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Springer brings out new open access journal: International Journal of Implant Dentistry

Springer has launched a new open access journal, the International Journal of Implant Dentistry. Sponsored by the German Association of Dental Implantology and the Japanese Socieities of Oral Implantology, and published by SpringerOpen, the journal is dedicated to the exchange and discussion of new research in the field of implant dentistry.

4 Mar 2015

World first: Antimicrobial copper supermarket trolleys

In a world first, a Brazilian supermarket has introduced supermarket trolleys with antimicrobial copper handles to help reduce the spread of disease-causing pathogens.

3 Mar 2015

VWR, New England Biolabs expand distribution agreement

VWR, a leading, independent provider of laboratory products, services and solutions, announced today the expansion of its distribution agreement with New England Biolabs, Inc.

From New England Biolabs 3 Mar 2015

Loss of funding for THC program could disrupt training of medical residents in underserved areas

The shortage of primary care doctors could worsen if funding for the Teaching Health Centers, a program to train medical residents in underserved areas, is eliminated. Loss of funding - which has already been drastically reduced - could disrupt the training of 550 current medical residents and cut off the pipeline of future primary care residents, says a new report conducted by the Geiger Gibson/RCHN Community Health Foundation Research Collaborative at Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University.

3 Mar 2015

Chrono Therapeutics gets support to develop SmartStop device for smoking cessation

Chrono Therapeutics, a pioneer in digital drug products, today announced an investment by Rock Health, the leading seed fund in digital health, to support the advancement of Chrono's SmartStop programmable transdermal drug delivery system and real-time behavioral support program for smoking cessation.

3 Mar 2015

Tian Ge, Xi He collaborate to develop new mobile health management platform

Tian Ge Interactive Holdings Limited, the largest "many-to-many" live social communities platform in China, announced that the Company has agreed to invest approximately RMB24 million (~USD$3.8 million) in exchange for approximately 34.47% equity interest in Hangzhou Xi He Technology Co., Ltd., a market leader in providing health management software to hospitals and physical check-up clinics in China, on a fully-diluted basis.

3 Mar 2015

New report: Prevalence of CKD in the U.S. projected to increase 16.7% by 2030

The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) will rise in the United States, according to a new report led by RTI International and published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases during March's National Kidney Month.

3 Mar 2015

CHOPS syndrome sheds light on key biological processes during human development

Analyzing a puzzling multisystem disorder in three children, genetic experts have identified a new syndrome, shedding light on key biological processes during human development. The research also provides important information to help caregivers manage the disorder, and may offer clues to eventually treating it.

3 Mar 2015

New guidelines advise nearly all women, people with AFib to take blood thinners

Nearly all women and people over 65 in the U.S. with atrial fibrillation are advised to take blood thinners under new guidelines based on an analysis from the Duke Clinical Research Institute.

3 Mar 2015

TREM2 protein may help slow progression of multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease

Highlighting a potential target in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) and Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests that triggering a protein found on the surface of brain cells may help slow the progression of these and other neurological diseases.

3 Mar 2015

Dengue fever circulating in urban areas of West Africa

Misdiagnosis of febrile illnesses as malaria is a continuing problem in Africa. A new study shows that in Ghana, dengue fever is circulating in urban areas and going undiagnosed. The authors of the study hope to use the findings to launch a widespread initiative to better understand acute undifferentiated febrile illnesses in West Africa.

3 Mar 2015

New poll finds pain as key correlates of shorter sleep durations, worse sleep quality

A new poll by the National Sleep Foundation finds that pain is a key factor in the gap between the amount of sleep Americans say they need and the amount they're getting - an average 42 minute sleep debt for those with chronic pain and 14 minutes for those who've suffered from acute pain in the past week.

3 Mar 2015

New insights into the use, outcomes of gluteoplasty and vaginal labiaplasty procedures

Two of the fastest-growing plastic surgery procedures are gluteoplasty or "butt augmentation," to improve the appearance of the buttocks; and labiaplasty to address cosmetic and functional concerns with the vagina.

3 Mar 2015

Autism Speaks' affiliate DELSIA announces new funding for clinical trial of cognitive video game

Autism Speaks' not-for-profit affiliate Delivering Scientific Innovation for Autism has announced new funding for clinical testing of a cognitive video game designed to improve executive function skills in children and adolescents with autism.

3 Mar 2015

Nottingham researchers developing mobile phone app that could help identify premature babies

A mobile phone app that will identify babies born prematurely in the developing world is being developed by researchers at The University of Nottingham.

2 Mar 2015

Prime Healthcare acquires two hospitals from subsidiaries of Community Health Systems

Prime Healthcare announced today that it has completed its acquisition of two hospitals from subsidiaries of Community Health Systems: Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, Texas and Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, Alabama, as well as related outpatient services.

2 Mar 2015

Sutter Health hospitals among the nation's 100 Top Hospitals

Truven Health Analytics today named Sutter Health hospitals—Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento and Sutter Tracy Community Hospital—as two of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals.

2 Mar 2015

Endo International’s revenues increase $800 million to 37% in fourth quarter 2014

Endo International plc today reported fourth quarter 2014 revenues of $800 million, an increase of 37 percent compared to fourth quarter 2013 revenues of $585 million, including new product revenue from 2014 strategic M&A transactions.

2 Mar 2015

BioScrip’s total revenue increases $28.2 million to 2.5% in fourth quarter 2014

BioScrip®, Inc. today announced 2014 fourth quarter financial results. Fourth quarter revenue from continuing operations was $253.7 million and the net loss from continuing operations was $61.9 million, or $0.90 per basic and diluted share.

2 Mar 2015

BioMed Realty recaptures valuable properties in Cambridge innovation district

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BMR) today announced it has recaptured approximately 313,000 square feet of space in the most dynamic and valuable life science real estate market in the world through the termination of Vertex Pharmaceuticals' leases on three properties in Cambridge, Massachusetts effective February 28, 2015.

2 Mar 2015

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Springer brings out new open access journal: International Journal of Implant Dentistry

World first: Antimicrobial copper supermarket trolleys

VWR, New England Biolabs expand distribution agreement

Loss of funding for THC program could disrupt training of medical residents in underserved areas

Chrono Therapeutics gets support to develop SmartStop device for smoking cessation

Tian Ge, Xi He collaborate to develop new mobile health management platform

New report: Prevalence of CKD in the U.S. projected to increase 16.7% by 2030

CHOPS syndrome sheds light on key biological processes during human development

New guidelines advise nearly all women, people with AFib to take blood thinners

TREM2 protein may help slow progression of multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease

Dengue fever circulating in urban areas of West Africa

New poll finds pain as key correlates of shorter sleep durations, worse sleep quality

New insights into the use, outcomes of gluteoplasty and vaginal labiaplasty procedures

Autism Speaks' affiliate DELSIA announces new funding for clinical trial of cognitive video game

Nottingham researchers developing mobile phone app that could help identify premature babies

Prime Healthcare acquires two hospitals from subsidiaries of Community Health Systems

Sutter Health hospitals among the nation's 100 Top Hospitals

Endo International’s revenues increase $800 million to 37% in fourth quarter 2014

BioScrip’s total revenue increases $28.2 million to 2.5% in fourth quarter 2014

BioMed Realty recaptures valuable properties in Cambridge innovation district

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