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Two-photon microscopy technique tracks calcium levels in mice neurons

For over a century, scientists have been using electrical stimulation to explore and treat the human brain. The technique has helped identify regions responsible for specific neural functions-for instance, the motor cortex and pleasure center-and has been used to treat a variety of conditions from Parkinson's disease to depression.

27 Aug 2009

Analysis of a pending health reform bill reveals that more 1,800 caregivers in Michigan may lose their jobs

An American Health Care Association (AHCA) analysis of a pending U.S. House health reform bill, HR 3200, finds seniors in Michigan requiring nursing and rehabilitative care will face funding cuts of $1.5 billion over the next 10 years. This equals the 10th highest state cut across the nation.

27 Aug 2009

Rapid, accurate and cost-efficient testing of DNA with the Nanogap Sensor Array

A novel electronic sensor array for more rapid, accurate and cost-efficient testing of DNA for disease diagnosis and biological research has been developed by scientists at Singapore's Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN).

27 Aug 2009

Aid agencies seek to access displaced Yemenis at 'high risk' of disease outbreaks

Aid agencies on Tuesday "appealed for better access" to "tens of thousands" of people in Yemen who have been displaced by violence and are facing "a high risk of outbreaks of malaria and diarrhoeal diseases among the already malnourished population," Reuters reports.

27 Aug 2009

Nanogap sensor array for ultra-sensitive detection of human DNA

Researchers in Singapore are reporting development of a new electronic sensor that shows promise as a faster, less expensive, and more practical alternative than tests now used to detect DNA. Such tests are done for criminal investigation, disease diagnosis, and other purposes.

27 Aug 2009

Briggs introduces a new program to improve quality of healthcare in nursing homes

Briggs, the company known for over 60 years as a trusted provider of documentation solutions to long term care facilities, today announced a unique program to improve the quality of care in the nation's 14,000 Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes.

27 Aug 2009

Myths and facts about food safety explained

Recipes can be handed down from generation to generation and so can myths surrounding food safety -- sometimes with sickening consequences. September is National Food Safety Education Month and the Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE), in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is marking the occasion with an outreach to consumers aimed at debunking four common food safety myths.

27 Aug 2009

HHS webcast to discuss how pregnant women and new mothers can prepare for the H1N1 flu

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will host a Webcast to discuss how pregnant women and new mothers can prepare for the H1N1 flu on Thursday, August 27th.

27 Aug 2009

Kansas City Cancer Center uses radiation therapy for cancer treatments

Kansas City Cancer Center (KCCC), an affiliate of US Oncology, Inc. which supports the nation's foremost cancer treatment and research network, has treated its first patient with the new TomoTherapy(R) radiation therapy technology at its new KCCC-Shawnee Mission office.

27 Aug 2009

IVD labeled staining reagents for manual and automated staining platforms from DBS

Diagnostic Biosystems (DBS), a specialty immunohistochemistry (IHC) reagent company, announces the availability of products for clinical use in the US.

27 Aug 2009

Link between collagen deficiency and osteoarthritis found in mice

Osteoarthritis (OA) and degenerative disc disease (DDD) are common, chronic musculoskeletal disorders. Both diseases cause joint pain, loss of function, and decreased quality of life for the more than 27 million OA and 59 million DDD suffers in the US. According to a 2003 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, arthritis such as OA costs the U.S. economy nearly $128 billion per year in medical care and indirect expenses including lost wages and productivity.

27 Aug 2009

Relationship between the CD14 variation and the formation of portal lymphoid aggregates discovered

It is still unknown why the natural history of chronic disease caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV), which currently infects 3% of the world's population, varies from mild in some patients to rapidly progressing in others. Age, sex, alcohol consumption and liver sensitivity to gut-derived bacterial endotoxins, were the early factors defined to enhance the risk of fibrosis progression.

27 Aug 2009

BioAlliance Pharma posts revenue of €4.1 million for the first half of 2009

BioAlliance Pharma SA (Paris:BIO) (Euronext Paris – BIO), a company dedicated to the treatment and supportive care of cancer and AIDS patients, today presented its consolidated half-year accounts to June 30, 2009.

