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Cost effective moisturizers could help prevent eczema in high-risk newborns

What if it was possible to prevent your child from getting eczema -- a costly, inflammatory skin disorder -- just by applying something as inexpensive as petroleum jelly every day for the first six months of his or her life?

5 Dec 2016

New study to explore link between sleep and chronic pain

Washington State University will lead a study to understand the relationship between sleep and chronic pain, part of a nationwide effort to address the rising abuse of opioid pain relievers and expand the arsenal of non-drug treatment options.

5 Dec 2016

New Penn research shows optimal available method for inducing labor in pregnant women

Labor induction is one of the most common medical procedures in the world, with nearly one-quarter of women who deliver in the U.S. undergoing the procedure each year.

5 Dec 2016

BUSM researchers discover role of hippocampus in future thinking

Over the past decade, researchers have learned that the hippocampus--historically known for its role in forming memories--is involved in much more than just remembering the past; it plays an important role in imagining events in the future.

5 Dec 2016

Project to help those living with HIV launched by Beckman Coulter

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences is launching an international HIV/AIDS award at the 2016 conference for the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) being held in Cape Town, South Africa (December 3 to 8).

From Beckman Coulter Diagnostics 5 Dec 2016

Bedfont Scientific appoints Jason Smith as new Managing Director

Trevor Smith announced that Bedfont will be appointing Jason Smith, as the new Managing Director, with Trevor moving on to the position of Chairman.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 5 Dec 2016

Women with dementia receive less health monitoring than men, UCL research reveals

Women with dementia have fewer visits to the GP, receive less health monitoring and take more potentially harmful medication than men with dementia, new UCL (University College London) research reveals.

4 Dec 2016

Hemophilia B patients produce near-normal levels of clotting factor IX after gene therapy, study shows

Researchers are reporting the highest and most sustained levels to date of the essential blood-clotting factor IX in patients with the inherited bleeding disorder hemophilia B.

4 Dec 2016

Healthcare workers at risk of witnessing abusive behavior in Canadian operating rooms, study shows

Healthcare workers in Canadian operating rooms are at a risk of witnessing physical and psychological abuse, according to a study led by a University of Manitoba research team that will be published in the Canadian Journal of Anesthesia.

2 Dec 2016

Special article outlines recommended strategies to prevent Zika from blood transfusion

As the Zika epidemic spreads to the United States, the potential for contracting the disease via blood transfusion has emerged as a serious concern.

2 Dec 2016

Combination of demineralized bone and gene therapy shows promise for treating pseudarthrosis

A team headed by Professor Albert Rizvanov, director of the Gene and Cell Technologies Open Lab, created a gene therapy drug that encodes growth factors for the stimulation of blood vessel and bone formation.

2 Dec 2016

Older adults with cataracts more likely to have depressive symptoms, study shows

Older adults with cataracts are more likely to have symptoms of depression, reports a study in the December issue of Optometry and Vision Science, official journal of the American Academy of Optometry.

2 Dec 2016

Newcastle scientists develop promising new test to identify patients with rare liver disease

Newcastle scientists and medics have developed a promising new test to identify patients with a rare liver disease who will not respond to standard treatment, allowing earlier intervention with alternatives.

2 Dec 2016

Alpha blockers benefit patients with larger kidney stones

Nearly one in 11 Americans will have a kidney stone in their lifetime, causing pain, sometimes missed work and, often, a lot of money.

2 Dec 2016

Philips pathology services recognised as big contributor to cancer research

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today commented on a recent report of Cancer Research UK (CRUK), which indicates that innovations, such as digital pathology, image measurement and digital collaboration are recommended to avert major gaps in UK pathology services in the near future.

From Philips Healthcare 2 Dec 2016

WideCells signs LOI with Qigenix to undertake research at Manchester stem cell facility

WideCells Group PLC, the healthcare services company focused on providing stem cell banking services and ground breaking insurance for stem cell treatment, is pleased to announce that it has taken steps to secure a new revenue stream, in addition to the cash flow opportunities outlined in the Company’s prospectus published in July this year, having signed a Letter of Intent (‘LOI’) with Qigenix and its CEO, Dr. Todd Ovokaitys.

2 Dec 2016

New data shows positive results for DePuy Synthes ATTUNE Knee System

DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction, today announced the latest clinical evidence of the performance of the ATTUNE Knee System.

2 Dec 2016

Researchers receive Stafford Fox Medical Research Foundation grant to accelerate CFS diagnosis

Major improvement in the diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is expected following the award of $4m in funding to one of Australia’s foremost authorities on the condition.

2 Dec 2016

Hallucinogenic drug offers relief for people with cancer-related anxiety or depression

In a small double-blind study, Johns Hopkins researchers report that a substantial majority of people suffering cancer-related anxiety or depression found considerable relief for up to six months from a single large dose of psilocybin -- the active compound in hallucinogenic "magic mushrooms."

2 Dec 2016

Many women dissatisfied with length of time for diagnosis of PCOS, survey finds

A large international survey of women with a common condition called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which is characterized by reproductive and metabolic problems, found nearly two in three were dissatisfied with the length of time they waited and the number of healthcare professionals they had to see before they received a diagnosis, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

1 Dec 2016

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Cost effective moisturizers could help prevent eczema in high-risk newborns

New study to explore link between sleep and chronic pain

New Penn research shows optimal available method for inducing labor in pregnant women

BUSM researchers discover role of hippocampus in future thinking

Project to help those living with HIV launched by Beckman Coulter

Bedfont Scientific appoints Jason Smith as new Managing Director

Women with dementia receive less health monitoring than men, UCL research reveals

Hemophilia B patients produce near-normal levels of clotting factor IX after gene therapy, study shows

Healthcare workers at risk of witnessing abusive behavior in Canadian operating rooms, study shows

Special article outlines recommended strategies to prevent Zika from blood transfusion

Combination of demineralized bone and gene therapy shows promise for treating pseudarthrosis

Older adults with cataracts more likely to have depressive symptoms, study shows

Newcastle scientists develop promising new test to identify patients with rare liver disease

Alpha blockers benefit patients with larger kidney stones

Philips pathology services recognised as big contributor to cancer research

WideCells signs LOI with Qigenix to undertake research at Manchester stem cell facility

New data shows positive results for DePuy Synthes ATTUNE Knee System

Researchers receive Stafford Fox Medical Research Foundation grant to accelerate CFS diagnosis

Hallucinogenic drug offers relief for people with cancer-related anxiety or depression

Many women dissatisfied with length of time for diagnosis of PCOS, survey finds

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