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Amway releases BodyKey by Nutrilite tool that uses genetic test to determine weight management approach

When it comes to choosing a weight management plan, research shows that one size does not fit all. That's why Amway introduced BodyKey by Nutrilite, a weight management program that uses a genetic test or a comprehensive assessment based on validated science to help consumers determine an ideal weight management approach.

28 May 2015

DigiPath, Euphoria partner to set highest medical marijuana patient safety and education standards

DigiPath Labs of Las Vegas, a subsidiary of DigiPath, Inc., has entered into a one-year agreement with Euphoria Wellness to conduct comprehensive safety and potency tests on the products Euphoria will sell in its Las Vegas medical marijuana dispensary.

28 May 2015

Clinical trial suggests HIV patients should start therapy sooner rather than later

Findings from a large-scale clinical trial have shown that people with HIV should start antiretroviral therapy as soon as they have been diagnosed, irrespective of what their CD4+ count is...

28 May 2015

New Frost & Sullivan analysis finds that over 50% of health providers lack healthcare IT roadmap

Connected health infrastructure is emerging as a binding agent for diverse devices and workflows, aiding diagnosis, monitoring and prevention in the healthcare industry. For such an infrastructure to be efficient, stakeholders must first ensure that interoperability and connectivity standards are in place.

28 May 2015

Novel survey shows high rates of tattoo-related infection, itching and swelling in New Yorkers

In what they believe to be the first survey of its kind in the United States, researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center have found that as many as 6 percent of adult New Yorkers who get "inked" — in other words, those who get a tattoo — have experienced some form of tattoo-related rash, severe itching or swelling that lasted longer than four months and, in some cases, for many years.

28 May 2015

DaVita Clinical Research announces expansion of clinical trials capabilities in Europe

DaVita Clinical Research (DCR), a specialty contract research organization with services spanning a broad spectrum of drug and device development, today announced an expansion of its clinical trials capabilities in Europe.

28 May 2015

EKF Diagnostics highlighting cancer molecular diagnostics products at ASCO 2015

EKF subsidiary, Selah Genomics’ newly introduced PrecisionPath™ next generation sequencing (NGS) technology cancer test will be a key focus on Booth #19141...

From EKF Diagnostics 28 May 2015

College of American Pathologists recognized with ATD's Excellence in Practice Award

The College of American Pathologists was recognized by the Association for Talent Development, formerly ASTD, with an Excellence in Practice Award for its Laboratory Medical Director (LMD) Advanced Practical Pathology Program (AP3) in the Organizational Learning and Development category.

28 May 2015

Study shows how people's expectation of pain affects the experience of pain

Picture yourself in a medical office, anxiously awaiting your annual flu shot. The nurse casually states, "This won't hurt a bit." But when the needle pierces your skin it hurts, and it hurts a lot. Your expectations have been violated, and not in a good way.

28 May 2015

Congress needs to act to incentivize development of genomic data systems

The latest generation of genomic testing offers a chance for significant improvements in patient care, disease prevention, and possibly even the cost-effectiveness of healthcare, but Congress needs to act to incentivize the development of the massive data systems that doctors and regulators will need in order to make these tests safe and effective for patients.

28 May 2015

Out-of-pocket healthcare spending in U.S. expected to reach $608 billion by 2015

The amount Americans spend on healthcare out of pocket reached $416 billion in 2014 and with growth of 8% will reach $608 billion by 2015. Americans spend on three categories out of pocket: directly on expenditures, co-pays as part of office visits and hospital visits and drug purchases, and on premiums.

28 May 2015

States may not save much money by ending adult dental coverage under Medicaid: Study

A new study suggests that states may not save as much money as anticipated by eliminating adult dental coverage under Medicaid.

28 May 2015

Findings cast dim light on public health campaigns that use fear approach to make people to eat better

Tell your child or spouse what they can eat and not what they can't. Telling your child to eat an apple so they stay healthy will work better than telling them not to eat the cookie because it will make them fat. A new Cornell discovery shows that "Don't" messages don't work for most of us.

28 May 2015

Reductions in federal support, clinical revenue may impact clinical medicine

Reductions in federal support and clinical revenue not only jeopardize biomedical research at academic medical centers, but may ultimately impact clinical medicine according to an opinion piece in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

28 May 2015

3-D imaging technique may be useful for measuring efficacy of injectable wrinkle reducers

A three-dimensional imaging technique often used in the automotive and aerospace industries for accurate measurement may be useful to measure the efficacy of injectable wrinkle reducers such as Botox and Dysport, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

28 May 2015

Mark A. Lumley recognized by BSBS of MI for research on cognitive-behavioral coping skills training

Mark A. Lumley, Ph.D., professor and director of the clinical psychology Ph.D. program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wayne State University, recently received the 2015 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation McDevitt Excellence in Research Award in the area of clinical research.

28 May 2015

Researchers propose MRI-powered millirobots for minimally invasive medical procedures

Seeking to advance minimally invasive medical treatments, researchers have proposed using tiny robots, driven by magnetic potential energy from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners.

28 May 2015

Researchers design new model to identify promising candidates for total hip replacement surgery

Researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy have designed a new model to help doctors and patients decide whether or not to proceed with total hip replacement surgery. The researchers have also surveyed patient wellbeing after surgery: patients with high education achieve greater outcome scores, while those with antidepressant prescriptions do not.

28 May 2015

LegWorks receives grant to produce affordable prosthetic knee for amputees in developing countries

Backed with a blend of private and Government of Canada investments catalyzed by Grand Challenges Canada, a new Toronto-based company will contribute to a better life for amputees in developing countries.

28 May 2015

Access to mental health care for U.S. teens improving, but not much in local communities with disparities

Teens in the U.S. have more availability of mental health care than they did two years ago, according to a new survey from the University of Michigan National Voices Project, but access is not equal in all communities.

28 May 2015

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Amway releases BodyKey by Nutrilite tool that uses genetic test to determine weight management approach

DigiPath, Euphoria partner to set highest medical marijuana patient safety and education standards

Clinical trial suggests HIV patients should start therapy sooner rather than later

New Frost & Sullivan analysis finds that over 50% of health providers lack healthcare IT roadmap

Novel survey shows high rates of tattoo-related infection, itching and swelling in New Yorkers

DaVita Clinical Research announces expansion of clinical trials capabilities in Europe

EKF Diagnostics highlighting cancer molecular diagnostics products at ASCO 2015

College of American Pathologists recognized with ATD's Excellence in Practice Award

Study shows how people's expectation of pain affects the experience of pain

Congress needs to act to incentivize development of genomic data systems

Out-of-pocket healthcare spending in U.S. expected to reach $608 billion by 2015

States may not save much money by ending adult dental coverage under Medicaid: Study

Findings cast dim light on public health campaigns that use fear approach to make people to eat better

Reductions in federal support, clinical revenue may impact clinical medicine

3-D imaging technique may be useful for measuring efficacy of injectable wrinkle reducers

Mark A. Lumley recognized by BSBS of MI for research on cognitive-behavioral coping skills training

Researchers propose MRI-powered millirobots for minimally invasive medical procedures

Researchers design new model to identify promising candidates for total hip replacement surgery

LegWorks receives grant to produce affordable prosthetic knee for amputees in developing countries

Access to mental health care for U.S. teens improving, but not much in local communities with disparities

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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