27 Aug 2009

Fight against brain tumor will result in greater awareness and positive outcomes

With this morning's passing of Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy from a brain tumor, Wilmington's Christopher Grundner says he feels that it could lead to quicker diagnoses for others affected by the disease and more support for the cause.

27 Aug 2009

FDA releases consumer health information updates

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today released its latest listing of consumer health information updates. All articles can be accessed from the agency's Web page for consumers. You can sign-up for e-mail notices of new consumer updates on an immediate, weekly, or monthly basis. A Consumer Update RSS feed is also available.

27 Aug 2009

Collagen deficiency in mice causes premature development of osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease

27 Aug 2009

FDA advisory panel recommends ban of pain medications Vicodin and Percocet

An advisory panel for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently recommended limiting sales of acetaminophen products like Tylenol and also recommended banning prescription pain medications Vicodin and Percocet. This recommendation will prompt more people to change their habits and focus on joint pain remedy and pain relievers found in the natural vitamin supplements industry for arthritis treatment.

27 Aug 2009

Council for American Medical Innovation mourns the death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy

The Council for American Medical Innovation joins with members of the health community in mourning the loss of Senator Edward M. Kennedy, one of America's foremost advocates for all health care causes, particularly the medically underserved. His work in advancing medical innovation has left an indelible mark on the innovation space and transformed America's ability to invest in cures for illnesses that affect patients around the world.

27 Aug 2009

US Department of Health funds a project to enhance the quality of care to women of color suffering from HIV/AIDS

Dr. S. Vincent Grasso, a member of the Stevens Healthcare Information Technology Management Advisory Board and Seminar Leader for the Stevens Healthcare Educational Partnership (SHEP), will act as technical lead, solution provider and systems integrator within a nation-wide initiative to enhance the quality of care to women of color suffering from HIV/AIDS. The US Department of Health and Human Services is the funding agency for the project, which will be implemented in urban centers across America.

27 Aug 2009

Muscular thighs protect women from developing symptomatic knee osteoarthritis

new study by researchers at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics found that thigh muscle strength does not predict the occurrence of knee osteoarthritis (OA) uncovered in x-rays, but does predict incidence of painful or stiff knee OA. Women with the strongest quadriceps muscles appeared to be protected against the development of knee OA symptoms. Details of this study appear in the September issue of Arthritis Care & Research.

27 Aug 2009

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Two-photon microscopy technique tracks calcium levels in mice neurons

Analysis of a pending health reform bill reveals that more 1,800 caregivers in Michigan may lose their jobs

Rapid, accurate and cost-efficient testing of DNA with the Nanogap Sensor Array

Aid agencies seek to access displaced Yemenis at 'high risk' of disease outbreaks

Nanogap sensor array for ultra-sensitive detection of human DNA

Briggs introduces a new program to improve quality of healthcare in nursing homes

Myths and facts about food safety explained

HHS webcast to discuss how pregnant women and new mothers can prepare for the H1N1 flu

Kansas City Cancer Center uses radiation therapy for cancer treatments

IVD labeled staining reagents for manual and automated staining platforms from DBS

Link between collagen deficiency and osteoarthritis found in mice

Relationship between the CD14 variation and the formation of portal lymphoid aggregates discovered

BioAlliance Pharma posts revenue of €4.1 million for the first half of 2009

Fight against brain tumor will result in greater awareness and positive outcomes

FDA releases consumer health information updates

Collagen deficiency in mice causes premature development of osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease

FDA advisory panel recommends ban of pain medications Vicodin and Percocet

Council for American Medical Innovation mourns the death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy

US Department of Health funds a project to enhance the quality of care to women of color suffering from HIV/AIDS

Muscular thighs protect women from developing symptomatic knee osteoarthritis

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

How cohesin mechanics and nanotracker tech are redefining DNA research

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