronic sleep loss

Group psychoeducation could be effective in treating patients in early stages of bipolar disorder

Research finds barriers to breast feeding exist for working mothers in rural areas

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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