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Generating Cell Repellent Surfaces in Microfluidic Devices

AMSBIO report that researchers from the Medical University of Vienna (Austria), have used Lipidure® - CM5206 to coat channels in their novel microfluidic devices, to prevent cell adhesion.

From AMS Biotechnology 15 Oct 2021

Zinc oxide in sunscreens destroys UVA protection during sun exposure

During use some sunscreens offer very limited protection against dangerous sunrays and may even be harmful.

15 Oct 2021

New atlas of small cell lung cancer reveals rare population of stem-like cells with metastatic properties

Imagine you're about to go on a cross-country trip, stopping at spots along the way to admire local attractions.

15 Oct 2021

Daily use of cannabidiol oil may shrink lung tumors

It may be worth exploring further the use of cannabidiol ('CBD') oil as a potential lung cancer treatment, suggest doctors in BMJ Case Reports after dealing with a daily user whose lung tumor shrank without the aid of conventional treatment.

15 Oct 2021

Contraceptive pill can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in women with PCOS, study reveals

A study led by the University of Birmingham has revealed for the first time that the contraceptive pill can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by over a quarter in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

15 Oct 2021

Schedule online visits first? It’s the next big thing in health insurance

At the height of the covid-19 pandemic, people often relied on telemedicine for doctor visits. Now, insurers are betting that some patients liked it enough to embrace new types of health coverage that encourages video visits — or outright insists on them.

15 Oct 2021

Chemotherapy Patients Benefit from Optimum Coolant Flow During Treatment

Titan Enterprises celebrates over 10 years of partnership development with Paxman Coolers Ltd (www.paxmanscalpcooling.com) as the company reports over 4,000 Paxman scalp-cooling systems are now installed around the world, reducing the likelihood of chemotherapy-induced alopecia.

From Titan Enterprises Ltd 15 Oct 2021

Scientists identify gene responsible for food-dependent form of Cushing's Syndrome

A team of scientists in Montreal and Paris has succeeded in identifying the gene responsible for the development of a food-dependent form of Cushing's Syndrome, a rare disease affecting both adrenal glands.

15 Oct 2021

Climate change action could significantly benefit human health in the future

Measures to tackle climate change could significantly benefit human health in the next few years, as well as in the long-term, says a new report from the Academy of Medical Sciences and the Royal Society.

15 Oct 2021

Salk researchers discover how the brain ignores distracting signals to coordinate movements

As you read this article, touch receptors in your skin are sensing your environment. Your clothes and jewelry, the chair you're sitting on, the computer keyboard or mobile device you're using, even your fingers as they brush one another unintentionally - each touch activates collections of nerve cells.

15 Oct 2021

Researchers identify neurons and signaling pathways that make sexually receptive females more active

Scientists have known for a century that female animals become more active just as they are about to ovulate, a behavior that evolved to enhance their chances of mating when they are fertile.

15 Oct 2021

New trial shows vaginal laser therapy treatments may not work at all

This laser is supposed to rejuvenate vaginal tissue. But scientists say it’s no better than a placebo.

15 Oct 2021

New nutrient profiling system assesses the healthfulness of foods

A scientific team at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts has developed a new tool to help consumers, food companies, restaurants, and cafeterias choose and produce healthier foods and officials to make sound public nutrition policy.

14 Oct 2021

New discovery suggests potential treatment target for osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis

A new discovery about osteoporosis suggests a potential treatment target for that brittle-bone disease and for bone loss from rheumatoid arthritis.

14 Oct 2021

High intake of alpha linolenic acid associated with lower risk of mortality from all causes

A high intake of alpha linolenic acid (ALA) - found mainly in nuts, seeds, and plant oils - is associated with a lower risk of death from all causes, and specifically from diseases of the heart and blood vessels, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

14 Oct 2021

Cancer News and Research

Latest Cancer News and Research

Generating Cell Repellent Surfaces in Microfluidic Devices

Zinc oxide in sunscreens destroys UVA protection during sun exposure

New atlas of small cell lung cancer reveals rare population of stem-like cells with metastatic properties

Daily use of cannabidiol oil may shrink lung tumors

Contraceptive pill can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in women with PCOS, study reveals

Schedule online visits first? It’s the next big thing in health insurance

Chemotherapy Patients Benefit from Optimum Coolant Flow During Treatment

Scientists identify gene responsible for food-dependent form of Cushing's Syndrome

Climate change action could significantly benefit human health in the future

Salk researchers discover how the brain ignores distracting signals to coordinate movements

Researchers identify neurons and signaling pathways that make sexually receptive females more active

New trial shows vaginal laser therapy treatments may not work at all

New nutrient profiling system assesses the healthfulness of foods

New discovery suggests potential treatment target for osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis

High intake of alpha linolenic acid associated with lower risk of mortality from all causes

Genome of obese Ossabaw pig could provide new insights into human obesity

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: The politics of vaccine mandates

Aspirin use daily by healthy adults could be harmful

Assay for the sensitive and specific identification of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant

Ondansetron use associated with increased survival in mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients

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Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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