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Study assesses abdominoplasty complication rates, risk factors

Abdominoplasty—sometimes called "tummy tuck"—has a higher risk of major complications than other cosmetic plastic surgery procedures, reports a study in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

31 Oct 2015

Divorce rates less among couples who raise children with developmental disabilities

Couples raising a child with developmental disabilities do not face a higher risk of divorce if they have larger families, according to a new study by researchers from the Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

31 Oct 2015

Chronic pain sufferers may benefit from therapy to help them sleep better, study finds

Research conducted at the University of Warwick indicates that chronic pain sufferers could benefit from therapy to help them sleep better.

31 Oct 2015

ISCT launches publication and reference guide on Use of Unproven Cellular Therapies

The International Society for Cellular Therapy, the global society of clinicians, researchers, regulators, technologists, and industry partners dedicated to the translation of cellular therapy into safe and effective therapies to improve patients’ lives, today announces the launch of its publication and reference guide on the Use of Unproven Cellular Therapies.

31 Oct 2015

Health Education England launches Dementia Core Skills Education and Training Framework

A comprehensive new resource to support health and social care staff and educators who work with people living with dementia and their carers has been launched today.

31 Oct 2015

Johns Hopkins doctors urge people to get vaccinated against influenza virus

Flu season is upon us again — and yes, you should get the flu vaccine. Doctors at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine say everyone 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated against the influenza virus this year.

31 Oct 2015

Diet diversity associated with lower diet quality and worse metabolic health

Diet diversity, as defined by less similarity among the foods people eat, may be linked to lower diet quality and worse metabolic health, according to researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University.

31 Oct 2015

Study finds no consistent evidence that antidepressants increase complications after plastic surgery

For patients undergoing plastic surgery procedures, there's no consistent evidence that taking antidepressants increases the risk of bleeding, breast cancer, or other adverse outcomes, concludes a research review in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

31 Oct 2015

Conventional methods may underestimate cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength in people with MS

Conventional methods of assessing cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular strength among people with multiple sclerosis may underestimate participants' capabilities, prompting clinicians to prescribe exercise therapies that are less effective than they could be, according to new research by scientists at the University of Illinois.

31 Oct 2015

Alexza plans to reacquire U.S. rights for ADASUVE (loxapine) inhalation powder from Teva

Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that it plans to reacquire the U.S. rights for ADASUVE (loxapine) inhalation powder from Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., with an estimated target completion date of January 1, 2016.

31 Oct 2015

New BeaconMedaes hook plate provides simple solution to eliminate unnecessary medical gas leaks

BeaconMedaes is pleased to introduce the new Series B Outlet Hook Trim Plate, a simple upgrade that provides a neat and inexpensive solution to a real concern.

31 Oct 2015

ATA names HireRight as its first Corporate Partner

Today, American Trucking Associations announces HireRight as the first ATA Corporate Partner, in recognition of its long-term commitment to ATA and the trucking industry.

31 Oct 2015

NABP report highlights significance of international collaboration in fight against illegal online drug sellers

Today, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy issued a report discussing the importance of international collaboration in the fight against illegal online drug sellers. As detailed in the Internet Drug Outlet Identification Program Progress Report for State and Federal Regulators: October 2015, there is widespread agreement among multiple countries that Internet sales of medicinal products pose a health risk to their citizens.

31 Oct 2015

Training programs key factor for success in meeting current and future organizational talent requirements

As baby boomers retire in increasing numbers, developing engineering talent becomes a mission-critical process for companies across many industries. Top organizations have found that having the proper development programs in place is a key factor for success in developing and maintaining their pool of engineering talent.

31 Oct 2015

FDA initiates NTSO actions for retailers who violated certain restrictions on sale of tobacco products

This week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration filed complaints initiating the first-ever No-Tobacco-Sale Order (NTSO) actions for a group of retailers who have repeatedly violated certain restrictions on the sale and distribution of tobacco products, including sales to minors. Under the law, the FDA may pursue an NTSO against retailers that have a total of five or more repeated violations of those restrictions during compliance inspections within 36 months.

31 Oct 2015

Talyst to exhibit pharmacy automation and medication management products at HealthAchieve

Talyst, a market leader in pharmacy automation and medication management solutions will be exhibiting at the 2015 HealthAchieve Conference and Exhibition in Toronto, ON, November 2 - 4. The company will be showcasing its acute care pharmacy automation solutions as a part of the HIT Healthcare exhibition space.

30 Oct 2015

ACA launches national effort to eliminate anti-competitive provision of Medicare law

The American Chiropractic Association has launched a national grassroots effort to eliminate a blatantly anti-competitive provision of Medicare law that arbitrarily limits reimbursement for medically necessary services delivered by doctors of chiropractic (DCs).

30 Oct 2015

Vertical jump could predict lower body bone strength in adolescents

Every year at least 250,000 older Americans are hospitalized for hip fractures. It is hard to recover from a hip fracture, and many people lose their independence afterward. Low bone strength during the growing the years can lead to a greater chance of having a hip fracture as an older adult.

30 Oct 2015

Loyola pediatrician reveals signs and symptoms of childhood rashes

Sniffles, stomach bugs, fever and sore throats are often associated with viruses, but rashes are common in children with viral infections as well.

30 Oct 2015

FairCare named Top 3 most promising companies at 4th Annual HealthTech Conference

FairCare, a medical big data startup based in Silicon Valley that has uncovered millions of medical prices nationwide, was named in the Top 3 most promising companies at the 4th Annual HealthTech Conference on October 27-28, 2015.

30 Oct 2015

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Study assesses abdominoplasty complication rates, risk factors

Divorce rates less among couples who raise children with developmental disabilities

Chronic pain sufferers may benefit from therapy to help them sleep better, study finds

ISCT launches publication and reference guide on Use of Unproven Cellular Therapies

Health Education England launches Dementia Core Skills Education and Training Framework

Johns Hopkins doctors urge people to get vaccinated against influenza virus

Diet diversity associated with lower diet quality and worse metabolic health

Study finds no consistent evidence that antidepressants increase complications after plastic surgery

Conventional methods may underestimate cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength in people with MS

Alexza plans to reacquire U.S. rights for ADASUVE (loxapine) inhalation powder from Teva

New BeaconMedaes hook plate provides simple solution to eliminate unnecessary medical gas leaks

ATA names HireRight as its first Corporate Partner

NABP report highlights significance of international collaboration in fight against illegal online drug sellers

Training programs key factor for success in meeting current and future organizational talent requirements

FDA initiates NTSO actions for retailers who violated certain restrictions on sale of tobacco products

Talyst to exhibit pharmacy automation and medication management products at HealthAchieve

ACA launches national effort to eliminate anti-competitive provision of Medicare law

Vertical jump could predict lower body bone strength in adolescents

Loyola pediatrician reveals signs and symptoms of childhood rashes

FairCare named Top 3 most promising companies at 4th Annual HealthTech Conference

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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