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Nanoscopic findings may lead to new experimental methods for early multiple sclerosis diagnosis

Laboratory studies by chemical engineers at UC Santa Barbara may lead to new experimental methods for early detection and diagnosis -- and to possible treatments -- for pathological tissues that are precursors to multiple sclerosis and similar diseases.

24 May 2011

New PIA manual can help biomedical scientists submit more NIH 'R01' grant application

An eight-section instructional manual, newly issued by Principal Investigators Association, will help biomedical scientists submit more competitive applications for the highly-sought R01 grants awarded by the National Institutes of Health, the federal government's biggest funder of medical research.

24 May 2011

Disaster-response planning raises challenges for mental health services, bioethicists say

Johns Hopkins University bioethicists say disaster-response planning has generally overlooked the special needs of people who suffer from pre-existing and serious mental conditions.

24 May 2011

People who have close relative with type I alcoholism react more positively to alcohol

Scientists have long known that people who have a close relative with alcohol problems themselves run an increased risk of starting to abuse alcohol. The reason for this has not been known, but a new study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, provides part of the answer.

24 May 2011

Researchers devise new genetic technique for IVF embryos

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have devised a new technique, which helps couples that are affected by or are carriers of genetic diseases have in vitro fertilized babies free of both the disease in question and other chromosomal abnormalities. The results were reported in the April issue of Fertility and Sterility.

24 May 2011

Studies consistently confirm health benefits of fruit consumption

What do apples, blueberries and prunes have in common? If you guessed that they are all fruits you would be correct. However, that would only be scratching the surface. The fact is that studies consistently confirm the benefits of eating a variety of fruit daily. These benefits include better blood profiles, increased bone density and a strong defense against obesity.

24 May 2011

WellAWARE Systems receives 2011 Smart Choice Award for senior care

WellAWARE Systems, the developer of breakthrough technology designed to enable proactive and preventive senior care, announced it was recognized with the 2011 Smart Choice Award presented by the 50+ Housing Council, a special interest council of the Building Industry Association of Southern California.

24 May 2011

Israel President announces launch of new international centre for brain research

On the opening of the ILSI Biomed Israel 2011 week, President Peres has announced the launch of a new international centre in Israel, set to conduct brain research and to promote the neuro-technology field.

24 May 2011

DTU purchases T-Ray 4000 system from Picometrix for terahertz time-domain studies

Advanced Photonix, Inc. today announced that the Lyngby campus of The Technical University of Denmark has purchased a T-Ray 4000 from its wholly-owned subsidiary, Picometrix, for terahertz time-domain studies.

24 May 2011

Ocean County, Conmed sign new agreement to provide correctional healthcare services for detainees

Conmed Healthcare Management, Inc. has signed a new agreement with Ocean County, New Jersey, to provide correctional healthcare services for the detainees at its jail for an initial three-year term, beginning July 1, 2011, with two optional one-year renewals.

24 May 2011

Galectin-3 research uncovers new use for Modified Citrus Pectin in cardiovascular, heart disease

In a new important research study out of the UK, scientists found that the specific form of Modified Citrus Pectin developed by Isaac Eliaz, M.D. interrupts deadly kidney fibrosis by binding to galectin-3 molecules, decreasing the effects of inflammation and fibrosis in acute kidney injury.

24 May 2011

Scientists mimic dyskeratosis congenita through study of undifferentiated iPS cells

A rare genetic disease called dyskeratosis congenita, caused by the rapid shortening of telomeres, can be mimicked through the study of undifferentiated induced pluripotent stem cells, according to new findings from the Stanford University School of Medicine.

24 May 2011

Insight into obsessive-compulsive disorder

New scientific evidence challenges a popular conception that behaviours such as repetitive hand-washing, characteristic of obsessive-compulsive disorder, are carried out in response to disturbing obsessive fears.

24 May 2011

MMP selects Online Tech for colocation services and offsite data storage, backup

Michigan Multispecialty Physicians, a specialty group of surgical physicians, has selected Online Tech, a premier Midwest managed data center provider, for colocation services and offsite data storage and backup.

24 May 2011

National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention 'Don't Fry Day' campaign to encourage sun safety awareness

Despite skin cancer's being largely preventable, it remains by far the most common type of cancer in the United States. There are over two million new cases of skin cancer diagnosed annually, which is more than new cases of breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers combined.

24 May 2011

eCareSoft launches national preferred partner program for small hospital market providers

eCareSoft, Inc., a leading provider of healthcare IT solutions for the small hospital market, today announced the launch of its national "eCS Preferred Partner" program. The channel partner program provides support and training to best-of-class providers seeking an affordable EHR solution to expand their network of small and rural hospitals.

24 May 2011

Tektronix Component Solutions, Vanguard sign Joint Marketing Agreement for microelectronics

Vanguard EMS and Tektronix Component Solutions have signed a Joint Marketing Agreement to formalize their collaboration and the joint offering of their capabilities to customers in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial equipment markets.

24 May 2011

Accelerator announces Series A financing of Oncofactor

Accelerator Corporation, a privately held, venture-capital-backed biotechnology investment and development company, announced today the Series A financing of Oncofactor Corporation. This is the twelfth company backed by Accelerator and its first investment based on internal intellectual property developed at Accelerator.

24 May 2011

3M, Radius collaborate to develop BA058 for treatment of osteoporosis

Radius Health, Inc. and 3M Drug Delivery Systems today announced an agreement to collaborate on the development of a transdermal delivery option of BA058, Radius' novel, proprietary PTHrP analog, for the treatment of osteoporosis.

24 May 2011

New faceshields offer protection to football players with amblyopia

Game-worn football faceshields are more susceptible to breaking when subjected to high-velocity impact than are new faceshields, according to recent research.

24 May 2011

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Nanoscopic findings may lead to new experimental methods for early multiple sclerosis diagnosis

New PIA manual can help biomedical scientists submit more NIH 'R01' grant application

Disaster-response planning raises challenges for mental health services, bioethicists say

People who have close relative with type I alcoholism react more positively to alcohol

Researchers devise new genetic technique for IVF embryos

Studies consistently confirm health benefits of fruit consumption

WellAWARE Systems receives 2011 Smart Choice Award for senior care

Israel President announces launch of new international centre for brain research

DTU purchases T-Ray 4000 system from Picometrix for terahertz time-domain studies

Ocean County, Conmed sign new agreement to provide correctional healthcare services for detainees

Galectin-3 research uncovers new use for Modified Citrus Pectin in cardiovascular, heart disease

Scientists mimic dyskeratosis congenita through study of undifferentiated iPS cells

Insight into obsessive-compulsive disorder

MMP selects Online Tech for colocation services and offsite data storage, backup

National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention 'Don't Fry Day' campaign to encourage sun safety awareness

eCareSoft launches national preferred partner program for small hospital market providers

Tektronix Component Solutions, Vanguard sign Joint Marketing Agreement for microelectronics

Accelerator announces Series A financing of Oncofactor

3M, Radius collaborate to develop BA058 for treatment of osteoporosis

New faceshields offer protection to football players with amblyopia

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

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