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Innovations in AIDS efforts should be leveraged to meet future global health challenges, says UNAIDS-Lancet Commission

Countries most affected by HIV must focus on stopping new HIV infections and expanding access to antiretroviral treatment or risk the epidemic rebounding, urges a major new report from the UNAIDS and Lancet Commission.

26 Jun 2015

Animal study highlights major safety concern regarding use of MRI contrast agents in patients

New results in animals highlight a major safety concern regarding a class of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents used in millions of patients each year, according to a paper published online by the journal Investigative Radiology.

26 Jun 2015

New QUT research confirms that friends influence alcohol consumption

Friends can be a dangerous influence, with new QUT research confirming what many drinkers already know - that drinking with mates can push you to drink more.

26 Jun 2015

UC Riverside researchers explore effects of early-life exercise

More than one in three adults in the United States is considered to be obese. What impact can exercise done early in life have on the propensity for exercising during the adult years? A team of researchers at the University of California, Riverside did experiments on mice in the lab to find out. Specifically, they evaluated the effects of early exercise on adult physical activity, body mass, food consumption and circulating leptin levels.

25 Jun 2015

Hallam Assistant Dean to head national health and care regulator

The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) has announced that Elaine Buckley, Assistant Dean in the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing at Sheffield Hallam University, has been appointed as their new Chair.

From Sheffield Hallam University 25 Jun 2015

World MRSA Day Kickoff Event and Global C. difficile Summit to be held on September 26, 2015 in Illinois

Methicillin-resistant Staphyloccocus aureus (MRSA), the antibiotic resistant form of Staphylococcus aureus is rampant in U.S. healthcare facilities, in the community, in livestock and in the environment.

25 Jun 2015

Studies compare self-reported health between unemployed and working populations

In an international context, Norway stands as an egalitarian country with only small class and income disparities, in which everyone basically has equal access to universal health care.

25 Jun 2015

gEHRiMed EHR solution selected by Extended Care Specialists

After an extensive search for a Stage 2 Certified EHR with a clinical focus in the post-acute and long term care arena, Extended Care Specialists has selected gEHRiMed™ as their EHR of choice.

25 Jun 2015

ASH: President Obama, U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador have opportunity to curb tobacco epidemic forever

President Obama and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Froman have the opportunity to curb the tobacco epidemic forever.

25 Jun 2015

BUSM recognized with People's Health Medals for advancing hospital nutrition in Vietnam

Carine Lenders, M.D., M.S., ScD, associate professor of pediatrics at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and physician nutrition specialist at Boston Medical Center (BMC), and Elizabeth Henry, DrPH, MHS, who will graduate from BU's School of Public Health (BUSPH) in September, have received the People's Health Medal from the Social Republic of Vietnam's Ministry of Health for their work on behalf of the Abbott Fund Institute of Nutrition Science (AFINS).

25 Jun 2015

Pan Am Cancer Treatment Center announces publication of immuno-oncology text book

The Pan Am Cancer Treatment Center is pleased to announce the publication of a specialized textbook titled "Immuno-Oncology, from Bench to Bedside" which provides scientific rationale for the use of immunotherapy in the treatment of cancer.

25 Jun 2015

Omega-3 Coalition forms scientific advisory council to educate consumers about benefits, safety of omega-3s

The Omega-3 Coalition, a group of industry stakeholders working to improve consumer knowledge of omega-3s, today announced the formation of a scientific advisory council.

25 Jun 2015

Current tobacco control policies are softening the smoking population, shows UCSF study

Smokeless tobacco and, more recently, e-cigarettes have been promoted as a harm reduction strategy for smokers who are "unable or unwilling to quit."

25 Jun 2015

Eastern Clinical Laboratories wins ‘Best Technology Initiative Award’ at Building Healthcare Awards 2015

Eastern Biotech & Eastern Clinical Laboratories are pleased to announce their latest achievement of winning the "Best Technology Initiative Award" at the Building Healthcare Awards 2015.

25 Jun 2015

Professor Martha C. Nussbaum awarded 2015 Inamori Ethics Prize for demonstrating exemplary ethical leadership

Martha C. Nussbaum, the Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics at the University of Chicago, has been awarded the 2015 Inamori Ethics Prize by the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence at Case Western Reserve University.

25 Jun 2015

Despite FDA ban, flavored cigarettes still available for purchase over the Internet

Think clove cigarettes are so six years ago? A new study from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) researchers finds that despite a federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ban in 2009, flavored cigarettes are still available for purchase over the Internet and are popular search targets.

25 Jun 2015

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Innovations in AIDS efforts should be leveraged to meet future global health challenges, says UNAIDS-Lancet Commission

Animal study highlights major safety concern regarding use of MRI contrast agents in patients

New QUT research confirms that friends influence alcohol consumption

UC Riverside researchers explore effects of early-life exercise

Hallam Assistant Dean to head national health and care regulator

World MRSA Day Kickoff Event and Global C. difficile Summit to be held on September 26, 2015 in Illinois

Studies compare self-reported health between unemployed and working populations

gEHRiMed EHR solution selected by Extended Care Specialists

ASH: President Obama, U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador have opportunity to curb tobacco epidemic forever

BUSM recognized with People's Health Medals for advancing hospital nutrition in Vietnam

Pan Am Cancer Treatment Center announces publication of immuno-oncology text book

Omega-3 Coalition forms scientific advisory council to educate consumers about benefits, safety of omega-3s

Current tobacco control policies are softening the smoking population, shows UCSF study

Eastern Clinical Laboratories wins ‘Best Technology Initiative Award’ at Building Healthcare Awards 2015

Professor Martha C. Nussbaum awarded 2015 Inamori Ethics Prize for demonstrating exemplary ethical leadership

Despite FDA ban, flavored cigarettes still available for purchase over the Internet

Noisy road traffic may reduce life expectancy, increase stroke risk

Myriad Genetics, Chris4Life launch educational campaign to teach individuals about risk of hereditary cancer

Rising number of malaria deaths likely to exceed total number of Ebola deaths

Brainpaths neurological device stimulates brain‘s sensory cortex

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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