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Newcastle University scientists use seaweed extract to develop 'Stem-gell' bandage for wound healing

Publishing in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine Professor Che Connon and Dr Stephen Swioklo describe the low-cost seaweed solution.

1 Feb 2016

People with disabilities, caregivers, veterans and healthcare professionals to attend 2016 Abilities Expo

Thousands of people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors, wounded veterans and healthcare professionals are expected to attend Abilities Expo on February 5-7, 2016 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall A. Admission is free and the new show hours will get attendees home in time to watch the Super Bowl: Friday 11 am to 5 pm, Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday 10 am to 2 pm.

1 Feb 2016

HealthMine survey: 74% of people say activity trackers help them cope with heart condition

Consumers are beginning to embrace mobile tools for heart health—but not enough. A January HealthMine survey of 501 consumers with known heart disease and/or risk found that just 27% of people are using an activity tracker. Only 16% say they are using their tracker to manage their heart condition/risk. Yet 74% of those who do use an activity tracker report the device is helping them cope with their heart condition.

1 Feb 2016

International Aspirin Foundation seeks applicants for Senior Science Award 2016

The International Aspirin Foundation, founded in 1974, is seeking applicants for the Senior Science Award 2016. This is open to scientists who can demonstrate a track record of valuable, significant medical scientific research (basic, translational or clinical), contributing to the scientific knowledge of aspirin/acetylsalicylic acid.

31 Jan 2016

Framework for improving chemical hazard assessment without animals

A new paper published in Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, co-authored by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, calls for ongoing development and regulatory acceptance of adverse outcome pathways (AOPs), a framework for improving chemical hazard assessment by prioritizing modern test methods that reduce animal use.

31 Jan 2016

SLU clinical psychologist helps patients battle fears, phobias

Some fear is rational, keeping us appropriately cautious in the face of dangerous animals, hot stoves and contagions that could make us ill. But rational caution can turn to irrational panic about imagined terrors that are unlikely to occur or cause much actual damage if they did.

31 Jan 2016

People injured by police officers more likely to have mental illness

People hospitalized due to an encounter with a law enforcement officer are more likely to have a mental illness, have longer hospitalizations, more injuries to the back and spine, and greater need for extended care than those hospitalized due to altercations with other civilians.

31 Jan 2016

Chronically victimized adolescents 6 times more at risk of attempting suicide at 15

A study to be published in the February 2016 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry reports that adolescents chronically victimized during at least two school years, are about five times more at risk of thinking about suicide and 6 times more at risk of attempting suicide at 15 years compared to those who were never victimized.

30 Jan 2016

Researchers develop new sensor for continuous monitoring of blood flow in vascular diseases patients

Frequent measurement of blood flow changes could improve the ability of health care providers to diagnose and treat patients with vascular conditions, such as those associated with diabetes and high blood pressure.

30 Jan 2016

Young African Americans, Hispanics fare worse when faced with Hodgkin lymphoma

African American and Hispanic adolescents and young adults fare far worse than their white counterparts when faced with a mostly curable type of cancer, Hodgkin lymphoma, a study by a UC Davis epidemiologist has found.

30 Jan 2016

MRI safe for patients with implantable cardiac devices

The findings of a major study led by cardiovascular imaging specialists at Allegheny General Hospital, part of the Allegheny Health Network, suggest that magnetic resonance imaging is a safe and effective diagnostic procedure for patients with implantable cardiac devices.

30 Jan 2016

U of M's 'Ask About Aspirin' initiative aims to reduce incidence of first heart attack or stroke

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, accounting for nearly one-third of all deaths. The diseases also create an immense national health economic burden.

30 Jan 2016

Negative attitudes towards ageing seem to affect health in later years

Negative attitudes to ageing affect both physical and cognitive health in later years, new research reveals. The study from the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing, at Trinity College Dublin, further reveals that participants with positive attitudes towards ageing had improved cognitive ability.

30 Jan 2016

Remicade co-developer funds new microscopy facility on Scripps Florida campus

The co-developer of Remicade, one of the three top-selling drugs in the world, has donated more than $500,000 to fund what will be known as the Iris and Junming Le Foundation Super-Resolution Microscopy Facility on the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute.

30 Jan 2016

Understanding military's culture could help health care providers improve care for veterans

Health care systems and providers need to understand the unique realities of military culture in order to work effectively with veterans and military families, according to the findings of a study by a University at Buffalo research team.

30 Jan 2016

Hearing aids improve brain function in people with hearing loss

A recent study by Jamie Desjardins, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the speech-language pathology program at The University of Texas at El Paso, found that hearing aids improve brain function in persons with hearing loss.

30 Jan 2016

Family members affected by sudden cardiac death need better psychological support

In a world-first survey study, researchers from the Centenary Institute and the University of Sydney have highlighted the need for better psychological support for families affected by sudden cardiac death due to a genetic heart disease.

30 Jan 2016

New patient-friendly website launched for people diagnosed with KRAS-mutant lung cancer

LUNGevity President Andrea Ferris, a member of the Stand Up to Cancer Lung Cancer Dream Team, presented the team's newly launched website, a patient-centric resource that enables users to be active, informed participants in their diagnosis and treatment, at a poster session at the 2016 Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C) Scientific Summit.

30 Jan 2016

NJHA honors several individuals and organizations with Healthcare Leader Awards

The New Jersey Hospital Association, the state's oldest and largest healthcare trade association, today held its annual awards program to honor several individuals and organizations for their commitment to the state's healthcare system and the patients and communities they serve.

30 Jan 2016

Mistrust toward cancer treatment and health care system persists among African Americans

Mistrust toward breast cancer treatment and the health care system at large were expressed by African Americans who participated in Chicago focus groups, suggests new research led by an expert on the health of vulnerable populations at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.

29 Jan 2016

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Newcastle University scientists use seaweed extract to develop 'Stem-gell' bandage for wound healing

People with disabilities, caregivers, veterans and healthcare professionals to attend 2016 Abilities Expo

HealthMine survey: 74% of people say activity trackers help them cope with heart condition

International Aspirin Foundation seeks applicants for Senior Science Award 2016

Framework for improving chemical hazard assessment without animals

SLU clinical psychologist helps patients battle fears, phobias

People injured by police officers more likely to have mental illness

Chronically victimized adolescents 6 times more at risk of attempting suicide at 15

Researchers develop new sensor for continuous monitoring of blood flow in vascular diseases patients

Young African Americans, Hispanics fare worse when faced with Hodgkin lymphoma

MRI safe for patients with implantable cardiac devices

U of M's 'Ask About Aspirin' initiative aims to reduce incidence of first heart attack or stroke

Negative attitudes towards ageing seem to affect health in later years

Remicade co-developer funds new microscopy facility on Scripps Florida campus

Understanding military's culture could help health care providers improve care for veterans

Hearing aids improve brain function in people with hearing loss

Family members affected by sudden cardiac death need better psychological support

New patient-friendly website launched for people diagnosed with KRAS-mutant lung cancer

NJHA honors several individuals and organizations with Healthcare Leader Awards

Mistrust toward cancer treatment and health care system persists among African Americans

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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