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PlasmaTech Biopharmaceuticals closes underwritten public offering of common stock

PlasmaTech Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company advancing patient care in critical areas, announced the closing of an underwritten public offering of 3,500,000 shares of common stock, and warrants to purchase up to an aggregate 3,500,000 shares of common stock, at an offering price of $4.00 per share and $.01 per warrant.

25 Dec 2014

IMRIS closes private placement offering of 10,563,380 units

IMRIS Inc. today announced it has closed the private placement offering of 10,563,380 units at an offering price of US$0.284 per unit.

25 Dec 2014

Eating habits and brain chemistry: an interview with Dr Kevin Hall

Several times every day, we choose when, where, what, with whom, and how much to eat. Many of these eating decisions have become automatic and don’t require cognitive effort.

22 Dec 2014

Two hormones better than one for hypoglycaemia prevention with artificial pancreas

Artificial pancreas systems significantly improve glycaemic control in adolescents and adults with Type 1 diabetes, shows a head-to-head trial of single- and dual-hormone systems versus a conventional insulin pump.

22 Dec 2014

HeartCycle GEx: A new distance rehabilitation system for people affected by heart pathologies

A team of Spanish researchers of the Universitat Politècnica de València, the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and the company Medtronic have participated in the development of a new distance heart rehabilitation system based on physical exercise routines for people affected by heart pathologies.

22 Dec 2014

Kaiser Permanente study: Self-reported exercise lowers blood pressure, blood glucose levels

Self-reported moderate to vigorous exercise was associated with lower blood pressure and blood glucose levels in a Kaiser Permanente study published in the journal Preventing Chronic Disease.

18 Dec 2014

Loyola neurologist finds little scientific evidence that brain games improve cognitive function

Computerized brain games that are advertised as a way to help boost intelligence and prevent dementia will be popular Christmas gifts this year.

18 Dec 2014

Older adults participating in hospital-based exercise program report less pain, stiffness and fatigue

It may seem counterintuitive, but exercise can be beneficial for people suffering from arthritis and other muscle and joint conditions. A new study at Hospital for Special Surgery finds that older adults experienced less pain, reduced stiffness and less fatigue after participating in a hospital-based exercise program.

16 Dec 2014

CVRx receives HDE approval for Barostim neo legacy device

CVRx, Inc., a privately held medical device company, announced today that it has received Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE) approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Barostim neo legacy device.

16 Dec 2014

Study provides evidence for presence of enterovirus in pancreatic islets of type 1 diabetic patients

Norwegian scientists with European partners have found evidence for the presence of Enterovirus in pancreatic islets of type 1 diabetic patients. This provides evidence consistent with the theory that a low grade Enteroviral infection in the pancreatic islets contribute to disease progression in humans.

16 Dec 2014

Dr. Shirin Towfigh reveals possible symptoms that may help identify sports hernias

When playing sports that involve rapid bursts, twists, and movements, a variety of groin injuries, including hernias, can occur. No matter how strong or flexible someone is, their lower abdominal wall can still weaken because of constant or particularly straining rapid movement.

15 Dec 2014

Revolutionising back pain treatments: an interview with Dr Kieran O’Sullivan

Back pain is exceptionally common. In fact, to not experience back pain at some point of your life would be thoroughly abnormal. Experiencing back pain is like becoming tired or becoming sad; we don’t necessarily like it, but it’s perfectly common.

14 Dec 2014

Crealta publishes review of post-hoc safety analysis completed for Krystexxa

Crealta Pharmaceuticals LLC, today announced that the Journal of Clinical Rheumatology published a comprehensive review of a post-hoc safety analysis that was completed for Krystexxa (pegloticase), including data from the two pivotal randomized Phase III trials and one open-label extension trial.

14 Dec 2014

Maintaining weight loss over long term can be a major challenge

A new report combining perspectives from a range of obesity experts identifies genetic, epigenetic and neuro-hormonal differences between individuals as one of the key challenges associated with weight loss and long-term weight control.

14 Dec 2014

Researchers examine whether frequent visits to wards help nurses deliver patient-centred care

Researchers from Kingston University and St George's, University of London are examining whether hourly ward rounds really do help nurses deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centred care.

14 Dec 2014

People need to watch distinct warning signs of holiday depression

While the holidays are a time of merriment and festivities for many, some people struggle with depression during this time of year.

14 Dec 2014

GHC, DSM highlight the growing issue of micronutrient deficiency in the U.S.

Global Health Corps and DSM called attention to the growing issue of micronutrient deficiency in the U.S. in a press conference with Barbara Bush, CEO of GHC, Hugh Welsh, President of DSM North America, Newark Municipal Council President Mildred Crump and Jim White, Executive Director of Covenant House New Jersey.

14 Dec 2014

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

PlasmaTech Biopharmaceuticals closes underwritten public offering of common stock

IMRIS closes private placement offering of 10,563,380 units

Eating habits and brain chemistry: an interview with Dr Kevin Hall

Two hormones better than one for hypoglycaemia prevention with artificial pancreas

HeartCycle GEx: A new distance rehabilitation system for people affected by heart pathologies

Kaiser Permanente study: Self-reported exercise lowers blood pressure, blood glucose levels

Loyola neurologist finds little scientific evidence that brain games improve cognitive function

Older adults participating in hospital-based exercise program report less pain, stiffness and fatigue

CVRx receives HDE approval for Barostim neo legacy device

Study provides evidence for presence of enterovirus in pancreatic islets of type 1 diabetic patients

Dr. Shirin Towfigh reveals possible symptoms that may help identify sports hernias

Revolutionising back pain treatments: an interview with Dr Kieran O’Sullivan

Crealta publishes review of post-hoc safety analysis completed for Krystexxa

Maintaining weight loss over long term can be a major challenge

Researchers examine whether frequent visits to wards help nurses deliver patient-centred care

People need to watch distinct warning signs of holiday depression

GHC, DSM highlight the growing issue of micronutrient deficiency in the U.S.

New evidence shows how personality affects health and wellbeing

Cold 'sensor' hold key to new therapeutic target for treatment of frostbite and hypothermia

Non-use of bipolar medication typically follows careful ‘risk–benefit’ evaluation

Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

Scaling 3D biology: Automation, imaging, and the future of high-throughput research

How does norepinephrine influence anxiety-related behaviours?

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How does norepinephrine influence anxiety-related behaviours?

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